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Day 1849 Russian port near Finland in flames (Video). Drones kill more Russians than Moscow brings to the front. Russia earns less from the lifting of US sanctions

Day 1849 Russian port near Finland in flames (Video). Drones kill more Russians than Moscow brings to the front. Russia earns less from the lifting of US sanctions

On the 1849th day of the war, we record new attacks and major trends, as well as relevant statements about the evolution of this conflict. A Ukrainian drone attack targeted…

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AI Error and Police Incompetence Land Grandmother in Jail for Six Months

AI Error and Police Incompetence Land Grandmother in Jail for Six Months

An elderly woman from the USA was wrongfully incarcerated due to an error made by an artificial intelligence system, combined with the outrageous incompetence of a police department. Angela Lipps,…

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Why Iran does not appear ready to give in, despite heavy losses

Why Iran does not appear ready to give in, despite heavy losses

As the war in Iran enters its fourth week and U.S. operations increasingly focus on global energy flows, Tehran rejects efforts to identify a diplomatic exit ramp from the war…

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Cuba is preparing for a possible American invasion

Cuba is preparing for a possible American invasion

Cuba is preparing for a possible American military invasion, but at the same time, the government in Havana is trying not to further strain its relations with the US and…

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‘Nobody else is responsible’: Trump to blame for Iran crisis, ex-CIA chief says

‘Nobody else is responsible’: Trump to blame for Iran crisis, ex-CIA chief says

Donald Trump is caught between a rock and a hard place after three weeks of war in Iran and after „sending a message of weakness,” said Leon Panetta, former Secretary…

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The Strait of Hormuz is about more than just oil. It feeds 100 million people

The Strait of Hormuz is about more than just oil. It feeds 100 million people

For the countries in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz is more than just an energy route – it is a lifeline for over 100 million people. Now, as…

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Fuel prices have increased for the 5th consecutive day

Fuel prices have increased for the 5th consecutive day

Fuel prices have risen for the 5th consecutive day. The price of standard gasoline has jumped to 9 lei/l at all stations in the capital, except for Socar, while the…

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Trump is locked in the war in Iran and is approaching a fateful choice

Trump is locked in the war in Iran and is approaching a fateful choice

The question is no longer whether President Donald Trump has lost control over the discourse about his new war in Iran. But whether he has lost control over the war…

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Trump's business is heading to Transylvania, but it faces some challenges

Trump's business is heading to Transylvania, but it faces some challenges

The Cluj-Napoca City Hall’s Urbanism Commission has approved the first Trump Tower in Romania, which will be part of the Transylvania Smart City real estate project. Trump’s plans in Transylvania…

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MPs vote overnight to fund anti-abortion group: “We didn’t know what we were voting for”

MPs vote overnight to fund anti-abortion group: “We didn’t know what we were voting for”

The state budget debate extended late into the night in Parliament, and a vote taken around 01:30 went almost unnoticed. According to Digi24, parliamentarians approved en bloc an amendment allocating…

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“No one can blackmail the EU”: strong backlash to Orbán’s veto on Ukraine funding

“No one can blackmail the EU”: strong backlash to Orbán’s veto on Ukraine funding

The European Union reacted strongly to Hungary’s veto on the 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine, with Brussels leaders accusing a member state of „blackmailing” common decisions. Despite Viktor Orban’s…

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Maneuver in Putin's defense: Russia wants to send troops to protect its citizens facing criminal charges abroad

Maneuver in Putin's defense: Russia wants to send troops to protect its citizens facing criminal charges abroad

A bill introduced in the State Duma would allow the use of the army outside Russia’s borders if Russian citizens are detained or prosecuted by foreign courts that Moscow does…

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Trump compares strikes on Iran to Pearl Harbor attack. Japanese Prime Minister is surprised (Video)

Trump compares strikes on Iran to Pearl Harbor attack. Japanese Prime Minister is surprised (Video)

On Thursday, American President Donald Trump drew a parallel between the American strikes in Iran and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, as he defended the war against…

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Financial Times: The 'Armageddon Scenario' for gas market, after Qatar was hit by rockets

Financial Times: The 'Armageddon Scenario' for gas market, after Qatar was hit by rockets

Repairs at the world’s largest LNG plant in Qatar, hit by Iran, will take between three and five years and cost $26 billion. Experts fear an energy market apocalypse will…

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Russian women who do not want children are sent to a psychologist

Russian women who do not want children are sent to a psychologist

A new Russian ministerial directive from the Ministry of Health recommends sending women who do not want to have children to a psychologist to make them change their minds in…

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Pentagon seeks additional $200 billion for Iran war: “It takes money to kill bad guys”

Pentagon seeks additional $200 billion for Iran war: “It takes money to kill bad guys”

The Pentagon has requested White House approval for an additional funding of around $200 billion for the war with Iran, according to Associated Press. The request comes on top of…

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Metsola to EU leaders: We must be an economic force to speak language of power

