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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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Lia Savonea responds to ECHR ruling on judges’ pay: “Let’s avoid selective interpretations and hasty conclusions”

Lia Savonea responds to ECHR ruling on judges’ pay: “Let’s avoid selective interpretations and hasty conclusions”

The President of the High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ), Lia Savonea, reacted after the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) dismissed complaints from some Romanian magistrates regarding the…

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Alice Weidel, the leader of the far-right in Germany: Putin is right when criticizes the American military base in Romania

Alice Weidel, the leader of the far-right in Germany: Putin is right when criticizes the American military base in Romania

The leader of the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD), Alice Weidel, stated on Wednesday that the West must take into account Russia’s security interests and „force” Zelensky to make…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1702</span> Ukraine accuses the US of "fawning" to Putin. Trump's "thirst" for diesel ruined negotiations. Explosions in Kiev, over 600 drones towards Moscow (Video)

Day 1702 Ukraine accuses the US of "fawning" to Putin. Trump's "thirst" for diesel ruined negotiations. Explosions in Kiev, over 600 drones towards Moscow (Video)

On day 1702 of the war, echoes of American emissary Steve Witkoff’s performance in Russia, praising Putin’s „humanitarian” spirit, continue to be heard. Kiev reacted strongly. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii…

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Three Romanian gangsters have been arrested in the USA and will be deported

Three Romanian gangsters have been arrested in the USA and will be deported

Three Romanian citizens with ties to a criminal group from the Balkans were detained in California. An arrest warrant had been issued for one of them. The suspects were arrested…

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Meta ordered to pay $25 billion for misleading Facebook users. Cambridge Analytica scandal comes back to haunt the company nearly a decade later

Meta ordered to pay $25 billion for misleading Facebook users. Cambridge Analytica scandal comes back to haunt the company nearly a decade later

Meta, the company led by Mark Zuckerberg, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, was ordered by an American judge to pay 25 billion dollars after a jury found that it…

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€4.3 million scandal at the European Parliament: Offices of far-right MEPs searched

€4.3 million scandal at the European Parliament: Offices of far-right MEPs searched

French and Belgian police conducted searches on Wednesday at the European Parliament in Strasbourg and Brussels in an investigation into the alleged illegal use of over 4.3 million euros from…

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Cybersecurity alert across Europe: Government websites taken offline over hacking fears. Fresh disruptions follow Revolut and Google Cloud outages

Cybersecurity alert across Europe: Government websites taken offline over hacking fears. Fresh disruptions follow Revolut and Google Cloud outages

Several government websites across Europe were temporarily shut down on Wednesday after the discovery of two serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Authorities took this measure to prevent cyberattacks, as hackers had already…

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Former Hungarian central bank chief Matolcsy detained in foundations probe

Former Hungarian central bank chief Matolcsy detained in foundations probe

György Matolcsy, the former governor of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB), was detained on Wednesday as part of an investigation into the foundations established by the central bank during…

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The USA has sent a Poseidon patrol plane to Bulgaria after the attacks on ships in the Black Sea

The USA has sent a Poseidon patrol plane to Bulgaria after the attacks on ships in the Black Sea

A U.S. Navy Boeing P-8A Poseidon military aircraft conducted a low-altitude extended flight over the western Black Sea to monitor maritime activity off the Bulgarian coast following a series of…

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Péter Magyar holds up Romania as a warning: “We can see exactly where this leads”

Péter Magyar holds up Romania as a warning: “We can see exactly where this leads”

The Prime Minister of Hungary, Peter Magyar, cited Romania and France as negative examples in front of the Budapest Parliament, warning that public money wastage, corruption, and theft can lead…

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Revolut hit by outages in Romania and other countries. Users report payment and account access problems. What the company says

Revolut hit by outages in Romania and other countries. Users report payment and account access problems. What the company says

Revolut is facing a malfunction on Tuesday morning that affects users from Romania and several European countries. Customers complain that they cannot access the application, cannot transfer money, and in…

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13 km of Bucharest Ring Motorway set to open. A section has been ready since summer but remained unused. What changes for drivers bypassing the capital (Video)

13 km of Bucharest Ring Motorway set to open. A section has been ready since summer but remained unused. What changes for drivers bypassing the capital (Video)

Traffic on approximately 13 kilometers of the North Bucharest Highway A0 will be open on Monday, October 26, between Afumați, Pantelimon, and the connection to Highway A2 towards Constanța. With…

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Trump’s poll numbers plunge two weeks before US elections. Democrats open up their biggest lead yet

Trump’s poll numbers plunge two weeks before US elections. Democrats open up their biggest lead yet

The popularity of American President Donald Trump has dropped to 31%, the lowest level recorded during his two terms in the White House. At the same time, the Democratic Party…

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Surprise on the Transylvania Motorway: Nearly 30-km stretch could open five months ahead of schedule (Video)

Surprise on the Transylvania Motorway: Nearly 30-km stretch could open five months ahead of schedule (Video)

Almost 30 kilometers of new sections of the Transylvania Highway could be opened to traffic by the end of this year, approximately five months ahead of the contractual deadline. This…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
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
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
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
EU to Introduce €2 Fee on Temu and AliExpress Parcels Ahead of Black Friday
EU to Introduce €2 Fee on Temu and AliExpress Parcels Ahead of Black Friday
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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
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
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Dominic Fritz își va pierde poziția de primar al Timișoarei dacă noua lege ANI va fi promulgată de președintele Nicușor Dan
Fritz seeks governing majority without PSD or AUR in 2028, but sets conditions for working with PNL: “Our doors are open”
“A suicidal decision”: Kelemen Hunor warns Romanians cannot afford further tax hikes in 2027
“A suicidal decision”: Kelemen Hunor warns Romanians cannot afford further tax hikes in 2027
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
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