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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Opinions and analyses by the editorial team at SpotMedia.ro, as well as comments from distinguished guests regarding the events of the day.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tensions between Paris and Berlin weaken the EU’s united front against Trump
In a moment when the European Union needs a unified stance in the face of new pressures coming from Washington, the Franco-German relationship – considered the political engine of the…
Trump’s Greenland threats push Europe toward divorcing America
Like many failed relationships, it was a story of arguments, unspoken tensions, and attempts to maintain appearances in public since Donald Trump reentered the White House a year ago. But…
Trump’s Arctic Sweetener: US prepares ‘Puerto Rico option’ and century-long lease for Greenland
Donald Trump is expanding his obsession with Greenland globally – and the World Economic Forum in Davos, taking place this week, could become the most explosive moment yet in his…
Love, a death sentence. The heartbreaking story of Marina Avram and the corruption in the Judiciary
Constanța Ivan’s Worst Nightmare, 61 Years Old, Is for Her Daughter’s Killer to Escape Unpunished by Romanian Justice. A trial that has entered its sixth year is now being heard…
The pact that stopped major corruption investigations. "Politicians need peace!", said the President of Romania to former DNA chief, Crin Bologa
Chief Prosecutor of DNA during 2020-2023, marked by pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, reveals details about the behind-the-scenes of making and adopting legal provisions that severely affected the structure…
Financial Times: EU considers a “light” accession path for Ukraine, raising concerns in European capitals
The European Union is considering a major reform of the enlargement rules, which could allow Ukraine to quickly join the bloc in the context of a possible peace agreement with…
Nicușor's compromise. How Cătălin Predoiu and Marius Lazurca would have the best chances to lead the SRI and SIE
At the beginning of July 2023, Eduard Hellvig resigns from the position of director of Romania’s largest intelligence service. At that time, it had been a year and four months…
Inside Trump’s crazy world of milk bottles, sled dogs and threats to bomb Iran
The extraordinary – and absolutely exhausting – focus of American President Donald Trump on the world stage has intensified. Surreal scenes are unfolding these days at the White House. Donald…
Why Trump cannot strike Iran
While American President Donald Trump sends a message to Iranian protesters that „help is on the way,” the reality on the ground shows that Washington has few tools capable of…
Europe seeks a deal with Trump over Greenland as Congress moves to block any annexation of NATO territory, crucial White House meeting
European leaders are trying to avoid a direct confrontation with the Donald Trump administration over Greenland, counting on a negotiated agreement to keep NATO intact. Meanwhile, in Washington, several American…
Donald Trump, two staggering blows for Putin and Xi Jinping. The new world order is the old one, but with fewer dictators
On June 22, 2025, 7 B-2 stealth bombers entered Iranian airspace and hit three nuclear facilities, causing the failure of Tehran’s secret program to obtain atomic bombs. The effects of…
Siegfried Mureșan: I requested an increase in the EU budget so that farmers receive the same amount of money. The army and technology, the new priorities of the European Commission - Video interview
The political scandal triggered by Romania supporting the Mercosur agreement, without tariffs in trade between the European Union and South America, has alarmed farmers in the country, but also across…