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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1654</span> Ukraine changes its air alert system and strikes at a distance of 1,300 km. Over 165 suspected sabotage cases in Germany this year

Day 1654 Ukraine changes its air alert system and strikes at a distance of 1,300 km. Over 165 suspected sabotage cases in Germany this year

On the 1654th day of war, Russian airstrikes have caused casualties in Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kiev. Two tall buildings were hit by drones, and at least three people have died.…

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Apocalypse prep or a hidden plan for total control? What is hidden behind Peter Thiel's move to Argentina

Apocalypse prep or a hidden plan for total control? What is hidden behind Peter Thiel's move to Argentina

The establishment of billionaire Peter Thiel in Argentina coincides with legislative proposals that the opposition claims would strengthen the power of American technology billionaires in this country. Dozens of protesters…

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ChatGPT, Grok, and Claude all went down at the same time

ChatGPT, Grok, and Claude all went down at the same time

ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, Grok from xAI, and Claude from Anthropic, experienced operational issues on Thursday evening. Users were unable to use the chatbots from the three companies. It is…

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Trump wants Europe to reimburse the aid that the US gave to Ukraine

Trump wants Europe to reimburse the aid that the US gave to Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Thursday that he will ask European countries to reimburse the United States for the military aid and ammunition previously sent to Ukraine in the…

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TAROM’s first Boeing 737 MAX arrives in Romania. Aircraft to be named after Mircea Lucescu (Video)

TAROM’s first Boeing 737 MAX arrives in Romania. Aircraft to be named after Mircea Lucescu (Video)

The first Boeing 737 MAX to join TAROM’s fleet is being picked up on Thursday from the Boeing factory in Seattle and will depart for Romania over the weekend. The…

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Russian ambassador summoned by Romanian Foreign Ministry rejects accusations over Leipzig incident as “absurd and baseless”

Russian ambassador summoned by Romanian Foreign Ministry rejects accusations over Leipzig incident as “absurd and baseless”

Russia’s Ambassador to Bucharest, Vladimir Lipaev, on Thursday rejected accusations of Moscow’s involvement in the drone incident loaded with explosives at Leipzig/Halle airport, after being summoned to the Romanian Ministry…

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Tens of millions of driver’s licences for sale on dark web. FBI investigates massive data breach that may still be active

Tens of millions of driver’s licences for sale on dark web. FBI investigates massive data breach that may still be active

The FBI is investigating information suggesting that tens of millions of driver’s licenses belonging to individuals from the United States and Canada have been stolen and put up for sale…

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2 million lei in public funds for Orthodox youth gathering attended by Nicușor Dan. Total cost remains unknown

2 million lei in public funds for Orthodox youth gathering attended by Nicușor Dan. Total cost remains unknown

The International Meeting of Young Orthodox People, which was also attended by President Nicușor Dan, received two million lei from the State Secretariat for Cults. The organization of the event…

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It sounds like a joke, but it isn’t. Trump proposes a new name for the Strait of Hormuz: “Trump Strait”

It sounds like a joke, but it isn’t. Trump proposes a new name for the Strait of Hormuz: “Trump Strait”

Donald Trump has found a new place on the map that, in his opinion, needs a different name. The American president suggests that the Strait of Hormuz should be renamed…

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Motorway develops problems just one year after opening. Transport Ministry orders urgent repairs at contractors’ expense

Motorway develops problems just one year after opening. Transport Ministry orders urgent repairs at contractors’ expense

Southern A0 Highway, fully opened to traffic last summer, already needs repairs. The Ministry of Transport states that too many deficiencies have emerged for the deteriorations to be solely attributed…

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Who brought the explosive-laden drone to Leipzig Airport? DNA points to two men with Russian passports

Who brought the explosive-laden drone to Leipzig Airport? DNA points to two men with Russian passports

The investigation into the attempted drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport has led to two suspects. The German criminal police reportedly identified, with the help of DNA traces, two men holding…

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Europe closes ranks after Leipzig attack. Romania summons Russian ambassador as EU and NATO vow to step up pressure on Moscow

Europe closes ranks after Leipzig attack. Romania summons Russian ambassador as EU and NATO vow to step up pressure on Moscow

The European reaction to the drone attack attempt at Leipzig/Halle airport, attributed by Germany to Russia, is gaining momentum. Romania has decided to summon the Russian ambassador to Bucharest, while…

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The first country to turn back its planes after Zelenski announced that Russian airspace will be "de facto closed"

The first country to turn back its planes after Zelenski announced that Russian airspace will be "de facto closed"

Pegasus Airlines, the largest private airline in Turkey, has canceled several flights to Moscow and turned back at least two aircraft heading to Russia on Tuesday night, shortly after President…

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Sweden considers the worst war scenario: Body bags and preparations for mass burials

Sweden considers the worst war scenario: Body bags and preparations for mass burials

The Swedish army organized a large-scale military exercise in the spring, with the objective of preparing for the possibility of an armed conflict. Body bags, a priest performing burial rituals…

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Ukrainian secret service agents shot each other in Kiev (Video)

Ukrainian secret service agents shot each other in Kiev (Video)

An exchange of fire between two branches of the Ukrainian security services took place in Kiev on Wednesday during an investigation into an alleged Russian terrorist plot targeting a Russian…

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The woman who revealed the connections of an FBI special agent with a Russian oligarch was found dead

The woman who revealed the connections of an FBI special agent with a Russian oligarch was found dead

Allison Guerriero, the woman who provided American authorities with information that contributed to the investigation of former FBI official Charles McGonigal, was found dead in her home in Boynton Beach,…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1652</span> Ukraine has launched a "silent" offensive. The Russians are almost encircled in a "pocket" in the swamp. Putin does not want to eliminate the leaders in Kiev, because he needs them

Day 1652 Ukraine has launched a "silent" offensive. The Russians are almost encircled in a "pocket" in the swamp. Putin does not want to eliminate the leaders in Kiev, because he needs them

On the 1652nd day of the war, Russia once again attacked the regions of Kiev and Odesa. Ten people were injured, and several blocks, houses, and infrastructure elements were damaged.…

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The EU is ready to bet billions on data centers. Not all countries want in. What is Romania's position?

