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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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A isolated and disoriented president or a magician with a plan? Nicușor Dan, an enigma for his voters

A isolated and disoriented president or a magician with a plan? Nicușor Dan, an enigma for his voters

In the heated public debate in Romania, there are two schools of thought, one arguing that Nicușor Dan, assisted by an institutional group, is developing a complicated gambit to deparasitize…

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Nicușor Dan, a significant step towards suspension

Nicușor Dan, a significant step towards suspension

It took Nicușor Dan one year to reach the same point as Iohannis did in the fall of 2021, when he manipulated the formation of USL 2. At least the…

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Trump celebrates America's surrender

Trump celebrates America's surrender

The peace agreement announced by the US is actually a victory for Iran. President Trump has announced that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end the…

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Trump's pending Iran deal is bitter pill for Netanyahu

Trump's pending Iran deal is bitter pill for Netanyahu

Thursday evening, President Donald Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with news he did not want to hear: he was about to sign an agreement with Iran in a…

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BUSINESS
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
Oil prices rise and stock markets fall after Trump announced that the ceasefire with Iran has ended
Oil prices rise and stock markets fall after Trump announced that the ceasefire with Iran has ended
Europe’s surprise performers: The small economies set to grow twice as fast as the euro area
Europe’s surprise performers: The small economies set to grow twice as fast as the euro area
Gabriela Pleș
Black Sea gas will not automatically bring prosperity to Romania, energy expert warns
Black Sea gas will not automatically bring prosperity to Romania, energy expert warns
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
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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?
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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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