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An investment of 700 million euros would have secured the border on the Danube with Ukraine from Moscow's attacks. What needed to be done and has been repeatedly postponed so as not to upset the Russians?

An investment of 700 million euros would have secured the border on the Danube with Ukraine from Moscow's attacks. What needed to be done and has been repeatedly postponed so as not to upset the Russians?

Confusion regarding the repeated violations by Russian drones of Romanian airspace, political leadership crisis, and chaos in national defense and security institutions have generated a blockage on the command decision…

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A photo model of Epstein shows the strong connections between Trump and Putin, as well as the trap Romania falls into, cultivating Paolo Zampolli

A photo model of Epstein shows the strong connections between Trump and Putin, as well as the trap Romania falls into, cultivating Paolo Zampolli

In the spring of 2022, shortly after Vladimir Putin ordered his army to invade Ukraine, tens of thousands of young people from Russia emigrated to the West out of fear…

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WSJ: European officials fear that Russia could be preparing an attack on NATO in the next 12 months

WSJ: European officials fear that Russia could be preparing an attack on NATO in the next 12 months

Senior European officials fear that Russia may be preparing an attack on NATO in the next 12 months to cover the unfavorable developments in the war in Ukraine. There are…

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Underground war: How Ukraine defends from Russian troops crawling through pipes (Video)

Underground war: How Ukraine defends from Russian troops crawling through pipes (Video)

In the new era of a battlefield dominated by drones, the Russian army takes advantage of an extensive system of underground infrastructure from the Soviet era, using it as a…

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Corruption has once again become Romania’s main problem. Almost half of Romanians want higher salaries and pensions, according to the latest INSCOP barometer

Corruption has once again become Romania’s main problem. Almost half of Romanians want higher salaries and pensions, according to the latest INSCOP barometer

Romanians enter the summer of 2026 with two major themes dominating the public agenda: corruption and economic pressure. Almost 28% of respondents in a survey say that the country’s main…

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RISE Project: The political altar - how Călin Georgescu’s supporters are mobilized through prayer

RISE Project: The political altar - how Călin Georgescu’s supporters are mobilized through prayer

Religion, conspiracy theories, and political activism blend in an online network built around Călin Georgescu, where hundreds of people are called to collective prayers, fasting, and mobilization for support rallies…

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Nicușor Dan Plays the “Free Electrons” Card Against Bolojan

Nicușor Dan Plays the “Free Electrons” Card Against Bolojan

Thursday’s consultations with „free electrons” from Parliament are a cat shown by Nicușor Dan to Ilie Bolojan. It’s no surprise that the president didn’t truly want Ilie Bolojan as prime…

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After George Simion, another creation of the SRI was recruited by the Kremlin. Sebastian Ghiță was also given the mission to compromise Maia Sandu

After George Simion, another creation of the SRI was recruited by the Kremlin. Sebastian Ghiță was also given the mission to compromise Maia Sandu

An email containing files full of documents about the propaganda operations carried out by the Kremlin in European countries arrived a few weeks ago at the FIP (Fact Investigation Platform)…

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Sorin Grindeanu, prime minister by force?

Sorin Grindeanu, prime minister by force?

At the beginning of 2024, when the numbers from sociological studies already showed that Marcel Ciolacu, the prime minister and leader of the social democrats at the time, did not…

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The EU is trying to save its trade agreement with the US, but is running into its own internal divisions

The EU is trying to save its trade agreement with the US, but is running into its own internal divisions

The European Union is approaching a compromise regarding the trade deal negotiated with the administration of Donald Trump, but the biggest dispute is no longer with Washington, but rather between…

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The revolution starts with a technocrat

The revolution starts with a technocrat

According to political sources, Nicușor Dan will appoint a technocrat in the coming days to form a parliamentary majority to support the new government, but the chances of success are…

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Trump returns from China with vague promises and troubling signals on Taiwan: what did he actually achieve after meeting Xi?

Trump returns from China with vague promises and troubling signals on Taiwan: what did he actually achieve after meeting Xi?

President Donald Trump has expressed great satisfaction with the discussions held with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during the two-day summit in Beijing. Behind the optimistic statements, however, the concrete results…

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A Romanian tragedy. Tensions between a conservative president and his liberal electorate

A Romanian tragedy. Tensions between a conservative president and his liberal electorate

Almost a year after winning the elections, following the decisions of the president and the debates created around many of them, paradoxically, it seems that we are dealing with a…

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Former Zelenskiy chief of staff arrested in case involving luxury villas and money laundering. What role did “Veronika Feng Shui” play?

Former Zelenskiy chief of staff arrested in case involving luxury villas and money laundering. What role did “Veronika Feng Shui” play?

The former chief of the Ukrainian presidential administration, Andrii Yermak, considered for years one of the most influential people in President Volodymyr Zelensky’s inner circle, has been placed in pre-trial…

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Bolojan and Nicușor Dan need to sit down at the table and discuss. Otherwise, the reformist camp risks self-destruction - <span style="color:#990000;">Video interview</span>

Bolojan and Nicușor Dan need to sit down at the table and discuss. Otherwise, the reformist camp risks self-destruction - Video interview

Instability will be the norm until the 2028 parliamentary elections, and the most important objective for responsible political leaders in the country would be to prevent the rise of AUR,…

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PSD has the first chance to govern. If they fail, only then will the liberals return - <span style="color:#990000;">Video Interview</span>

PSD has the first chance to govern. If they fail, only then will the liberals return - Video Interview

One week after the vote of no confidence that led to the dismissal of the government, Sorin Grindeanu is approaching the moment when he will be appointed by President Nicușor…

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Is Ukraine starting to win the war again?

Is Ukraine starting to win the war again?

The embarrassing image of the Victory Day parade, shabby and lacking in brilliance, organized in Moscow, comes at a time when Russia’s advance on the battlefield has stalled. Who is…

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Why we shouldn't fear a strong Russia, but a dying Russia

Why we shouldn't fear a strong Russia, but a dying Russia

Russia, which still dominates the discourse on security – a powerful, expansionist giant capable of overcoming NATO’s eastern flank – is increasingly resembling a ghost. What exists instead is a…

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The EU country moving increasingly closer to Trump and MAGA while much of Europe turns away from the US

The EU country moving increasingly closer to Trump and MAGA while much of Europe turns away from the US

While relations between Donald Trump and several European states cool down, Greece is trying to become one of the closest allies of the Republican administration in Europe. Prime Minister Kyriakos…

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How and why the leu fell 3.4% in one week. Panic among consumers and companies raises fears of a sharp downturn

How and why the leu fell 3.4% in one week. Panic among consumers and companies raises fears of a sharp downturn

The euro currency sharply increased on Wednesday, May 6, to a historic level of 5.2688 lei. The political crisis triggered by PSD has turned into a governmental crisis through the…

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BUSINESS
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?
Moody’s says Romania can bring down its budget deficit, but a major test lies ahead. What’s next for its credit rating?
Moody’s says Romania can bring down its budget deficit, but a major test lies ahead. What’s next for its credit rating?
Rheinmetall announces major investment plans for Mangalia shipyard, where four naval vessels are to be built for Romania
Rheinmetall announces major investment plans for Mangalia shipyard, where four naval vessels are to be built for Romania
POLITICS
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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Péter Magyar changes how ethnic Hungarians in Romania can obtain Hungarian citizenship. UDMR-linked foundation dropped from the scheme
Péter Magyar changes how ethnic Hungarians in Romania can obtain Hungarian citizenship. UDMR-linked foundation dropped from the scheme
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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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