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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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The judge confirms that DIICOT put on a show at Dumbrava

The judge confirms that DIICOT put on a show at Dumbrava

The strange and spectacular descent of prosecutors in Dumbrava, Bihor, has removed the political crisis from the agenda, although in reality, it has deepened it even more. The compromising operation…

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Putin weighs his options: Will he test NATO after the Ankara summit?

Putin weighs his options: Will he test NATO after the Ankara summit?

As NATO leaders gather in Ankara on Tuesday, one of the most important questions is not only what decisions the Alliance will make, but also what Vladimir Putin’s next move…

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What caused the failure of the Dumbrava operation?

What caused the failure of the Dumbrava operation?

When PSD conspiracy theorists throw Marcel Ciolacu into the fight, it means that the „operation” they had underway has collapsed. There is no character that provokes a more negative reaction…

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The island NATO cannot afford to lose. How Sweden is preparing for a possible Russian attack: "Russia could become desperate"

The island NATO cannot afford to lose. How Sweden is preparing for a possible Russian attack: "Russia could become desperate"

Just a few months ago, she was finishing high school and had never touched a weapon. Today, Ella Adman, a 19-year-old from the Swedish island of Gotland, carries an assault…

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General: NATO is learning too slowly from the war in Ukraine. "Less arrogance and more humility are needed"

General: NATO is learning too slowly from the war in Ukraine. "Less arrogance and more humility are needed"

The war in Ukraine is profoundly changing the way modern conflicts are conducted, but Western armies are adapting too slowly to the lessons learned on the front lines, warns retired…

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Who are the putschists in PNL and what do they want

Who are the putschists in PNL and what do they want

Ilie Bolojan said that in the past there were many moments when he did not agree with the decisions made at the party leadership level, but he respected them because…

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Nicușor Dan, the chaotic behavior of a rational politician

Nicușor Dan, the chaotic behavior of a rational politician

The President of Romania surrenders to the political crisis, informs party leaders to return to the Cotroceni Palace only when a stable majority can support a new government. The exit…

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If Europe wants a lasting peace, it must make war of attrition unbearable

If Europe wants a lasting peace, it must make war of attrition unbearable

A negotiated armistice that results in a de facto freezing of the war would be the worst outcome for Ukraine and the best for Russia. To understand why, we just…

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Why the only way to postpone the disaster for Nicușor Dan and PSD is the appointment of Siegfried Mureșan?

Why the only way to postpone the disaster for Nicușor Dan and PSD is the appointment of Siegfried Mureșan?

He has a delicate constitution and is very pleasant in conversation. He speaks gently, pays attention to interlocutors, even if they ramble, and always manages to leave a pleasant impression.…

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A journey into the president's mind. How he lost people's support so quickly and brutally

A journey into the president's mind. How he lost people's support so quickly and brutally

Nicușor Dan is the most powerful man in the country following the free elections, having been voted for by over 6 million people. The decisions made based on his experience,…

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Sorin Grindeanu asks for himself at Victoria Palace. Who approves?

Sorin Grindeanu asks for himself at Victoria Palace. Who approves?

The leader of the Social Democrats has left the National Permanent Bureau of PSD with the party’s decision to request the president to appoint him for the formation of the…

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In a high-stakes game of deception, Putin is the one who loses

In a high-stakes game of deception, Putin is the one who loses

Due to the constant financial and military support that Europe provides to Kiev, Russia is facing losses not seen since World War II. Meanwhile, the U.S. is abandoning its historic…

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3 reasons why Europeans are suffocating from the heat

3 reasons why Europeans are suffocating from the heat

Western Europe is gripped by yet another brutal heatwave this week, a sign of what global warming can do to this continent, even as climate change slips further down the…

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Ilie Bolojan thanked Nicușor Dan. Ironic, isn't it?

Ilie Bolojan thanked Nicușor Dan. Ironic, isn't it?

The day after the Parliament vote that rejected the Government’s investiture, a wave of reactions on social media and comments emerged triumphantly announcing a victory for George Simion and the…

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Nicușor Dan and PSD, the major losers in Parliament. The designated Prime Minister has collapsed

Nicușor Dan and PSD, the major losers in Parliament. The designated Prime Minister has collapsed

Marian Neacșu put on Hrebenciuc’s jacket and thought it was enough to negotiate a majority in favor of a liberal pulled out overnight from Nicușor Dan’s hat, the President of…

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Why can’t Britain hold on to prime ministers? It’s the economy

Why can’t Britain hold on to prime ministers? It’s the economy

„It’s the economy, stupid!” The slogan that became famous in Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign immediately comes to mind when analyzing the instability that seems to have become a characteristic…

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Iran shows Trump just how hard making peace will be

Iran shows Trump just how hard making peace will be

The first attempts by JD Vance’s vice president to negotiate in Switzerland to turn the understanding memorandum agreed with Tehran into a permanent war-ending agreement are already facing serious difficulties.…

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Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is “wide open” - but can ships’ safety be guaranteed?

Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is “wide open” - but can ships’ safety be guaranteed?

The agreement between the United States and Iran has ended the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime routes. American President Donald Trump enthusiastically…

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CNN: Trump’s deal with Iran could prove a failure, but the president gets what he wants

CNN: Trump’s deal with Iran could prove a failure, but the president gets what he wants

American President Donald Trump seems to have found, finally, a way out of the conflict with Iran, after months of military escalation and threats. But the price could be high…

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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
The London crusade against grooming: Children’s access to Vinted and eBay could be banned
The London crusade against grooming: Children’s access to Vinted and eBay could be banned
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
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