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How to survive with a pro-Russian American president: Europe must act quickly

How to survive with a pro-Russian American president: Europe must act quickly

Europe tried to flatter Trump and reach compromises with him. It didn’t work. Now leaders must be willing to take a stand against the American president. And they must do…

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World premiere: A wounded soldier was evacuated by a drone (Video)

World premiere: A wounded soldier was evacuated by a drone (Video)

An injured Ukrainian infantryman was evacuated from the front line with a heavy drone. It is the world’s first evacuation of a wounded soldier using an aerial drone. Soldiers from…

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The Pentagon chief says US allies did not fight in Afghanistan. Poland's harsh response

The Pentagon chief says US allies did not fight in Afghanistan. Poland's harsh response

American Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, claimed that NATO allies did not take part in combat missions in Afghanistan and made a humiliating joke about them. Polish Foreign Minister, Radosław…

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24 Romanians convicted of serious crimes deported from Ireland, flown to Bucharest on charter flight

24 Romanians convicted of serious crimes deported from Ireland, flown to Bucharest on charter flight

Irish authorities deported 24 Romanian citizens on Sunday, convicted of crimes such as burglary, domestic violence, sexual assaults, drug trafficking, and organized crime. The men were brought to Bucharest on…

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Floods wreak havoc in Spain: Woman killed, cars swept away and flights cancelled or diverted. Worst of the storm still to come (Video)

Floods wreak havoc in Spain: Woman killed, cars swept away and flights cancelled or diverted. Worst of the storm still to come (Video)

Spain is facing strong floods caused by the Mediterranean storm Adam, which has already claimed one victim and caused damages in several regions of the country. Streets turned into rivers,…

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Trump accuses Zelensky of never wanting to end the war: “He doesn’t care.” US president defends decisions seen as benefiting Russia

Trump accuses Zelensky of never wanting to end the war: “He doesn’t care.” US president defends decisions seen as benefiting Russia

President Donald Trump accused Volodymyr Zelensky of not wanting to end the war in Ukraine and suggested that the leader in Kiev had never been committed to resolving the conflict.…

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Bomb threat on passenger plane near Romania

Bomb threat on passenger plane near Romania

An Austrian Airlines passenger plane, flying from Tel Aviv to Vienna, was forced to make an emergency landing Sunday evening at Sofia airport after the crew received a bomb threat…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1699</span> Waves of ballistic missiles over Kiev. The Russians lost more ground in the fall than they occupied. Zelensky accuses Trump of pushing Ukraine to surrender

Day 1699 Waves of ballistic missiles over Kiev. The Russians lost more ground in the fall than they occupied. Zelensky accuses Trump of pushing Ukraine to surrender

On day 1699 of the war, Russia launched three waves of rockets on the Ukrainian capital. A 21-year-old woman died, and eight people were injured. A metro station was damaged,…

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A seventh-grade student from Bistrița attacked a teacher and a classmate with a knife

A seventh-grade student from Bistrița attacked a teacher and a classmate with a knife

An seventh-grade student from Bistriţa attacked his math teacher and another student who tried to defend her with a knife. The incident took place during the first class and was…

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Macron reacts after the protests in France. He criticizes "violence that has spiraled out of control" and promises full transparency: Those who have destroyed must pay

Macron reacts after the protests in France. He criticizes "violence that has spiraled out of control" and promises full transparency: Those who have destroyed must pay

French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized the „out-of-control violence” after a weekend marked by widespread disturbances throughout France, resulting in the burning of public buildings, destruction and looting of hundreds…

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Trump says "France is burning" as he blames violence on immigration

Trump says "France is burning" as he blames violence on immigration

American President Donald Trump once again blamed the violence at the protests in France on immigration. „France is burning! The immigration of people from a completely different world, of people…

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The cost of living drives hundreds of thousands of Europeans to the streets. Massive mobilizations in France and Italy, demonstrations in Portugal, Albania, and Belgium (Video)

The cost of living drives hundreds of thousands of Europeans to the streets. Massive mobilizations in France and Italy, demonstrations in Portugal, Albania, and Belgium (Video)

Price increases, insufficient salaries, difficulty in finding housing, and education issues brought people to the streets on Saturday in several European countries. In France, authorities announced 550,000 participants, while organizers…

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Massive protests and violence in France. 1,800 detentions and 500 police officers injured. Limoges City Hall, destroyed. Robberies in Paris and Marseille (Video)

Massive protests and violence in France. 1,800 detentions and 500 police officers injured. Limoges City Hall, destroyed. Robberies in Paris and Marseille (Video)

Hundreds of thousands of people protested on Saturday, October 17, in France against price increases, inequalities, and the deterioration of public services. The Ministry of the Interior estimated the participation…

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Ukraine tested Starlink in the EU. Zelenski: Restrictions continue to block drones only with us. It is a planned operation

Ukraine tested Starlink in the EU. Zelenski: Restrictions continue to block drones only with us. It is a planned operation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Starlink restrictions continue to hinder the use of interception drones, even though there were recent reports about the service being restored. Terminals disconnect when…

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Two drones that entered Romanian airspace were shot down by F-16 aircraft above the Black Sea

Two drones that entered Romanian airspace were shot down by F-16 aircraft above the Black Sea

Romanian Air Force pilots shot down two drones that entered Romanian airspace on Saturday evening. The intervention took place above the Black Sea, near Sulina. The drones were two attack…

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IMFC chair says global economy resilient; delegates walk out on Russian official

IMFC chair says global economy resilient; delegates walk out on Russian official

Almost half of the delegates present at the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) meeting, an entity associated with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), left the room when the Russian…

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EU budget talks stall in Brussels. European leaders fail to agree on how to allocate €1.62 trillion

EU budget talks stall in Brussels. European leaders fail to agree on how to allocate €1.62 trillion

European Union leaders have failed to reach an agreement on the budget for the period 2028–2034 following discussions in Brussels. The new proposal, amounting to 1.62 trillion euros, is 141…

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ReporterIS investigation: Solar panels bought at twice the price with EU funds. How a former county council vice-president’s network operated

ReporterIS investigation: Solar panels bought at twice the price with EU funds. How a former county council vice-president’s network operated

A former vice president of the Vaslui County Council allegedly used information obtained through his position to direct contracts funded by European money to companies close to his family. The…

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Ship filled with chemicals on fire near Sulina after drone incursions in Romania. Eight crew members are missing. Footage of the burning ship (Video)

Ship filled with chemicals on fire near Sulina after drone incursions in Romania. Eight crew members are missing. Footage of the burning ship (Video)

A San Marino-flagged ship, located 14 nautical miles (about 25 km) from Sulina, requested assistance from Romanian authorities on Thursday morning after a fire broke out on board. The ship…

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Financial Times: Americans want to take control of Russia's billions frozen in Europe

Financial Times: Americans want to take control of Russia's billions frozen in Europe

The Americans reportedly proposed transferring some Russian sovereign assets frozen in Europe to a financial fund supervised by the US, a move that would facilitate the resumption of peace negotiations…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
The stakes of the elections in Serbia – The main actors, central themes, and possible consequences
The stakes of the elections in Serbia – The main actors, central themes, and possible consequences
Protests in Europe reveal the crises weighing on Generation Z
Protests in Europe reveal the crises weighing on Generation Z
Why Trump Can’t Convince Putin to Accept a Deal. What Is the Solution
Why Trump Can’t Convince Putin to Accept a Deal. What Is the Solution
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
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
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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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