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"I feel like a happy sadness" - the reaction that says it all about the death of Ion Iliescu

"I feel like a happy sadness" - the reaction that says it all about the death of Ion Iliescu

In recent years, I have often looked at the caricature made by artist Ion Bîrlădeanu (1946-2021) of the former president, who passed away yesterday, August 5, 2025. In a few…

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Justice lets Ion Iliescu slip away once again: national funeral ceremonies equate to downplaying the harm done

Justice lets Ion Iliescu slip away once again: national funeral ceremonies equate to downplaying the harm done

The death of Ion Iliescu leaves Romania with a legacy that continues the toxicity of the usurpations from 1989, when the mutual protection pact made with people from the former…

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A president for our peace, one impossible to find after 35 years since the fall of communism: Ion Iliescu 1930 - 2025

A president for our peace, one impossible to find after 35 years since the fall of communism: Ion Iliescu 1930 - 2025

Ion Iliescu, born on March 3, 1930, in Oltenița, Romania, is a prominent and polarizing figure in the modern political history of the country. Serving as the President of Romania…

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The bizarre behavior of Trump reignites fears about his mental health. An expert sends him to a psychiatrist (Video)

The bizarre behavior of Trump reignites fears about his mental health. An expert sends him to a psychiatrist (Video)

The recent bizarre public appearances of Donald Trump have once again raised questions about his mental health, experts say. For over a year, the 79-year-old Trump has exhibited strange behavior…

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Error in strategy. Why was Nicușor Dan or Ilie Bolojan needed in Broșteni

Error in strategy. Why was Nicușor Dan or Ilie Bolojan needed in Broșteni

At the beginning of November 2024, King Felipe of Spain, accompanied by Queen Letizia, visit the Valencia region, the town of Paiporta, to meet with survivors of catastrophic floods that…

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Politico: Summer of resignations in Spain due to dishonest CVs. Why do politicians want to show they have degrees?

Politico: Summer of resignations in Spain due to dishonest CVs. Why do politicians want to show they have degrees?

Midsummer is usually a period when Spanish politicians flee the scorching heat of Madrid to relax on one of the country’s many beaches. This year, however, many of them are…

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David Popovici has a plan for Romania. To save it!

David Popovici has a plan for Romania. To save it!

In the F1 movie, the great summer success, pilot Sonny Hayes, played by the famous actor Brad Pitt, tells that when you cross the finish line first in a Formula…

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10 mistakes Putin made in the war in Ukraine

10 mistakes Putin made in the war in Ukraine

The failed invasion in Ukraine has revealed a long list of miscalculations made by Vladimir Putin, once considered a ruthless strategic genius. These errors will define Putin’s legacy and accelerate…

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The silencing of American media: From Washington Post to CBS, companies are giving in to Trump

The silencing of American media: From Washington Post to CBS, companies are giving in to Trump

Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor in the United States and a respected political analyst, sounds the alarm in a sharp editorial published in The Guardian: the American media is…

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A long and complicated road to reducing special pensions. CSM attacks Bolojan. CCR will have the final say

A long and complicated road to reducing special pensions. CSM attacks Bolojan. CCR will have the final say

Prosecutors and judges in Romania claim to be victims of stigmatization by the political power, considering the Prime Minister’s proposal to address the aberrations in the judges’ pension system as…

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Ilie Bolojan, caught off guard by the PSD octopus

Ilie Bolojan, caught off guard by the PSD octopus

The relationship between representatives of the Romanian state and citizens is toxic and must stop. The danger is that the mechanism of misappropriation of public funds continues, and the increasing…

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Claudiu Năsui: PNDL was one of the areas where real cuts needed to be made. But no party really wants to stop the transfer of money from the center to the mayor

Claudiu Năsui: PNDL was one of the areas where real cuts needed to be made. But no party really wants to stop the transfer of money from the center to the mayor

In a discussion with Claudiu Năsui, USR deputy and former Minister of Economy, he strongly criticized the allocation of funds from the budget for funding local projects, as done through…

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What is cognitive warfare - How the mind can be a battlefield, without bombs, but with real victims

What is cognitive warfare - How the mind can be a battlefield, without bombs, but with real victims

A classic example of cognitive warfare is the concept called „reflexive control” – a refined technique by Russia over many decades. This involves shaping the adversary’s perceptions to one’s own…

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Zelenski, with his back against the wall. Will he manage to avoid collapse and regain lost trust?

Zelenski, with his back against the wall. Will he manage to avoid collapse and regain lost trust?

The entire solidarity of the Ukrainian people in the face of Russian aggression, all the heroism of the army and strong support from the Western alliance have been based on…

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50 days to save America's face or lose Ukraine?

50 days to save America's face or lose Ukraine?

