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Rogue OpenAI AI models roamed the internet for four days, launched second attack

Rogue OpenAI AI models roamed the internet for four days, launched second attack

OpenAI’s artificial intelligence models that went out of control and launched a self-directed cyber attack at the beginning of July remained active on the internet for over four days and…

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Russia accuses Romania of "staging" drone incidents, threatens response

Russia accuses Romania of "staging" drone incidents, threatens response

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs claims that the incidents in which Romania shot down drones that entered its airspace were „staged” and accuses Bucharest of trying to justify the…

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General strike in hospitals. Floreasca employee: "After 22 years, I'm losing 900 lei. It's a total humiliation"

General strike in hospitals. Floreasca employee: "After 22 years, I'm losing 900 lei. It's a total humiliation"

Employees in the public healthcare system went on a general strike on Tuesday for an indefinite period, dissatisfied with the new salary law project and the lack of staff in…

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Europe's wildfire battle could last until November. Macron: "The most challenging situation since World War II"

Europe's wildfire battle could last until November. Macron: "The most challenging situation since World War II"

Europe is facing one of the most severe wildfire seasons in decades, and authorities warn that the coming days could be crucial ahead of a new heatwave. In France, President…

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Zelensky receives "Stone Cloak" drone-shielding technology from Britain's new prime minister. Burnham: "We support Ukraine 100%"

Zelensky receives "Stone Cloak" drone-shielding technology from Britain's new prime minister. Burnham: "We support Ukraine 100%"

The new British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, announced that the United Kingdom will transfer the intellectual property rights for the „Stone Cloak” electronic system to Ukraine, which protects drones from…

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Romania could invoke NATO's Article 4 after drone incidents, says Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu

Romania could invoke NATO's Article 4 after drone incidents, says Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu

Romania has the possibility to request the activation of Article 4 of the NATO Treaty, following a series of incidents in which Russian drones penetrated the national airspace, said the…

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Putin claims western Ukraine will be divided, with Romania among countries set to gain territory

Putin claims western Ukraine will be divided, with Romania among countries set to gain territory

Vladimir Putin claims that Ukraine will eventually lose the territories in the western part of the country, including Romania among the states that are supposed to recover territories. In a…

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Zelensky explains why he dismissed Fedorov and Syrskyi: "I don't have time to play mediator." When does he believe the war will end

Zelensky explains why he dismissed Fedorov and Syrskyi: "I don't have time to play mediator." When does he believe the war will end

Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the decision to replace former Defense Minister Mihailo Fedorov and former army commander Oleksandr Sirsky was made after the relationship between the two deteriorated so much…

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Iran suspends retaliation after US bombing pause. Why did Trump step back?

Iran suspends retaliation after US bombing pause. Why did Trump step back?

Iran announced on Sunday the suspension of retaliatory operations against American targets in the region after the United States halted, for the second consecutive night, the bombing campaign on Iranian…

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Fourth drone incident in four days: Romanian F-16 jets scrambled, but target returned to Ukraine

Fourth drone incident in four days: Romanian F-16 jets scrambled, but target returned to Ukraine

For the fourth consecutive day, a drone triggered an alert at the Romanian border. Two F-16 planes took off Monday morning after detecting an airborne target near Sulina, but unlike…

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33 Russian drones have entered Romania's airspace since the beginning of the war

33 Russian drones have entered Romania's airspace since the beginning of the war

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, over 100 attacks have been recorded on Ukrainian territory near the border with Romania, announced the Ministry of National Defense. In 33…

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Another drone was shot down on Romanian territory, in the Sulina-Chilia area. It is the third one in less than 48 hours. Nicușor Dan announces that he will initiate a diplomatic protest against Russia

Another drone was shot down on Romanian territory, in the Sulina-Chilia area. It is the third one in less than 48 hours. Nicușor Dan announces that he will initiate a diplomatic protest against Russia

The third drone was shot down on Sunday in the Sulina-Chilia area, announced President Nicușor Dan. „A new drone was shot down this morning at 10:13 by an F-16 aircraft…

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Drone flew 200 km over Romania. Expert explains why it was so difficult to intercept

Drone flew 200 km over Romania. Expert explains why it was so difficult to intercept

For an hour and 20 minutes, a drone flew over Romania without being stopped, crossing Dobrogea and Bărăgan until reaching Buzău County, passing near important military and energy targets. Although…

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Ursula von der Leyen praises Romania's response to drone incident: "It protected our shared security"

Ursula von der Leyen praises Romania's response to drone incident: "It protected our shared security"

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, congratulated the Romanian army for its intervention following the incident in which a drone entered Romania’s airspace and was shot…

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Minister Miruță and Romania's army chief praise military after drone shot down following 80-minute flight over Romanian airspace

Minister Miruță and Romania's army chief praise military after drone shot down following 80-minute flight over Romanian airspace

After a drone flew undisturbed through Romania’s airspace for nearly one hour and 20 minutes, being shot down only above Buzău County, the leadership of the Ministry of Defense claims…

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F-16 pilot shoots down drone in Romanian airspace

F-16 pilot shoots down drone in Romanian airspace

President Nicușor Dan announced on Friday that a drone was shot down around 11 o’clock in the Romanian airspace by a pilot from an F16 aircraft. This is the first…

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Land Registry disruption: Government expects ANCPI services to resume next week, says "it's a lesson"

