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Tell me who you trust, and I'll tell you how you vote: Trust in doctors, teachers and vaccines varies by political preference
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Tell me who you trust, and I'll tell you how you vote: Trust in doctors, teachers and vaccines varies by political preference

Tell me who you trust, and I'll tell you how you vote: Trust in doctors, teachers and vaccines varies by political preference

The level of trust that Romanians have in doctors, teachers, the press, vaccines, or even in products from stores can offer clues about their political preferences. The Poll/Int Barometer, coordinated…

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New US escalation in Iran makes Trump’s endgame vacuum more urgent

New US escalation in Iran makes Trump’s endgame vacuum more urgent

The increase in the number of American soldiers killed and the escalation of the war with Iran bring back to the forefront a long-unanswered question: what is President Donald Trump’s…

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What Britain’s new leader is learning from Donald Trump

What Britain’s new leader is learning from Donald Trump

Andy Burnham’s political success depends on his ability to steer the United Kingdom away from the wave of nationalist populism that brought Donald Trump to the forefront of global politics.…

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NATO military chief: We will make sure any Russian attack costs more than Russia could ever gain. What he said about Ukraine and the US military presence in Europe

NATO military chief: We will make sure any Russian attack costs more than Russia could ever gain. What he said about Ukraine and the US military presence in Europe

NATO is ready to respond to any Russian aggression against an allied state and to inflict much greater losses on Moscow than any advantage it could gain. At the same…

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Cracks emerge in Putin’s camp as pro-war voices turn against the Kremlin

Cracks emerge in Putin’s camp as pro-war voices turn against the Kremlin

The camp that supported Vladimir Putin’s war for years is starting to show increasingly clear signs of dissatisfaction. Russian soldiers, bloggers, and nationalists openly criticize the Kremlin, amid the lack…

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Lia Savonea, a new defeat at the European Court. What does this mean for corruption in Romania?

Lia Savonea, a new defeat at the European Court. What does this mean for corruption in Romania?

A panel of judges from the Bucharest Court of Appeal decided on March 19 to acquit Marian Vanghele, the former mayor of Sector 5, for abuse of office and money…

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What the documents declassified by Trump say - and don’t say - about alleged election fraud

What the documents declassified by Trump say - and don’t say - about alleged election fraud

American President Donald Trump claims that the declassified documents from his administration show that U.S. elections remain vulnerable to foreign interference, especially from China. The published information does not demonstrate…

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CNN: Why Trump's speech on election fraud could be a warning sign for the 2026 elections

CNN: Why Trump's speech on election fraud could be a warning sign for the 2026 elections

The speech delivered by Donald Trump on Thursday evening regarding the alleged vulnerabilities of the American electoral system did not bring new evidence or spectacular revelations. However, the timing and…

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Why AUR will not get 40% in the elections. Why won't it even get 30?

Why AUR will not get 40% in the elections. Why won't it even get 30?

There are many politicians, commentators, and journalists who wave the danger of AUR, claiming that in case of early elections, the party led by George Simion could receive around 40%…

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Why Russian Tankers Are Burning in the Sea of Azov - and What Ukraine Is Trying to Achieve

Why Russian Tankers Are Burning in the Sea of Azov - and What Ukraine Is Trying to Achieve

Within nine days, Ukraine hit 116 Russian ships, blocking traffic through the Kerch Strait, shattering Putin’s myth of an „inland sea,” and forcing Moscow to seek alternative, much more costly…

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Operation Boomerang: A return to military strikes reveals no good options - for Iran or the US

Operation Boomerang: A return to military strikes reveals no good options - for Iran or the US

When the military operation by the United States and Israel against Iran began in February, CNN global affairs analyst Brett McGurk invoked a principle of classical military theory. If a…

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New York Times: The world is starting to pull away from America, and the consequences are already visible

New York Times: The world is starting to pull away from America, and the consequences are already visible

Europe, as well as the traditional partners of the United States in Asia and the Middle East, are increasingly trying to reduce their dependence on Washington. States are investing in…

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What happens to all of us when the great powers fight for supremacy

What happens to all of us when the great powers fight for supremacy

We should not be surprised that the center of gravity of the world is shifting. This is in line with the growth of poorer economies and their proximity to developed…

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The Zombification of America and a New Beginning

The Zombification of America and a New Beginning

The breakdown of the world order is unfolding much faster than anticipated. The reality of the post-American era does not mean a world without America. As a geopolitical actor, the…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Exclusive</span> Authorities have not learned anything from the drone incident in Constanța. Tankers from Russia's phantom fleet continue to transfer oil and fuels to Romania

Exclusive Authorities have not learned anything from the drone incident in Constanța. Tankers from Russia's phantom fleet continue to transfer oil and fuels to Romania

