A panel of five judges from the High Court of Cassation and Justice rejected on Thursday the request filed by Elena Udrea regarding the review of the 6-year prison sentence…
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Drones will adhere to the same standards as manned aircraft
The government adopted a bill in Thursday’s meeting that targets unmanned aerial vehicles. These are expected to be subject to the same regulations as manned aircraft. The Government’s spokesperson, Mihai…
NATO Chief Calls for More Money for Defense Against Russia: "We Are Not Prepared for What Awaits Us in 4-5 Years"
NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, warned on Thursday that the alliance is not prepared for the threats it will face from Russia in the coming years and that it is…
The Council of the European Union has approved the full accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area
EU interior ministers have adopted the decision to eliminate controls at the internal land borders with and between Bulgaria and Romania starting from January 1, 2025. ‼ DEAL! Interior ministers…
The Government of the Republic of Moldova declares a state of emergency in the energy sector. Romania is also on the edge
The Government of the Republic of Moldova has approved the declaration of a state of emergency in the energy sector for a period of 60 days, starting from December 16,…
Day 1022 Ukraine, close to a significant loss. Moscow warns that Americans are hunting Russians. Who pays the military tax
On the 1022nd day of war, a Ukrainian rocket hit an industrial unit in the Russian region of Rostov, destroying critical infrastructure in the city of Taganrog, located on the…
Russia has brought its tactical nuclear weapons closer to the NATO border: Directly threatened countries
Russia has moved tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, marking the first deployment of nuclear arsenal outside Russian territory since the Cold War. At least four NATO states are now directly…
The mayor of Crevedia was detained after exploiting a disabled man on his animal farm
The mayor of Crevedia, Florin Petre (PSD), was detained after exploiting a man with disabilities on his animal farm. Prosecutors are requesting his preventive arrest for 30 days, with accusations…
The Government of Ukraine has approved the agreement with Romania for the construction of a road bridge over the Tisa River
The Ukrainian government approved on Tuesday the agreement with Romania for the construction of a road bridge over the Tisa River, according to the announcement made by the Prime Minister…
Hard times for liberal democracies after a record electoral year
Crisis of trust, fragmented political scenes, rise of extremes and populists: liberal democracies emerge more weakened than ever from the dozens of elections that took place worldwide in 2024, favoring…
The mixture in elections attributed to Russia exploited real dissatisfactions in Romania - BBC analysis
Romanians are still reeling from the last-minute cancellation of the presidential elections, following accusations of „massive” and „aggressive” Moscow interference to distort the vote, in which a far-right candidate was…
Bulgarian lawmakers call for investigation after the elections in Romania
The Russian digital agency that ran the campaign for Călin Georgescu is connected to over 50 companies in Bulgaria owned by the same individual. Bulgarian lawmakers are calling for the…
The Guardian warns: Russia's interference in Romania's elections, through TikTok, a warning signal for all democracies
The social media-driven success of a pro-Putin candidate in the Romanian elections has confirmed that Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics are a threat and a wake-up call for all democratic states,…
Day 1021 Injured in Kharkiv, woman killed in Kherson. The Kremlin announced how long the war will last. Ukrainians want entry into NATO following the West German model
On day 1021 of the ongoing war, battles continue on the front lines. Russian troops are advancing in the Donetsk region, with most fights reported in the sectors of Pokrovsk,…
Monica Macovei, definitively convicted after the accident in which she hit a motorcyclist with her car
Former Minister of Justice, Monica Macovei, has received a final conviction in the Mangalia accident case. Macovei is required to attend a social reintegration program and perform community service, as…
USR requests the hearing of the SIE chief in Parliament: He has many explanations to give UPDATE The parliamentary committee wants the list of flights with the private plane
USR Deputy Nicu Fălcoi officially requested on Tuesday the summoning of the SIE director, Gabriel Vlase, to Parliament following revelations in the press regarding his foreign trips „in a context…
The former mercenary Horațiu Potra has been placed under judicial control
Horațiu Potra, a former fighter in the Foreign Legion, who is said to be coordinating security for Călin Georgescu, has been placed under judicial control for 60 days. The decision…
Călin Georgescu and the influencers who promoted him on TikTok are being verified by the Anti-Fraud Directorate
Inspectors from the Anti-Fraud Directorate are conducting checks „based on risk analysis” following a notification received from the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) regarding the „fiscal aspects related to the promotion”…
The Romanian Patriarchate announces an internal investigation against Teodosie, after he stated about Călin Georgescu that "he is a messenger of God"
The Romanian Patriarchate stated on Tuesday that it firmly distances itself from the statements made by Archbishop Teodosie of Tomis in an interview given to the French newspaper „Le Figaro”…
The Syrian Prime Minister has reached an agreement with the rebels to hand over power
The prime minister appointed by Bashar al-Assad declared on Monday that he agrees to hand over power to the rebel-led salvation government, a day after they captured the capital Damascus,…