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Ukraine shifts its drone attacks into Russia: from refineries to steelworks

Ukraine shifts its drone attacks into Russia: from refineries to steelworks

Ukraine appears to be redirecting its drone attack campaign in Russia, targeting steel plants instead of oil refineries, after pressure from the US led to the cessation of attacks on…

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Kövesi warns European Public Prosecutor’s Office risks being slowly dismantled for doing its job: ‘In Brussels, no one can hear you scream’

Kövesi warns European Public Prosecutor’s Office risks being slowly dismantled for doing its job: ‘In Brussels, no one can hear you scream’

Laura Codruța Kovesi warns that the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) risks being gradually weakened through underfunding, bureaucratic delays, and attempts to limit its independence. At the end of the…

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Mayor of Slănic Moldova detained by anti-corruption prosecutors on suspicion of bribery

Mayor of Slănic Moldova detained by anti-corruption prosecutors on suspicion of bribery

The mayor of the city of Slănic Moldova was detained for 24 hours by DNA prosecutors, being accused of bribery. According to the investigators, Mayor Benone Moraru allegedly received a…

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A ship heading to Constanța was hit by three drones in the Black Sea

A ship heading to Constanța was hit by three drones in the Black Sea

A commercial ship was attacked by drones on Wednesday in the Black Sea, near the coast of Bulgaria. The vessel was supposed to arrive in Constanța. The Bulgarian authorities sent…

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<span style="color:#990000;">LIVE</span> Deadly train crash in Spain: At least 50 dead, 179 injured. Carriages torn apart as investigators examine possible human error (Photos & Video)

LIVE Deadly train crash in Spain: At least 50 dead, 179 injured. Carriages torn apart as investigators examine possible human error (Photos & Video)

Spain is shaken by a new railway tragedy. At least 50 people have died and another 179 were injured on Wednesday morning after two high-speed trains collided in the province…

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European leaders caught in a verbal “ambush” during talks with Putin: A 90-minute history lecture

European leaders caught in a verbal “ambush” during talks with Putin: A 90-minute history lecture

In the phone conversation with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Vladimir Putin gave them a long history lesson, dedicating almost the entire discussion to…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1708</span> Operation "Veles": the fight takes place in the pipelines (Video). Trump announces a Putin - Zelensky meeting. Ukraine receives Patriots in batches

Day 1708 Operation "Veles": the fight takes place in the pipelines (Video). Trump announces a Putin - Zelensky meeting. Ukraine receives Patriots in batches

On the 1708th day of the war, we learn that Ukraine’s situation on the front is the best it has been in recent times. Volodymyr Zelensky spoke for the first…

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Flavio Bolsonaro fled to the USA after losing the elections in Brazil

Flavio Bolsonaro fled to the USA after losing the elections in Brazil

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro left the country, heading to the United States, after losing Sunday’s presidential election and refusing to comply with a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports.…

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France sends a patrol aircraft to Romania for missions in the Black Sea

France sends a patrol aircraft to Romania for missions in the Black Sea

A French Navy aircraft was sent to the 57th Air Base in Mihail Kogălniceanu, at Romania’s request, following the deterioration of the security situation in the region. It will carry…

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Serbian protesters stormed a television station that supports Vucic (Video). The former president accuses the students of "terror"

Serbian protesters stormed a television station that supports Vucic (Video). The former president accuses the students of "terror"

Protesters broke into the headquarters of a Serbian television station supporting Aleksandar Vucic late Monday evening, interrupting broadcasts to demand the arrest of the editor-in-chief. Former Serbian president Aleksandar Vucic…

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Ukraina has launched its first satellite to break free from Elon Musk's control

Ukraina has launched its first satellite to break free from Elon Musk's control

The first test satellite for a future independent Ukrainian communications network has been launched into orbit and is currently in the testing phase. With its help, Ukraine will be able…

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Romanian Army to buy four mobile radar systems for over 326 million lei. They will guide aircraft in for landing even in difficult conditions

Romanian Army to buy four mobile radar systems for over 326 million lei. They will guide aircraft in for landing even in difficult conditions

Romania will purchase four state-of-the-art mobile radar systems that will enable air traffic surveillance and aircraft guidance during approach and landing, including in low visibility conditions or in areas without…

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Russian ambassador summoned over Brașov sabotage case. Romania accuses Moscow of hybrid warfare

Russian ambassador summoned over Brașov sabotage case. Romania accuses Moscow of hybrid warfare

The Russian Ambassador to Bucharest, Vladimir Lipaev, was summoned on Tuesday to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, after Romanian investigators established that the fire that broke out in September at…

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Two European leaders hold direct talks with Putin on peace in Ukraine. What the Kremlin demanded and why Denmark was angered

Two European leaders hold direct talks with Putin on peace in Ukraine. What the Kremlin demanded and why Denmark was angered

The President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, and the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, had a phone conversation with Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, in an attempt to revive negotiations…

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AI model bypasses paywall to access US election data without authorisation. Anthropic confirms incident

AI model bypasses paywall to access US election data without authorisation. Anthropic confirms incident

An artificial intelligence model developed by the American company Anthropic managed to bypass access restrictions of a government website and obtain electoral data from the state of Georgia without paying…

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The soaring cost of AI: Thousands of Microsoft employees offered voluntary exit packages, including company vice-presidents

