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CNN: The Epstein storm could bring down a world leader - but not Trump

CNN: The Epstein storm could bring down a world leader - but not Trump

The Jeffrey Epstein files scandal is having major political repercussions on both sides of the Atlantic, but the consequences are radically different. While British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing…

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The EU is subtly turning towards China to escape Trump's grip

The EU is subtly turning towards China to escape Trump's grip

In the last two months, Frenchman Emmanuel Macron, Irishman Micheál Martin, Canadian Mark Carney, Finn Petteri Orpo, and Briton Keir Starmer have traveled to the Chinese capital. German Chancellor Friederich…

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Where Rutte goes wrong when talking about Europe's defense and what the NATO chief actually needs to do

Where Rutte goes wrong when talking about Europe's defense and what the NATO chief actually needs to do

Rutte’s vision of European defense follows a familiar yet increasingly unacceptable logic: nuclear deterrence equals U.S. protection, and U.S. protection equals European security. Therefore, European strategic sovereignty is an illusion.…

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Europe takes first steps to reduce its dependence on the U.S.

Europe takes first steps to reduce its dependence on the U.S.

Governments and major European companies are accelerating efforts to reduce their dependence on the United States, especially in strategic areas such as technology, energy, payments, and defense. The deterioration of…

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Washington Post: Europe and Asian democracies could become a superpower without the U.S.

Washington Post: Europe and Asian democracies could become a superpower without the U.S.

Europe and the major democracies in Asia have the potential to become a superpower in their own right if they manage to act in a coordinated manner, says Max Boot,…

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Why Europe should temper its enthusiasm for Carney

Why Europe should temper its enthusiasm for Carney

The speech recently delivered in Davos by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has sparked admiration in European capitals, where many leaders have seen his defiant tone towards the United States…

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Why the madman theory doesn't help Trump

Why the madman theory doesn't help Trump

Rates are in effect, then they’re not. Military force is an option… then it’s ruled out. Chaotic behavior and unpredictability have returned to foreign policy circles. In the White House…

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How Trump hit Russia harder than any Ukrainian missile

How Trump hit Russia harder than any Ukrainian missile

The sanctions imposed by the Trump administration against the Russian energy sector are beginning to have concrete effects, directly impacting the Kremlin’s finances. The Russian oil giant Lukoil has agreed…

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Washington Post: global backlash against Trump’s “paramilitary” force

Washington Post: global backlash against Trump’s “paramilitary” force

The internal reaction against the anti-immigration campaign launched by President Donald Trump is intensifying, but the harshest echoes paradoxically come from outside the United States. The massive deployment of federal…

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No escape from the toxic relationship. Psychologist: Women believe that if they love a little more, they can tame their aggressor

No escape from the toxic relationship. Psychologist: Women believe that if they love a little more, they can tame their aggressor

She was born in May 1986, three years before the fall of communism. It was a difficult time, marked by great shortages, food queues, all kinds of rations, lack of…

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Financial Times: the Trump administration held confidential meetings with Alberta separatists seeking independence from Canada

Financial Times: the Trump administration held confidential meetings with Alberta separatists seeking independence from Canada

The Trump administration has held confidential meetings with representatives of a marginal separatist movement in Alberta, the Canadian province rich in oil, against the backdrop of deteriorating relations between the…

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Europe's strategic nightmare, caught between Trump, Putin, and a war it cannot stop

Europe's strategic nightmare, caught between Trump, Putin, and a war it cannot stop

Europe has spent decades convincing itself that geopolitics has rules, that allies are trustworthy, and that sovereignty is sacred, at least on the continent. A heated transatlantic debate shows that…

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Corruption in the Police and Judiciary played an important role in the death of Marina Avram

Corruption in the Police and Judiciary played an important role in the death of Marina Avram

Ciorogârla is a commune located in the western part of Bucharest, almost engulfed by the metropolis, situated just 10 kilometers from Chiajna. On the night of January 27 to 28,…

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Trump takes bribes from Putin and endangers Romania, Poland and Hungary?

Trump takes bribes from Putin and endangers Romania, Poland and Hungary?

