The government approved on Tuesday, in an extraordinary meeting, the signing of a loan agreement through the European SAFE instrument, worth approximately 16.7 billion euros, intended to finance defense investments.…
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Bucharest finally has a budget: more for investments, less for operations
The General Council of Bucharest adopted the city’s budget for 2026 on Tuesday, amounting to 8.5 billion lei, an increase of 16% compared to last year. The project passed with…
“I came to do what is necessary, not what is popular.” Bolojan defends his government, attacks PSD and AUR: Romanians will lose
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan delivered a harsh speech in Parliament on Tuesday before the vote of no confidence against the Government he leads, defending the measures taken in the last…
Macron delivers surprise performance in Yerevan, sings with Armenia’s prime minister on drums (video)
French President Emmanuel Macron offered an unexpected moment during the official dinner in Yerevan, where he performed the famous song „La Bohème” by Charles Aznavour. In the images that surfaced…
Oana Gheorghiu explains sacking of digitalization chief, citing ‘blockages’ and NRRP issues; Dragoș Vlad says the state challenged what it created
The government has decided to dismiss Dragoș Vlad from the position of President of the Romanian Digitalization Authority (ADR) after more than four years in office, citing serious management issues…
17 million lei centre in Iași kept under lock and key, with no staff or beneficiaries
An almost 17 million lei European project, destined for vulnerable children, is blocked in Iași due to lack of planning and administrative delays. The Cicoarei Center has neither staff, nor…
Romania prepares digital wallet with Mastercard deal on electronic identity
The Romanian Government is set to conclude a memorandum of understanding with Mastercard for the development of a national digital identity wallet, interoperable at the European level. The project is…
Maersk ship exits the Strait of Hormuz under military escort
The first commercial ship successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz under the protection of the U.S. military, as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to impact one of…
Romania proposes paying Pfizer debt in medicines and seeks interest freeze
Romania is trying to renegotiate the payment for anti-COVID vaccines after losing the lawsuit with Pfizer, and the judgment is enforceable. Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare stated after the government meeting…
Ukraine’s EU accession by 2027 ‘impossible’; Moldova awaits June decision
Ukraine has no realistic chance of becoming a member of the European Union by 2027, despite strong political support from member states. The statement was made on Monday by the…
The strategy with which Merz wants to escape Trump's wrath: Tell him he is right
After a dangerous confrontation with Washington, the German chancellor returns to the familiar tactic of telling the U.S. president what he likes to hear. Faced with the prospect of new…
Day 1532 Ukraine hits a missile center, 1,200 km away (Video). Explosions and alert in Russia. Moscow leaves entire regions defenseless
On the 1532nd day of war, both camps launched large-scale aerial attacks. Ukraine achieved a new spectacular strike: a long-range Flamingo missile targeted a Russian state institute producing components for…
Trump did not inform NATO before the announcement of the withdrawal of American soldiers from Germany: Europe is no longer even in 4th place in the US priorities
NATO officials were not informed in advance about the decision of American President Donald Trump to withdraw 5,000 soldiers from Germany in the next 6-12 months. NATO officials found out…
The Kremlin has strengthened Putin's security: Major risk of assassinations and coup
Security measures targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin have been drastically reinforced amid a wave of assassinations targeting personalities in the military sector and the risk of a coup, according to…
European leaders gather in Yerevan for two major summits; Nicușor Dan arrives in Armenia
Armenia hosts two major international meetings on Monday and Tuesday – the European Political Community (EPC) summit and the first EU-Armenia summit – at a tense moment on the geopolitical…
Iran says U.S. has responded to new peace plan as Tehran seeks European backing; Washington sends $8.6 billion in arms to Middle East
Donald Trump announced that he will analyze a new plan transmitted by Iran through Pakistan to end the conflict in the Middle East, but he has already suggested that the…
Miruță accuses PSD of “hypocrisy”: “They didn’t even require 1% production in Romania” in train contract, but now criticize SAFE
Defense Minister Radu Miruță argues that the provision regarding 60% local production within the SAFE program has sparked dissatisfaction within the PSD and accuses a double standard compared to previous…
Day 1530 Massive new aerial attack on Ukraine; Russia records net territorial losses in April; two “ghost fleet” ships destroyed (Video)
Day 1,530 of the war began with a new massive aerial attack by Russia on Ukraine. The Ukrainian anti-aircraft defense claims to have shot down or jammed 249 out of…
Traffic chaos near Bucharest: A3 blocked after seven-car pileup, jams on Prahova Valley as well
Road traffic was completely blocked on Sunday afternoon on the A3 Highway, heading towards Bucharest, at kilometer 48, near the town of Râfov, in Prahova County, following a chain accident…
Financial Times: USA warns European countries that American weapons will arrive late
The United States has warned European allies, including the United Kingdom, Poland, Lithuania, and Estonia, to expect greater delays in the delivery of American weaponry, amid efforts to replenish depleted…