Metsola to EU leaders: We must be an economic force to speak language of power

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, delivered a speech on Thursday at the European Council meeting, addressing three main topics: competitiveness, energy, and geopolitical developments. Regarding competitiveness, Metsola…

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Rutte, after talks with Nicușor Dan: NATO has shown in the past week it is ready to defend the eastern flank. President: Romania is a safe country

Rutte, after talks with Nicușor Dan: NATO has shown in the past week it is ready to defend the eastern flank. President: Romania is a safe country

NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, stated on Thursday, after meeting with President Nicușor Dan, that the Alliance has recently demonstrated, including through concrete actions, its readiness to defend the eastern…

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Former Kremlin propagandist turns on Putin: “He must be tried as a war criminal.” Tensions rise in Moscow

Former Kremlin propagandist turns on Putin: “He must be tried as a war criminal.” Tensions rise in Moscow

One of the people long considered part of the Kremlin’s propaganda machine has launched a frontal attack on Vladimir Putin, in a rare and hard-to-explain outburst that has caused confusion…

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German Foreign Minister: War in Iran could trigger a world food crisis

German Foreign Minister: War in Iran could trigger a world food crisis

Johann Wadephul, the Foreign Minister of Germany, warns about the indirect consequences of the war in Iran. Among them, a possible food crisis and a new wave of refugees that…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Iran reveals a vulnerability of the USA that could be disastrous in a confrontation with China
Iran reveals a vulnerability of the USA that could be disastrous in a confrontation with China
Romania Meets All Conditions for Early Elections. The Decision Now Rests With Nicușor Dan
Romania Meets All Conditions for Early Elections. The Decision Now Rests With Nicușor Dan
Trump made a big bet on AI. If he’s wrong, the consequences could be catastrophic
Trump made a big bet on AI. If he’s wrong, the consequences could be catastrophic
Nicușor Dan a transmis un mesaj criptat, înainte de votul din Parlament pentru noul guvern, prin care ceartă din nou partidele
A statement by the president is like an equation with too many unknowns
Emilian Isailă
Last US troops leave Iraq after two decades. Iran sees victory as fears of Islamic State resurgence grow
Last US troops leave Iraq after two decades. Iran sees victory as fears of Islamic State resurgence grow
Securistan. When did the intelligence services resume the state’s re-infiltration and why – Video Podcast
Securistan. When did the intelligence services resume the state’s re-infiltration and why – Video Podcast
Emilian Isailă
European conservatives prepare for 2029. How they plan to win back voters from the far right
European conservatives prepare for 2029. How they plan to win back voters from the far right
Students challenge mandatory school uniforms. What studies say about bullying – and what other countries have found
Students challenge mandatory school uniforms. What studies say about bullying – and what other countries have found
Gabriela Pleș
How Romania could benefit from a more united Central and Eastern Europe
How Romania could benefit from a more united Central and Eastern Europe
Sobering conclusion from CNN journalist who documented Trump’s lies for a decade: “American democracy has suffered”
Sobering conclusion from CNN journalist who documented Trump’s lies for a decade: “American democracy has suffered”
BUSINESS
US report on Romania’s business environment: High taxes, frequently changing laws and bureaucracy create hurdles for investors
US report on Romania’s business environment: High taxes, frequently changing laws and bureaucracy create hurdles for investors
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
ATM rules are changing: Customers will be able to withdraw custom amounts regardless of which bank issued their card
ATM rules are changing: Customers will be able to withdraw custom amounts regardless of which bank issued their card
TollRo goes live with system riddled with errors: 80% of tests by hauliers found problems
TollRo goes live with system riddled with errors: 80% of tests by hauliers found problems
Energie curent electric becuri
Romania, among the most expensive energy markets in the European Union
Heat pumps are gaining ground in Europe, but Romania has a major disadvantage
Heat pumps are gaining ground in Europe, but Romania has a major disadvantage
Citi and Erste See Romania Keeping S&P Rating, but 2027 Risks Loom
Citi and Erste See Romania Keeping S&P Rating, but 2027 Risks Loom
POLITICS
Nicușor Dan explains why he opposes early elections: “Romania would be paralysed for five months”
Nicușor Dan explains why he opposes early elections: “Romania would be paralysed for five months”
Mureșan Government Rejected by Parliament, Falling More Than 50 Votes Short (Photo & Video)
Mureșan Government Rejected by Parliament, Falling More Than 50 Votes Short (Photo & Video)
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Kelemen Hunor, UDMR
Kelemen Hunor: My head hurts. I am terrified. It’s not just about the sword, the rifle, the machine gun! What does he say about the next appointment (Video)
British PM says Brexit has done “more harm than good,” seeks new relationship with EU
British PM says Brexit has done “more harm than good,” seeks new relationship with EU
The hearings of the proposed ministers ended in a tie: 8 positive opinions, 8 negative. Wednesday, the decisive test for the Mureșan Government
The hearings of the proposed ministers ended in a tie: 8 positive opinions, 8 negative. Wednesday, the decisive test for the Mureșan Government
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić resigns. He could return to power as prime minister
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić resigns. He could return to power as prime minister
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