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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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Yuval Noah Harari, warning about AI: "Humans are the cows of the future"

Yuval Noah Harari, warning about AI: "Humans are the cows of the future"

Artificial intelligence could create financial and legal systems that exceed human understanding, leaving people unable to perceive the forces controlling their lives, just as cows cannot understand money or the…

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An unexpected announcement from the Kremlin about peace negotiations with Ukraine: We need to talk with the whole of Europe

An unexpected announcement from the Kremlin about peace negotiations with Ukraine: We need to talk with the whole of Europe

Europe should be included in discussions regarding a peace agreement in Ukraine, as its position could be crucial, Kremlin advisor Yuri Ushakov said on Sunday. The US has failed to…

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Elections in Serbia: Vučić acknowledges his defeat: It is clear that we lost. Explosion of joy on the streets of Belgrade (Video)

Elections in Serbia: Vučić acknowledges his defeat: It is clear that we lost. Explosion of joy on the streets of Belgrade (Video)

The opposition formation Student List won the early elections held on Sunday in Serbia. Former President Aleksandar Vučić, who has been in power for over 12 years, acknowledged his defeat…

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Fury in Tirana: Rows of flares fired at police. Response with rubber bullets (Video)

Fury in Tirana: Rows of flares fired at police. Response with rubber bullets (Video)

Thousands of people protested on Saturday in Tirana, demanding the resignation of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and denouncing corruption and poor conditions in the education system. Opposition supporters set…

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Asasinat la Sofia. A controversial businessman, former parliamentarian, was fatally shot at his home

Asasinat la Sofia. A controversial businessman, former parliamentarian, was fatally shot at his home

Former MEP and Bulgarian deputy Slavi Binev, a controversial figure in Bulgaria’s business and political environment, was fatally shot on Saturday at his residence in Sofia. The information was confirmed…

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Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated in Madrid: Pensions must be untouchable!

Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated in Madrid: Pensions must be untouchable!

Approximately 250,000 people demonstrated on Saturday in the center of Madrid, demanding the protection of the public pension system and public services, amid accusations launched by the government against the…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1704</span> Crimea has gone into total blackout. How Ukrainians sneak underground (Video). Starlink running at full capacity

Day 1704 Crimea has gone into total blackout. How Ukrainians sneak underground (Video). Starlink running at full capacity

The war in Ukraine has reached day 1704. Russia continued attacks on energy infrastructure and populated areas in Ukraine. Russian drones struck Kyiv and damaged a residence, injuring two people.…

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The man who leads an agency at war with Russia even as Trump shakes hands with Putin

The man who leads an agency at war with Russia even as Trump shakes hands with Putin

CIA Director John Ratcliffe leads an American agency at war with Russia, even as Donald Trump tries to cultivate a good relationship with Putin. Although he acknowledges the threat Moscow…

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Violent protests in Europe: Over 100 arrests in France, police attacked with fireworks in Albania. Tensions in Italy (Video)

Violent protests in Europe: Over 100 arrests in France, police attacked with fireworks in Albania. Tensions in Italy (Video)

Large-scale demonstrations took place on Saturday in several European countries, amid dissatisfaction caused by the rising cost of living, difficulties in accessing housing, deterioration of public services, and budget cuts.…

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Unauthorized AI agents access US bank accounts

Unauthorized AI agents access US bank accounts

Major US banks detect unauthorized AI agents operating in customers’ accounts. Some of these intruders attempt to perform actions that appear to be independent of user instructions. AI agents are…

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Terrorist attack near Paris: An individual opened fire with a submachine gun on the streets

Terrorist attack near Paris: An individual opened fire with a submachine gun on the streets

At least one person was killed and four others were seriously injured on Friday after a man in a vehicle opened fire with an automatic weapon in several locations in…

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Prosecutor featured in Recorder documentary reacts to ECHR ruling: “The veil has been lifted.” A sarcastic swipe at Romania’s judicial watchdog

