The DNA prosecutors conducted several searches on Tuesday morning in Bucharest, Ilfov, Prahova, and Constanța in a case where the head of ANPC, Cristian Popescu Piedone, is suspected of acts…
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The Trump administration has released the FBI files on Martin Luther King, despite his family's opposition
The Trump administration has released the FBI surveillance documents on Martin Luther King Jr., despite opposition from the Nobel Peace laureate’s family and the civil rights group he led until…
Romanians who wish to visit the USA will have to pay an additional "visa integrity fee"
The United States will require foreign visitors to pay a new „visa integrity fee” of at least $250. This will be in addition to the existing costs for visa applications,…
Microsoft warns companies and governments about large-scale cyber attacks
Microsoft has issued a cyber attack alert targeting SharePoint servers, the software used by government agencies and international companies to store, organize, and share information and documents. The company specified…
The pilot of a commercial airplane narrowly avoided a collision with a B-52 bomber. He was forced to make an aggressive maneuver
The pilot of a Delta Air Lines plane operating a regional flight apologized to passengers after making a sharp turn to avoid colliding with a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber.…
A ferry with hundreds of people on board caught fire at sea. The people jumped in the water terrified. Three have died (Video)
A ferry with passengers caught fire off the coast of Indonesia, and rescue teams announced on Monday that over 560 people have been saved and three have died. KM Barcelona…
What happens when 16-year-olds get the right to vote? Countries that already see the benefits
The government of the United Kingdom has announced that the minimum voting age will officially be lowered to 16 years old, ahead of the next general elections. In 1969, the…
A man was fatally shot by the Police in Germany after opening fire on passersby
A man was fatally shot by police near Stuttgart on Saturday after opening fire on passersby and police officers. The 44-year-old man reportedly randomly fired at passersby, at the building…
Why Russia doesn't take Trump's threats seriously
In Moscow, Trump’s threats are not taken seriously. Russia’s political and business elites are convinced that discussions about new sanctions will remain just that – discussions. Does Vladimir Putin believe…
From Gaza to Ukraine, peace seems unattainable. The reason is not just political
The killing and massacre of innocent people are unacceptable. So why are they allowed to continue? The answer is moral relativism. Seeking peace in major conflicts is often seemingly futile.…
The Epstein Scandal: Trump Sues Wall Street Journal and Seeks $10 Billion in Damages
American President Donald Trump sued the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Friday for an article in which the newspaper published an alleged letter addressed by Trump to convicted sex offender…
Merz criticizes the EU: It is too bureaucratic, too slow
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticizes the European Union and announces, in the traditional summer briefing of the Chancellery, that his main priority in this legislative term is to take Germany…
The American Environmental Agency is cutting a quarter of its staff at Trump's request. Environmentalists are concerned
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it is cutting nearly a quarter of its staff as part of massive budget reductions imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration,…
Nicușor Dan announces that the "Vexler Law" on combating extremism will be sent back to Parliament for re-examination
President Nicușor Dan stated on Friday that, after the Constitutional Court publishes its reasoning, he will resend the „Vexler Law” to Parliament. „Regarding the law initiated by Mr. Vexler, first…
Over three quarters of Italian men would not fight to defend their country
Almost one third of Italians believe their country will be directly involved in a war in the next five years, but only 16% of those fit for combat would be…
The EU approves the most extensive package of sanctions to date - strikes on oil, banks, and phantom fleet
The EU adopted, on Friday, an 18th package of sanctions against Russia. Reuters explains what this new package of sanctions means and what impact it could have. A central element…
Romania negotiates with Ukraine the production of military drones: Brașov on the shortlist
Romania could become a new regional center for the production of military drones, in partnership with Ukraine – one of the most advanced countries in the world in developing this…
US general: NATO can conquer Kaliningrad in record time
NATO forces could quickly conquer the fortified region of Kaliningrad, a Russian enclave located between Poland and Lithuania, if necessary, said General Christopher Donahue, the commander of the U.S. Army…
Felix Baumgartner has died
Austrian parachutist Felix Baumgartner, a 56-year-old known lover of extreme sports, died during his vacation in Italy. The fatal accident occurred in Porto Sant’Elpidio, near Fermo, around 4:00 PM local…
First death caused by rabies in Romania after 13 years
A 44-year-old man from Iași county died from rabies after being bitten by a stray dog that entered his yard. It is the first rabies-related death recorded in Romania in…