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Day 1849 Russian port near Finland in flames (Video). Drones kill more Russians than Moscow brings to the front. Russia earns less from the lifting of US sanctions

Day 1849 Russian port near Finland in flames (Video). Drones kill more Russians than Moscow brings to the front. Russia earns less from the lifting of US sanctions

On the 1849th day of the war, we record new attacks and major trends, as well as relevant statements about the evolution of this conflict. A Ukrainian drone attack targeted…

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AI Error and Police Incompetence Land Grandmother in Jail for Six Months

AI Error and Police Incompetence Land Grandmother in Jail for Six Months

An elderly woman from the USA was wrongfully incarcerated due to an error made by an artificial intelligence system, combined with the outrageous incompetence of a police department. Angela Lipps,…

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Why Iran does not appear ready to give in, despite heavy losses

Why Iran does not appear ready to give in, despite heavy losses

As the war in Iran enters its fourth week and U.S. operations increasingly focus on global energy flows, Tehran rejects efforts to identify a diplomatic exit ramp from the war…

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Cuba is preparing for a possible American invasion

Cuba is preparing for a possible American invasion

Cuba is preparing for a possible American military invasion, but at the same time, the government in Havana is trying not to further strain its relations with the US and…

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‘Nobody else is responsible’: Trump to blame for Iran crisis, ex-CIA chief says

‘Nobody else is responsible’: Trump to blame for Iran crisis, ex-CIA chief says

Donald Trump is caught between a rock and a hard place after three weeks of war in Iran and after „sending a message of weakness,” said Leon Panetta, former Secretary…

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The Strait of Hormuz is about more than just oil. It feeds 100 million people

The Strait of Hormuz is about more than just oil. It feeds 100 million people

For the countries in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz is more than just an energy route – it is a lifeline for over 100 million people. Now, as…

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Fuel prices have increased for the 5th consecutive day

Fuel prices have increased for the 5th consecutive day

Fuel prices have risen for the 5th consecutive day. The price of standard gasoline has jumped to 9 lei/l at all stations in the capital, except for Socar, while the…

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Trump is locked in the war in Iran and is approaching a fateful choice

Trump is locked in the war in Iran and is approaching a fateful choice

The question is no longer whether President Donald Trump has lost control over the discourse about his new war in Iran. But whether he has lost control over the war…

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Trump's business is heading to Transylvania, but it faces some challenges

Trump's business is heading to Transylvania, but it faces some challenges

The Cluj-Napoca City Hall’s Urbanism Commission has approved the first Trump Tower in Romania, which will be part of the Transylvania Smart City real estate project. Trump’s plans in Transylvania…

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MPs vote overnight to fund anti-abortion group: “We didn’t know what we were voting for”

MPs vote overnight to fund anti-abortion group: “We didn’t know what we were voting for”

The state budget debate extended late into the night in Parliament, and a vote taken around 01:30 went almost unnoticed. According to Digi24, parliamentarians approved en bloc an amendment allocating…

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“No one can blackmail the EU”: strong backlash to Orbán’s veto on Ukraine funding

“No one can blackmail the EU”: strong backlash to Orbán’s veto on Ukraine funding

The European Union reacted strongly to Hungary’s veto on the 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine, with Brussels leaders accusing a member state of „blackmailing” common decisions. Despite Viktor Orban’s…

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Maneuver in Putin's defense: Russia wants to send troops to protect its citizens facing criminal charges abroad

Maneuver in Putin's defense: Russia wants to send troops to protect its citizens facing criminal charges abroad

A bill introduced in the State Duma would allow the use of the army outside Russia’s borders if Russian citizens are detained or prosecuted by foreign courts that Moscow does…

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Trump compares strikes on Iran to Pearl Harbor attack. Japanese Prime Minister is surprised (Video)

Trump compares strikes on Iran to Pearl Harbor attack. Japanese Prime Minister is surprised (Video)

On Thursday, American President Donald Trump drew a parallel between the American strikes in Iran and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, as he defended the war against…

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Financial Times: The 'Armageddon Scenario' for gas market, after Qatar was hit by rockets

Financial Times: The 'Armageddon Scenario' for gas market, after Qatar was hit by rockets

Repairs at the world’s largest LNG plant in Qatar, hit by Iran, will take between three and five years and cost $26 billion. Experts fear an energy market apocalypse will…

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Russian women who do not want children are sent to a psychologist

Russian women who do not want children are sent to a psychologist

A new Russian ministerial directive from the Ministry of Health recommends sending women who do not want to have children to a psychologist to make them change their minds in…

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Pentagon seeks additional $200 billion for Iran war: “It takes money to kill bad guys”

Pentagon seeks additional $200 billion for Iran war: “It takes money to kill bad guys”

The Pentagon has requested White House approval for an additional funding of around $200 billion for the war with Iran, according to Associated Press. The request comes on top of…

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Metsola to EU leaders: We must be an economic force to speak language of power

Metsola to EU leaders: We must be an economic force to speak language of power

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, delivered a speech on Thursday at the European Council meeting, addressing three main topics: competitiveness, energy, and geopolitical developments. Regarding competitiveness, Metsola…

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Rutte, after talks with Nicușor Dan: NATO has shown in the past week it is ready to defend the eastern flank. President: Romania is a safe country

