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‘Black widows’: Women accused of marrying Russian army recruits to claim death payouts

‘Black widows’: Women accused of marrying Russian army recruits to claim death payouts

When Maria was informed by the Russian army that her 59-year-old father had been shot on the front line in the war in Ukraine and later died from his injuries,…

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One Week On: Was Zelensky’s Washington Visit Really a Success?

One Week On: Was Zelensky’s Washington Visit Really a Success?

A week ago, President Volodymyr Zelensky returned to Washington for a considerably more cordial meeting with American President Donald Trump than the one in the Oval Office in February 2025,…

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Checkmate on the president. And not just any 5D

Checkmate on the president. And not just any 5D

Sorin Grindeanu continued his attack on Dominic Fritz, while George Simion targeted Nicușor Dan through the new ANI (National Integrity Agency) Law, voted in the Chamber of Deputies. If you…

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Great heat, my dear! Without water and without electricity. Today we are paying an old debt from a quarter of a century ago.

Great heat, my dear! Without water and without electricity. Today we are paying an old debt from a quarter of a century ago.

In December 2008, a year before the end of Traian Băsescu’s first term, a PSD deputy had a long conversation with a US Embassy representative about the political situation in…

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One mistake Trump hasn’t made on Iran

One mistake Trump hasn’t made on Iran

If Donald Trump does not find a way out of the impasse he is in regarding Iran, history may come to consider his decision to start the war as one…

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‘In Trump we trust’: Why the oil market keeps believing him

‘In Trump we trust’: Why the oil market keeps believing him

When President Donald Trump canceled a planned attack on Iran and announced a return to the negotiating table for peace talks, the price of oil plummeted. „I agree to suspend…

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Signs of panic in Russia: Elites move their money as propagandists admit war troubles

Signs of panic in Russia: Elites move their money as propagandists admit war troubles

The war in Ukraine seems to be causing increasing tensions even within the system built by Vladimir Putin. According to information in the Western press, several influential people within the…

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Trump appears stuck in the Iran conflict. A solution discussed behind the scenes could offer a way out

Trump appears stuck in the Iran conflict. A solution discussed behind the scenes could offer a way out

Amid escalating tensions with Iran, the Donald Trump administration seems to be caught in a deadlock: military strikes have not brought Tehran back to the negotiation table, and diplomatic efforts…

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Politico: Political chaos puts "Romania's MAGA champion" in the spotlight. Simion: "God is behind us, not Russia"

Politico: Political chaos puts "Romania's MAGA champion" in the spotlight. Simion: "God is behind us, not Russia"

The political crisis in Romania and the prospect of early parliamentary elections bring George Simion back into the spotlight, whom Politico describes as the „MAGA champion of Romania.” In an…

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CNN analysis: Trump is caught in an Iran trap as each option grows more costly

CNN analysis: Trump is caught in an Iran trap as each option grows more costly

Almost five months into the war with Iran, the Donald Trump administration is trying to combine military pressure with diplomatic efforts, but with no visible results so far. Although American…

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Why is there chaos in the mind of the Romanian? A continuous struggle between the European and the nationalist within him

Why is there chaos in the mind of the Romanian? A continuous struggle between the European and the nationalist within him

The first thought that came to my mind after reading the report „National Identity, European Identity, and the Challenge of Populism,” conducted under the auspices of the Cotroceni Palace by…

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The supreme leader who disappeared: Who is really leading Iran?

The supreme leader who disappeared: Who is really leading Iran?

Mojtaba Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, continues to remain elusive. He disappeared after his father and predecessor as Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was…

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Tell me who you trust, and I'll tell you how you vote: Trust in doctors, teachers and vaccines varies by political preference

Tell me who you trust, and I'll tell you how you vote: Trust in doctors, teachers and vaccines varies by political preference

The level of trust that Romanians have in doctors, teachers, the press, vaccines, or even in products from stores can offer clues about their political preferences. The Poll/Int Barometer, coordinated…

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New US escalation in Iran makes Trump’s endgame vacuum more urgent

New US escalation in Iran makes Trump’s endgame vacuum more urgent

The increase in the number of American soldiers killed and the escalation of the war with Iran bring back to the forefront a long-unanswered question: what is President Donald Trump’s…

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What Britain’s new leader is learning from Donald Trump

What Britain’s new leader is learning from Donald Trump

Andy Burnham’s political success depends on his ability to steer the United Kingdom away from the wave of nationalist populism that brought Donald Trump to the forefront of global politics.…

