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"I feel like a happy sadness" - the reaction that says it all about the death of Ion Iliescu

"I feel like a happy sadness" - the reaction that says it all about the death of Ion Iliescu

In recent years, I have often looked at the caricature made by artist Ion Bîrlădeanu (1946-2021) of the former president, who passed away yesterday, August 5, 2025. In a few…

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Justice lets Ion Iliescu slip away once again: national funeral ceremonies equate to downplaying the harm done

Justice lets Ion Iliescu slip away once again: national funeral ceremonies equate to downplaying the harm done

The death of Ion Iliescu leaves Romania with a legacy that continues the toxicity of the usurpations from 1989, when the mutual protection pact made with people from the former…

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A president for our peace, one impossible to find after 35 years since the fall of communism: Ion Iliescu 1930 - 2025

A president for our peace, one impossible to find after 35 years since the fall of communism: Ion Iliescu 1930 - 2025

Ion Iliescu, born on March 3, 1930, in Oltenița, Romania, is a prominent and polarizing figure in the modern political history of the country. Serving as the President of Romania…

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The bizarre behavior of Trump reignites fears about his mental health. An expert sends him to a psychiatrist (Video)

The bizarre behavior of Trump reignites fears about his mental health. An expert sends him to a psychiatrist (Video)

The recent bizarre public appearances of Donald Trump have once again raised questions about his mental health, experts say. For over a year, the 79-year-old Trump has exhibited strange behavior…

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Error in strategy. Why was Nicușor Dan or Ilie Bolojan needed in Broșteni

Error in strategy. Why was Nicușor Dan or Ilie Bolojan needed in Broșteni

At the beginning of November 2024, King Felipe of Spain, accompanied by Queen Letizia, visit the Valencia region, the town of Paiporta, to meet with survivors of catastrophic floods that…

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Politico: Summer of resignations in Spain due to dishonest CVs. Why do politicians want to show they have degrees?

Politico: Summer of resignations in Spain due to dishonest CVs. Why do politicians want to show they have degrees?

Midsummer is usually a period when Spanish politicians flee the scorching heat of Madrid to relax on one of the country’s many beaches. This year, however, many of them are…

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David Popovici has a plan for Romania. To save it!

David Popovici has a plan for Romania. To save it!

In the F1 movie, the great summer success, pilot Sonny Hayes, played by the famous actor Brad Pitt, tells that when you cross the finish line first in a Formula…

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10 mistakes Putin made in the war in Ukraine

10 mistakes Putin made in the war in Ukraine

The failed invasion in Ukraine has revealed a long list of miscalculations made by Vladimir Putin, once considered a ruthless strategic genius. These errors will define Putin’s legacy and accelerate…

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The silencing of American media: From Washington Post to CBS, companies are giving in to Trump

The silencing of American media: From Washington Post to CBS, companies are giving in to Trump

Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor in the United States and a respected political analyst, sounds the alarm in a sharp editorial published in The Guardian: the American media is…

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A long and complicated road to reducing special pensions. CSM attacks Bolojan. CCR will have the final say

A long and complicated road to reducing special pensions. CSM attacks Bolojan. CCR will have the final say

Prosecutors and judges in Romania claim to be victims of stigmatization by the political power, considering the Prime Minister’s proposal to address the aberrations in the judges’ pension system as…

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Ilie Bolojan, caught off guard by the PSD octopus

Ilie Bolojan, caught off guard by the PSD octopus

The relationship between representatives of the Romanian state and citizens is toxic and must stop. The danger is that the mechanism of misappropriation of public funds continues, and the increasing…

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Claudiu Năsui: PNDL was one of the areas where real cuts needed to be made. But no party really wants to stop the transfer of money from the center to the mayor

Claudiu Năsui: PNDL was one of the areas where real cuts needed to be made. But no party really wants to stop the transfer of money from the center to the mayor

In a discussion with Claudiu Năsui, USR deputy and former Minister of Economy, he strongly criticized the allocation of funds from the budget for funding local projects, as done through…

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What is cognitive warfare - How the mind can be a battlefield, without bombs, but with real victims

What is cognitive warfare - How the mind can be a battlefield, without bombs, but with real victims

A classic example of cognitive warfare is the concept called „reflexive control” – a refined technique by Russia over many decades. This involves shaping the adversary’s perceptions to one’s own…

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Zelenski, with his back against the wall. Will he manage to avoid collapse and regain lost trust?

Zelenski, with his back against the wall. Will he manage to avoid collapse and regain lost trust?

The entire solidarity of the Ukrainian people in the face of Russian aggression, all the heroism of the army and strong support from the Western alliance have been based on…

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50 days to save America's face or lose Ukraine?

50 days to save America's face or lose Ukraine?

