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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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IMFC chair says global economy resilient; delegates walk out on Russian official

IMFC chair says global economy resilient; delegates walk out on Russian official

Almost half of the delegates present at the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) meeting, an entity associated with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), left the room when the Russian…

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EU budget talks stall in Brussels. European leaders fail to agree on how to allocate €1.62 trillion

EU budget talks stall in Brussels. European leaders fail to agree on how to allocate €1.62 trillion

European Union leaders have failed to reach an agreement on the budget for the period 2028–2034 following discussions in Brussels. The new proposal, amounting to 1.62 trillion euros, is 141…

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ReporterIS investigation: Solar panels bought at twice the price with EU funds. How a former county council vice-president’s network operated

ReporterIS investigation: Solar panels bought at twice the price with EU funds. How a former county council vice-president’s network operated

A former vice president of the Vaslui County Council allegedly used information obtained through his position to direct contracts funded by European money to companies close to his family. The…

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Ship filled with chemicals on fire near Sulina after drone incursions in Romania. Eight crew members are missing. Footage of the burning ship (Video)

Ship filled with chemicals on fire near Sulina after drone incursions in Romania. Eight crew members are missing. Footage of the burning ship (Video)

A San Marino-flagged ship, located 14 nautical miles (about 25 km) from Sulina, requested assistance from Romanian authorities on Thursday morning after a fire broke out on board. The ship…

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Financial Times: Americans want to take control of Russia's billions frozen in Europe

Financial Times: Americans want to take control of Russia's billions frozen in Europe

The Americans reportedly proposed transferring some Russian sovereign assets frozen in Europe to a financial fund supervised by the US, a move that would facilitate the resumption of peace negotiations…

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US considers easing sanctions on shadow fleet vessels to cut freight rates, official says

US considers easing sanctions on shadow fleet vessels to cut freight rates, official says

The Trump administration is considering easing sanctions on some vessels from the so-called „shadow fleet” that have transported oil and petroleum products from countries like Russia, Iran, and Venezuela in…

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Ukraine has Starlink back on the front lines. The shutdown of the system was like a "nuclear blow" against Kiev. Trump and Musk are blaming each other

Ukraine has Starlink back on the front lines. The shutdown of the system was like a "nuclear blow" against Kiev. Trump and Musk are blaming each other

Starshield, the military version of the American satellite communication system Starlink, is operational again. The platform’s speed limitation has disrupted strikes on Russian targets, with Ukrainian soldiers on the front…

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CNN: Trump could use the "mother of all bombs" against Iran

CNN: Trump could use the "mother of all bombs" against Iran

The US military has developed new attack plans that include the possibility of using the so-called „mother of all bombs” to target Iran’s energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities. This would…

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Nicușor Dan confirms that aerial drones have hit the two ships that caught fire near Sulina. Romania has had no official reaction as it is too early (Video)

Nicușor Dan confirms that aerial drones have hit the two ships that caught fire near Sulina. Romania has had no official reaction as it is too early (Video)

Nicușor Dan announced on Thursday that the two ships attacked in Romanian territorial waters were hit by aerial drones. „There were two aerial drones that hit them,” said the head…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1695</span> Ukraine has had enough of Trump’s truce and attacks the refineries again. Six Russian bombers hit with "Neptune"

Day 1695 Ukraine has had enough of Trump’s truce and attacks the refineries again. Six Russian bombers hit with "Neptune"

On the 1695th day of war, we witness a series of important developments in the unfolding conflict. Following the failure of the energy armistice announced by Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky stated…

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Bulgaria is considering activating Article 4 of NATO after the attacks in the Black Sea. Nicușor Dan will discuss with the President of Bulgaria

Bulgaria is considering activating Article 4 of NATO after the attacks in the Black Sea. Nicușor Dan will discuss with the President of Bulgaria

Bulgaria will notify the UN Security Council following drone attacks on commercial ships in its exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. Authorities in Sofia do not exclude invoking Article…

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Anti-corruption investigation at Timișoara City Hall over 67.8 million lei. Dominic Fritz: “No one has stolen any money”

Anti-corruption investigation at Timișoara City Hall over 67.8 million lei. Dominic Fritz: “No one has stolen any money”

The National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) has opened a criminal case for abuse of office regarding the way the Timișoara City Hall used nearly 68 million lei received from the Government…

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Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer. Surgeons remove part of his right lung

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer. Surgeons remove part of his right lung

Pope Leo XIV, aged 71, has been diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent a surgical procedure during which doctors removed a part of his right lung. The operation took place…

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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
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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
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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
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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