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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1545</span> The balance of power in the war is shifting. Ukrainian drones have breached Moscow's defense rings. The Russians have attacked a Chinese ship in the Black Sea

Day 1545 The balance of power in the war is shifting. Ukrainian drones have breached Moscow's defense rings. The Russians have attacked a Chinese ship in the Black Sea

On the 1545th day of war, the Russian air defense was once again activated following the most extensive Ukrainian attack on Moscow in the past year, launched on Saturday night.…

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Trump escalates rhetoric in the conflict with Iran: “Time is running out. It would be wise to act quickly.”

Trump escalates rhetoric in the conflict with Iran: “Time is running out. It would be wise to act quickly.”

American President Donald Trump issued a new stern warning to Iran on Sunday, stating that „there will be nothing left” of the country if Tehran does not accept an agreement…

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The United States fears a drone attack from Cuba. Axios: Havana allegedly discussed attacks on Guantanamo and Key West

The United States fears a drone attack from Cuba. Axios: Havana allegedly discussed attacks on Guantanamo and Key West

The administration of President Donald Trump is analyzing a possible threat posed by military drones owned by Cuba, amid escalating tensions between Washington and Havana. According to the publication Axios,…

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“We won people’s hearts.” Alexandra Căpitănescu welcomed with applause on her return home after Eurovision

“We won people’s hearts.” Alexandra Căpitănescu welcomed with applause on her return home after Eurovision

Alexandra Căpitănescu, Romania’s representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, was welcomed on Sunday at Henri Coandă International Airport after the performance that brought Romania third place in the competition’s…

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What Romania’s border looks like after four years of war in Ukraine: “Police have different missions now”

What Romania’s border looks like after four years of war in Ukraine: “Police have different missions now”

A few days after the Minister of Defense announced that 14 Russian drones had entered Romanian territory since the beginning of the year, three of which had explosive payloads, people…

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Darău: There are “counterforces” in ministries slowing down reforms. “Some are waiting for the tables to turn.”

Darău: There are “counterforces” in ministries slowing down reforms. “Some are waiting for the tables to turn.”

Interim Minister of Economy, Irineu Darău, claims that after the departure of PSD from government, there is „a more conducive atmosphere” within the Executive, but he states that there is…

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The EU’s top diplomat warns: the US, China and Russia prefer a divided Europe

The EU’s top diplomat warns: the US, China and Russia prefer a divided Europe

The head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, warns that the United States, China, and Russia have a common interest when it comes to the European Union: a weak and fragmented…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1544</span> Ukraine launches its biggest attack on Russia, striking refineries, air bases and command centers. ISW rejects Moscow’s claimed advance

Day 1544 Ukraine launches its biggest attack on Russia, striking refineries, air bases and command centers. ISW rejects Moscow’s claimed advance

On the night from Saturday to Sunday, day 1544 of the war, Ukraine launched the most extensive attack on Russia in the past year: over 550 drones targeted 14 Russian…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1543</span> Explosions at a strategic plant in Russia (Video). Ukraine strikes targets 1,000 km from the front; gas pipelines used for troop infiltration

Day 1543 Explosions at a strategic plant in Russia (Video). Ukraine strikes targets 1,000 km from the front; gas pipelines used for troop infiltration

Day 1543 of the war in Ukraine was marked by new massive drone attacks and intense bombings on multiple fronts. The Ukrainian General Staff reports 263 confrontations in the last…

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Merz: I would not advise my children to study or work in the US; furious reaction from Trump’s camp

Merz: I would not advise my children to study or work in the US; furious reaction from Trump’s camp

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that he would not advise his children to study or work in the United States, citing the „deeply polarized” social and political climate in America.…

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What is the “Superman syndrome” claiming victims in the Danube Delta? Coast Guard warns tourists

What is the “Superman syndrome” claiming victims in the Danube Delta? Coast Guard warns tourists

The Danube Delta is getting ready for the tourist season, and the Coast Guard warns those who visit the area not to treat boat trips as simple risk-free outings. From…

