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The latest news in politics, from the Government, Parliament, and Presidency. Everything about candidates and the most important information about elections. Interviews with politicians, polls, political decisions that affect us.

From Protocol to Pricetag: Nicușor Dan’s Most Expensive Presidential Gift

From Protocol to Pricetag: Nicușor Dan’s Most Expensive Presidential Gift

Romanian President Nicușor Dan received dozens of gifts during his first year in office on the occasion of visits and protocol meetings. All items received free of charge were handed…

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Maia Sandu: Moldova Must Join EU Quickly to Avoid Russian Occupation

Maia Sandu: Moldova Must Join EU Quickly to Avoid Russian Occupation

Maia Sandu asked the European Union to accelerate the process of Moldova’s accession to the structures of the community bloc, as – considering the extent of Moscow’s interference in the…

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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)

AUR leader George Simion explained the controversial gesture in which he is seen cutting a cake in the shape of Greenland, „wrapped” in the US flag. Simion claims it was…

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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

The president of AUR, George Simion, boasts that he received an award in the United States from the organization Republicans for National Renewal, during a ceremony held at a private…

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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

AUR once again surpasses the 40% threshold in the voting intention for the parliamentary elections. According to the January 2026 edition of Barometrul Informat.ro, conducted by INSCOP Research, AUR, led…

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$800 Billion Ukraine Recovery Plan Delayed at Davos Amid Greenland Dispute

$800 Billion Ukraine Recovery Plan Delayed at Davos Amid Greenland Dispute

The dispute between the United States and Europe sparked by Donald Trump’s ambitions regarding Greenland has halted the launch of an $800 billion economic plan for post-war Ukraine. According to…

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Maia Sandu Says She Would Vote for Moldova’s Union with Romania in a Referendum

Maia Sandu Says She Would Vote for Moldova’s Union with Romania in a Referendum

Maia Sandu publicly stated for the first time that she would support reunification with Romania if a referendum were to take place on this matter. Maia Sandu granted an extensive…

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Europe Rejects Trump: He Has Weak Support Even Within the Populist Camp, Poll Shows

Europe Rejects Trump: He Has Weak Support Even Within the Populist Camp, Poll Shows

American President Donald Trump is unpopular in Europe, including among voters of right-wing populist parties, which his administration sees as strategic allies, according to a new Politico poll conducted in…

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A message of light and unity: Nicușor Dan on the meaning of Christmas

A message of light and unity: Nicușor Dan on the meaning of Christmas

Romanian President Nicușor Dan has sent a Christmas message emphasizing the significance of the Birth of the Lord for believers and the entire community. In his message, the leader from…

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Cotroceni Palace Hosts Swearing-In of New Defense and Economy Ministers

Cotroceni Palace Hosts Swearing-In of New Defense and Economy Ministers

Radu Miruță and Irineu Darău (both from USR) took the oath of office as Romanian Ministers of Defense and Economy on Tuesday. The event took place at the Cotroceni Palace.…

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Bolojan does not believe that the president can be suspended. What he says about the fall of the Government

Bolojan does not believe that the president can be suspended. What he says about the fall of the Government

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated on Monday evening that he does not believe that the president will be suspended, a move for which the Opposition has announced that they are…

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Nicușor Dan Faces Suspension Threat Over Plan to Reform the Judiciary

Nicușor Dan Faces Suspension Threat Over Plan to Reform the Judiciary

AUR officially requested the initiation of procedures to suspend the President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, accusing him of violating the Constitution and directly interfering with the functioning of the judicial…

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Germany steps out of the shadows: Friedrich Merz’s risky bet for Ukraine and Europe

Germany steps out of the shadows: Friedrich Merz’s risky bet for Ukraine and Europe

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is trying to reposition Germany as the main political actor in the European Union, in a clear break from the caution cultivated by his predecessors, Olaf…

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When talking to a chatbot, you should know that it can change your vote