The soaring cost of AI: Thousands of Microsoft employees offered voluntary exit packages, including company vice-presidents

Microsoft, one of the biggest players in the technology industry, is trying to reduce personnel expenses while investing heavily in artificial intelligence. On Monday, the company launched a voluntary departure…

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Suspected Russian sabotage near arms factory in Brașov. Three suspects wanted across Europe over alleged plans for further attacks (Video)

Suspected Russian sabotage near arms factory in Brașov. Three suspects wanted across Europe over alleged plans for further attacks (Video)

The Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) has identified a sabotage network coordinated from Russia, involved in causing the fire on September 14 at the Carfil industrial platform in Brașov, near the…

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Elections in Brazil: Voting hours have been extended by two hours

Elections in Brazil: Voting hours have been extended by two hours

The polling stations were closed two hours later than the scheduled deadline, after a judge of the Supreme Court of Brazil ordered on Sunday an extension of the voting process…

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Presidential elections in Bulgaria: President Iotova wins narrowly, the fight will be decided in the second round

Presidential elections in Bulgaria: President Iotova wins narrowly, the fight will be decided in the second round

The incumbent President of Bulgaria, Iliana Iotova, won the first round of Sunday’s presidential elections. According to exit polls, she is the frontrunner among 26 candidates, but a second round…

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Investigation by BBC: Links between Romania and deceptive electoral advertisements in Serbia

Investigation by BBC: Links between Romania and deceptive electoral advertisements in Serbia

Dozens of Facebook pages have broadcast political ads targeting the opposition movement and containing unproven claims, ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary elections, according to a BBC investigation. The political ads were…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
From Iran to trade: how the US midterms impact the rest of the world
From Iran to trade: how the US midterms impact the rest of the world
The New York Times: Vanity was Trump’s downfall. The worst ideas that buried him politically
The New York Times: Vanity was Trump’s downfall. The worst ideas that buried him politically
The biggest winners and losers of the 2026 midterm elections
The biggest winners and losers of the 2026 midterm elections
The Greek Press: What will become of us without Laura Kovesi?
The Greek Press: What will become of us without Laura Kovesi?
Donald Trump’s Republicans suffer landslide defeat – what this means for the world
Donald Trump’s Republicans suffer landslide defeat – what this means for the world
Repudiation. The americans listened to Trump
Repudiation. The americans listened to Trump
11 historic firsts after the US elections
11 historic firsts after the US elections
What does Marcel Ciolacu’s fur coat say about the PSD? Problems in the social-democratic paradise
What does Marcel Ciolacu’s fur coat say about the PSD? Problems in the social-democratic paradise
Emilian Isailă
Why Europe shouldn’t celebrate a Democratic midterm victory
Why Europe shouldn’t celebrate a Democratic midterm victory
China is preparing for a „great battle” with the West. Beijing’s message: You need us!
China is preparing for a „great battle” with the West. Beijing’s message: You need us!
BUSINESS
„Blue wave” from the US elections stirs financial markets: Gold and silver rise sharply, the dollar falls
„Blue wave” from the US elections stirs financial markets: Gold and silver rise sharply, the dollar falls
Radical change in Budapest: Hungary will give up Russian gas in 2027
Radical change in Budapest: Hungary will give up Russian gas in 2027
Romania prepares for a difficult winter: Transelectrica calls for four coal-fired power plants to remain operational and sufficient gas reserves
Romania prepares for a difficult winter: Transelectrica calls for four coal-fired power plants to remain operational and sufficient gas reserves
Romania Cuts Budget Deficit, but Rising Interest Payments Keep Pressure on Public Finances
Romania Cuts Budget Deficit, but Rising Interest Payments Keep Pressure on Public Finances
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25-lei fee on Temu and Shein parcels scrapped, but a new charge takes its place. What shoppers will pay from 1 November
25-lei fee on Temu and Shein parcels scrapped, but a new charge takes its place. What shoppers will pay from 1 November
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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?
POLITICS
Ilie Bolojan a fost demis ca urmare a unei operațiuni politice inițiate de asociații familiei Trump, care au interese de afaceri România
Bolojan: I do not believe I will be called before the US Congress. There will be no profound changes compared to Europe, after the Democrats’ victory
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Bulgaria’s presidential election: Candidate seeking closer ties with Russia leads in runoff, preliminary results show
Bulgaria’s presidential election: Candidate seeking closer ties with Russia leads in runoff, preliminary results show
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Luca Niculescu will not appear before Parliament to answer questions on the deficit and public debt. What he has scheduled instead
Luca Niculescu will not appear before Parliament to answer questions on the deficit and public debt. What he has scheduled instead
Avangarde poll: PSD closes the gap on AUR. What Romanians expect from the new government (Charts)
Avangarde poll: PSD closes the gap on AUR. What Romanians expect from the new government (Charts)
USR congress in Timișoara: Three factions vie for influence in party leadership (Video)
USR congress in Timișoara: Three factions vie for influence in party leadership (Video)
Netanyahu falls short of a majority in Israeli election. Rival calls for his resignation as PM raises prospect of another strike on Iran
Netanyahu falls short of a majority in Israeli election. Rival calls for his resignation as PM raises prospect of another strike on Iran
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