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NATO military chief: We will make sure any Russian attack costs more than Russia could ever gain. What he said about Ukraine and the US military presence in Europe

NATO military chief: We will make sure any Russian attack costs more than Russia could ever gain. What he said about Ukraine and the US military presence in Europe

NATO is ready to respond to any Russian aggression against an allied state and to inflict much greater losses on Moscow than any advantage it could gain. At the same…

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Cracks emerge in Putin’s camp as pro-war voices turn against the Kremlin

Cracks emerge in Putin’s camp as pro-war voices turn against the Kremlin

The camp that supported Vladimir Putin’s war for years is starting to show increasingly clear signs of dissatisfaction. Russian soldiers, bloggers, and nationalists openly criticize the Kremlin, amid the lack…

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Lia Savonea, a new defeat at the European Court. What does this mean for corruption in Romania?

Lia Savonea, a new defeat at the European Court. What does this mean for corruption in Romania?

A panel of judges from the Bucharest Court of Appeal decided on March 19 to acquit Marian Vanghele, the former mayor of Sector 5, for abuse of office and money…

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What the documents declassified by Trump say - and don’t say - about alleged election fraud

What the documents declassified by Trump say - and don’t say - about alleged election fraud

American President Donald Trump claims that the declassified documents from his administration show that U.S. elections remain vulnerable to foreign interference, especially from China. The published information does not demonstrate…

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CNN: Why Trump's speech on election fraud could be a warning sign for the 2026 elections

CNN: Why Trump's speech on election fraud could be a warning sign for the 2026 elections

The speech delivered by Donald Trump on Thursday evening regarding the alleged vulnerabilities of the American electoral system did not bring new evidence or spectacular revelations. However, the timing and…

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BUSINESS
Moody’s, warning for Romania ahead of S&P verdict: „Significant” likelihood of snap elections, decreasing chances of budget adoption
Moody’s, warning for Romania ahead of S&P verdict: „Significant” likelihood of snap elections, decreasing chances of budget adoption
US report on Romania’s business environment: High taxes, frequently changing laws and bureaucracy create hurdles for investors
US report on Romania’s business environment: High taxes, frequently changing laws and bureaucracy create hurdles for investors
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ATM rules are changing: Customers will be able to withdraw custom amounts regardless of which bank issued their card
ATM rules are changing: Customers will be able to withdraw custom amounts regardless of which bank issued their card
TollRo goes live with system riddled with errors: 80% of tests by hauliers found problems
TollRo goes live with system riddled with errors: 80% of tests by hauliers found problems
Energie curent electric becuri
Romania, among the most expensive energy markets in the European Union
Heat pumps are gaining ground in Europe, but Romania has a major disadvantage
Heat pumps are gaining ground in Europe, but Romania has a major disadvantage
POLITICS
The parties’ reactions after the appointment of Luca Niculescu. Who supports him and who says they will not give him any vote
The parties’ reactions after the appointment of Luca Niculescu. Who supports him and who says they will not give him any vote
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Luca Niculescu: The first mission will be building a majority. I cannot promise miracles (Video)
Luca Niculescu: The first mission will be building a majority. I cannot promise miracles (Video)
Who is Luca Niculescu, appointed prime minister by Nicușor Dan: from journalism and diplomacy to coordinating the accession to the OECD
Who is Luca Niculescu, appointed prime minister by Nicușor Dan: from journalism and diplomacy to coordinating the accession to the OECD
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Nicușor Dan appointed Luca Niculescu as prime minister: He is the person most likely to gather a majority (Video)
Nicușor Dan appointed Luca Niculescu as prime minister: He is the person most likely to gather a majority (Video)
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Traian Băsescu says Romania could have been close to early elections by now: “Too much time has been lost”
Traian Băsescu says Romania could have been close to early elections by now: “Too much time has been lost”
Nicușor Dan explains why he opposes early elections: “Romania would be paralysed for five months”
Nicușor Dan explains why he opposes early elections: “Romania would be paralysed for five months”
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Denmark announces a massive data leak: The number of those affected exceeds the country’s population
Denmark announces a massive data leak: The number of those affected exceeds the country’s population
Sam Altman, the director of OpenAI: The world should accept that bad things can happen during the development of artificial intelligence
Sam Altman, the director of OpenAI: The world should accept that bad things can happen during the development of artificial intelligence
The company Anthropic, strange warning before the stock market listing: Buy our shares, even if our products can destroy humanity!
The company Anthropic, strange warning before the stock market listing: Buy our shares, even if our products can destroy humanity!
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
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