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S&P warns Romania it could downgrade its rating if political deadlock persists; Finance Ministry says country remains attractive to investors

S&P warns Romania it could downgrade its rating if political deadlock persists; Finance Ministry says country remains attractive to investors

S&P Global Agency has confirmed Romania’s sovereign rating at „BBB-/A-3”, but maintains a negative outlook and warns that it could lower the rating if the governmental impasse caused by the…

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Trump announces elimination of ISIS second-in-command; Israel says Hamas “architect” of October 7 attack killed

Trump announces elimination of ISIS second-in-command; Israel says Hamas “architect” of October 7 attack killed

American President Donald Trump announced that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the number two in the global hierarchy of the Islamic State (ISIS) group, was killed in a joint operation carried…

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Switzerland to declassify files on Josef Mengele, the “Angel of Death” of Auschwitz: a mystery spanning decades

Switzerland to declassify files on Josef Mengele, the “Angel of Death” of Auschwitz: a mystery spanning decades

Swiss authorities have announced that they will finally open the classified files about Josef Mengele, the Nazi doctor known as the „Angel of Death” from Auschwitz. The decision comes after…

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What is Thucydides' Trap and why did Xi mention it in front of Trump?

What is Thucydides' Trap and why did Xi mention it in front of Trump?

China’s leader appealed to Greece’s history to warn the United States about what can happen when a rising power meets a dominating one. At Thursday’s meeting in Beijing with Donald…

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What Trump and Xi have decided about Iran

What Trump and Xi have decided about Iran

China wants a ceasefire and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, while Donald Trump said Xi has similar visions regarding ending the war in Iran. The US President spoke…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1542</span> Ukraine's Response to the Attack on Kiev: Blocks and a Refinery Hit by Drones, Rain of Oil in Ryazan (Video). Russia Could Attack NATO by 2029

Day 1542 Ukraine's Response to the Attack on Kiev: Blocks and a Refinery Hit by Drones, Rain of Oil in Ryazan (Video). Russia Could Attack NATO by 2029

On the 1542nd day of war, Ukraine responded to Russia’s bloody attack on Kiev. During the night, several drones hit two blocks and the refinery in the city of Ryazan,…

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Pope Francis Attacks Europe’s Military Spending Surge

Pope Francis Attacks Europe’s Military Spending Surge

Pope Leon launched a harsh attack on the massive increase in European military spending on Thursday, stating that the rearmament of the continent „betrays trust in diplomacy” and sacrifices investments…

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WSJ: Pentagon abruptly cancels deployment of more than 4,000 U.S. troops to Europe

WSJ: Pentagon abruptly cancels deployment of more than 4,000 U.S. troops to Europe

The Donald Trump administration is accelerating the reduction of American military presence in Europe, after the Pentagon abruptly canceled the deployment of an armored brigade in Poland. The decision surprised…

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Hundreds of Romanian Waters employees protest in Bucharest. Buzoianu: We cannot raise salaries for people who “sit around collecting dust from paperwork”

Hundreds of Romanian Waters employees protest in Bucharest. Buzoianu: We cannot raise salaries for people who “sit around collecting dust from paperwork”

