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Putin’s Billionaire Inner Circle Held Secret Talks With US Business on Mining Deals

Putin’s Billionaire Inner Circle Held Secret Talks With US Business on Mining Deals

Russian oligarchs, with deep ties to President Vladimir Putin, are said to have held secret discussions with American businesspeople on potential mining and energy deals as part of backstage American…

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Zelenski announces what was discussed at the negotiations in Florida and requests a discussion with Trump

Zelenski announces what was discussed at the negotiations in Florida and requests a discussion with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Monday that the issue of dividing disputed territories between Ukraine and Russia is the most difficult to resolve in the negotiations that Kiev’s envoys…

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American General Ben Hodges: Europe is fourth on the White House's list of priorities, Trump is interested in business with Russia

American General Ben Hodges: Europe is fourth on the White House's list of priorities, Trump is interested in business with Russia

The European continent is slowly waking up and realizing that it cannot rely on the United States as a fair partner, warned retired General Ben Hodges, former commander of the…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Day 1377</span> Dnipro hit by rocket: 4 dead and 40 injured. Drone attack in Dagestan. How much have the Russians advanced in November

Day 1377 Dnipro hit by rocket: 4 dead and 40 injured. Drone attack in Dagestan. How much have the Russians advanced in November

On the 1377th day of war, a Russian ballistic missile hit the industrial area of the city of Dnipro, causing the death of four people and injuring another 40. Russian…

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Why replacing Iermak with Umerov to negotiate Ukraine's future is a big mistake

Why replacing Iermak with Umerov to negotiate Ukraine's future is a big mistake

In a move that should alarm anyone, President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed former Defense Minister, now Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), Rustem Umerov, to lead Ukraine’s…

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The US Department of State suspends visa issuance for Afghan citizens

The US Department of State suspends visa issuance for Afghan citizens

The American administration has ordered its diplomats worldwide to stop processing visa applications from Afghan citizens, according to a document from the State Department consulted by Reuters. This decision effectively…

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Zelensky's ex-chief of staff Yermak says 'going to the front' after resigning amid corruption probe

Zelensky's ex-chief of staff Yermak says 'going to the front' after resigning amid corruption probe

The former chief of the presidential administration in Ukraine and the most influential advisor to Volodymyr Zelensky, Andrii Yermak, stated that he intends to go to the front after resigning…

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Russian victory would cost Europe twice as much as supporting Ukraine, study finds

Russian victory would cost Europe twice as much as supporting Ukraine, study finds

A Russian military victory in Ukraine would cost Europe twice as much as a Ukrainian victory, according to a new study. The study, conducted by Corisk and the Norwegian Institute…

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Two russian drones have once again flown over the Republic of Moldova. The airspace was closed

Two russian drones have once again flown over the Republic of Moldova. The airspace was closed

Two drones illegally flew over the northern part of the Republic of Moldova again on Friday evening. Following the incident, authorities temporarily closed the airspace, which was later reopened, except…

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Analysis: Ukraine’s Zelensky faces hideous choice between bad deal and no deal

Analysis: Ukraine’s Zelensky faces hideous choice between bad deal and no deal

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has abandoned the deadline for an agreement in Ukraine, set for Thanksgiving Day. It is a key signal that the imminent outcome…

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ANAF initiates forced execution against Marian Vanghelie to recover 2.7 million euros

ANAF initiates forced execution against Marian Vanghelie to recover 2.7 million euros

The National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) has initiated forced execution procedures against the former mayor of Sector 5, Marian Vanghelie, following the final decision pronounced by the court in…

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The new head of CSM wants a separate law for the judges' money. Who is Gheorghe Liviu Odagiu

The new head of CSM wants a separate law for the judges' money. Who is Gheorghe Liviu Odagiu

The new President of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM), Gheorghe Liviu Odagiu, announces that his priority for 2026 will be to strengthen the financial independence of judges and prosecutors…

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New electronic ID cards lead to chaos at counters, forcing Romanians to prove their address. The Interior Ministry responds with “messages of accountability”

New electronic ID cards lead to chaos at counters, forcing Romanians to prove their address. The Interior Ministry responds with “messages of accountability”

Almost 900,000 Romanians already have an electronic identity card (CEI), but many discover at counters that they cannot prove their domicile because most institutions do not have readers for the…

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North Korea introduces mandatory Russian language classes in schools, as Moscow announces expanded educational cooperation

North Korea introduces mandatory Russian language classes in schools, as Moscow announces expanded educational cooperation

North Korea has decided to introduce the Russian language as a compulsory subject starting from the fourth grade, a measure that marks a deepening of relations with Moscow. Russian authorities…

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Officer indicted for pimping, accused of forcing a young woman into prostitution in several European countries

Officer indicted for pimping, accused of forcing a young woman into prostitution in several European countries

An officer from the Traffic Bureau of Pitești, serving in the Police since 2013, is indicted in an extensive case of pimping and human trafficking, investigated by DIICOT Pitești. Prosecutors…

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Macron introduces voluntary national military service: “It’s not about sending our young people to Ukraine”

Macron introduces voluntary national military service: “It’s not about sending our young people to Ukraine”

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday the establishment of a ten-month „national service” for young adults, a „strict military” and voluntary program designed to „meet the needs of the…

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Greece refuses to extradite Sorin Oprescu and removes all restrictions on him

Greece refuses to extradite Sorin Oprescu and removes all restrictions on him

Former mayor of Bucharest, Sorin Oprescu, once again escapes extradition. The Court of Appeal in Thessaloniki decided on Thursday not only to reject the request of the Romanian authorities but…

