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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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Several French cities impose curfews after weekend of chaos and protests spreading to parts of Europe

Several French cities impose curfews after weekend of chaos and protests spreading to parts of Europe

French authorities are imposing traffic restrictions in several cities as the country grapples with the most serious unrest in years. The measures were taken after weekend protests escalated into a…

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How to survive with a pro-Russian American president: Europe must act quickly

How to survive with a pro-Russian American president: Europe must act quickly

Europe tried to flatter Trump and reach compromises with him. It didn’t work. Now leaders must be willing to take a stand against the American president. And they must do…

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World premiere: A wounded soldier was evacuated by a drone (Video)

World premiere: A wounded soldier was evacuated by a drone (Video)

An injured Ukrainian infantryman was evacuated from the front line with a heavy drone. It is the world’s first evacuation of a wounded soldier using an aerial drone. Soldiers from…

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The Pentagon chief says US allies did not fight in Afghanistan. Poland's harsh response

The Pentagon chief says US allies did not fight in Afghanistan. Poland's harsh response

American Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, claimed that NATO allies did not take part in combat missions in Afghanistan and made a humiliating joke about them. Polish Foreign Minister, Radosław…

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24 Romanians convicted of serious crimes deported from Ireland, flown to Bucharest on charter flight

24 Romanians convicted of serious crimes deported from Ireland, flown to Bucharest on charter flight

Irish authorities deported 24 Romanian citizens on Sunday, convicted of crimes such as burglary, domestic violence, sexual assaults, drug trafficking, and organized crime. The men were brought to Bucharest on…

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Floods wreak havoc in Spain: Woman killed, cars swept away and flights cancelled or diverted. Worst of the storm still to come (Video)

Floods wreak havoc in Spain: Woman killed, cars swept away and flights cancelled or diverted. Worst of the storm still to come (Video)

Spain is facing strong floods caused by the Mediterranean storm Adam, which has already claimed one victim and caused damages in several regions of the country. Streets turned into rivers,…

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Trump accuses Zelensky of never wanting to end the war: “He doesn’t care.” US president defends decisions seen as benefiting Russia

Trump accuses Zelensky of never wanting to end the war: “He doesn’t care.” US president defends decisions seen as benefiting Russia

President Donald Trump accused Volodymyr Zelensky of not wanting to end the war in Ukraine and suggested that the leader in Kiev had never been committed to resolving the conflict.…

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Bomb threat on passenger plane near Romania

Bomb threat on passenger plane near Romania

An Austrian Airlines passenger plane, flying from Tel Aviv to Vienna, was forced to make an emergency landing Sunday evening at Sofia airport after the crew received a bomb threat…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1699</span> Waves of ballistic missiles over Kiev. The Russians lost more ground in the fall than they occupied. Zelensky accuses Trump of pushing Ukraine to surrender

Day 1699 Waves of ballistic missiles over Kiev. The Russians lost more ground in the fall than they occupied. Zelensky accuses Trump of pushing Ukraine to surrender

On day 1699 of the war, Russia launched three waves of rockets on the Ukrainian capital. A 21-year-old woman died, and eight people were injured. A metro station was damaged,…

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A seventh-grade student from Bistrița attacked a teacher and a classmate with a knife

A seventh-grade student from Bistrița attacked a teacher and a classmate with a knife

An seventh-grade student from Bistriţa attacked his math teacher and another student who tried to defend her with a knife. The incident took place during the first class and was…

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Macron reacts after the protests in France. He criticizes "violence that has spiraled out of control" and promises full transparency: Those who have destroyed must pay

Macron reacts after the protests in France. He criticizes "violence that has spiraled out of control" and promises full transparency: Those who have destroyed must pay

French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized the „out-of-control violence” after a weekend marked by widespread disturbances throughout France, resulting in the burning of public buildings, destruction and looting of hundreds…

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Trump says "France is burning" as he blames violence on immigration

Trump says "France is burning" as he blames violence on immigration

American President Donald Trump once again blamed the violence at the protests in France on immigration. „France is burning! The immigration of people from a completely different world, of people…

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The cost of living drives hundreds of thousands of Europeans to the streets. Massive mobilizations in France and Italy, demonstrations in Portugal, Albania, and Belgium (Video)

The cost of living drives hundreds of thousands of Europeans to the streets. Massive mobilizations in France and Italy, demonstrations in Portugal, Albania, and Belgium (Video)

Price increases, insufficient salaries, difficulty in finding housing, and education issues brought people to the streets on Saturday in several European countries. In France, authorities announced 550,000 participants, while organizers…

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Massive protests and violence in France. 1,800 detentions and 500 police officers injured. Limoges City Hall, destroyed. Robberies in Paris and Marseille (Video)

Massive protests and violence in France. 1,800 detentions and 500 police officers injured. Limoges City Hall, destroyed. Robberies in Paris and Marseille (Video)

Hundreds of thousands of people protested on Saturday, October 17, in France against price increases, inequalities, and the deterioration of public services. The Ministry of the Interior estimated the participation…

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Ukraine tested Starlink in the EU. Zelenski: Restrictions continue to block drones only with us. It is a planned operation

Ukraine tested Starlink in the EU. Zelenski: Restrictions continue to block drones only with us. It is a planned operation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Starlink restrictions continue to hinder the use of interception drones, even though there were recent reports about the service being restored. Terminals disconnect when…

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Two drones that entered Romanian airspace were shot down by F-16 aircraft above the Black Sea

Two drones that entered Romanian airspace were shot down by F-16 aircraft above the Black Sea

Romanian Air Force pilots shot down two drones that entered Romanian airspace on Saturday evening. The intervention took place above the Black Sea, near Sulina. The drones were two attack…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
What does Marcel Ciolacu’s fur coat say about the PSD? Problems in the social-democratic paradise
What does Marcel Ciolacu’s fur coat say about the PSD? Problems in the social-democratic paradise
Emilian Isailă
Why Europe shouldn’t celebrate a Democratic midterm victory
Why Europe shouldn’t celebrate a Democratic midterm victory
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
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
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
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
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
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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