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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
US investors more concerned about Romania’s political crisis than its finances
US investors more concerned about Romania’s political crisis than its finances
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Saudi Arabia halts oil deliveries to Europe. Refineries scramble for alternative supplies
Saudi Arabia halts oil deliveries to Europe. Refineries scramble for alternative supplies
Fitch warns: Romania faces race against time to avoid downgrade to “junk”
Fitch warns: Romania faces race against time to avoid downgrade to “junk”
Trump doesn’t scare Carney: Greeted with ovations in the European Parliament, the Prime Minister of Canada can’t wait for his country to become the first associate member of the EU
Trump doesn’t scare Carney: Greeted with ovations in the European Parliament, the Prime Minister of Canada can’t wait for his country to become the first associate member of the EU
Bloomberg: Investors treat Romania’s bonds as the EU’s only “junk” debt. 2027 budget will be the decisive test
Bloomberg: Investors treat Romania’s bonds as the EU’s only “junk” debt. 2027 budget will be the decisive test
Another price hike at the pump: Diesel approaches 11 lei per litre. How much would it cost without the excise duty cut?
Another price hike at the pump: Diesel approaches 11 lei per litre. How much would it cost without the excise duty cut?
POLITICS
Nicușor Dan’s first reaction to Georgescu case: DIICOT allegations “appear credible”
Nicușor Dan’s first reaction to Georgescu case: DIICOT allegations “appear credible”
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Nicușor Dan says he did not appoint Mureșan out of revenge, hopes he will succeed
Nicușor Dan says he did not appoint Mureșan out of revenge, hopes he will succeed
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Mureșan stakes everything on Parliament vote without PSD support, rules out governing with Social Democrats: “Either them or us”
Mureșan stakes everything on Parliament vote without PSD support, rules out governing with Social Democrats: “Either them or us”
UDMR to decide Tuesday whether to support Mureșan. Kelemen Hunor: “We are very far from 233 votes”
UDMR to decide Tuesday whether to support Mureșan. Kelemen Hunor: “We are very far from 233 votes”
Romania’s Largest Parliamentary Party, PSD, Will Not Back the Mureșan Government
Romania’s Largest Parliamentary Party, PSD, Will Not Back the Mureșan Government
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George Simion Slams Prosecutors After Călin Georgescu Is Taken in for Questioning
George Simion Slams Prosecutors After Călin Georgescu Is Taken in for Questioning
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
7 in 10 Romanians use AI, but half can’t tell when a text was written by AI
7 in 10 Romanians use AI, but half can’t tell when a text was written by AI
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Nvidia CEO dismisses AI doomsday scenarios: “Zero chance the world will end in 2030”
Nvidia CEO dismisses AI doomsday scenarios: “Zero chance the world will end in 2030”
A Romanian professor and his team at Stanford have created mice with half-human brains
A Romanian professor and his team at Stanford have created mice with half-human brains
Europe launches a new “eye” into space. Sentinel-3C will monitor wildfires, drought and changes in the world’s oceans
Europe launches a new “eye” into space. Sentinel-3C will monitor wildfires, drought and changes in the world’s oceans
Sebastian Stan Rejects “MAGA” Label for “Fjord”: “When Did One Camp Get All the Answers?”
Sebastian Stan Rejects “MAGA” Label for “Fjord”: “When Did One Camp Get All the Answers?”
OpenAI Says Its AI Has Solved a Mathematical Problem That Stumped Humans for Nearly a Century
OpenAI Says Its AI Has Solved a Mathematical Problem That Stumped Humans for Nearly a Century
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