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An investment of 700 million euros would have secured the border on the Danube with Ukraine from Moscow's attacks. What needed to be done and has been repeatedly postponed so as not to upset the Russians?

An investment of 700 million euros would have secured the border on the Danube with Ukraine from Moscow's attacks. What needed to be done and has been repeatedly postponed so as not to upset the Russians?

Confusion regarding the repeated violations by Russian drones of Romanian airspace, political leadership crisis, and chaos in national defense and security institutions have generated a blockage on the command decision…

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A photo model of Epstein shows the strong connections between Trump and Putin, as well as the trap Romania falls into, cultivating Paolo Zampolli

A photo model of Epstein shows the strong connections between Trump and Putin, as well as the trap Romania falls into, cultivating Paolo Zampolli

In the spring of 2022, shortly after Vladimir Putin ordered his army to invade Ukraine, tens of thousands of young people from Russia emigrated to the West out of fear…

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WSJ: European officials fear that Russia could be preparing an attack on NATO in the next 12 months

WSJ: European officials fear that Russia could be preparing an attack on NATO in the next 12 months

Senior European officials fear that Russia may be preparing an attack on NATO in the next 12 months to cover the unfavorable developments in the war in Ukraine. There are…

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Underground war: How Ukraine defends from Russian troops crawling through pipes (Video)

Underground war: How Ukraine defends from Russian troops crawling through pipes (Video)

In the new era of a battlefield dominated by drones, the Russian army takes advantage of an extensive system of underground infrastructure from the Soviet era, using it as a…

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Corruption has once again become Romania’s main problem. Almost half of Romanians want higher salaries and pensions, according to the latest INSCOP barometer

Corruption has once again become Romania’s main problem. Almost half of Romanians want higher salaries and pensions, according to the latest INSCOP barometer

Romanians enter the summer of 2026 with two major themes dominating the public agenda: corruption and economic pressure. Almost 28% of respondents in a survey say that the country’s main…

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RISE Project: The political altar - how Călin Georgescu’s supporters are mobilized through prayer

RISE Project: The political altar - how Călin Georgescu’s supporters are mobilized through prayer

Religion, conspiracy theories, and political activism blend in an online network built around Călin Georgescu, where hundreds of people are called to collective prayers, fasting, and mobilization for support rallies…

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Nicușor Dan Plays the “Free Electrons” Card Against Bolojan

Nicușor Dan Plays the “Free Electrons” Card Against Bolojan

Thursday’s consultations with „free electrons” from Parliament are a cat shown by Nicușor Dan to Ilie Bolojan. It’s no surprise that the president didn’t truly want Ilie Bolojan as prime…

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After George Simion, another creation of the SRI was recruited by the Kremlin. Sebastian Ghiță was also given the mission to compromise Maia Sandu

After George Simion, another creation of the SRI was recruited by the Kremlin. Sebastian Ghiță was also given the mission to compromise Maia Sandu

An email containing files full of documents about the propaganda operations carried out by the Kremlin in European countries arrived a few weeks ago at the FIP (Fact Investigation Platform)…

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Sorin Grindeanu, prime minister by force?

Sorin Grindeanu, prime minister by force?

At the beginning of 2024, when the numbers from sociological studies already showed that Marcel Ciolacu, the prime minister and leader of the social democrats at the time, did not…

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The EU is trying to save its trade agreement with the US, but is running into its own internal divisions

The EU is trying to save its trade agreement with the US, but is running into its own internal divisions

The European Union is approaching a compromise regarding the trade deal negotiated with the administration of Donald Trump, but the biggest dispute is no longer with Washington, but rather between…

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The revolution starts with a technocrat

The revolution starts with a technocrat

According to political sources, Nicușor Dan will appoint a technocrat in the coming days to form a parliamentary majority to support the new government, but the chances of success are…

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Trump returns from China with vague promises and troubling signals on Taiwan: what did he actually achieve after meeting Xi?

Trump returns from China with vague promises and troubling signals on Taiwan: what did he actually achieve after meeting Xi?