Rutte, after talks with Nicușor Dan: NATO has shown in the past week it is ready to defend the eastern flank. President: Romania is a safe country

NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, stated on Thursday, after meeting with President Nicușor Dan, that the Alliance has recently demonstrated, including through concrete actions, its readiness to defend the eastern…

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Former Kremlin propagandist turns on Putin: “He must be tried as a war criminal.” Tensions rise in Moscow

Former Kremlin propagandist turns on Putin: “He must be tried as a war criminal.” Tensions rise in Moscow

One of the people long considered part of the Kremlin’s propaganda machine has launched a frontal attack on Vladimir Putin, in a rare and hard-to-explain outburst that has caused confusion…

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German Foreign Minister: War in Iran could trigger a world food crisis

German Foreign Minister: War in Iran could trigger a world food crisis

Johann Wadephul, the Foreign Minister of Germany, warns about the indirect consequences of the war in Iran. Among them, a possible food crisis and a new wave of refugees that…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
How North Korea became the most surprising economic success story in the world
How North Korea became the most surprising economic success story in the world
La începutul lunii decembrie 2025, o operațiune ucraineană cu drone, desfășurată în Marea Neagră, distruge nava Dashan, un petrolier fantomă al Rusiei
The Russian ghost fleet: 6 oil tankers under European Union sanctions and one under US sanctions have docked at the port of Constanța, according to monitoring by the Ukrainian government – Exclusive
Emilian Isailă
Un petrolier din flota fantomă a Rusiei a plecat din portul Midia Năvodari și a fost luat la țintă de dronele maritime ucrainene. În încercarea de a evita să intre în apele teritoriale ale României, operațiunea ucrainenilor a eșuat, o tragedie fiind evitată in extremis
Exclusive Why did the Ukrainian drone explode in the port of Constanța? How a military operation against a Russian oil tanker departing from a Romanian port ended badly
Emilian Isailă
‘Just a show for Putin’ – Inside the 2026 St. Petersburg Economic Forum
‘Just a show for Putin’ – Inside the 2026 St. Petersburg Economic Forum
Why Lebanon is a Threat to US-Iran Peace Talks
Why Lebanon is a Threat to US-Iran Peace Talks
Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu
Trump calls Netanyahu „crazy” and urges him to call off attack on Beirut: „You’d be in jail if it weren’t for me”
Gabriela Pleș
Donald Trump SUA
What does the silence of Donald Trump, our strategic partner, mean?
Emilian Isailă
What Did Nicușor Dan Gain From His Flattery
What Did Nicușor Dan Gain From His Flattery
Bogdana Boga
Emilian Isailă, editor
People will die if we keep shooting at flies with a slingshot for much longer
Emilian Isailă
ISW Analysis: Moscow Uses Romanian Incident to Probe NATO Response as Putin Accepts Civilian Risk
ISW Analysis: Moscow Uses Romanian Incident to Probe NATO Response as Putin Accepts Civilian Risk
BUSINESS
The ROBOR scandal: 10 banks fined nearly €710 million as banks challenge Competition Council decision
The ROBOR scandal: 10 banks fined nearly €710 million as banks challenge Competition Council decision
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
First fuel price cut after a week-long pause. Here’s how much gasoline and diesel cost now
First fuel price cut after a week-long pause. Here’s how much gasoline and diesel cost now
Revolut plans Bucharest headquarters and 130 new hires as its Romanian customer base reaches 4.8 million
Revolut plans Bucharest headquarters and 130 new hires as its Romanian customer base reaches 4.8 million
The Rich Get Richer: Millionaire Numbers and Fortunes Jump in 2025
The Rich Get Richer: Millionaire Numbers and Fortunes Jump in 2025
dolari
The Trump administration is proposing a 25% tariff on imports from Brazil
Rheinmetall Secures €5.7 Billion Romanian Army Contract, One of Its Largest International Deals
Rheinmetall Secures €5.7 Billion Romanian Army Contract, One of Its Largest International Deals
POLITICS
Diana Buzoianu approves Romsilva overhaul, cutting the number of directors from 101 to 38
Diana Buzoianu approves Romsilva overhaul, cutting the number of directors from 101 to 38
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Nicușor Dan Nominates Eugen Tomac for Prime Minister, Calls for Political Responsibility
Nicușor Dan Nominates Eugen Tomac for Prime Minister, Calls for Political Responsibility
Irina Olteanu
Senior PSD leader resigns from all party leadership positions: „I no longer see myself in these roles”
Senior PSD leader resigns from all party leadership positions: „I no longer see myself in these roles”
Nicușor Dan after CSAT meeting: Russian Consulate in Constanța to be closed, consul declared persona non grata
Nicușor Dan after CSAT meeting: Russian Consulate in Constanța to be closed, consul declared persona non grata
Bolojan: No Prime Minister Name Discussed, PNL Will Not Back PSD-Controlled Technocrat Government
Bolojan: No Prime Minister Name Discussed, PNL Will Not Back PSD-Controlled Technocrat Government
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
EFOR report: Almost half of party subsidies go to media and propaganda. How money flows between PSD, PNL and AUR (infographics)
EFOR report: Almost half of party subsidies go to media and propaganda. How money flows between PSD, PNL and AUR (infographics)
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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