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Psychologist: How social networks affect romantic relationships
One of the main effects of using social networks is that people who spend a lot of time online reduce the time invested in their couple relationship. Therefore, problems can…
Defeat after defeat for Marcel Ciolacu. The kiss that will cost him dearly
The solution of consultations with the parties that Marcel Ciolacu attempted to get out of the deadlock he got himself into, through the hissing ultimatum given to the Minister of…
Mircea Geoană faced with plagiarism. What will be the political cost?
Regardless of whether you wrongfully appropriate an object, a privilege, money, or an idea, it is theft under the various names by which the specific act is incriminated. Therefore, if…
Ciolacu as an individual and Ciolacu as Prime Minister - President of the PSD
The outcome of Prime Minister Ciolacu’s consultations, supported by the two deputy prime ministers, on the presidential election date is largely known. PNL, UDMR, USR have already announced their preference…
How do we know if a party tends towards extremism
The recent European elections have brought to light the preferences of many European citizens for parties that many of us would call far-right, placing them in first position. In France,…
These goats are increasingly sick
Exasperated by the bunglers of our politics, the big American debate could bring us the superficial bitter consolation that even the goat of the great neighbor is not doing well…
Joe Biden - Donald Trump, the first confrontation. Who won?
We witnessed a historic premiere – the first debate between a sitting president and a former officeholder. The situation shows an unprecedented resistance from Trump, as well as from those…
Who blinks first? The atypical Predoiu and Iohannis's choice
Today, Friday, marks the expiration of the ultimatum given by the Prime Minister to the Minister of Interior for drafting the government decision for organizing elections with two possible options:…
Elena Lasconi's chances of success. What USR understood from past mistakes
Surely, Elena Lasconi is not the perfect leader, not the ideal solution for leading USR. And we have been talking about the downsides of her reign over time; some, such…
Political folly
Until the presidential elections announced by the Prime Minister and the President of the Senate, shoulder to shoulder at the beginning of March, less than 3 months remain. And yet,…
Presidential Week
The week that started with a day off should bring important decisions for the continuation of the electoral year, with its climax, the presidential elections. The coalition is set to…
Otopeni 2024 - a governmental catastrophe
Romania’s largest airport is completely dysfunctional. Entry into the Schengen airspace was a blow from which it has not yet recovered, with authorities being unprepared, despite political leaders trying to…
The calculation of the Liberals for Ciucă
The calculation that drives the liberals to break their word and fall into the ridiculousness of puerile arguments to once again move the presidential elections to winter is not at…
Why would NATO and the EU want Mr. Iohannis as their leader? What did Romania gain?
Klaus Iohannis exits the race for the NATO leadership through the back door, with his tail between his legs and, since he did not secure any future top job within…
Why are they arguing about the presidential elections date
Just on the day when the European Commission sounded a strong alarm regarding Romania’s financial situation, coalition leaders gathered for a meeting without a conclusion, discussing the date for organizing…
The challenge and the Lasconi effect. Game changer
Elena Lasconi could be a true „game changer” in the upcoming presidential elections, as she will bring an element that has been missing in the equation so far. This doesn’t…
A goal that brings Romanian football among the world's best
Football is just a game. It’s not war. Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers watched the match from the front line, in shelters, where they turned on the televisions, but Romania won…
The moment of grace and what we lack
The Romania – Ukraine match at Euro 2024 was much more than just an important sporting victory. It was a moment that I would compare to the moment when a…
Gabriela Firea - the lesson of the shadow
If Gabriela Firea had lost the election by a hair’s breadth, the defeat would not have been a major political issue for her. She could have invoked her late entry…