On the morning of July 8th, in the south of the Crimean Peninsula coast, near Yalta, the tanker BLUE was hit and rendered inoperable by a Ukrainian drone Sea Baby.…

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The mobilization system of Ukraine has led to a revolt: What happened in Lviv is a strong warning for Kyiv

The mobilization system of Ukraine has led to a revolt: What happened in Lviv is a strong warning for Kyiv

Approximately 200 people clashed on Wednesday with military recruitment agents and police in Lviv after a document check related to Ukraine’s mobilization campaign escalated into a street confrontation. The incident,…

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Why didn't Ilie Bolojan run for president, even though he would have won? An explanation for today's crisis

Why didn't Ilie Bolojan run for president, even though he would have won? An explanation for today's crisis

 „Bolojan… has victory in his hands… being the favorite in the presidential race. He is the only one who can, through his victory, pacify the country and greatly limit the…

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What options does Trump have now in Iran? Not many, and they’re all bad

What options does Trump have now in Iran? Not many, and they’re all bad

President Donald Trump’s involvement in the conflict with Iran is starting to resemble a well-known optical illusion called the „Penrose stairs”: you climb up and down endlessly, but you always…

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‘The boy who cried wolf’: NATO allies take Trump’s bluster in stride at crunch summit

‘The boy who cried wolf’: NATO allies take Trump’s bluster in stride at crunch summit

European allies have done everything possible to put Donald Trump in a good mood at the NATO summit in Ankara. Their efforts have had mixed success – but this is…

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To unlock the crisis, a sacrifice is needed. Grindeanu, increasingly vulnerable. What do the numbers say?

To unlock the crisis, a sacrifice is needed. Grindeanu, increasingly vulnerable. What do the numbers say?

After two months of crisis, with a government dismissed by a vote of no confidence, a first survey has emerged, conducted by the Political Rating Agency. In broad terms, it…

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BUSINESS
Fuel prices rise again after Black Sea attacks and Kazakh oil supply concerns
Fuel prices rise again after Black Sea attacks and Kazakh oil supply concerns
Trump hits Canada with new 50% tariffs, cites „discrimination” against US products
Trump hits Canada with new 50% tariffs, cites „discrimination” against US products
The rekindled war between the US and Iran sparks the price of oil
The rekindled war between the US and Iran sparks the price of oil
Romania still has the EU’s highest inflation: Prices are rising more than three times faster than the bloc’s average
Romania still has the EU’s highest inflation: Prices are rising more than three times faster than the bloc’s average
Political crisis has an upside as risk of new taxes recedes
Political crisis has an upside as risk of new taxes recedes
Romania’s central bank keeps key interest rate at 6.5%, sees inflation falling sharply in the third quarter
Romania’s central bank keeps key interest rate at 6.5%, sees inflation falling sharply in the third quarter
POLITICS
Merz sends strong message to Trump administration: Stay out of Germany’s elections
Merz sends strong message to Trump administration: Stay out of Germany’s elections
Ilie Bolojan, România
Bolojan has broken the record: He has the longest-serving interim government since the Revolution
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Ciucu says suspension of PNL congress resolutions shows „the system is working”: „Certain buttons are pushed at key moments”
Ciucu says suspension of PNL congress resolutions shows „the system is working”: „Certain buttons are pushed at key moments”
When does Nicușor Dan expect Romania to have a new government? „The answer is not with me, it’s with the parties”
When does Nicușor Dan expect Romania to have a new government? „The answer is not with me, it’s with the parties”
Nicușor Dan defends Grindeanu’s PNRR ultimatum: „It’s a form of negotiation”
Nicușor Dan defends Grindeanu’s PNRR ultimatum: „It’s a form of negotiation”
Zelensky backs a technocratic prime minister. What ties does Serhii Koretsky have to Romania?
Zelensky backs a technocratic prime minister. What ties does Serhii Koretsky have to Romania?
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
The manual gearbox is on its way out. But for gearshift fans, automatic transmission cars lack „soul”
The manual gearbox is on its way out. But for gearshift fans, automatic transmission cars lack „soul”
Romania’s car production risks falling below 500,000 vehicles for the first time since 2022
Romania’s car production risks falling below 500,000 vehicles for the first time since 2022
Volkswagen to Cut Up to Half Its Models as Chinese Rivals Take the Lead
Volkswagen to Cut Up to Half Its Models as Chinese Rivals Take the Lead
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Bonnie Tyler dies at 75. The unmistakable voice of „Total Eclipse of the Heart” falls silent in Portugal
Bonnie Tyler dies at 75. The unmistakable voice of „Total Eclipse of the Heart” falls silent in Portugal
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People who will thrive in the era of artificial intelligence
People who will thrive in the era of artificial intelligence
The US auto market could shrink significantly
The US auto market could shrink significantly
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