Yesterday, after a few days of silence, a period during which political agitation reached new highs, with minister hearings taking place in Parliament, and the leaders of the PNL, USR,…
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Last US troops leave Iraq after two decades. Iran sees victory as fears of Islamic State resurgence grow
After more than two decades of war, occupation, withdrawal, and then return, the last American soldiers are leaving Iraq. By Wednesday, September 30, the US is supposed to close its…
Securistan. When did the intelligence services resume the state's re-infiltration and why - Video Podcast
Romania has been in a political crisis for almost 5 months, and on Wednesday, in Parliament, a second vote will take place to validate a prime minister after Ilie Bolojan…
European conservatives prepare for 2029. How they plan to win back voters from the far right
The European People’s Party (EPP) has already begun preparing for the 2029 European Parliament elections. It aims to regain voters attracted to the far right, but its members do not…
Students challenge mandatory school uniforms. What studies say about bullying - and what other countries have found
Students are encouraged today to come to school dressed in black. Or at least one of the clothing items they wear should be black. They want to show that they…
How Romania could benefit from a more united Central and Eastern Europe
Central and Eastern Europe has nearly 100 million inhabitants and a combined GDP of approximately 2.5 trillion dollars. However, countries in the region continue to present themselves to investors primarily…
Sobering conclusion from CNN journalist who documented Trump’s lies for a decade: “American democracy has suffered”
Donald Trump repeats some false statements year after year, sometimes invents stories about trivial things, and uses incorrect numbers even when the real ones would be favorable to him. These…
“It is no longer a hybrid war.” Russian sabotage grows bolder as Europe struggles to draw red lines
Incidents attributed to Russia in Europe are becoming bolder: from attacks on infrastructure and drones entering NATO airspace to confrontations at sea. European governments are speaking more openly about Moscow’s…
The week Trump tried to flex his muscles - and exposed the limits of his power
Donald Trump had two occasions this week to showcase his influence on the international stage: a speech at the UN General Assembly and a meeting at the White House with…
Diplomacy or show? 5 conclusions after the Trump-Xi summit in Washington
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met at the White House in a summit dominated by diplomatic pomp and messages of cooperation, but with few signs of concrete progress on the…
What Olguța wants is not possible. PSD can survive for a while longer only through the European path.
Negotiations for the formation of a new government are unfolding chaotically, without any clear direction from the PSD, the key party regarding the resolution of the political crisis, at least…
Drone war enters new phase: Ukraine strikes deep inside Russia, Moscow deploys increasingly fast weapons
At night, after the rain stops, Ukrainian soldiers prepare the FP-2 drones for a mission in the occupied Lugansk region, over 300 kilometers away. The engines start, the devices rise…
Drones launched from ships towards southern Europe: The warning reportedly received by three NATO countries
American intelligence services have reportedly warned several European governments that Russia is considering a drone attack against Spain, France, or Italy. According to information published by the Spanish newspaper El…
The $5,000 drone threatening Russia’s supply lines to Crimea
Ukrainian drones are increasingly targeting Russian military vehicles traveling on the roads in the occupied territories in southern Ukraine. The target is the supply line: fuel, ammunition, and personnel that…
$15,000 signing bonus: The offer used to recruit Africans to fight for Russia
A job announcement in construction, an offer for a security position, or even a casting call for a movie. War is usually absent from these ads. However, behind them is…
Călin Georgescu, Russia's candidate, perched on the ruins of the stability pillar
In Romania, these days, a much deeper and devastating confrontation is taking place, which goes beyond the authority of the president or political leaders. Practically, the country has been paralyzed…
All signs indicate that a new financial crisis is looming. We must prepare ourselves right now
War, disruptions caused by artificial intelligence, and chaotic markets: all alarm signals are present. But the lessons of the 2008 crisis could help us. September is a month of unfortunate…
Europe is under attack from three directions, but EU and NATO are unprepared to defend it
Europe is simultaneously facing aggression from Russia, hostility from the Trump administration, and the rise of the far right within its own borders. The two organizations that the continent has…
Why the far right is rising in Europe: Nostalgia for a world that made sense
The rise of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is not only fueled by dissatisfaction with immigration, economic decline, or the weakening of the German industry. Behind its success lies…
Romania, the unsolved problem of the president
Nicușor Dan no longer has any plan. If his press statement is reviewed now, five days after it was made, the helplessness and disappointment of the president in the face…