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The attack in Kraków: the latest bombshell to hit on social media. Romania and Poland, victims in a war for which they are unprepared

The attack in Kraków: the latest bombshell to hit on social media. Romania and Poland, victims in a war for which they are unprepared

On the ground, lying on his back, there was a man dressed in military clothes of a grayish green. A police officer with a gun in his hand approaches him.…

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As fresh talks near, Putin appears set on wrecking Ukraine’s economy, leaving Kyiv facing the toughest winter yet

As fresh talks near, Putin appears set on wrecking Ukraine’s economy, leaving Kyiv facing the toughest winter yet

Russian missiles and drones are striking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure more powerfully and earlier than in previous seasons. Additionally, the Kremlin has expanded its list of targets, attempting to cause even…

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Trump tries the "Shell Bay Format" to stop Putin. The great risk of the White House plan

Trump tries the "Shell Bay Format" to stop Putin. The great risk of the White House plan

“The Shell Bay Format,” Trump’s latest proposal regarding Ukraine, has alarmed European capitals. The American president’s plan has a major problem. “The Shell Bay Format” is an unexpected concept in…

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NATO has its war plans, but domestic politics in the US, France and Germany threaten to derail them

NATO has its war plans, but domestic politics in the US, France and Germany threaten to derail them

NATO has a plan to repel a potential Russian attack on Europe and possesses military capabilities that would allow it to inflict massive losses on Moscow’s forces. The problem is…

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Ilie Bolojan, about how Vlădică got to the Cotroceni Palace, the mysterious character who connects Nicușor Dan, Grindeanu, and MAGA

Ilie Bolojan, about how Vlădică got to the Cotroceni Palace, the mysterious character who connects Nicușor Dan, Grindeanu, and MAGA

One month after the disaster of the Munich Security Conference, when the newly appointed US Vice President, J.D. Vance, fiercely attacked Romania, accusing it of not being a democracy because…

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From Iran to trade: how the US midterms impact the rest of the world

From Iran to trade: how the US midterms impact the rest of the world

The Democrats’ victory in the midterm parliamentary elections, in an electoral wave dubbed the „blue wave,” is already producing effects worldwide. The United States’ trading partners, strategic allies, and Washington’s…

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The New York Times: Vanity was Trump's downfall. The worst ideas that buried him politically

The New York Times: Vanity was Trump's downfall. The worst ideas that buried him politically

Trump missed it all. He had good cards in hand in 2024 and 2025, but this year – through a mix of vanity, instability, and recklessness – he turned a…

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The biggest winners and losers of the 2026 midterm elections

The biggest winners and losers of the 2026 midterm elections

The results of the 2026 midterm parliamentary elections are still being tallied. However, the overall picture is already clear: the Democratic Party achieved a historic victory, while Donald Trump’s presidency…

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The Greek Press: What will become of us without Laura Kovesi?

The Greek Press: What will become of us without Laura Kovesi?

Laura Codruța Kovesi’s seven-year mandate as head of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) began with promises of support for this institution and ended with a series of conflicts, both…

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Donald Trump’s Republicans suffer landslide defeat - what this means for the world

Donald Trump’s Republicans suffer landslide defeat - what this means for the world

Donald Trump’s Republican Party suffered a heavy blow in the United States midterm elections. Republicans entered election night hoping that the polls might be wrong and that they would at…

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Repudiation. The americans listened to Trump

Repudiation. The americans listened to Trump

Donald Trump has been the dominant political figure of this century. He achieved one of the most improbable electoral victories in United States history, followed by the most spectacular political…

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11 historic firsts after the US elections

11 historic firsts after the US elections

The winners of the 2026 elections in the USA, from the local to the national level, will make history through several firsts. Among these are the election of the first…

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What does Marcel Ciolacu's fur coat say about the PSD? Problems in the social-democratic paradise

What does Marcel Ciolacu's fur coat say about the PSD? Problems in the social-democratic paradise

After months of Sorin Grindeanu sighing wherever he could out of pity for the impoverishment of Romanians due to Ilie Bolojan’s „austerity,” a baptism party organized by Alfred Simonis, president…

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Why Europe shouldn’t celebrate a Democratic midterm victory

Why Europe shouldn’t celebrate a Democratic midterm victory

If the Democrats achieve the expected results in today’s midterm elections in the USA, champagne bottles will be opened all across Europe. However, those raising a glass in honor of…

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China is preparing for a "great battle" with the West. Beijing's message: You need us!

