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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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Ciprian Ciucu is the new mayor of Bucharest

Ciprian Ciucu is the new mayor of Bucharest

Ciprian Ciucu is the new mayor of Bucharest, according to the official vote count. He secures a comfortable victory, with about 15 percentage points more than the second-placed candidate. This…

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Nicușor Dan at the polls: why didn’t his partner vote? Is the coalition cracking? A future rival at Cotroceni? (Photo & Video)

Nicușor Dan at the polls: why didn’t his partner vote? Is the coalition cracking? A future rival at Cotroceni? (Photo & Video)

President Nicușor Dan voted on Sunday morning for the election of the new mayor of the Capital at School 130 „Luceafărul” in Sector 5. The head of state came to…

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Bucharest votes with minimal turnout, sociologist warns participation may drop below 30%

Bucharest votes with minimal turnout, sociologist warns participation may drop below 30%

Voter turnout in Bucharest remains very low in the early hours of December 7. Sociologist Remus Ștefureac warns that, under these conditions, the final turnout could drop below 30%. Follow…

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Investigation for fraud risks plunging the EU into its most serious crisis in decades

Investigation for fraud risks plunging the EU into its most serious crisis in decades

Ursula von der Leyen is facing the biggest credibility challenge for the EU in decades, with a fraud investigation hitting two of the most important officials in Brussels, risking triggering…

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Vlad Gheorghe has withdrawn from the race for the Mayor of Bucharest. Whom will he support?

Vlad Gheorghe has withdrawn from the race for the Mayor of Bucharest. Whom will he support?

Former MEP Vlad Gheorghe announced his withdrawal from the race for the Mayor of the Capital and his support for Ciprian Ciucu. „I will support Ciucu further, I appeal to…

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Ionuț Moșteanu resigned after the CV scandal

Ionuț Moșteanu resigned after the CV scandal

Ionuț Moşteanu (USR) has submitted his resignation from the position of Minister of Defense, after a scandal erupted yesterday regarding false information published in an official CV. Moșteanu published his…

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Ludovic Orban says Forța Dreptei will support Ciprian Ciucu in the race for Bucharest mayor (Video)

Ludovic Orban says Forța Dreptei will support Ciprian Ciucu in the race for Bucharest mayor (Video)

The Right Force, the party led by Ludovic Orban, announced on Thursday, during a press conference, that they support Ciprian Ciucu in the race for the Mayor of the Capital,…

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Macron warns of a “different world”: French president fears voters may let AI choose their candidates

Macron warns of a “different world”: French president fears voters may let AI choose their candidates

President Emmanuel Macron recently issued a warning about the risks of artificial intelligence on the democratic process, stating that in the next elections, many citizens could directly ask an AI…

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PNL could miss Parliament for the next decade, PSD may shrink to 10-12%, analyst says - a historic generational change underway

PNL could miss Parliament for the next decade, PSD may shrink to 10-12%, analyst says - a historic generational change underway

Political analyst Marius Ghincea states that Romania is undergoing the most extensive political and cultural change since the early ’90s, and the traditional parties – PSD and PNL – are…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
It is the only solution. Why the Americans want Europe to participate in the next round of negotiations on Ukraine
It is the only solution. Why the Americans want Europe to participate in the next round of negotiations on Ukraine
Scenario: What Russia will do if Putin dies in January 2027
Scenario: What Russia will do if Putin dies in January 2027
Sorin Grindeanu a surprins pe toată lumea cu propunerea reformei administrative după ce partidul pe care-l conduce s-a opus vreme de 15 ani tuturor încercărilor de modernizare teritorială a României
Grindeanu is pulling a trick. What is hiding behind the support of a reform that PSD has been blocking for 15 years?
Emilian Isailă
Why talk of security architecture has struck a nerve in Europe
Why talk of security architecture has struck a nerve in Europe
Nicușor Dan, ținând în mână o șapcă MAGA, în timpul întâlnirii cu Marco Rubio pe un hol, în februarie 2026, la Consiliul Păcii, o invenție a lui Donald Trump
What did Nicușor Dan and Marius Lazurcă get from Donald Trump? – Interview
Emilian Isailă
Why Trump can’t let Hegseth go … yet
Why Trump can’t let Hegseth go … yet
NYT: What if Europe is rearming at the worst possible moment?
NYT: What if Europe is rearming at the worst possible moment?
Cracovia, Polonia. Scena unde a fost doborât tănărul de 24 de ani care a tras la întâmplare cu arma în mulțime dintr-o mașină în mișcare, provocând moartea a cel puțin cinci persoane și rănirea a 15
The attack in Kraków: the latest bombshell to hit on social media. Romania and Poland, victims in a war for which they are unprepared
Emilian Isailă
As fresh talks near, Putin appears set on wrecking Ukraine’s economy, leaving Kyiv facing the toughest winter yet
As fresh talks near, Putin appears set on wrecking Ukraine’s economy, leaving Kyiv facing the toughest winter yet
Trump tries the „Shell Bay Format” to stop Putin. The great risk of the White House plan
Trump tries the „Shell Bay Format” to stop Putin. The great risk of the White House plan
BUSINESS
Peter Magyar is interested in Neptun Deep: Hungary is negotiating gas imports from Romania
Peter Magyar is interested in Neptun Deep: Hungary is negotiating gas imports from Romania
The year 2027 will not be one of relaxation, but probably one more painful than 2026. Nicușor Dan is preparing us for tough measures
The year 2027 will not be one of relaxation, but probably one more painful than 2026. Nicușor Dan is preparing us for tough measures
Rheinmetall has fully paid the price of 138 million euros for the Mangalia Shipyard
Rheinmetall has fully paid the price of 138 million euros for the Mangalia Shipyard
„Blue wave” from the US elections stirs financial markets: Gold and silver rise sharply, the dollar falls
„Blue wave” from the US elections stirs financial markets: Gold and silver rise sharply, the dollar falls
Radical change in Budapest: Hungary will give up Russian gas in 2027
Radical change in Budapest: Hungary will give up Russian gas in 2027
Romania prepares for a difficult winter: Transelectrica calls for four coal-fired power plants to remain operational and sufficient gas reserves
Romania prepares for a difficult winter: Transelectrica calls for four coal-fired power plants to remain operational and sufficient gas reserves
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Federal judge allows Trump’s $10bn defamation lawsuit against BBC to proceed
Federal judge allows Trump’s $10bn defamation lawsuit against BBC to proceed
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The London crusade against grooming: Children’s access to Vinted and eBay could be banned
The London crusade against grooming: Children’s access to Vinted and eBay could be banned
Chinese AI model executes complex cyberattacks and bypasses safety safeguards
Chinese AI model executes complex cyberattacks and bypasses safety safeguards
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No more pre-ticked boxes or hidden cookie rejection buttons: New rules for websites
No more pre-ticked boxes or hidden cookie rejection buttons: New rules for websites
Anthropic’s blockbuster share listing – 5 surprising things we now know
Anthropic’s blockbuster share listing – 5 surprising things we now know
Dacia registrations fall 10% in Europe in 2026 despite 6% market growth. Chinese rival BYD sells more cars
Dacia registrations fall 10% in Europe in 2026 despite 6% market growth. Chinese rival BYD sells more cars
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