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Ukrainian F-16 crashes while intercepting aerial targets. Pilot survives after ejecting

Ukrainian F-16 crashes while intercepting aerial targets. Pilot survives after ejecting

An F-16 fighter jet of the Ukrainian Air Force crashed during a combat mission on the front line after experiencing a technical malfunction while intercepting Russian aerial targets. The pilot…

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Suspected Russian missile crashes in Poland, 100 km from Ukraine border, leaving 10-metre crater. Why wasn't it intercepted?

Suspected Russian missile crashes in Poland, 100 km from Ukraine border, leaving 10-metre crater. Why wasn't it intercepted?

A Russian cruise missile crashed Thursday morning on Polish territory, about 100 kilometers from the border with Ukraine, after a new massive attack launched by Russia on Ukrainian territory. The…

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Another bomb alert in the Port of Constanța. The headquarters of the Romanian Naval Authority building has been evacuated

Another bomb alert in the Port of Constanța. The headquarters of the Romanian Naval Authority building has been evacuated

A new bomb threat was received on Thursday at the Romanian Naval Authority (ANR) in the seaport, through an audio message similar to the one transmitted the day before. The…

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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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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
How schools can prevent knife attacks: Five practical solutions. Psychologist: “Strict controls may stop the behaviour, but they don’t address the root cause”
How schools can prevent knife attacks: Five practical solutions. Psychologist: “Strict controls may stop the behaviour, but they don’t address the root cause”
Gabriela Pleș
Sorin Grindeanu, la scurt timp după votarea guvernului, s-a grăbit să anunțe public pentru a recepționa și judecătoarea Lia Savonea că vrea să plătească un miliard de euro de la buget pentru magistrați
Sorin Grindeanu prepares 1 billion euros for Lia Savonea, even though European judges say the payment can be postponed and staggered
Emilian Isailă
Trump the brave and his two faces. When he’s a tiger and when he’s a lamb
Trump the brave and his two faces. When he’s a tiger and when he’s a lamb
O reacție SRI la adresa unor critici făcute de Ludovic Orban într-o emisiune TVR a reaprins dezbaterea despre lipsa controlului civil asupra serviciilor secrete din România
For a quarter of a century, Ludovic Orban criticizes SRI. Finally, he received a response, one that reignites the debate about the crisis of the secret services
Emilian Isailă
The editorial board of The New York Times: How Trump Betrays Ukraine
The editorial board of The New York Times: How Trump Betrays Ukraine
În primăvara anului trecut, în plină campanie electorală, într-o dezbatere organizată de Antena 3 CNN, la o întrebare a unui reporter despre posibilitatea creșterii TVA, Nicușor Dan a făcut o promisiune scrisă în fața camerelor de luat vederi că, în situația în care va ajunge președinte, taxa pe valoarea adăugată nu se va modifica. Ceea ce nu s-a întâmplat.
The paper that turned Romania back to the Dragnea era
Emilian Isailă
Marian Neacșu, un fost condamnat penal, a fost numit ministru de Interne cu scopul de a crea o majoritate parlamentară pentru PSD
What will PSD do once back in power?
Emilian Isailă
The old world order has set. Three scenarios for what will follow
The old world order has set. Three scenarios for what will follow
The uprising that could spark a war between Russia and NATO. Inside the crisis simulation involving a Romanian participant
The uprising that could spark a war between Russia and NATO. Inside the crisis simulation involving a Romanian participant
The EU is heading into a perfect storm. Why Europe risks becoming paralysed at the worst possible moment
The EU is heading into a perfect storm. Why Europe risks becoming paralysed at the worst possible moment
BUSINESS
Romania’s Finance Ministry warns: Final weeks of 2026 will be crucial. What’s happening with government spending and public debt?
Romania’s Finance Ministry warns: Final weeks of 2026 will be crucial. What’s happening with government spending and public debt?
Moody’s says Romania can bring down its budget deficit, but a major test lies ahead. What’s next for its credit rating?
Moody’s says Romania can bring down its budget deficit, but a major test lies ahead. What’s next for its credit rating?
Rheinmetall announces major investment plans for Mangalia shipyard, where four naval vessels are to be built for Romania
Rheinmetall announces major investment plans for Mangalia shipyard, where four naval vessels are to be built for Romania
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
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POLITICS
Niculescu adds second Foreign Ministry official to his team. Romania’s consul in Lyon recalled from his post
Niculescu adds second Foreign Ministry official to his team. Romania’s consul in Lyon recalled from his post
Nicușor Dan, the fourth editorial in the conservative press in the USA. Calls for more American forces in the Black Sea
Nicușor Dan, the fourth editorial in the conservative press in the USA. Calls for more American forces in the Black Sea
Irina Olteanu
European Commission President congratulates PM Luca Niculescu: There is no time to waste
European Commission President congratulates PM Luca Niculescu: There is no time to waste
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Will Bolojan run for president in 2030? What are his plans for PNL?
Will Bolojan run for president in 2030? What are his plans for PNL?
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
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