Land Registry disruption: Government expects ANCPI services to resume next week, says "it's a lesson"

The activity of the National Agency for Cadastre and Land Registration (ANCPI), which was blocked following last week’s cyber attack, is expected to be resumed next week, announced interim Prime…

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Thousands evacuated in southwestern France as heat-fuelled wildfire rages out of control (Video)

Thousands evacuated in southwestern France as heat-fuelled wildfire rages out of control (Video)

Over 20,000 people, including numerous tourists, have been evacuated from southwestern France, where an extremely violent vegetation fire continues to spread near the Arcachon Bay, one of the most popular…

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Trump to welcome Xi Jinping to the White House in September. What does he hope to achieve from the meeting

Trump to welcome Xi Jinping to the White House in September. What does he hope to achieve from the meeting

American President Donald Trump announced that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, will visit the United States on September 24, and one of the main topics on the meeting’s agenda will…

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US Congress divided over Iran war: House urges Trump to withdraw troops, Senate rejects similar measure

US Congress divided over Iran war: House urges Trump to withdraw troops, Senate rejects similar measure

The U.S. House of Representatives adopted a resolution on Thursday urging President Donald Trump to withdraw American forces involved in the conflict with Iran without authorization from Congress. However, a…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Does the Black Sea become a Russian-Turkish lake? What is Romania doing?
Does the Black Sea become a Russian-Turkish lake? What is Romania doing?
The mistake that cost Kimberly Guilfoyle the ambassador position. She violated Donald Trump’s most important rule
The mistake that cost Kimberly Guilfoyle the ambassador position. She violated Donald Trump’s most important rule
Emilian Isailă, editor
Luca Niculescu will lead a government under Nicușor Dan – PSD
Emilian Isailă
Luca Niculescu, prezentat de Nicușor Dan, are mari șanse să devină noul prim-ministru al României după o criză politică ce durează de aproape jumătate de an
The President who made the wrong choice
Emilian Isailă
CNSAS - DOSARE DE SECURITATE
Analysis by Le Monde: The Securitate’s past continues to influence Romania. Why do historians speak of a „systemic failure”?
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Sorin Grindeanu, liderul PSD, vorbește de funie în casa spânzuratului, anunțând că partidul se pregătește de alegeri anticipate
PSD’s bluff
Emilian Isailă
Romania in the equation of fear on the USA-EU axis
Romania in the equation of fear on the USA-EU axis
Judecătoarea CCR Mihaela Ciochină, numită de Klaus Iohannis, percepută ca având viziuni liberale, a înclinat balanța în favoarea PSD în mai multe spețe ajunse la Curtea Constituțională
At the Constitutional Court, the new USL has been formed. One billion euros from Romania’s citizens for magistrates
Emilian Isailă
EU secretly prepares for a serious hybrid attack that could cause casualties: “It’s sheer luck no one has been killed so far”
EU secretly prepares for a serious hybrid attack that could cause casualties: “It’s sheer luck no one has been killed so far”
How NATO’s „Victory Theory” works if Russia attacks: Drones, AI, and the lessons of the war in Ukraine
How NATO’s „Victory Theory” works if Russia attacks: Drones, AI, and the lessons of the war in Ukraine
BUSINESS
Romania still has the highest inflation rate in the EU. Prices are rising almost twice as fast as the EU average
Romania still has the highest inflation rate in the EU. Prices are rising almost twice as fast as the EU average
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Insurance costs for oil tankers in the Black Sea soar more than twelvefold. How much more could Romanian drivers pay at the pump?
Insurance costs for oil tankers in the Black Sea soar more than twelvefold. How much more could Romanian drivers pay at the pump?
IMF sharply downgrades outlook for Romania: Recession in 2026, high inflation and rising unemployment
IMF sharply downgrades outlook for Romania: Recession in 2026, high inflation and rising unemployment
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics goes to two Americans who have changed the way governments tackle crises
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics goes to two Americans who have changed the way governments tackle crises
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
POLITICS
What PSD rejected under Bolojan may now be acceptable under Niculescu. How the party explains its change of position on listing state-owned companies
What PSD rejected under Bolojan may now be acceptable under Niculescu. How the party explains its change of position on listing state-owned companies
Nicușor Dan is optimistic: On Tuesday, we will have a government
Nicușor Dan is optimistic: On Tuesday, we will have a government
Irina Olteanu
Grindeanu accuses Diana Buzoianu of “playing police officer” and looking for bras and lingerie while holding up motorway construction
Grindeanu accuses Diana Buzoianu of “playing police officer” and looking for bras and lingerie while holding up motorway construction
Luca Niculescu wraps up consultations without a clear government formula. Technocrat list ready as he explains why he avoided talks with AUR
Luca Niculescu wraps up consultations without a clear government formula. Technocrat list ready as he explains why he avoided talks with AUR
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Luca Niculescu no longer expects PNL to join the government. What options remain on the table and when he hopes to end the political crisis
Luca Niculescu no longer expects PNL to join the government. What options remain on the table and when he hopes to end the political crisis
Ilie Bolojan a fost demis ca urmare a unei operațiuni politice inițiate de asociații familiei Trump, care au interese de afaceri România
Bolojan urges prime minister-designate to strike separate deals with parties to secure support for a technocratic government
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