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Washington Post: Europe and Asian democracies could become a superpower without the U.S.

Washington Post: Europe and Asian democracies could become a superpower without the U.S.

Europe and the major democracies in Asia have the potential to become a superpower in their own right if they manage to act in a coordinated manner, says Max Boot,…

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Why Europe should temper its enthusiasm for Carney

Why Europe should temper its enthusiasm for Carney

The speech recently delivered in Davos by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has sparked admiration in European capitals, where many leaders have seen his defiant tone towards the United States…

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Why the madman theory doesn't help Trump

Why the madman theory doesn't help Trump

Rates are in effect, then they’re not. Military force is an option… then it’s ruled out. Chaotic behavior and unpredictability have returned to foreign policy circles. In the White House…

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How Trump hit Russia harder than any Ukrainian missile

How Trump hit Russia harder than any Ukrainian missile

The sanctions imposed by the Trump administration against the Russian energy sector are beginning to have concrete effects, directly impacting the Kremlin’s finances. The Russian oil giant Lukoil has agreed…

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Washington Post: global backlash against Trump’s “paramilitary” force

Washington Post: global backlash against Trump’s “paramilitary” force

The internal reaction against the anti-immigration campaign launched by President Donald Trump is intensifying, but the harshest echoes paradoxically come from outside the United States. The massive deployment of federal…

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No escape from the toxic relationship. Psychologist: Women believe that if they love a little more, they can tame their aggressor

No escape from the toxic relationship. Psychologist: Women believe that if they love a little more, they can tame their aggressor

She was born in May 1986, three years before the fall of communism. It was a difficult time, marked by great shortages, food queues, all kinds of rations, lack of…

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Financial Times: the Trump administration held confidential meetings with Alberta separatists seeking independence from Canada

Financial Times: the Trump administration held confidential meetings with Alberta separatists seeking independence from Canada

The Trump administration has held confidential meetings with representatives of a marginal separatist movement in Alberta, the Canadian province rich in oil, against the backdrop of deteriorating relations between the…

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Europe's strategic nightmare, caught between Trump, Putin, and a war it cannot stop

Europe's strategic nightmare, caught between Trump, Putin, and a war it cannot stop

Europe has spent decades convincing itself that geopolitics has rules, that allies are trustworthy, and that sovereignty is sacred, at least on the continent. A heated transatlantic debate shows that…

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Corruption in the Police and Judiciary played an important role in the death of Marina Avram

Corruption in the Police and Judiciary played an important role in the death of Marina Avram

Ciorogârla is a commune located in the western part of Bucharest, almost engulfed by the metropolis, situated just 10 kilometers from Chiajna. On the night of January 27 to 28,…

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Trump takes bribes from Putin and endangers Romania, Poland and Hungary?

Trump takes bribes from Putin and endangers Romania, Poland and Hungary?

Trump’s Peace Council, which accepts funds from foreign governments, clearly violates the United States Constitution. Through this organization, Trump is actually receiving bribes from other governments, a practice explicitly prohibited…

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The end of flattery: How European leaders came to say "no" to Trump

The end of flattery: How European leaders came to say "no" to Trump

After months of cautious probing, diplomatic formulas, and visible efforts to not antagonize Donald Trump, European leaders seem to have reached a common conclusion: there comes a moment when „no”…

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“You don’t want to live in his mind”: The diplomats’ dilemma in the Trump era

“You don’t want to live in his mind”: The diplomats’ dilemma in the Trump era

How can you keep track and then understand a president who, in just one year, has published over 6,000 messages on social media, attended over 433 public events, and held…

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The new MI6 chief is embracing a more aggressive mode of action, stretching from psychological operations to the intentional provocation of panic

The new MI6 chief is embracing a more aggressive mode of action, stretching from psychological operations to the intentional provocation of panic

The new director of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) signals a change in strategy at a time when Europe is facing an escalation in confrontation with Russia. This is…

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Europe’s ‘new reality’: The week that transatlantic ties came undone

Europe’s ‘new reality’: The week that transatlantic ties came undone

It took Donald Trump six days to build a new world. Since threatening last Saturday with customs duties and the confiscation of Greenland, Trump’s discrediting behavior has clearly shown the…

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The Times: Finnish reservists outperformed US soldiers in a NATO exercise