When talking to a chatbot, you should know that it can change your vote

Experiments involving thousands of voters have shown that engaging with a chatbot can influence people’s political opinions. AI chatbots can influence voters – and can have a greater impact on…

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Romania Prepared to Shoot Down Drones: Nicușor Dan Says “If They Come, We’ll Take Them Out”

Romania Prepared to Shoot Down Drones: Nicușor Dan Says “If They Come, We’ll Take Them Out”

President Nicușor Dan stated on Tuesday, in a press conference held in Paris, that Romania is prepared to respond firmly in case new drones violate the country’s airspace, in the…

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PSD will decide at the end of January whether to stay in government. Grindeanu on the Capital defeat: Our message was apolitical (Video)

PSD will decide at the end of January whether to stay in government. Grindeanu on the Capital defeat: Our message was apolitical (Video)

PSD will decide only at the end of January whether it remains in the governing coalition or not, announced the party’s president, Sorin Grindeanu, on Monday. The leader of the…

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Politico: Bucharest rejects the far right. Aid for Bolojan

Politico: Bucharest rejects the far right. Aid for Bolojan

The partial local elections in Bucharest have been extensively covered by the foreign press. Politico notes that the residents of the Romanian Capital have elected a centrist mayor, rejecting the…

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Hungarian press on the Bucharest elections: Almost no one cared who the new mayor would be

Hungarian press on the Bucharest elections: Almost no one cared who the new mayor would be

The Hungarian press extensively reported on the elections in Bucharest. Publications from the neighboring country chose headlines that emphasize the low voter turnout and the political impact of Ciprian Ciucu’s…

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What wealth does Ciprian Ciucu, the new mayor of the Capital, have

What wealth does Ciprian Ciucu, the new mayor of the Capital, have

Ciprian Ciucu, 47 years old, is the new general mayor of Bucharest after obtaining over 36% of the votes from the people of Bucharest in Sunday’s elections. The liberal, who…

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The Gireadă family saga: mother, father, and now daughter control a mayoralty in Botoșani

The Gireadă family saga: mother, father, and now daughter control a mayoralty in Botoșani

The Gireadă family saga continues at the helm of Mihai Eminescu commune, in Botoșani County. After the father and mother took turns serving as mayor for almost two decades, now…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
The EU is subtly turning towards China to escape Trump’s grip
The EU is subtly turning towards China to escape Trump’s grip
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
Europe takes first steps to reduce its dependence on the U.S.
Europe takes first steps to reduce its dependence on the U.S.
Gabriela Pleș
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.
Gabriela Pleș
Why Europe should temper its enthusiasm for Carney
Why Europe should temper its enthusiasm for Carney
Gabriela Pleș
Why the madman theory doesn’t help Trump
Why the madman theory doesn’t help Trump
How Trump hit Russia harder than any Ukrainian missile
How Trump hit Russia harder than any Ukrainian missile
Gabriela Pleș
Washington Post: global backlash against Trump’s “paramilitary” force
Washington Post: global backlash against Trump’s “paramilitary” force
Gabriela Pleș
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
Emilian Isailă
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
BUSINESS
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
Why Bulgaria joined the eurozone while Romania is still waiting: Prime Minister Bolojan explains
Why Bulgaria joined the eurozone while Romania is still waiting: Prime Minister Bolojan explains
Gold hits a new all-time high, topping $5,000 an ounce for the first time
Gold hits a new all-time high, topping $5,000 an ounce for the first time
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Romania is preparing its first high-speed rail line: when trains will run at 250 km/h between Constanța and Oradea
Romania is preparing its first high-speed rail line: when trains will run at 250 km/h between Constanța and Oradea
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
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
The unlikely thief with antlers (Video)
The unlikely thief with antlers (Video)
Elon Musk predicts a future where robots will outnumber humans
Elon Musk predicts a future where robots will outnumber humans
Irina Olteanu
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