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What is NATO's fuel pipeline system, why does it matter, and why is its expansion to Romania being discussed?

What is NATO's fuel pipeline system, why does it matter, and why is its expansion to Romania being discussed?

The NATO fuel pipeline system (NATO Pipeline System – NPS), also known as CEPS (Central Europe Pipeline System), is an underground fuel pipeline network built during the Cold War to…

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The armistice is dead: US strikes 80 targets in Iran as Tehran attacks American bases (Video). Trump: "They called me. They really want a deal"

The armistice is dead: US strikes 80 targets in Iran as Tehran attacks American bases (Video). Trump: "They called me. They really want a deal"

The conflict between the United States and Iran has reignited just weeks after the memorandum that ended the first phase of the confrontation. In the past hours, the US military…

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Erdogan's unexpected gift to NATO leaders: Personalized pistols and live ammunition. What will they do with them?

Erdogan's unexpected gift to NATO leaders: Personalized pistols and live ammunition. What will they do with them?

Leaders who attended the NATO summit in Ankara received an unusual gift from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan upon departure: pistols engraved with each one’s name, accompanied by real ammunition…

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Moscow attacks NATO after the Ankara summit. Zakharova: Cracks in the alliance have not disappeared

Moscow attacks NATO after the Ankara summit. Zakharova: Cracks in the alliance have not disappeared

Russia claims that the NATO summit in Ankara did not resolve tensions within the alliance, despite the messages of unity conveyed by Western leaders. The spokesperson for the Russian Ministry…

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Trump will offer Ukraine the license for Patriot systems: The United States is ready to provide security guarantees

Trump will offer Ukraine the license for Patriot systems: The United States is ready to provide security guarantees

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that he will discuss with Volodymyr Zelensky about plans to provide Ukraine with the capability to produce their own Patriot anti-missile defense systems.…

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Poland warns Putin: We know what you're up to. Don't do it!

Poland warns Putin: We know what you're up to. Don't do it!

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski publicly warned Wednesday Russian President Vladimir Putin not to launch an attack in Europe. In a statement to CNN, made on the sidelines of the…

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"The 5% Club": The badge with which the President of Lithuania impresses at the NATO summit

"The 5% Club": The badge with which the President of Lithuania impresses at the NATO summit

Some allies are trying to highlight the fact that they already allocate 5% of GDP for defense, according to the objective set at last year’s Hague summit. Officials of these…

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The role of America in NATO 3.0 is changing. Can Europe take the lead?

The role of America in NATO 3.0 is changing. Can Europe take the lead?

At the center of attention at the leaders’ summit taking place this week in Turkey is the creation of a new model for the North Atlantic Alliance, while Donald Trump…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1596</span> Explosions in Kiev. Saratov refinery caught fire. Operation "Auchan" blocks Russian offensive for 6 months. The great challenge for European armies

Day 1596 Explosions in Kiev. Saratov refinery caught fire. Operation "Auchan" blocks Russian offensive for 6 months. The great challenge for European armies

Day 1596 of the war began with a massive Russian airstrike on Kiev. Several explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital during the night, and the initial toll in the…

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Trump announces from Ankara that the armistice with Iran is over: It's a waste of time to deal with them. They are bad and sick people

Trump announces from Ankara that the armistice with Iran is over: It's a waste of time to deal with them. They are bad and sick people

US President Donald Trump declared Wednesday morning that, in his opinion, the Understanding Memorandum with Iran „has ended” after a series of new attacks in the Gulf region. Trump strongly…

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The United States reintroduces sanctions on Iranian oil. Oil prices rise by 5%

The United States reintroduces sanctions on Iranian oil. Oil prices rise by 5%

The United States revoked on Tuesday a general license authorizing the sale of Iranian oil, in the context where an American official warned that Iran’s actions in the Strait of…

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Head of Zelensky's Office, harsh message for Poland: The last country that gave an ultimatum to Ukraine was Russia

Head of Zelensky's Office, harsh message for Poland: The last country that gave an ultimatum to Ukraine was Russia

Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, stated that Kyiv will not yield to pressure from any country and urged Poland to stop speaking in terms of ultimatums. Lieutenant…

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Marine Le Pen will run for the 2027 presidential elections

Marine Le Pen will run for the 2027 presidential elections

The leader of the French far-right, Marine Le Pen, was sentenced on Tuesday on appeal to 45 months of ban on being elected to a public office, of which 15…

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The government of Hungary has stopped the broadcast of public television and radio stations

The government of Hungary has stopped the broadcast of public television and radio stations

Hungarian public television and radio stations, accused by the new Prime Minister Peter Magyar of being biased in favor of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, temporarily ceased broadcasting on Tuesday…

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A skyscraper in Manhattan started moving. Several streets have been evacuated (Video)

A skyscraper in Manhattan started moving. Several streets have been evacuated (Video)

A skyscraper in Manhattan, which was under construction, was evacuated Tuesday morning after two of its columns deformed, and several bricks fell onto the street below during rush hour. The…

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Large-scale operation by Ukraine: 10 ships from Russia's "shadow fleet" hit in a single night (Video)

Large-scale operation by Ukraine: 10 ships from Russia's "shadow fleet" hit in a single night (Video)

Ukrainian forces have announced that on Monday night to Tuesday they hit 10 Russian vessels under sanctions in an operation to disrupt logistics supporting the occupied Crimea. The Ukrainian Unmanned…

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11 NATO countries are buying Saab GlobalEye surveillance planes. The advantages of next-generation aircraft (Video)

11 NATO countries are buying Saab GlobalEye surveillance planes. The advantages of next-generation aircraft (Video)

Romania is among the 11 NATO countries that will jointly purchase Saab GlobalEye aircraft, the new generation of Alliance surveillance and command aircraft. The radar planes will replace part of…

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Trump criticizes NATO: Italy, Germany, France have refused us

Trump criticizes NATO: Italy, Germany, France have refused us

American President Donald Trump declared himself „very disappointed” by NATO on Tuesday upon his arrival in Ankara for the North Atlantic Alliance summit. Trump resumed his accusations against NATO allies…

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The suspect in the Monaco parcel bomb attack was found dead near Kyiv

The suspect in the Monaco parcel bomb attack was found dead near Kyiv

The main suspect in the bomb attack targeting Ukrainian businessman Vadim Ermolaev in Monaco at the end of June was found dead near Kiev. In the same case, two suspects…

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"Putin is desperate." Rutte says Ukraine is changing the dynamics of the war ahead of the NATO summit

"Putin is desperate." Rutte says Ukraine is changing the dynamics of the war ahead of the NATO summit

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte sent one of the strongest messages to the Kremlin since the beginning of this year on Tuesday, just before the opening of the Alliance summit in…

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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
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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