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, recently issued an official ultimatum to Vladimir Putin: either he accepts a ceasefire by the beginning of September, or he will face…

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David Pressman, former ambassador to Budapest: What is happening now in the US dangerously resembles Orban's Hungary

David Pressman, former ambassador to Budapest: What is happening now in the US dangerously resembles Orban's Hungary

David Pressman, former US ambassador to Hungary, raises an alarm, pointing out that the forceful policies adopted by the Trump administration at all levels and their acceptance strikingly resemble what…

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Russia's attack on Romania is not over. It has intensified! Without defense in the hybrid war

Russia's attack on Romania is not over. It has intensified! Without defense in the hybrid war

The speed with which the heat conquered the city, the few cars on the streets, and the casually dressed passersby hurrying towards shaded places heralded a quiet Sunday afternoon in…

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The targets in Russia that Ukraine could hit with Tomahawk missiles

The targets in Russia that Ukraine could hit with Tomahawk missiles

Currently, Ukraine is consistently attacking the capital of Russia with drones, causing minimal damage, but still having a psychological effect on the Russian population. Tomahawk missiles would allow Kiev to…

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The future of Romania, defined by the confrontation between Grăjdan and Bolojan

The future of Romania, defined by the confrontation between Grăjdan and Bolojan

For a long time, I have been convinced that RA-APPS (Autonomous Administration of the State Protocol Patrimony) is, in fact, a state within a state. It is actually a bureaucratic…

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Trump wants to get rid of Epstein's legacy, but the scandal is growing and threatens MAGA

Trump wants to get rid of Epstein's legacy, but the scandal is growing and threatens MAGA

Dosarul Epstein a explodat în cercul de putere a lui Donald Trump, provocând mari tensiuni între oficialii guvernului SUA, dar și o criză profundă în interiorul mișcării politice MAGA, cu…

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BUSINESS
Three ways the Iran war changed the global economy
Three ways the Iran war changed the global economy
Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America?
Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America?
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Diesel gets cheaper from today as excise duty is cut by 25%. How much a litre now costs at the pump
Diesel gets cheaper from today as excise duty is cut by 25%. How much a litre now costs at the pump
Romania’s Budget Deficit Falls Sharply After First Seven Months as VAT Revenues Rise and Wage Spending Drops
Romania’s Budget Deficit Falls Sharply After First Seven Months as VAT Revenues Rise and Wage Spending Drops
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Moody’s warns Romania over stalled Salary Law: Recovery funds at risk as fiscal pressures grow. Nazare: “It’s a credibility issue”
Moody’s warns Romania over stalled Salary Law: Recovery funds at risk as fiscal pressures grow. Nazare: “It’s a credibility issue”
How much can bad tax advice from ChatGPT cost you?
How much can bad tax advice from ChatGPT cost you?
POLITICS
AfD triumph puts Merz in a bind. German chancellor under pressure after CDU disaster in Saxony-Anhalt
AfD triumph puts Merz in a bind. German chancellor under pressure after CDU disaster in Saxony-Anhalt
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Friedrich Merz will lose the regional elections on Sunday, regardless of the outcome
Friedrich Merz will lose the regional elections on Sunday, regardless of the outcome
Nicușor Dan says he will designate a new prime minister in the following days. It’s time to settle the issue (Video)
Nicușor Dan says he will designate a new prime minister in the following days. It’s time to settle the issue (Video)
A USR senator announced his resignation from the party: I am leaving because I do not want to become a spectator of my own silence
A USR senator announced his resignation from the party: I am leaving because I do not want to become a spectator of my own silence
Surprise of the day. Nicușor Dan went to CSM for the first time: „The vast majority of magistrates in Romania are honest and responsible people” (Video)
Surprise of the day. Nicușor Dan went to CSM for the first time: „The vast majority of magistrates in Romania are honest and responsible people” (Video)
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“Fritz Amendment” lands on European Commission’s desk. Brussels demands answers from Romania, with €770 million at stake
“Fritz Amendment” lands on European Commission’s desk. Brussels demands answers from Romania, with €770 million at stake
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Europe’s First Flying Cars Move Into Industrial Production
Europe’s First Flying Cars Move Into Industrial Production
The „Plan for the future” of Volkswagen has been approved: 50,000 jobs could disappear
The „Plan for the future” of Volkswagen has been approved: 50,000 jobs could disappear
100 major companies warn current cyber defences won’t withstand AI-powered attacks
100 major companies warn current cyber defences won’t withstand AI-powered attacks
Partial lunar eclipse tonight, visible from Romania. What time it starts and where to get the best view
Partial lunar eclipse tonight, visible from Romania. What time it starts and where to get the best view
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How Facebook and Instagram are changing for teenagers: New restrictions explained
How Facebook and Instagram are changing for teenagers: New restrictions explained
Massive cyber attack blocked in the USA: Chinese hackers have breached systems at the Department of Justice, NASA, the Federal Reserve, and the Senate
Massive cyber attack blocked in the USA: Chinese hackers have breached systems at the Department of Justice, NASA, the Federal Reserve, and the Senate
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