Prosecutor featured in Recorder documentary reacts to ECHR ruling: “The veil has been lifted.” A sarcastic swipe at Romania’s judicial watchdog

Prosecutor Claudiu Sandu, former vice-president of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) and one of the magistrates who exposed the issues in the Romanian justice system in the documentary „Captured…

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Romanian government announces measures to tackle school violence: Tighter security, more psychologists, tougher penalties and new rules on prohibited items

Romanian government announces measures to tackle school violence: Tighter security, more psychologists, tougher penalties and new rules on prohibited items

The government announced on Friday a set of measures to prevent violence in schools, following the serious incidents of the past few days. Among these are increasing security staff, adding…

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Ukraine seeks to reduce its reliance on Elon Musk. Nokia and ICEYE help develop its own satellite communications system

Ukraine seeks to reduce its reliance on Elon Musk. Nokia and ICEYE help develop its own satellite communications system

Ukraine wants to break free from Elon Musk’s whims and for that, it has signed a letter of intent with the Finnish companies Nokia and ICEYE to develop its own…

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Ship attacked by drones off Constanța coast reportedly sinks. One dead, three missing

Ship attacked by drones off Constanța coast reportedly sinks. One dead, three missing

A commercial ship located outside Romania’s territorial waters, about 13 nautical miles (24 km) off the coast, near Constanța, was reportedly hit by a drone on Friday morning. One sailor…

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Bolojan after ECHR ruling: Government must choose between Romania and the “budgetary aristocracy”. Sharp criticism of judges

Bolojan after ECHR ruling: Government must choose between Romania and the “budgetary aristocracy”. Sharp criticism of judges

Ilie Bolojan, former prime minister and current president of the PNL, believes that the decision of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) regarding the salary arrears of magistrates provides…

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France bans non-union protests as Macron deploys troops and armoured vehicles on the streets

France bans non-union protests as Macron deploys troops and armoured vehicles on the streets

French President Emmanuel Macron announced new restrictions on public demonstrations on Thursday, following the violence and looting that shook France last weekend. In the coming days, authorities will reject requests…

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He left England to meet his girlfriend and ended up in a Russian gulag. How a young Romanian man’s arrest was allegedly staged (Video)

He left England to meet his girlfriend and ended up in a Russian gulag. How a young Romanian man’s arrest was allegedly staged (Video)

A young Romanian man who grew up in England and went to Russia to meet a woman he knew online has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for espionage…

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Student who attacked classmates with a machete taken into custody. He had reportedly been bullied. Presidency and government react

Student who attacked classmates with a machete taken into custody. He had reportedly been bullied. Presidency and government react

The 15-year-old student who attacked two classmates with a machete on Thursday morning at a high school in Pitești has been detained for 24 hours. The investigation reveals new details…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
What’s wrong with Spain’s high-speed rail network? Fatal crashes expose problems overlooked for years
What’s wrong with Spain’s high-speed rail network? Fatal crashes expose problems overlooked for years
NYT: Trump was alerted to alleged Chinese spy’s contact with Nvidia CEO but took no action
NYT: Trump was alerted to alleged Chinese spy’s contact with Nvidia CEO but took no action
Reuters: Serbia’s election-winning student movement pledges anti-corruption reforms but has no plans to sanction Russia
Reuters: Serbia’s election-winning student movement pledges anti-corruption reforms but has no plans to sanction Russia
Israel is holding its most important election in years. Here’s what’s at stake
Israel is holding its most important election in years. Here’s what’s at stake
Putin’s trap: How Russia plans to use Ukraine peace talks to weaken NATO – and what it could mean for Romania
Putin’s trap: How Russia plans to use Ukraine peace talks to weaken NATO – and what it could mean for Romania
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
BUSINESS
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
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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?
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
POLITICS
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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Péter Magyar changes how ethnic Hungarians in Romania can obtain Hungarian citizenship. UDMR-linked foundation dropped from the scheme
Péter Magyar changes how ethnic Hungarians in Romania can obtain Hungarian citizenship. UDMR-linked foundation dropped from the scheme
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