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The first voice in the Government firmly rejecting the idea of bribery, in contrast to the hesitations of Nicușor Dan and Ilie Bolojan (Video)

The first voice in the Government firmly rejecting the idea of bribery, in contrast to the hesitations of Nicușor Dan and Ilie Bolojan (Video)

UDMR Vice Prime Minister Tanczos Barna took a clear and unequivocal stance on the practice of „survival bribery” on Thursday: „I don’t give, I don’t take. It’s very simple. I…

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Nicușor Dan says it is absurd for a magistrate's pension to be higher than the salary. Attack on CSM: What's with this mess? (Video)

Nicușor Dan says it is absurd for a magistrate's pension to be higher than the salary. Attack on CSM: What's with this mess? (Video)

President Nicușor Dan held a press conference at the Cotroceni Palace on Wednesday regarding the special pensions reform. The head of state stated that it is completely absurd for the…

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An important PSD leader, "at war" with Grindeanu: If he becomes president, I no longer see myself in the party

An important PSD leader, "at war" with Grindeanu: If he becomes president, I no longer see myself in the party

The Mayor of Buzău, Constantin Toma, stated on Wednesday that he no longer sees himself in the Social Democratic Party if Sorin Grindeanu is elected president at the autumn congress.…

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Nicușor Dan has promulgated the first package of fiscal measures. What does he say about the next one

Nicușor Dan has promulgated the first package of fiscal measures. What does he say about the next one

President Nicușor Dan announced that he has promulgated the first package of fiscal measures adopted by the Government through assuming responsibility in Parliament at the beginning of the month, so…

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Bolojan and Rogobete announce healthcare reform: Larger budget, but salary based on performance. No co-pay at private facilities and strict penalties for fictitious reimbursements

Bolojan and Rogobete announce healthcare reform: Larger budget, but salary based on performance. No co-pay at private facilities and strict penalties for fictitious reimbursements

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan and Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete announced on Monday a comprehensive package of reforms for the healthcare system with 30 measures, aimed at correcting serious inefficiencies and…

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Nicușor Dan, for the german press: The secret services did not get involved enough in the 2024 elections. I wish for the unification with the Republic of Moldova

Nicușor Dan, for the german press: The secret services did not get involved enough in the 2024 elections. I wish for the unification with the Republic of Moldova

President Nicușor Dan spoke with the German press about the fight against corruption, the relationship with Donald Trump, last year’s canceled elections, investments at the Mihail Kogălniceanu military base, as…

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The Mayor of Chișinău responds to Oana Țoiu: I have no connections to Russia. The ban is a political order

The Mayor of Chișinău responds to Oana Țoiu: I have no connections to Russia. The ban is a political order

The Mayor of Chișinău, Ion Ceban, rejects the accusations made by the Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Țoiu, who justified the entry ban imposed on the mayor due to…

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Călin Georgescu and AUR, the most fined by AEP in the electoral campaigns of 2024 and 2025

Călin Georgescu and AUR, the most fined by AEP in the electoral campaigns of 2024 and 2025

Călin Georgescu received the highest fine from the Permanent Electoral Authority for violating the legislation on party financing and electoral campaigns in 2024 and 2025. Regarding political parties, AUR is…

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Nicușor Dan: Romania must send a strong message against drugs and those who threaten women (Video)

Nicușor Dan: Romania must send a strong message against drugs and those who threaten women (Video)

President Nicușor Dan argues that the Romanian state must assert its strength against those who resort to violence against women and take firm action against drug consumption, especially among young…

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The Presidential Administration will reduce its budget by 20%. What will happen to Nicușor Dan's salary

The Presidential Administration will reduce its budget by 20%. What will happen to Nicușor Dan's salary

The Presidential Administration will reduce its own budget by 20% in the budget adjustment, said President Nicușor Dan on Monday during a press conference. „When the budget adjustment for 2025…

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Nicușor Dan: Magistrates' pensions, a huge mistake by politicians. I am not satisfied with either the DNA or the General Prosecutor's Office. What he says about the new head of the SRI

Nicușor Dan: Magistrates' pensions, a huge mistake by politicians. I am not satisfied with either the DNA or the General Prosecutor's Office. What he says about the new head of the SRI

The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, held a press conference on Monday where he discussed important topics related to politics, justice, and the economy for over an hour and a…

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The motion by Piperea fails to pass the vote. Ursula von der Leyen has been reconfirmed as the head of the European Commission

The motion by Piperea fails to pass the vote. Ursula von der Leyen has been reconfirmed as the head of the European Commission

The motion of censure against the European Commission initiated by the Romanian MEP from the European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR) Gheorghe Piperea failed to pass in the vote held…

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Politico: Nicușor Dan, in a "love triangle" with Macron's and Merz's parties

Politico: Nicușor Dan, in a "love triangle" with Macron's and Merz's parties

Nicușor Dan, the new president of Romania, is at the center of a true political „love triangle” at the European level. Pan-European parties close to French President Emmanuel Macron (Renew…

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Grindeanu criticizes some provisions from the package of fiscal measures: This thing with gambling seems a bit dubious to me

Grindeanu criticizes some provisions from the package of fiscal measures: This thing with gambling seems a bit dubious to me

PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu criticizes some provisions in the package of fiscal measures approved by the Government, for which the Executive has assumed responsibility before Parliament. According to the President…

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More than one-third of Romanians totally disagree with the activity of President Nicușor Dan - INSCOP

More than one-third of Romanians totally disagree with the activity of President Nicușor Dan - INSCOP

More than a third of Romanians totally disagree with the activity of President Nicușor Dan, while less than 30% declare themselves totally in agreement, according to the INSCOP Research Barometer,…

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Ilie Bolojan announced what the second package of fiscal measures will contain

Ilie Bolojan announced what the second package of fiscal measures will contain

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced on Monday, in front of Parliament, what measures will be included in the second package aimed at reducing the budget deficit. Among other things, the…

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The government has taken responsibility before Parliament for the fiscal package. Bolojan: Everything I said would be implemented will happen. Otherwise, I will no longer be prime minister

The government has taken responsibility before Parliament for the fiscal package. Bolojan: Everything I said would be implemented will happen. Otherwise, I will no longer be prime minister

The government has assumed responsibility before Parliament for the first package of fiscal measures, which includes raising VAT, as well as freezing pensions and public sector salaries in 2026, despite…

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What Nicușor Dan did with the donation money. The president's response and the question it raises

What Nicușor Dan did with the donation money. The president's response and the question it raises

President Nicușor Dan received donations and loans totaling approximately 12 million euros in the campaigns for the 2024 local elections and the 2025 presidential elections. As an independent candidate, he…

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President Nicușor Dan stated in writing that he will not raise VAT. PM Bolojan explains why it was not possible

President Nicușor Dan stated in writing that he will not raise VAT. PM Bolojan explains why it was not possible

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced on Wednesday the increase of VAT, despite the call made by President Nicușor Dan for the Government to avoid this measure. During the government formation…

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Bolojan prepares the revolution in PNL: Reducing the party leadership by half, honorable resignation for chiefs with poor results

Bolojan prepares the revolution in PNL: Reducing the party leadership by half, honorable resignation for chiefs with poor results

Ilie Bolojan presented on Saturday at the PNL meeting the radical changes he proposes for the July Congress. The main novelty: reintroducing the honor resignation for the presidents of organizations…

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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”?
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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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