President Donald Trump has expressed great satisfaction with the discussions held with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during the two-day summit in Beijing. Behind the optimistic statements, however, the concrete results…

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A Romanian tragedy. Tensions between a conservative president and his liberal electorate

A Romanian tragedy. Tensions between a conservative president and his liberal electorate

Almost a year after winning the elections, following the decisions of the president and the debates created around many of them, paradoxically, it seems that we are dealing with a…

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Former Zelenskiy chief of staff arrested in case involving luxury villas and money laundering. What role did “Veronika Feng Shui” play?

Former Zelenskiy chief of staff arrested in case involving luxury villas and money laundering. What role did “Veronika Feng Shui” play?

The former chief of the Ukrainian presidential administration, Andrii Yermak, considered for years one of the most influential people in President Volodymyr Zelensky’s inner circle, has been placed in pre-trial…

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Bolojan and Nicușor Dan need to sit down at the table and discuss. Otherwise, the reformist camp risks self-destruction - <span style="color:#990000;">Video interview</span>

Bolojan and Nicușor Dan need to sit down at the table and discuss. Otherwise, the reformist camp risks self-destruction - Video interview

Instability will be the norm until the 2028 parliamentary elections, and the most important objective for responsible political leaders in the country would be to prevent the rise of AUR,…

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PSD has the first chance to govern. If they fail, only then will the liberals return - <span style="color:#990000;">Video Interview</span>

PSD has the first chance to govern. If they fail, only then will the liberals return - Video Interview

One week after the vote of no confidence that led to the dismissal of the government, Sorin Grindeanu is approaching the moment when he will be appointed by President Nicușor…

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Is Ukraine starting to win the war again?

Is Ukraine starting to win the war again?

The embarrassing image of the Victory Day parade, shabby and lacking in brilliance, organized in Moscow, comes at a time when Russia’s advance on the battlefield has stalled. Who is…

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Why we shouldn't fear a strong Russia, but a dying Russia

Why we shouldn't fear a strong Russia, but a dying Russia

Russia, which still dominates the discourse on security – a powerful, expansionist giant capable of overcoming NATO’s eastern flank – is increasingly resembling a ghost. What exists instead is a…

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The EU country moving increasingly closer to Trump and MAGA while much of Europe turns away from the US

The EU country moving increasingly closer to Trump and MAGA while much of Europe turns away from the US

While relations between Donald Trump and several European states cool down, Greece is trying to become one of the closest allies of the Republican administration in Europe. Prime Minister Kyriakos…

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How and why the leu fell 3.4% in one week. Panic among consumers and companies raises fears of a sharp downturn

How and why the leu fell 3.4% in one week. Panic among consumers and companies raises fears of a sharp downturn

The euro currency sharply increased on Wednesday, May 6, to a historic level of 5.2688 lei. The political crisis triggered by PSD has turned into a governmental crisis through the…

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BUSINESS
Mercedes shows employees how much cheaper production is in Romania. An hour of labour in Cugir costs 82% less than in Germany
Mercedes shows employees how much cheaper production is in Romania. An hour of labour in Cugir costs 82% less than in Germany
Volkswagen will spend 16 billion euros to cut jobs and close plants
Volkswagen will spend 16 billion euros to cut jobs and close plants
Natural gas prices in Romania hit record high. Increase could push up household bills
Natural gas prices in Romania hit record high. Increase could push up household bills
Romania imports nearly 13 times more from China than it exports. What does it buy and what does it sell?
Romania imports nearly 13 times more from China than it exports. What does it buy and what does it sell?
Canada hits US with tariffs of up to 50%. Trump retaliates with bans and new threats
Canada hits US with tariffs of up to 50%. Trump retaliates with bans and new threats
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Oil stays below $100, but diesel prices aren’t falling. Why they could remain high until winter
Oil stays below $100, but diesel prices aren’t falling. Why they could remain high until winter
Gabriela Pleș
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
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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)
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
“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
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
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
27-Year-Old Anthropic Researcher Quits, Warns AI Could Kill Us All by 2030
27-Year-Old Anthropic Researcher Quits, Warns AI Could Kill Us All by 2030
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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
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