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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
Turiști, aflați pe litoralul Mării Negre, și-au pus viața în pericol, scoțând din valuri bucăți de drone militare
At the beach, among drones. A general explains why tourists have started pulling combat devices out of the Black Sea
Emilian Isailă
Nicușor Dan dă mâna și zâmbește larg la întâlnirea cu Sorin Grindeanu, liderul PSD, care a avut loc la sfârșitul lunii iunie, cu ocazia negocierilor pentru formarea guvernului
From Sinaia, in the coolness, Sorin Grindeanu asks for the key to Victoria Palace. Nicușor Dan calculates, fouls, calculates
Emilian Isailă
Sursa foto: Digi 24
What does a photo from two months ago tell us about the political crisis in Romania today
Emilian Isailă
Why Iceland said “No” to the EU. The issue that tipped the referendum against resuming accession talks
Why Iceland said “No” to the EU. The issue that tipped the referendum against resuming accession talks
Six months of war with Iran: Trump pays a political price as US weapons stocks run low for other crises
Six months of war with Iran: Trump pays a political price as US weapons stocks run low for other crises
Gabriela Pleș
Iceland looks to the EU again as Trump looms: The referendum that could thaw accession talks
Iceland looks to the EU again as Trump looms: The referendum that could thaw accession talks
Gabriela Pleș
Russia’s “hybrid war” in Europe is looking less and less hybrid. How far has the confrontation with Moscow gone?
Russia’s “hybrid war” in Europe is looking less and less hybrid. How far has the confrontation with Moscow gone?
Has the Third World War already begun?
Has the Third World War already begun?
CIA chief secretly traveled to Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO. Trump tells a different story, Kremlin dismisses „horror stories”
CIA chief secretly traveled to Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO. Trump tells a different story, Kremlin dismisses „horror stories”
Gabriela Pleș
Europe pays the price for Strait of Hormuz crisis: Four EU countries face nearly €41 billion in extra costs, but clean energy cushions the blow
Europe pays the price for Strait of Hormuz crisis: Four EU countries face nearly €41 billion in extra costs, but clean energy cushions the blow
Gabriela Pleș
BUSINESS
Diesel gets cheaper from today as excise duty is cut by 25%. How much a litre now costs at the pump
Diesel gets cheaper from today as excise duty is cut by 25%. How much a litre now costs at the pump
Romania’s Budget Deficit Falls Sharply After First Seven Months as VAT Revenues Rise and Wage Spending Drops
Romania’s Budget Deficit Falls Sharply After First Seven Months as VAT Revenues Rise and Wage Spending Drops
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Moody’s warns Romania over stalled Salary Law: Recovery funds at risk as fiscal pressures grow. Nazare: “It’s a credibility issue”
Moody’s warns Romania over stalled Salary Law: Recovery funds at risk as fiscal pressures grow. Nazare: “It’s a credibility issue”
How much can bad tax advice from ChatGPT cost you?
How much can bad tax advice from ChatGPT cost you?
Romania’s recovery plan funding is running out, with 86 km of motorway still unfinished. Who will pay to complete the work?
Romania’s recovery plan funding is running out, with 86 km of motorway still unfinished. Who will pay to complete the work?
Consumers threaten to sue ANRE, accusing new rules of weakening their rights and favoring suppliers
Consumers threaten to sue ANRE, accusing new rules of weakening their rights and favoring suppliers
POLITICS
AUR wants to amend the Constitution and calls for early elections. What would change in dissolving Parliament – and what would the president risk?
AUR wants to amend the Constitution and calls for early elections. What would change in dissolving Parliament – and what would the president risk?
Everyone accepted the loss, no one took the blame: How the Salary Law was buried under accusations and impossible calculations
Everyone accepted the loss, no one took the blame: How the Salary Law was buried under accusations and impossible calculations
Nicușor Dan spreads blame for Salary Law failure: PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR „jointly accepted” loss of €770 million in recovery funds
Nicușor Dan spreads blame for Salary Law failure: PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR „jointly accepted” loss of €770 million in recovery funds
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
The leader of the EPP, Manfred Weber, provides clarifications after asking the EC to block Romania’s 770 million euro milestone.
The leader of the EPP, Manfred Weber, provides clarifications after asking the EC to block Romania’s 770 million euro milestone.
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Claudiu Năsui
Claudiu Năsui nominated for ministerial post in Moldova, to give up Romanian parliament seat
Salary Law still not ready. PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR leaders summoned to Cotroceni for new round of talks on Thursday (sources)
Salary Law still not ready. PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR leaders summoned to Cotroceni for new round of talks on Thursday (sources)
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