The Times: Finnish reservists outperformed US soldiers in a NATO exercise

The US claims that occupying Greenland is vital for security, but analysts say that disagreements with allies would make this territory less secure. Additionally, armies in northern Europe are better…

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American expert: Europe has a Bazooka. It's time to use it or it will remain with a wet firecracker

American expert: Europe has a Bazooka. It's time to use it or it will remain with a wet firecracker

Ever since Donald Trump started talking about reclaiming Greenland from Denmark, European leaders have hoped to escape his notoriously short attention span. Their repeated submission has put Europe in a…

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Trump, mocked at Davos by American Democrats after surrendering to Denmark and European allies

Trump, mocked at Davos by American Democrats after surrendering to Denmark and European allies

When Donald Trump arrived at the famous Alpine resort, two hours late due to a small malfunction on Air Force One, the presidential plane, “The Economist,” the most important economics…

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Trump Ignores Allies’ Post-9/11 Sacrifices While Demanding “A Piece of Ice” from NATO

Trump Ignores Allies’ Post-9/11 Sacrifices While Demanding “A Piece of Ice” from NATO

Donald Trump spoke extensively about NATO in his long speech at Davos. He emphasized his theory that the United States „are treated very unfairly by NATO.” „We give so much…

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Beaten to death. Marina Avram defended her assailant until her last breath

Beaten to death. Marina Avram defended her assailant until her last breath

On March 16, 2020, a state of emergency is established in Romania „to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus,” as stated in the decree signed by Klaus Iohannis, the…

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Maia Sandu opens the door to possible reunification with Romania amid Russian pressure

Maia Sandu opens the door to possible reunification with Romania amid Russian pressure

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, recently made a rare statement for a sitting leader: she suggested that she would support the unification of her country with…

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BUSINESS
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
Romania still has the highest inflation rate in the EU. Prices are rising almost twice as fast as the EU average
Romania still has the highest inflation rate in the EU. Prices are rising almost twice as fast as the EU average
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Insurance costs for oil tankers in the Black Sea soar more than twelvefold. How much more could Romanian drivers pay at the pump?
Insurance costs for oil tankers in the Black Sea soar more than twelvefold. How much more could Romanian drivers pay at the pump?
POLITICS
Will Bolojan run for president in 2030? What are his plans for PNL?
Will Bolojan run for president in 2030? What are his plans for PNL?
What PSD rejected under Bolojan may now be acceptable under Niculescu. How the party explains its change of position on listing state-owned companies
What PSD rejected under Bolojan may now be acceptable under Niculescu. How the party explains its change of position on listing state-owned companies
Nicușor Dan is optimistic: On Tuesday, we will have a government
Nicușor Dan is optimistic: On Tuesday, we will have a government
Irina Olteanu
Grindeanu accuses Diana Buzoianu of “playing police officer” and looking for bras and lingerie while holding up motorway construction
Grindeanu accuses Diana Buzoianu of “playing police officer” and looking for bras and lingerie while holding up motorway construction
Luca Niculescu wraps up consultations without a clear government formula. Technocrat list ready as he explains why he avoided talks with AUR
Luca Niculescu wraps up consultations without a clear government formula. Technocrat list ready as he explains why he avoided talks with AUR
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Luca Niculescu no longer expects PNL to join the government. What options remain on the table and when he hopes to end the political crisis
Luca Niculescu no longer expects PNL to join the government. What options remain on the table and when he hopes to end the political crisis
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
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
Malaysia has suspended the sale of a Chinese Chery model. The issue acknowledged by the manufacturer
Malaysia has suspended the sale of a Chinese Chery model. The issue acknowledged by the manufacturer
Could hackers reach your fridge? The loopholes through which they can sneak into your house
Could hackers reach your fridge? The loopholes through which they can sneak into your house
Renault CEO questions Romania’s Rabla car scrappage scheme: Why do cars imported from outside Europe get the same subsidies as those made in Romania?
Renault CEO questions Romania’s Rabla car scrappage scheme: Why do cars imported from outside Europe get the same subsidies as those made in Romania?
Dacia Mioveni
Renault Wants Dacia to Build Cars at Least 20% Cheaper as Mioveni Plant Loses Competitiveness, CEO Warns
TikTok could face hefty fine over Romania’s 2024 presidential election. What the European Commission says about the investigation
TikTok could face hefty fine over Romania’s 2024 presidential election. What the European Commission says about the investigation
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