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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.
Marcel Ciolacu, one way street. Who and why should he be afraid of
The inevitable has happened for Marcel Ciolacu, no matter how much he tried to avoid the risk of a presidential candidacy. I have no doubt that he would have preferred…
Is Putin looking for a way to cease fire? A trip to Baku shows that the pressure on him is increasing
In the midst of the political and military crisis caused by the incursion of Ukrainians into the Kursk region, Putin makes an official visit to Azerbaijan, where he meets with…
Why is Romania not in a hurry to provide Patriot missiles to Ukraine?
Former American ambassador to Bucharest Adrian Zuckerman accused Romania of not having a timetable yet for the Patriot battery it promised to Ukraine. But Bucharest seems to be following the…
The end of Klaus Iohannis. Lack of options
For the first time in 10 years, Klaus Iohannis is faced with the real and likely prospect of losing power. None of his strategies to seize a high international office…
Putin's mirror. Lukashenko is restless
Meetings called by Putin, so far, have had no effect on the frontline. Ukrainian forces, two weeks after entering Russia, continue to advance, capture towns, destroy bridges, and take hundreds…
The stakes and the target of Crin Antonescu's attack
Crin Antonescu’s attack on the leadership of the PNL, with the force of the rhetoric typical of the former liberal leader, is as correct as it is immoral. It is…
How would a Romania of rule look like?
The terrible case at Pantelimon Hospital is largely about the absence of rules. Firstly, the lack of therapeutic protocols, in this case for the administration of noradrenaline. Such very precise…
How Russia changed after the entry of Ukrainians into Kursk
A bill proposed by the State Duma, the parliament of Russia, stipulates that across the entire country, students must be required to use sports attire in the colors of the…
What is imperative in the case of Pantelimon Hospital. The front line
The Pantelimon scandal, probably the biggest in the field of Health, is increasingly detaching from the core issue and turning into an emotional broth where everyone unloads their frustrations, angers,…
Ciolacu following in Dăncilă and Ponta's footsteps. Candidacy in the failed state
Like any true social democrat, isn’t it?, Mr. Ciolacu goes to the monastery before announcing his presidential candidacy, from which he seems unable to escape, no matter how hard he…
The Kursk offensive reveals two major weaknesses of Russia
The impact of the offensive in Kursk is so significant on Vladimir Putin and the political leaders at the Kremlin that the official discourse has quickly shifted, and now the…
What is the goal of the Ukrainian incursion at Kursk?
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have caused panic and significant disruptions among Russian forces with their recent incursion into Kursk. This attack not only shifts the theater of war onto Russian…
The Pantelimon Case: The Essential Accusation and the Profound Cause. When is the Patient "to Be Left"
At first glance, the Pantelimon case seems to be about two women who, for reasons still unknown, decided to play God, choosing on their own who to „let go” and…
Surprise Kamala Harris. In three weeks, she shattered Donald Trump's campaign
In a video distributed on social media, Donald Trump insults Kamala Harris the day after the televised debate with Joe Biden. The former president is on a golf cart, getting…
A complex negotiation shows that Putin is no longer counting on Trump. How has Russia's approach to the US changed?
Decisions and reactions of Vladimir Putin cannot be explained by legal, ethical, and moral reasoning used in democratic and pluralistic countries. People living in open societies ask questions and seek…
The Olympics, a battleground for politics. What is the truth behind the performance of Romanian athletes beyond nationalist propaganda?
In July 2021, exactly on the day of the opening of the Tokyo Olympics, George Simion posted a video on his Facebook page. Over time, the video gathered over a…
The illusion sold by PNL. Still with PSD, just differently
For PNL and Nicolae Ciucă, there is no better electoral playbook to play than distancing themselves from PSD and promoting the illusion of a so-called right-wing government. In fact, of…
David Popovici's medal, silver or bronze? Chinese swimmers who tested positive for doping, forgiven because they ate contaminated burgers
The 100-meter freestyle swimming race was eagerly awaited by fans of this sport. Its winner becomes the fastest swimmer in the world, which is no small feat. To the glory…
The essential question in the Bulai - SNSPA scandal. The woman is to blame
Beyond the individual and collective responsibilities in the specific case of „Bulai” at SNSPA, extensively discussed and, at least in part, indisputable, a fundamental question remains, and in the answers…