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Why Russian Tankers Are Burning in the Sea of Azov - and What Ukraine Is Trying to Achieve

Why Russian Tankers Are Burning in the Sea of Azov - and What Ukraine Is Trying to Achieve

Within nine days, Ukraine hit 116 Russian ships, blocking traffic through the Kerch Strait, shattering Putin’s myth of an „inland sea,” and forcing Moscow to seek alternative, much more costly…

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Operation Boomerang: A return to military strikes reveals no good options - for Iran or the US

Operation Boomerang: A return to military strikes reveals no good options - for Iran or the US

When the military operation by the United States and Israel against Iran began in February, CNN global affairs analyst Brett McGurk invoked a principle of classical military theory. If a…

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New York Times: The world is starting to pull away from America, and the consequences are already visible

New York Times: The world is starting to pull away from America, and the consequences are already visible

Europe, as well as the traditional partners of the United States in Asia and the Middle East, are increasingly trying to reduce their dependence on Washington. States are investing in…

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What happens to all of us when the great powers fight for supremacy

What happens to all of us when the great powers fight for supremacy

We should not be surprised that the center of gravity of the world is shifting. This is in line with the growth of poorer economies and their proximity to developed…

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The Zombification of America and a New Beginning

The Zombification of America and a New Beginning

The breakdown of the world order is unfolding much faster than anticipated. The reality of the post-American era does not mean a world without America. As a geopolitical actor, the…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Exclusive</span> Authorities have not learned anything from the drone incident in Constanța. Tankers from Russia's phantom fleet continue to transfer oil and fuels to Romania

Exclusive Authorities have not learned anything from the drone incident in Constanța. Tankers from Russia's phantom fleet continue to transfer oil and fuels to Romania

On the morning of July 8th, in the south of the Crimean Peninsula coast, near Yalta, the tanker BLUE was hit and rendered inoperable by a Ukrainian drone Sea Baby.…

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The mobilization system of Ukraine has led to a revolt: What happened in Lviv is a strong warning for Kyiv

The mobilization system of Ukraine has led to a revolt: What happened in Lviv is a strong warning for Kyiv

Approximately 200 people clashed on Wednesday with military recruitment agents and police in Lviv after a document check related to Ukraine’s mobilization campaign escalated into a street confrontation. The incident,…

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Why didn't Ilie Bolojan run for president, even though he would have won? An explanation for today's crisis

Why didn't Ilie Bolojan run for president, even though he would have won? An explanation for today's crisis

 „Bolojan… has victory in his hands… being the favorite in the presidential race. He is the only one who can, through his victory, pacify the country and greatly limit the…

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What options does Trump have now in Iran? Not many, and they’re all bad

What options does Trump have now in Iran? Not many, and they’re all bad

President Donald Trump’s involvement in the conflict with Iran is starting to resemble a well-known optical illusion called the „Penrose stairs”: you climb up and down endlessly, but you always…

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‘The boy who cried wolf’: NATO allies take Trump’s bluster in stride at crunch summit

‘The boy who cried wolf’: NATO allies take Trump’s bluster in stride at crunch summit

European allies have done everything possible to put Donald Trump in a good mood at the NATO summit in Ankara. Their efforts have had mixed success – but this is…

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To unlock the crisis, a sacrifice is needed. Grindeanu, increasingly vulnerable. What do the numbers say?

To unlock the crisis, a sacrifice is needed. Grindeanu, increasingly vulnerable. What do the numbers say?

After two months of crisis, with a government dismissed by a vote of no confidence, a first survey has emerged, conducted by the Political Rating Agency. In broad terms, it…

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The judge confirms that DIICOT put on a show at Dumbrava

The judge confirms that DIICOT put on a show at Dumbrava

The strange and spectacular descent of prosecutors in Dumbrava, Bihor, has removed the political crisis from the agenda, although in reality, it has deepened it even more. The compromising operation…

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Putin weighs his options: Will he test NATO after the Ankara summit?

Putin weighs his options: Will he test NATO after the Ankara summit?

As NATO leaders gather in Ankara on Tuesday, one of the most important questions is not only what decisions the Alliance will make, but also what Vladimir Putin’s next move…

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What caused the failure of the Dumbrava operation?

What caused the failure of the Dumbrava operation?

When PSD conspiracy theorists throw Marcel Ciolacu into the fight, it means that the „operation” they had underway has collapsed. There is no character that provokes a more negative reaction…

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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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BUSINESS
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?
Romania’s recovery plan funding is running out, with 86 km of motorway still unfinished. Who will pay to complete the work?
Romania’s recovery plan funding is running out, with 86 km of motorway still unfinished. Who will pay to complete the work?
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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