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European Parliament opposes EU budget cuts. Mureșan warns: “They would weaken Europe and hurt agriculture and regions”

European Parliament opposes EU budget cuts. Mureșan warns: “They would weaken Europe and hurt agriculture and regions”

European Parliament rapporteurs reject Ireland’s proposal to reduce the future budget of the European Union by 8% for the period 2028–2034. Siegfried Mureșan, the Parliament’s chief negotiator for the multiannual…

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Bras, perfume and luxury clothes bought with ANM funds. Diana Buzoianu calls for resignations, Elena Mateescu says she had already alerted police

Bras, perfume and luxury clothes bought with ANM funds. Diana Buzoianu calls for resignations, Elena Mateescu says she had already alerted police

Luxury perfumes, clothing, handbags, cosmetics, a bra costing over 1,000 lei, and expensive decorative items. All were purchased using the budget of the National Meteorology Administration (ANM), using the institution’s…

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Former chief EU negotiator Vasile Pușcaș delivers critical assessment of Romania’s 20 years in the EU: “We’ve seized only 20-30% of the opportunities.” What went wrong?

Former chief EU negotiator Vasile Pușcaș delivers critical assessment of Romania’s 20 years in the EU: “We’ve seized only 20-30% of the opportunities.” What went wrong?

Romania has only capitalized on approximately 20-30% of the opportunities offered by joining the European Union, estimates Vasile Pușcaș, former chief negotiator of Romania with the EU. He believes that…

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US ambassador accused of seeking $100,000 in exchange for influence within Trump administration faces State Department investigation

US ambassador accused of seeking $100,000 in exchange for influence within Trump administration faces State Department investigation

The United States Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, is under investigation by the State Department’s oversight body after a donor to Donald Trump accused her of demanding $100,000 in exchange…

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The United States imposes sanctions on the International Criminal Court on the very day a former ICC judge receives the Nobel Peace Prize

The United States imposes sanctions on the International Criminal Court on the very day a former ICC judge receives the Nobel Peace Prize

The United States announced on Friday that they are imposing sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), just hours after South African jurist Navi Pillay was awarded the Nobel Peace…

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Nobel Peace Prize 2026 awarded to Navanethem Pillay. Who is the South African jurist?

Nobel Peace Prize 2026 awarded to Navanethem Pillay. Who is the South African jurist?

The Nobel Peace Prize for 2026 was awarded on Friday, October 9, to South African jurist Navanethem „Navi” Pillay, for her contribution to promoting peace and international law, especially for…

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Businessman who says Ambassador Guilfoyle asked him for $100,000 speaks out: “It was a quid pro quo”

Businessman who says Ambassador Guilfoyle asked him for $100,000 speaks out: “It was a quid pro quo”

American businessman Eric Deters accuses US Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, of asking for $100,000 in exchange for interventions with the Trump administration. He claims it was a „money for…

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Snoop investigation: AUR app installed on hundreds of thousands of Romanians’ phones can access location, contacts and microphone

Snoop investigation: AUR app installed on hundreds of thousands of Romanians’ phones can access location, contacts and microphone

The mobile app of AUR, installed by hundreds of thousands of Romanians, can access sensitive information from users’ phones, including location, contacts, photos, and microphone. The platform is also used…

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US ambassador at centre of controversy over Bolojan government’s collapse accused of seeking $100,000 in exchange for influence in Washington

US ambassador at centre of controversy over Bolojan government’s collapse accused of seeking $100,000 in exchange for influence in Washington

Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, who recently caused a scandal after suggesting that Washington contributed to the fall of the Bolojan Government, is facing new accusations. The diplomat…

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After Bolojan’s defeat at the Constitutional Court, High Court to rule today on 4.8 billion lei dispute over magistrates’ back pay

After Bolojan’s defeat at the Constitutional Court, High Court to rule today on 4.8 billion lei dispute over magistrates’ back pay

The High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ) is expected to issue a decision on Thursday in the case concerning the payment of salary arrears of magistrates, estimated at 4.8…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1688</span> Deaths and injuries on Putin's day. Blow to Russia's Google. Warsaw found drones with Polish SIM cards

Day 1688 Deaths and injuries on Putin's day. Blow to Russia's Google. Warsaw found drones with Polish SIM cards

Russia has launched a new wave of attack drones on Ukraine in the early hours of the day, with the threat extending from Kiev to the western regions of the…

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Maricarmen, 87, dies after her eviction brought thousands of Spaniards onto the streets. Her case led to early elections

Maricarmen, 87, dies after her eviction brought thousands of Spaniards onto the streets. Her case led to early elections

Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from the home where she had lived almost her entire life sparked a wave of protests in Spain and put the housing crisis…

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New bridge over the Tisza River between Romania and Ukraine opens (Video)

New bridge over the Tisza River between Romania and Ukraine opens (Video)

The traffic on the new bridge over the Tisa River, connecting Romania to Ukraine, in Sighetu Marmației, will be opened on October 8, at 12:30, announced the National Company for…

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Drone attacks expose Europe’s vulnerability in the Black Sea. What a report on European defence reveals

Drone attacks expose Europe’s vulnerability in the Black Sea. What a report on European defence reveals

Drone attacks in recent days on commercial ships in the Black Sea, resulting in casualties and the sinking of some cargoes, raise an increasingly pressing question for Europe: how well…

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Companies backed by Trump’s sons have received more than $6 billion in US government contracts

Companies backed by Trump’s sons have received more than $6 billion in US government contracts

Several companies financially supported by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have obtained government contracts worth over $6 billion, according to an ABC News analysis based on official U.S. government…

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“Russia is not my enemy”: A new campaign spreading across Europe has reached Romania

“Russia is not my enemy”: A new campaign spreading across Europe has reached Romania

An online campaign built around the message „Russia is not my enemy” is spreading on social networks across Europe, with images and videos generated with artificial intelligence and nearly identical…

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Orange Plague. Donald Trump stripped and gilded, in the European Parliament

Orange Plague. Donald Trump stripped and gilded, in the European Parliament

An aureate statue depicting a naked Donald Trump is displayed in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The artwork, titled „Orange Plague” and also known as „King of Injustice,” was unveiled…

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The Plague from Russia: Has another person died? 200 individuals are in quarantine. WHO and Trump want to find out what is happening

The Plague from Russia: Has another person died? 200 individuals are in quarantine. WHO and Trump want to find out what is happening

A second fatal case of plague is said to have occurred in Russia following the death of an employee from a laboratory in Siberia. The World Health Organization continues to…

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15 years probation for new EU members. The European Commission wants stricter rules after accession

15 years probation for new EU members. The European Commission wants stricter rules after accession

The European Commission proposes stricter rules for countries that will join the EU from now on. The new guarantees are set to be applied for up to 15 years after…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1687</span> Russia unleashes on the Tsar's day: 11 dead, building turned to rubble by a rocket (Video). Ukraine's "gift". Trump wants to talk to Putin about the plague

Day 1687 Russia unleashes on the Tsar's day: 11 dead, building turned to rubble by a rocket (Video). Ukraine's "gift". Trump wants to talk to Putin about the plague

Day 1687 of war, the day Vladimir Putin turns 74, began with a massive Russian airstrike resulting in at least 11 deaths and over 30 injured. It was „one of…

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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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