China is preparing for a "great battle" with the West. Beijing's message: You need us!

The economic battle between China and the West is not limited to rare earths. Beijing is complicating other countries’ efforts to break free from dependence on its technology in solar…

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Trump prepares to govern without congressional support. White House plan if Democrats win the midterms

Trump prepares to govern without congressional support. White House plan if Democrats win the midterms

The Trump administration has been preparing for months for the possibility that the Democrats will take control of Congress after Tuesday’s elections. The White House has developed a plan allowing…

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US elections: Six reasons why Democrats may fall short of expectations

US elections: Six reasons why Democrats may fall short of expectations

Donald Trump’s popularity is declining, Americans are dissatisfied with high prices, and the war with Iran is causing increasing criticism. All of this seems to give Democrats a chance for…

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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

Spain’s high-speed rail network, considered for decades a symbol of the country’s modernization, is at the center of a crisis of confidence after two devastating accidents, resulting in over 100…

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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

Donald Trump was informed by American intelligence services that a Chinese businesswoman, suspected of transmitting information to Beijing, had developed a close relationship with Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia,…

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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

Serbia woke up Monday in a new political era. The student movement, formed during the anti-corruption protests that shook the country for two years, won Sunday’s early parliamentary elections and…

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BUSINESS
„Blue wave” from the US elections stirs financial markets: Gold and silver rise sharply, the dollar falls
„Blue wave” from the US elections stirs financial markets: Gold and silver rise sharply, the dollar falls
Radical change in Budapest: Hungary will give up Russian gas in 2027
Radical change in Budapest: Hungary will give up Russian gas in 2027
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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25-lei fee on Temu and Shein parcels scrapped, but a new charge takes its place. What shoppers will pay from 1 November
25-lei fee on Temu and Shein parcels scrapped, but a new charge takes its place. What shoppers will pay from 1 November
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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?
POLITICS
Ilie Bolojan a fost demis ca urmare a unei operațiuni politice inițiate de asociații familiei Trump, care au interese de afaceri România
Bolojan: I do not believe I will be called before the US Congress. There will be no profound changes compared to Europe, after the Democrats’ victory
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Bulgaria’s presidential election: Candidate seeking closer ties with Russia leads in runoff, preliminary results show
Bulgaria’s presidential election: Candidate seeking closer ties with Russia leads in runoff, preliminary results show
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Luca Niculescu will not appear before Parliament to answer questions on the deficit and public debt. What he has scheduled instead
Luca Niculescu will not appear before Parliament to answer questions on the deficit and public debt. What he has scheduled instead
Avangarde poll: PSD closes the gap on AUR. What Romanians expect from the new government (Charts)
Avangarde poll: PSD closes the gap on AUR. What Romanians expect from the new government (Charts)
USR congress in Timișoara: Three factions vie for influence in party leadership (Video)
USR congress in Timișoara: Three factions vie for influence in party leadership (Video)
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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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Chinese AI model executes complex cyberattacks and bypasses safety safeguards
Chinese AI model executes complex cyberattacks and bypasses safety safeguards
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No more pre-ticked boxes or hidden cookie rejection buttons: New rules for websites
No more pre-ticked boxes or hidden cookie rejection buttons: New rules for websites
Anthropic’s blockbuster share listing – 5 surprising things we now know
Anthropic’s blockbuster share listing – 5 surprising things we now know
Dacia registrations fall 10% in Europe in 2026 despite 6% market growth. Chinese rival BYD sells more cars
Dacia registrations fall 10% in Europe in 2026 despite 6% market growth. Chinese rival BYD sells more cars
Getty Images files for US bankruptcy, advances restructuring plan
Getty Images files for US bankruptcy, advances restructuring plan
What a group of AI agents discussed while their owners chatted at the table
What a group of AI agents discussed while their owners chatted at the table
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