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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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Italy on edge after violent protests. Shops in Milan board up their windows as government deploys 500 soldiers (Video)

Italy on edge after violent protests. Shops in Milan board up their windows as government deploys 500 soldiers (Video)

Italy is facing a wave of violent protests that have affected several cities in the northern part of the country. The most serious incidents took place in Milan, where protesters…

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The rich province of Alberta rejects the independence referendum and chooses to remain part of Canada

The rich province of Alberta rejects the independence referendum and chooses to remain part of Canada

Over three-quarters of the voters in the Canadian province of Alberta voted massively on Monday against organizing a referendum on separating from the rest of Canada. The result represents an…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1700</span> A week without news from the USA: 6 dead and 21 injured. Vance does not want Ukraine in NATO and refuses to call it an ally. Trump's emissary is looking for a proposal for Putin in Europe

Day 1700 A week without news from the USA: 6 dead and 21 injured. Vance does not want Ukraine in NATO and refuses to call it an ally. Trump's emissary is looking for a proposal for Putin in Europe

On the 1,700th day of the war, we find out the toll of a week in which the US left Ukraine to fend for itself without vital warning information against…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
China is preparing for a „great battle” with the West. Beijing’s message: You need us!
China is preparing for a „great battle” with the West. Beijing’s message: You need us!
Trump prepares to govern without congressional support. White House plan if Democrats win the midterms
Trump prepares to govern without congressional support. White House plan if Democrats win the midterms
US elections: Six reasons why Democrats may fall short of expectations
US elections: Six reasons why Democrats may fall short of expectations
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
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
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25-lei fee on Temu and Shein parcels scrapped, but a new charge takes its place. What shoppers will pay from 1 November
25-lei fee on Temu and Shein parcels scrapped, but a new charge takes its place. What shoppers will pay from 1 November
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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
Bulgaria’s presidential election: Candidate seeking closer ties with Russia leads in runoff, preliminary results show
Bulgaria’s presidential election: Candidate seeking closer ties with Russia leads in runoff, preliminary results show
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Luca Niculescu will not appear before Parliament to answer questions on the deficit and public debt. What he has scheduled instead
Luca Niculescu will not appear before Parliament to answer questions on the deficit and public debt. What he has scheduled instead
Avangarde poll: PSD closes the gap on AUR. What Romanians expect from the new government (Charts)
Avangarde poll: PSD closes the gap on AUR. What Romanians expect from the new government (Charts)
USR congress in Timișoara: Three factions vie for influence in party leadership (Video)
USR congress in Timișoara: Three factions vie for influence in party leadership (Video)
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
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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
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