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Bolojan, on Moșteanu’s alleged fake degree: I’m not dealing with diplomas, I’m dealing with the minister

Bolojan, on Moșteanu’s alleged fake degree: I’m not dealing with diplomas, I’m dealing with the minister

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan commented on Thursday evening the controversies surrounding the CV of Defense Minister Ionuț Moșteanu, after several inconsistencies in his documents were publicly highlighted. The Head of…

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Companies occupying a Ministry of Economy building without paying rent will be evacuated. Miruță: “They illegally collected tens of thousands of euros for 18 years”

Companies occupying a Ministry of Economy building without paying rent will be evacuated. Miruță: “They illegally collected tens of thousands of euros for 18 years”

Businesses that have been operating for almost two decades in a 1,500 square meter building owned by the Ministry of Economy without paying rent will be evicted. The Sector 4…

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London car wash owner jailed for eight and a half years after exploiting eight Romanian workers

London car wash owner jailed for eight and a half years after exploiting eight Romanian workers

Hewa Margai, a 45-year-old British man from London, has been sentenced to eight years and six months in prison for trafficking and exploiting eight Romanian citizens, including a 15-year-old boy.…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Emilian Isailă, editor
Bolojan must go! Really?
Emilian Isailă
Why the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks has not been tried in 25 years. The trial may never happen
Why the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks has not been tried in 25 years. The trial may never happen
America has not learned anything from September 11. What could a new 9/11 look like
America has not learned anything from September 11. What could a new 9/11 look like
Pe hârtie, în cazul alegerilor anticipate, Sorin Grindeanu și George Simion pot forma o nouă majoritate parlamentară, dar și-n 2024, Marcel Ciolacu credea că ajunge sigur în finala prezidențială
Don’t believe too much in polls. Reality is more complicated
Emilian Isailă
Studioul 4, TVR, 22 decembrie 1989. Poetul Mircea Dinescu și actorul Ion Caramitru, înconjurați de revoluționari, anunță căderea dictaturii Ceaușescu
How the Kremlin conquered the symbol of Free Romania and why no one seems to be bothered
Emilian Isailă
Europeans want a stronger Europe but doubt it can become a reality. Distrust fuels the far right
Europeans want a stronger Europe but doubt it can become a reality. Distrust fuels the far right
Gabriela Pleș
Deficit in Romania’s pension, unemployment and health budgets deepens, reaching nearly 28% of total budget deficit
Deficit in Romania’s pension, unemployment and health budgets deepens, reaching nearly 28% of total budget deficit
How Russia is trying to paralyze Kiev without occupying it: Moscow’s goal is not surrender
How Russia is trying to paralyze Kiev without occupying it: Moscow’s goal is not surrender
Can women solve Ukraine’s troop shortage? “If women end up being mobilized, I’ll consider our country lost.”
Can women solve Ukraine’s troop shortage? “If women end up being mobilized, I’ll consider our country lost.”
Gabriela Pleș
AUR a ajuns cel mai mare partid din țară, iar posibilitatea de a guverna  mai devreme sau mai târziu e foarte mare. În imagine, George Simion, liderul formațiunii extremiste
AUR cannot be stopped from reaching government – Video interview
Emilian Isailă
BUSINESS
Volkswagen will spend 16 billion euros to cut jobs and close plants
Volkswagen will spend 16 billion euros to cut jobs and close plants
Natural gas prices in Romania hit record high. Increase could push up household bills
Natural gas prices in Romania hit record high. Increase could push up household bills
Romania imports nearly 13 times more from China than it exports. What does it buy and what does it sell?
Romania imports nearly 13 times more from China than it exports. What does it buy and what does it sell?
Canada hits US with tariffs of up to 50%. Trump retaliates with bans and new threats
Canada hits US with tariffs of up to 50%. Trump retaliates with bans and new threats
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Oil stays below $100, but diesel prices aren’t falling. Why they could remain high until winter
Oil stays below $100, but diesel prices aren’t falling. Why they could remain high until winter
Gabriela Pleș
Three ways the Iran war changed the global economy
Three ways the Iran war changed the global economy
POLITICS
AfD triumph puts Merz in a bind. German chancellor under pressure after CDU disaster in Saxony-Anhalt
AfD triumph puts Merz in a bind. German chancellor under pressure after CDU disaster in Saxony-Anhalt
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Friedrich Merz will lose the regional elections on Sunday, regardless of the outcome
Friedrich Merz will lose the regional elections on Sunday, regardless of the outcome
Nicușor Dan says he will designate a new prime minister in the following days. It’s time to settle the issue (Video)
Nicușor Dan says he will designate a new prime minister in the following days. It’s time to settle the issue (Video)
A USR senator announced his resignation from the party: I am leaving because I do not want to become a spectator of my own silence
A USR senator announced his resignation from the party: I am leaving because I do not want to become a spectator of my own silence
Surprise of the day. Nicușor Dan went to CSM for the first time: „The vast majority of magistrates in Romania are honest and responsible people” (Video)
Surprise of the day. Nicușor Dan went to CSM for the first time: „The vast majority of magistrates in Romania are honest and responsible people” (Video)
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
“Fritz Amendment” lands on European Commission’s desk. Brussels demands answers from Romania, with €770 million at stake
“Fritz Amendment” lands on European Commission’s desk. Brussels demands answers from Romania, with €770 million at stake
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