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Official letter from American senators: There is clear and overwhelming evidence of Russia's interference in the elections in Moldova

Official letter from American senators: There is clear and overwhelming evidence of Russia's interference in the elections in Moldova

A group of American senators, led by Jim Risch (Republican) and Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat), the chairman and a senior member of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a joint…

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Taxpayer-Funded Gold Business Cards for MPs

Taxpayer-Funded Gold Business Cards for MPs

The offer for a set of business cards for Romanian MPs is at least three times more expensive than those on the market, because they are made with gold leaf,…

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The 3 objectives that Nicușor Dan is convinced he has achieved in the first months of his term (Video)

The 3 objectives that Nicușor Dan is convinced he has achieved in the first months of his term (Video)

President Nicușor Dan believes that, in the first months of his term, he has achieved his three major objectives: ensuring political stability, overcoming the critical period of the deficit, and…

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Bolojan talks about raising the retirement age. The government explains the statements of the prime minister, which have caused confusion

Bolojan talks about raising the retirement age. The government explains the statements of the prime minister, which have caused confusion

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated that the retirement age must be increased so that the population aged between 50 and 65, who are actively engaged in the real economy, represents…

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Bolojan: For every 3 lei we spend to function, one lei is borrowed

Bolojan: For every 3 lei we spend to function, one lei is borrowed

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated that one third of the money the Romanian state spends to function comes from loans. He argues that there is a need for „a national…

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What does a 40% reduction in local public administration positions mean and which counties are expected to see the most cuts (Map)

What does a 40% reduction in local public administration positions mean and which counties are expected to see the most cuts (Map)

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has launched a page on the Government’s website presenting an image of the personnel from the own apparatuses of city halls and county councils in Romania.…

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Bolojan explained the reform of local public administration, which led to tensions in the Coalition: It doesn't seem right to me to take money from citizens and put it into a black hole (Video)

Bolojan explained the reform of local public administration, which led to tensions in the Coalition: It doesn't seem right to me to take money from citizens and put it into a black hole (Video)

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan spoke on Tuesday about assuming responsibility in Parliament for the 5 draft laws and the measures regarding local public administration, on which the coalition failed to…

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PNL talks about a possible exit from the government: The future is uncertain

PNL talks about a possible exit from the government: The future is uncertain

Tensions within the coalition deepen, and PNL, through the voice of the first vice-president Ciprian Ciucu, announces that the future is uncertain and talks about a possible exit from the…

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The public administration reform, postponed by two weeks at PSD's request. The coalition cannot agree on job cuts

The public administration reform, postponed by two weeks at PSD's request. The coalition cannot agree on job cuts

The governing coalition failed today to reach an agreement on the reform of local public administration, the only project from Reform Package 2 that has not been agreed upon so…

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Nicușor Dan admits that the tax packages could have errors: They will be corrected starting from 2027

Nicușor Dan admits that the tax packages could have errors: They will be corrected starting from 2027

The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, admitted that the tax packages proposed by the government led by Ilie Bolojan may have certain errors, but he maintains that these will be…

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Who Nicușor Dan would like to see at the helm of the SRI and SIE. One of the names mentioned describes themselves as a "nationalist and sovereigntist"

Who Nicușor Dan would like to see at the helm of the SRI and SIE. One of the names mentioned describes themselves as a "nationalist and sovereigntist"

On June 4th, in his first press conference held at the Cotroceni Palace as head of state, Nicușor Dan stated that there is a need for a civilian director at…

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Politico: European heavyweights come to Chișinău in force to urge Moldovans to ignore Putin

Politico: European heavyweights come to Chișinău in force to urge Moldovans to ignore Putin

The leaders of France, Germany, and Poland are meeting on Wednesday in the small Republic of Moldova to urge voters to continue distancing themselves from Russia and to support their…

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The coalition has agreed on 99% of the second package of fiscal measures. The project regarding the prohibition of pension-salary cumulation has been withdrawn. Nicușor Dan was also present at the meeting

The coalition has agreed on 99% of the second package of fiscal measures. The project regarding the prohibition of pension-salary cumulation has been withdrawn. Nicușor Dan was also present at the meeting

The governing coalition met again on Tuesday evening to discuss the second package of fiscal measures. President Nicușor Dan also visited the Government, where he spent around 30 minutes discussing…

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PSD returns to coalition meetings. What displeases the social democrats about the second package of fiscal measures and when it could be ready

PSD returns to coalition meetings. What displeases the social democrats about the second package of fiscal measures and when it could be ready

PSD’s interim leader, Sorin Grindeanu, stated on Monday that PSD unanimously voted at the National Permanent Bureau meeting of the Party to return to the coalition meetings to exclusively discuss…

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Băsescu Received a Government Apartment. Details Remain Classified

Băsescu Received a Government Apartment. Details Remain Classified

The Romanian Government adopted on Thursday the decision attributing a residence to former President Traian Băsescu. However, the decision is classified as a state secret, so we cannot know neither…

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Nicușor Dan, signal for Trump: Peace cannot be built without Ukraine

Nicușor Dan, signal for Trump: Peace cannot be built without Ukraine

Nicușor Dan publicly welcomed the initiative of American President Donald Trump to contribute to ending the war unleashed by Russia against Ukraine, emphasizing, however, that a peace solution must be…

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Lakes, swinger clubs, and vodka bars, funded by the PNRR. The scandal hitting Donald Tusk