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, recently issued an official ultimatum to Vladimir Putin: either he accepts a ceasefire by the beginning of September, or he will face…

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David Pressman, former ambassador to Budapest: What is happening now in the US dangerously resembles Orban's Hungary

David Pressman, former ambassador to Budapest: What is happening now in the US dangerously resembles Orban's Hungary

David Pressman, former US ambassador to Hungary, raises an alarm, pointing out that the forceful policies adopted by the Trump administration at all levels and their acceptance strikingly resemble what…

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Russia's attack on Romania is not over. It has intensified! Without defense in the hybrid war

Russia's attack on Romania is not over. It has intensified! Without defense in the hybrid war

The speed with which the heat conquered the city, the few cars on the streets, and the casually dressed passersby hurrying towards shaded places heralded a quiet Sunday afternoon in…

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The targets in Russia that Ukraine could hit with Tomahawk missiles

The targets in Russia that Ukraine could hit with Tomahawk missiles

Currently, Ukraine is consistently attacking the capital of Russia with drones, causing minimal damage, but still having a psychological effect on the Russian population. Tomahawk missiles would allow Kiev to…

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The future of Romania, defined by the confrontation between Grăjdan and Bolojan

The future of Romania, defined by the confrontation between Grăjdan and Bolojan

For a long time, I have been convinced that RA-APPS (Autonomous Administration of the State Protocol Patrimony) is, in fact, a state within a state. It is actually a bureaucratic…

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Trump wants to get rid of Epstein's legacy, but the scandal is growing and threatens MAGA

Trump wants to get rid of Epstein's legacy, but the scandal is growing and threatens MAGA

Dosarul Epstein a explodat în cercul de putere a lui Donald Trump, provocând mari tensiuni între oficialii guvernului SUA, dar și o criză profundă în interiorul mișcării politice MAGA, cu…

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BUSINESS
Romania’s Energy Ministry briefly published, then withdrew, a plan to cap electricity and gas margins
Romania’s Energy Ministry briefly published, then withdrew, a plan to cap electricity and gas margins
Romania faces €231 million NRRP loss after Constitutional Court blocks magistrates’ pensions, says Dragoș Pîslaru
Romania faces €231 million NRRP loss after Constitutional Court blocks magistrates’ pensions, says Dragoș Pîslaru
India does not completely give up Russian oil, despite Trump’s statements
India does not completely give up Russian oil, despite Trump’s statements
Public sector wages declined in 2025, as their share of GDP fell to 8.8%
Public sector wages declined in 2025, as their share of GDP fell to 8.8%
Revolut Overtakes Traditional Banks to Lead Romania’s Card Market
Revolut Overtakes Traditional Banks to Lead Romania’s Card Market
US plan to replace every molecule of Russian gas in Eastern Europe is deadlocked: Trump’s nervousness has spooked buyers
US plan to replace every molecule of Russian gas in Eastern Europe is deadlocked: Trump’s nervousness has spooked buyers
POLITICS
Romania Not the Focus of US Judiciary Committee Report, President Nicușor Dan Says
Romania Not the Focus of US Judiciary Committee Report, President Nicușor Dan Says
Bogdana Boga
From Protocol to Pricetag: Nicușor Dan’s Most Expensive Presidential Gift
From Protocol to Pricetag: Nicușor Dan’s Most Expensive Presidential Gift
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Maia Sandu: Moldova Must Join EU Quickly to Avoid Russian Occupation
Maia Sandu: Moldova Must Join EU Quickly to Avoid Russian Occupation
George Simion explains the Greenland-shaped cake episode: “We couldn’t avoid the moment” (video)
George Simion explains the Greenland-shaped cake episode: “We couldn’t avoid the moment” (video)
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
George Simion boasts of an award from a controversial conservative organization in the US
George Simion boasts of an award from a controversial conservative organization in the US
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
AUR jumps again by 40%, almost matching the next three parties combined – INSCOP Barometer
AUR jumps again by 40%, almost matching the next three parties combined – INSCOP Barometer
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
“We are witnessing a murder at The Washington Post”: how billionaire Jeff Bezos is dismantling a 150-year-old newspaper – and why it matters
“We are witnessing a murder at The Washington Post”: how billionaire Jeff Bezos is dismantling a 150-year-old newspaper – and why it matters
Gabriela Pleș
After Romania and France, Dacia sales have plummeted in two other major markets in Europe
After Romania and France, Dacia sales have plummeted in two other major markets in Europe
Romanians feel deceived – only Hungary ranks higher for fake news
Romanians feel deceived – only Hungary ranks higher for fake news
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
‘F*ck ICE!’ Protest on the Grammy stage as artists denounce U.S. immigration policy and the Trump administration (Video)
‘F*ck ICE!’ Protest on the Grammy stage as artists denounce U.S. immigration policy and the Trump administration (Video)
Tesla discontinues Model X and S vehicles as Elon Musk pivots to robotics
Tesla discontinues Model X and S vehicles as Elon Musk pivots to robotics
France to ditch US platforms Microsoft Teams, Zoom
France to ditch US platforms Microsoft Teams, Zoom
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