Trump’s Peace Council, which accepts funds from foreign governments, clearly violates the United States Constitution. Through this organization, Trump is actually receiving bribes from other governments, a practice explicitly prohibited…

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The end of flattery: How European leaders came to say "no" to Trump

The end of flattery: How European leaders came to say "no" to Trump

After months of cautious probing, diplomatic formulas, and visible efforts to not antagonize Donald Trump, European leaders seem to have reached a common conclusion: there comes a moment when „no”…

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“You don’t want to live in his mind”: The diplomats’ dilemma in the Trump era

“You don’t want to live in his mind”: The diplomats’ dilemma in the Trump era

How can you keep track and then understand a president who, in just one year, has published over 6,000 messages on social media, attended over 433 public events, and held…

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The new MI6 chief is embracing a more aggressive mode of action, stretching from psychological operations to the intentional provocation of panic

The new MI6 chief is embracing a more aggressive mode of action, stretching from psychological operations to the intentional provocation of panic

The new director of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) signals a change in strategy at a time when Europe is facing an escalation in confrontation with Russia. This is…

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Europe’s ‘new reality’: The week that transatlantic ties came undone

Europe’s ‘new reality’: The week that transatlantic ties came undone

It took Donald Trump six days to build a new world. Since threatening last Saturday with customs duties and the confiscation of Greenland, Trump’s discrediting behavior has clearly shown the…

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The Times: Finnish reservists outperformed US soldiers in a NATO exercise

The Times: Finnish reservists outperformed US soldiers in a NATO exercise

The US claims that occupying Greenland is vital for security, but analysts say that disagreements with allies would make this territory less secure. Additionally, armies in northern Europe are better…

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American expert: Europe has a Bazooka. It's time to use it or it will remain with a wet firecracker

American expert: Europe has a Bazooka. It's time to use it or it will remain with a wet firecracker

Ever since Donald Trump started talking about reclaiming Greenland from Denmark, European leaders have hoped to escape his notoriously short attention span. Their repeated submission has put Europe in a…

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BUSINESS
First fuel price cut after a week-long pause. Here’s how much gasoline and diesel cost now
First fuel price cut after a week-long pause. Here’s how much gasoline and diesel cost now
Revolut plans Bucharest headquarters and 130 new hires as its Romanian customer base reaches 4.8 million
Revolut plans Bucharest headquarters and 130 new hires as its Romanian customer base reaches 4.8 million
The Rich Get Richer: Millionaire Numbers and Fortunes Jump in 2025
The Rich Get Richer: Millionaire Numbers and Fortunes Jump in 2025
dolari
The Trump administration is proposing a 25% tariff on imports from Brazil
Rheinmetall Secures €5.7 Billion Romanian Army Contract, One of Its Largest International Deals
Rheinmetall Secures €5.7 Billion Romanian Army Contract, One of Its Largest International Deals
Dacia Offers Up to €40,000 in New Voluntary Exit Program for Employees
Dacia Offers Up to €40,000 in New Voluntary Exit Program for Employees
POLITICS
Nicușor Dan Nominates Eugen Tomac for Prime Minister, Calls for Political Responsibility
Nicușor Dan Nominates Eugen Tomac for Prime Minister, Calls for Political Responsibility
Irina Olteanu
Senior PSD leader resigns from all party leadership positions: „I no longer see myself in these roles”
Senior PSD leader resigns from all party leadership positions: „I no longer see myself in these roles”
Nicușor Dan after CSAT meeting: Russian Consulate in Constanța to be closed, consul declared persona non grata
Nicușor Dan after CSAT meeting: Russian Consulate in Constanța to be closed, consul declared persona non grata
Bolojan: No Prime Minister Name Discussed, PNL Will Not Back PSD-Controlled Technocrat Government
Bolojan: No Prime Minister Name Discussed, PNL Will Not Back PSD-Controlled Technocrat Government
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
EFOR report: Almost half of party subsidies go to media and propaganda. How money flows between PSD, PNL and AUR (infographics)
EFOR report: Almost half of party subsidies go to media and propaganda. How money flows between PSD, PNL and AUR (infographics)
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Mystery Surrounds How Călin Georgescu Paid His €40,000 Election Fine
Mystery Surrounds How Călin Georgescu Paid His €40,000 Election Fine
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
What the first electric Ferrari looks like: It can hit 310 km/h and comes with a “special” sound (Photos & Video)
What the first electric Ferrari looks like: It can hit 310 km/h and comes with a “special” sound (Photos & Video)
A Fresh Contender: eYou Social Enters the Social Media Arena Against Facebook and TikTok
A Fresh Contender: eYou Social Enters the Social Media Arena Against Facebook and TikTok
Romania faces weeks of political uncertainty. It may also face a country rating downgrade
Romania faces weeks of political uncertainty. It may also face a country rating downgrade
Toni Dumitru
Dacia bosses: “Romania is the only market where we’re not growing”; Rabla uncertainty slows sales
Dacia bosses: “Romania is the only market where we’re not growing”; Rabla uncertainty slows sales
Two Nobel Prize Winners Say AI Favors Top Earners
Two Nobel Prize Winners Say AI Favors Top Earners
How often should you clean your mattress and how to do it
How often should you clean your mattress and how to do it
Anca Petrache
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