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Trump threatens Macron ahead of visit to France: 100% customs duties on wines and champagne

Trump threatens Macron ahead of visit to France: 100% customs duties on wines and champagne

President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the United States „will have no other option” but to impose 100% tariffs on French wines if Paris does not eliminate the tax…

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Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march

Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march

Protesters smashed the windows of a bank and set fire to a Tesla car in Geneva on Sunday during an anti-G7 march, expressing their anger towards the Group of Seven…

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Former Gendarmerie chiefs acquitted in the August 10 file

Former Gendarmerie chiefs acquitted in the August 10 file

The judges at the Bucharest Military Tribunal acquitted on Monday the former chiefs of the Romanian Gendarmerie, as well as other gendarmes accused of the interventions’ violence during the peaceful…

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Former NATO General Makes Explosive Claims About PM-Designate Adrian Veștea

Former NATO General Makes Explosive Claims About PM-Designate Adrian Veștea

Retired General Dorin Toma, former commander of the NATO Southeast Multinational Division Command, accuses Adrian Veștea of blocking infrastructure projects in the Cincu polygon area during his tenure as President…

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The true test of Trump’s Iran agreement will come only if the fighting stops

The true test of Trump’s Iran agreement will come only if the fighting stops

President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a mixed martial arts show – the so-called cage fights, held on the White House lawn. The White House event provided a…

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Kyiv's historic Pechersk Lavra burns as large-scale Russian strikes kill 4, injure 23 in capital

Kyiv's historic Pechersk Lavra burns as large-scale Russian strikes kill 4, injure 23 in capital

At least four people have been killed and 23 others injured, including a child and a pregnant woman, following a Russian airstrike on Kiev. The Dormition Cathedral, located in the…

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Trump announces that the agreement with Iran is finalized and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately

Trump announces that the agreement with Iran is finalized and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately

Donald Trump announced that the agreement between the United States and Iran to end the war is finalized, and the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important maritime routes…

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Could drones target Germany's parliament? Minister warns of growing threat

Could drones target Germany's parliament? Minister warns of growing threat

Fears of drone attacks are also growing in Germany. Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, wants permanent protection for the Bundestag and other institutions, while federal and state authorities are strengthening their…

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‘Looks like Chornobyl’: life in Kyiv’s most bombed neighbourhood as Ukraine braced for new mass strike

‘Looks like Chornobyl’: life in Kyiv’s most bombed neighbourhood as Ukraine braced for new mass strike

In Lukianivska Square, in the most bombed district of Kiev, the white letters on the facade of a crowded McDonald’s have melted following the fire that engulfed a nearby shopping…

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Iran sealed uranium cache and placed mines amid fears of US operation to seize material

Iran sealed uranium cache and placed mines amid fears of US operation to seize material

In recent weeks, Iran has intensified its efforts to isolate its stockpile of enriched uranium close to the level needed to manufacture a nuclear bomb, deliberately collapsing tunnels and placing…

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The United States plans a massive reduction of aircraft and ships for NATO operations in Europe

The United States plans a massive reduction of aircraft and ships for NATO operations in Europe

The United States intends to significantly reduce the number of aircraft and warships it provides for NATO operations in Europe. The decision would limit the Alliance’s ability to launch long-range…

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Ex-Canadian general: The death of Putin or the military victory of Ukraine are necessary for a lasting peace

Ex-Canadian general: The death of Putin or the military victory of Ukraine are necessary for a lasting peace

Retired Canadian Lieutenant General Christopher Coates believes that a lasting peace in Ukraine is unlikely as long as Putin remains in power. He stated that only a Ukrainian military victory…

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What's in the Iran deal Trump says he's ready to sign

What's in the Iran deal Trump says he's ready to sign

The memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, which President Trump claims will be signed soon, provides for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz without transit fees…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1570</span> "Gift" from Ukraine on Russia Day: massive raid on petrochemical plants (Video). Ukrainian drones wreak havoc. Putin's "children" die on the front

Day 1570 "Gift" from Ukraine on Russia Day: massive raid on petrochemical plants (Video). Ukrainian drones wreak havoc. Putin's "children" die on the front

On Russia’s National Day, Kiev launched a massive drone attack on key petrochemical units located over 1,200 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. The strikes caused fires at a petrochemical plant…

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‘Popcorn and Panic’: Ukraine’s Crimea Strikes Turn Putin’s Prize Into a Trap

‘Popcorn and Panic’: Ukraine’s Crimea Strikes Turn Putin’s Prize Into a Trap

An increasingly extensive Ukrainian campaign with drones and missiles against Russia’s supply routes to occupied Crimea has triggered growing panic among Russian civilians and occupation authorities. Over several days, Ukrainian…

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NATO's Top General Says Russia Is Not Seeking Conflict, Confirms U.S. Military Drawdown in Europe

NATO's Top General Says Russia Is Not Seeking Conflict, Confirms U.S. Military Drawdown in Europe

The American general commanding NATO forces believes that Russia „is not seeking a conflict,” despite European allies’ concerns that Washington’s plans to withdraw essential military capabilities could create security gaps.…

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No Umbrellas Allowed: The Strange Rule Affecting Anyone Aged 10 to 65