Employees of the National Administration „Apele Române” (ANAR), members of the Mureșul Union (SMAR), are protesting on Thursday in front of the institution’s headquarters and at the Ministry of Environment.…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
RISE Project: The political altar – how Călin Georgescu’s supporters are mobilized through prayer
RISE Project: The political altar – how Călin Georgescu’s supporters are mobilized through prayer
Nicușor Dan Plays the “Free Electrons” Card Against Bolojan
Nicușor Dan Plays the “Free Electrons” Card Against Bolojan
Bogdana Boga
Sebastian Ghiță și George Simion s-au întâlnit în urmă cu 10 ani, înainte cu puțin timp de fuga primului din țară, pentru a lansa împreună o mișcare politică
After George Simion, another creation of the SRI was recruited by the Kremlin. Sebastian Ghiță was also given the mission to compromise Maia Sandu
Emilian Isailă
Când a pornit tăvălugul distrugerii coaliției de guvernare, ultimul gând al lui Sorin Grindeanu a fost că va ajunge în situația nedorită de a deveni din nou prim-ministru
Sorin Grindeanu, prime minister by force?
Emilian Isailă
The EU is trying to save its trade agreement with the US, but is running into its own internal divisions
The EU is trying to save its trade agreement with the US, but is running into its own internal divisions
Palatul Cotroceni, consultări politice, 18 mai 2025. Președintele Nicușor Dan dă mâna cu Ilie Bolojan, premierul interimar și liderul PNL. Amândoi zâmbesc enigmatic, fără urmă de ostilitate, orice ar însemna acest lucru
The revolution starts with a technocrat
Emilian Isailă
Trump returns from China with vague promises and troubling signals on Taiwan: what did he actually achieve after meeting Xi?
Trump returns from China with vague promises and troubling signals on Taiwan: what did he actually achieve after meeting Xi?
Un conflict intern între valori și așteptări produce un blocaj al președintelui Nicușor Dan, cu efecte negative pentru politica României
A Romanian tragedy. Tensions between a conservative president and his liberal electorate
Emilian Isailă
Former Zelenskiy chief of staff arrested in case involving luxury villas and money laundering. What role did “Veronika Feng Shui” play?
Former Zelenskiy chief of staff arrested in case involving luxury villas and money laundering. What role did “Veronika Feng Shui” play?
Gabriela Pleș
Nicușor Dan, Ilie Bolojan, România
Bolojan and Nicușor Dan need to sit down at the table and discuss. Otherwise, the reformist camp risks self-destruction – Video interview
Emilian Isailă
BUSINESS
Ilie Bolojan revisits the Doicești reactors controversy: “The project has issues that we cannot deny”
Ilie Bolojan revisits the Doicești reactors controversy: “The project has issues that we cannot deny”
ANAF tests “robot” assistants at service counters. Taxpayers could interact with digital terminals similar to those in airports
ANAF tests “robot” assistants at service counters. Taxpayers could interact with digital terminals similar to those in airports
ANRE takes over Bolojan’s plan against the “smart guys” in energy: What changes for speculative projects
ANRE takes over Bolojan’s plan against the “smart guys” in energy: What changes for speculative projects
Green light for the Brașov-Făgăraș highway: The project includes 49 bridges and wildlife crossings
Green light for the Brașov-Făgăraș highway: The project includes 49 bridges and wildlife crossings
Energy expert explains why Bolojan is right in the Doicești scandal: We will all pay for the costs of the SMR plant
Energy expert explains why Bolojan is right in the Doicești scandal: We will all pay for the costs of the SMR plant
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Temporary agreement between the EU and the US to avoid new tariffs
Temporary agreement between the EU and the US to avoid new tariffs
POLITICS
4 out of 10 Romanians believe that snap elections would be the best solution to the crisis – INSCOP
4 out of 10 Romanians believe that snap elections would be the best solution to the crisis – INSCOP
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
“Bolojan is not an obstacle.” The prime minister accuses PSD of wanting PNL to become a “vassal party”
“Bolojan is not an obstacle.” The prime minister accuses PSD of wanting PNL to become a “vassal party”
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Bolojan: Unaffiliated MPs “could carry more weight than UDMR” in forming the government
Bolojan: Unaffiliated MPs “could carry more weight than UDMR” in forming the government
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Nicușor Dan, România
Consultations on the next prime minister begin. The deadlock is almost mathematical. What options does Nicușor Dan have?
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
More than half of Romanians want early elections. AUR leads voting intentions, followed by PSD and PNL – CURS survey
More than half of Romanians want early elections. AUR leads voting intentions, followed by PSD and PNL – CURS survey
PNRR
EU Gives Positive Assessment to Romania’s Fourth NRRP Payment Request
Bogdana Boga
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