Lakes, swinger clubs, and vodka bars, funded by the PNRR. The scandal hitting Donald Tusk

An initiative for transparency regarding the expenses in Poland’s National Recovery Plan has revealed controversial subsidies, offering the conservative opposition Law and Justice (PiS) new ammunition against Prime Minister Donald…

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Claudiu Năsui explains who wins and who loses through the phasing of pensions from Pillar II

Claudiu Năsui explains who wins and who loses through the phasing of pensions from Pillar II

USR Deputy Claudiu Năsui, former Minister of Economy, strongly criticizes the Government’s intention to limit the withdrawal of money from the Second Pillar of pensions. In a Facebook post, Năsui…

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UDMR challenges the limitation of withdrawals from the Second Pillar of pensions: Everyone decides how to use their money

UDMR challenges the limitation of withdrawals from the Second Pillar of pensions: Everyone decides how to use their money

UDMR firmly rejects the new draft law regarding the payment of private pensions from Pillar II, discussed in the first reading by the Government. The leader of the party, Kelemen…

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Drulă's candidacy for the Mayor of the Capital, contested within the PNL. Whom do the liberals prefer and which candidate is PSD preparing

Drulă's candidacy for the Mayor of the Capital, contested within the PNL. Whom do the liberals prefer and which candidate is PSD preparing

President Nicușor Dan, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, and USR President Dominic Fritz have agreed that PNL and USR will have a common candidate for the Mayor of Bucharest in order…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Does the Black Sea become a Russian-Turkish lake? What is Romania doing?
Does the Black Sea become a Russian-Turkish lake? What is Romania doing?
The mistake that cost Kimberly Guilfoyle the ambassador position. She violated Donald Trump’s most important rule
The mistake that cost Kimberly Guilfoyle the ambassador position. She violated Donald Trump’s most important rule
Emilian Isailă, editor
Luca Niculescu will lead a government under Nicușor Dan – PSD
Emilian Isailă
Luca Niculescu, prezentat de Nicușor Dan, are mari șanse să devină noul prim-ministru al României după o criză politică ce durează de aproape jumătate de an
The President who made the wrong choice
Emilian Isailă
CNSAS - DOSARE DE SECURITATE
Analysis by Le Monde: The Securitate’s past continues to influence Romania. Why do historians speak of a „systemic failure”?
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Sorin Grindeanu, liderul PSD, vorbește de funie în casa spânzuratului, anunțând că partidul se pregătește de alegeri anticipate
PSD’s bluff
Emilian Isailă
Romania in the equation of fear on the USA-EU axis
Romania in the equation of fear on the USA-EU axis
Judecătoarea CCR Mihaela Ciochină, numită de Klaus Iohannis, percepută ca având viziuni liberale, a înclinat balanța în favoarea PSD în mai multe spețe ajunse la Curtea Constituțională
At the Constitutional Court, the new USL has been formed. One billion euros from Romania’s citizens for magistrates
Emilian Isailă
EU secretly prepares for a serious hybrid attack that could cause casualties: “It’s sheer luck no one has been killed so far”
EU secretly prepares for a serious hybrid attack that could cause casualties: “It’s sheer luck no one has been killed so far”
How NATO’s „Victory Theory” works if Russia attacks: Drones, AI, and the lessons of the war in Ukraine
How NATO’s „Victory Theory” works if Russia attacks: Drones, AI, and the lessons of the war in Ukraine
BUSINESS
Romania still has the highest inflation rate in the EU. Prices are rising almost twice as fast as the EU average
Romania still has the highest inflation rate in the EU. Prices are rising almost twice as fast as the EU average
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
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Insurance costs for oil tankers in the Black Sea soar more than twelvefold. How much more could Romanian drivers pay at the pump?
Insurance costs for oil tankers in the Black Sea soar more than twelvefold. How much more could Romanian drivers pay at the pump?
IMF sharply downgrades outlook for Romania: Recession in 2026, high inflation and rising unemployment
IMF sharply downgrades outlook for Romania: Recession in 2026, high inflation and rising unemployment
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics goes to two Americans who have changed the way governments tackle crises
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics goes to two Americans who have changed the way governments tackle crises
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Malaysia has suspended the sale of a Chinese Chery model. The issue acknowledged by the manufacturer
Malaysia has suspended the sale of a Chinese Chery model. The issue acknowledged by the manufacturer
Could hackers reach your fridge? The loopholes through which they can sneak into your house
Could hackers reach your fridge? The loopholes through which they can sneak into your house
Renault CEO questions Romania’s Rabla car scrappage scheme: Why do cars imported from outside Europe get the same subsidies as those made in Romania?
Renault CEO questions Romania’s Rabla car scrappage scheme: Why do cars imported from outside Europe get the same subsidies as those made in Romania?
Dacia Mioveni
Renault Wants Dacia to Build Cars at Least 20% Cheaper as Mioveni Plant Loses Competitiveness, CEO Warns
TikTok could face hefty fine over Romania’s 2024 presidential election. What the European Commission says about the investigation
TikTok could face hefty fine over Romania’s 2024 presidential election. What the European Commission says about the investigation
The warning of a Nobel laureate: Unemployment could triple in the next 10 years due to AI. What can be done
The warning of a Nobel laureate: Unemployment could triple in the next 10 years due to AI. What can be done
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