No Umbrellas Allowed: The Strange Rule Affecting Anyone Aged 10 to 65

The authorities managing Punta Molentis, one of the most popular beaches in Sardinia, have banned the use of beach umbrellas for individuals aged between 10 and 65, citing safety reasons…

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Trump says 22 ships secretly crossed the Strait of Hormuz as the US strikes Iran again; Tehran attacks three countries (Video)

Trump says 22 ships secretly crossed the Strait of Hormuz as the US strikes Iran again; Tehran attacks three countries (Video)

The United States has launched attacks on Iranian targets for the second consecutive night. Tehran’s response targeted three countries in the region. In response to the American strikes, Iran announced…

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Belfast unrest continues as police use water cannons against anti-immigration protesters (Video)

Belfast unrest continues as police use water cannons against anti-immigration protesters (Video)

The Northern Irish police used water cannons on Wednesday evening to disperse protesters gathered near Belfast, a day after anti-immigration riots shook the capital of Northern Ireland, leading to house…

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Trump announces resumption of attacks against Iran. Tehran defies him

Trump announces resumption of attacks against Iran. Tehran defies him

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday the resumption of airstrikes against Iran following the downing of an American Apache helicopter and the delay in reaching an agreement after negotiations…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Emilian Isailă, editor
Bolojan must go! Really?
Emilian Isailă
Why the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks has not been tried in 25 years. The trial may never happen
Why the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks has not been tried in 25 years. The trial may never happen
America has not learned anything from September 11. What could a new 9/11 look like
America has not learned anything from September 11. What could a new 9/11 look like
Pe hârtie, în cazul alegerilor anticipate, Sorin Grindeanu și George Simion pot forma o nouă majoritate parlamentară, dar și-n 2024, Marcel Ciolacu credea că ajunge sigur în finala prezidențială
Don’t believe too much in polls. Reality is more complicated
Emilian Isailă
Studioul 4, TVR, 22 decembrie 1989. Poetul Mircea Dinescu și actorul Ion Caramitru, înconjurați de revoluționari, anunță căderea dictaturii Ceaușescu
How the Kremlin conquered the symbol of Free Romania and why no one seems to be bothered
Emilian Isailă
Europeans want a stronger Europe but doubt it can become a reality. Distrust fuels the far right
Europeans want a stronger Europe but doubt it can become a reality. Distrust fuels the far right
Gabriela Pleș
Deficit in Romania’s pension, unemployment and health budgets deepens, reaching nearly 28% of total budget deficit
Deficit in Romania’s pension, unemployment and health budgets deepens, reaching nearly 28% of total budget deficit
How Russia is trying to paralyze Kiev without occupying it: Moscow’s goal is not surrender
How Russia is trying to paralyze Kiev without occupying it: Moscow’s goal is not surrender
Can women solve Ukraine’s troop shortage? “If women end up being mobilized, I’ll consider our country lost.”
Can women solve Ukraine’s troop shortage? “If women end up being mobilized, I’ll consider our country lost.”
Gabriela Pleș
AUR a ajuns cel mai mare partid din țară, iar posibilitatea de a guverna  mai devreme sau mai târziu e foarte mare. În imagine, George Simion, liderul formațiunii extremiste
AUR cannot be stopped from reaching government – Video interview
Emilian Isailă
BUSINESS
Volkswagen will spend 16 billion euros to cut jobs and close plants
Volkswagen will spend 16 billion euros to cut jobs and close plants
Natural gas prices in Romania hit record high. Increase could push up household bills
Natural gas prices in Romania hit record high. Increase could push up household bills
Romania imports nearly 13 times more from China than it exports. What does it buy and what does it sell?
Romania imports nearly 13 times more from China than it exports. What does it buy and what does it sell?
Canada hits US with tariffs of up to 50%. Trump retaliates with bans and new threats
Canada hits US with tariffs of up to 50%. Trump retaliates with bans and new threats
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Oil stays below $100, but diesel prices aren’t falling. Why they could remain high until winter
Oil stays below $100, but diesel prices aren’t falling. Why they could remain high until winter
Gabriela Pleș
Three ways the Iran war changed the global economy
Three ways the Iran war changed the global economy
POLITICS
AfD triumph puts Merz in a bind. German chancellor under pressure after CDU disaster in Saxony-Anhalt
AfD triumph puts Merz in a bind. German chancellor under pressure after CDU disaster in Saxony-Anhalt
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Friedrich Merz will lose the regional elections on Sunday, regardless of the outcome
Friedrich Merz will lose the regional elections on Sunday, regardless of the outcome
Nicușor Dan says he will designate a new prime minister in the following days. It’s time to settle the issue (Video)
Nicușor Dan says he will designate a new prime minister in the following days. It’s time to settle the issue (Video)
A USR senator announced his resignation from the party: I am leaving because I do not want to become a spectator of my own silence
A USR senator announced his resignation from the party: I am leaving because I do not want to become a spectator of my own silence
Surprise of the day. Nicușor Dan went to CSM for the first time: „The vast majority of magistrates in Romania are honest and responsible people” (Video)
Surprise of the day. Nicușor Dan went to CSM for the first time: „The vast majority of magistrates in Romania are honest and responsible people” (Video)
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
“Fritz Amendment” lands on European Commission’s desk. Brussels demands answers from Romania, with €770 million at stake
“Fritz Amendment” lands on European Commission’s desk. Brussels demands answers from Romania, with €770 million at stake
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