The EU is ready to bet billions on data centers. Not all countries want in. What is Romania's position?

An European plan for developing artificial intelligence infrastructure puts EU governments in front of a choice: to unlock significant investments or risk losing even more ground in the global AI…

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Russia calls Germany's Leipzig drone attack claims false and an unprecedented escalation

Russia calls Germany's Leipzig drone attack claims false and an unprecedented escalation

Russia denies being behind last month’s drone attacks on Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany. The Russian Embassy in Germany stated on Tuesday that Berlin’s accusations represent an absurd and unfounded provocation,…

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Explosion at Augsburg Central Station Leaves Two Injured, Rail Services Suspended

Explosion at Augsburg Central Station Leaves Two Injured, Rail Services Suspended

An explosion occurred on Wednesday morning at the central station in Augsburg, in southern Germany. Two people were injured, and the station was completely closed. The police are investigating the…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
The week Trump tried to flex his muscles – and exposed the limits of his power
The week Trump tried to flex his muscles – and exposed the limits of his power
Diplomacy or show? 5 conclusions after the Trump-Xi summit in Washington
Diplomacy or show? 5 conclusions after the Trump-Xi summit in Washington
Sorin Grindeanu și Lia Olguța Vasilescu și-ar dori o alianță cu George Simion, dar liderul AUR se teme că va pierde mult din susținere
What Olguța wants is not possible. PSD can survive for a while longer only through the European path.
Emilian Isailă
Drone war enters new phase: Ukraine strikes deep inside Russia, Moscow deploys increasingly fast weapons
Drone war enters new phase: Ukraine strikes deep inside Russia, Moscow deploys increasingly fast weapons
Gabriela Pleș
Drones launched from ships towards southern Europe: The warning reportedly received by three NATO countries
Drones launched from ships towards southern Europe: The warning reportedly received by three NATO countries
The $5,000 drone threatening Russia’s supply lines to Crimea
The $5,000 drone threatening Russia’s supply lines to Crimea
$15,000 signing bonus: The offer used to recruit Africans to fight for Russia
$15,000 signing bonus: The offer used to recruit Africans to fight for Russia
De doi ani a avut nevoie Kremlinul ca să transforme "conserva" Călin Georgescu într-un erou care controlează peste 30% din electoratul României
Călin Georgescu, Russia’s candidate, perched on the ruins of the stability pillar
Emilian Isailă
All signs indicate that a new financial crisis is looming. We must prepare ourselves right now
All signs indicate that a new financial crisis is looming. We must prepare ourselves right now
Europe is under attack from three directions, but EU and NATO are unprepared to defend it
Europe is under attack from three directions, but EU and NATO are unprepared to defend it
BUSINESS
US investors more concerned about Romania’s political crisis than its finances
US investors more concerned about Romania’s political crisis than its finances
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Saudi Arabia halts oil deliveries to Europe. Refineries scramble for alternative supplies
Saudi Arabia halts oil deliveries to Europe. Refineries scramble for alternative supplies
Fitch warns: Romania faces race against time to avoid downgrade to “junk”
Fitch warns: Romania faces race against time to avoid downgrade to “junk”
Trump doesn’t scare Carney: Greeted with ovations in the European Parliament, the Prime Minister of Canada can’t wait for his country to become the first associate member of the EU
Trump doesn’t scare Carney: Greeted with ovations in the European Parliament, the Prime Minister of Canada can’t wait for his country to become the first associate member of the EU
Bloomberg: Investors treat Romania’s bonds as the EU’s only “junk” debt. 2027 budget will be the decisive test
Bloomberg: Investors treat Romania’s bonds as the EU’s only “junk” debt. 2027 budget will be the decisive test
Another price hike at the pump: Diesel approaches 11 lei per litre. How much would it cost without the excise duty cut?
Another price hike at the pump: Diesel approaches 11 lei per litre. How much would it cost without the excise duty cut?
POLITICS
Mureșan unveils full cabinet line-up: Who are the three deputy prime ministers and who will head the General Secretariat?
Mureșan unveils full cabinet line-up: Who are the three deputy prime ministers and who will head the General Secretariat?
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Andrea Chiș explains why she accepted nomination for justice minister: “My nomination is the result of an agreement”
Andrea Chiș explains why she accepted nomination for justice minister: “My nomination is the result of an agreement”
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Mureșan puts PSD to the test ahead of government vote: “Don’t ask me to say Emergency Ordinance 13 was a pro-European initiative”
Mureșan puts PSD to the test ahead of government vote: “Don’t ask me to say Emergency Ordinance 13 was a pro-European initiative”
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Siegfried Mureșan plans government with three deputy prime ministers, promises no tax hikes. He won’t negotiate separately with PSD lawmakers
Siegfried Mureșan plans government with three deputy prime ministers, promises no tax hikes. He won’t negotiate separately with PSD lawmakers
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Kelemen Hunor: I have come to the conclusion that we will go ahead and take responsibility for this vote for the Siegfried Mureșan Government
Kelemen Hunor: I have come to the conclusion that we will go ahead and take responsibility for this vote for the Siegfried Mureșan Government
Nicușor Dan’s first reaction to Georgescu case: DIICOT allegations “appear credible”
Nicușor Dan’s first reaction to Georgescu case: DIICOT allegations “appear credible”
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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