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Nicușor Dan, meeting with Ursula von der Leyen: We are serious people, we will keep our word (Video)

Nicușor Dan, meeting with Ursula von der Leyen: We are serious people, we will keep our word (Video)

Romanian President Nicușor Dan stated on Thursday, upon arrival at the European Council meeting in Brussels, that he will have a discussion with the President of the European Commission, Ursula…

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Nicușor Dan has assembled his team. Who are his advisors

Nicușor Dan has assembled his team. Who are his advisors

Cristian Diaconescu was appointed, starting from June 30, to the position of presidential advisor for defense and national security, by a decree signed by President Nicușor Dan. The appointment decree…

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A minister received the first death threat

A minister received the first death threat

Dragoș Pîslaru, the new Romanian Minister of European Funds in Ilie Bolojan’s Government, published on Monday night an extensive message on social media, in which he announces that he received…

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The Bolojan government has taken the oath. Nicușor Dan: We are starting a new chapter today. It will be a long journey, I am optimistic (Video)

The Bolojan government has taken the oath. Nicușor Dan: We are starting a new chapter today. It will be a long journey, I am optimistic (Video)

The ministers of the new government have taken the oath at Cotroceni Palace, in front of President Nicușor Dan. After taking the oath, the head of state stated that Romania…

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The Bolojan Government has received the vote of confidence: We will do everything in our power to respect Romanians. Nicușor Dan has signed the appointment decree

The Bolojan Government has received the vote of confidence: We will do everything in our power to respect Romanians. Nicușor Dan has signed the appointment decree

The Bolojan government received the vote of confidence. There were 301 votes in favor, 9 against, and zero abstentions. 233 votes were needed for a majority, and the PSD-PNL-USR-UDMR-minorities coalition…

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The PSD Prime Minister is coming in April 2027. How can Bolojan revoke his ministers

The PSD Prime Minister is coming in April 2027. How can Bolojan revoke his ministers

The leaders of the Romanian coalition parties signed the protocol for the establishment of the new parliamentary majority on Monday morning. „Facing economic, geopolitical, and social challenges, this partnership aims…

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Dragnea's man to the Constitutional Court. Who is Mihai Busuioc

Dragnea's man to the Constitutional Court. Who is Mihai Busuioc

The President of the Court of Accounts, Mihai Busuioc, is supported by the PSD for the position of Constitutional Court judge on behalf of the Senate. „We had a Standing…

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Nicușor Dan argues with Bolojan, while Romania sends only a state secretary to the crucial meeting in Brussels on the suspension of EU funds

Nicușor Dan argues with Bolojan, while Romania sends only a state secretary to the crucial meeting in Brussels on the suspension of EU funds

The Council of Ministers of Finance of the European Union (EcoFin) is set to endorse today the European Commission’s recommendation that Romania has not taken effective measures to reduce the…

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Nicușor Dan promised to submit his first wealth statement within 15 days of taking office. The deadline has passed, and there is no sign of the document

Nicușor Dan promised to submit his first wealth statement within 15 days of taking office. The deadline has passed, and there is no sign of the document

President Nicușor Dan promised to make his asset declaration public „within 15 days of taking over the presidency of Romania,” after being repeatedly asked who funded his campaign for the…

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Tanczos Barna announces that he will no longer be the Minister of Finance: The fiscal package will be ready at the latest tomorrow morning

Tanczos Barna announces that he will no longer be the Minister of Finance: The fiscal package will be ready at the latest tomorrow morning

The Minister of Finance, Tanczos Barna, announced that he will no longer hold this portfolio in the future government. According to him, it is not yet known who will represent…

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Coalition agreement on a new government rotation. Ilie Bolojan is expected to be appointed as prime minister on Wednesday, PSD takes over the government leadership in 2027 (Sources)

Coalition agreement on a new government rotation. Ilie Bolojan is expected to be appointed as prime minister on Wednesday, PSD takes over the government leadership in 2027 (Sources)

President Nicușor Dan and the leaders of PSD, PNL, USR, and UDMR have reached an agreement for a new government rotation. Thus, the liberal Ilie Bolojan is set to be…

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Dominic Fritz, elected president of USR with a resounding score. Now waiting in line for citizenship

Dominic Fritz, elected president of USR with a resounding score. Now waiting in line for citizenship

Dominic Fritz was elected president of the USR. The party’s internal procedure concluded on Friday. Fritz obtained the majority of votes, and there is no longer a need for a…

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Kelemen Hunor: The President has tremendous patience. Maybe next time he will kick us out if we don't come up with a solution

Kelemen Hunor: The President has tremendous patience. Maybe next time he will kick us out if we don't come up with a solution

The President of UDMR, Kelemen Hunor, stated on Thursday evening that the head of state, Nicușor Dan, „has tremendous patience, listens to everyone, wants to understand the issue,” but the…

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Negotiations are progressing, PSD still hasn't decided if they want Bolojan as prime minister. The condition related to pensions

Negotiations are progressing, PSD still hasn't decided if they want Bolojan as prime minister. The condition related to pensions

Social democrats are still considering whether to enter the government and whether to accept a government led by Ilie Bolojan. The leader of the PSD, Sorin Grindeanu, says that all…

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Over half of Romanians expect Nicușor Dan to be a president involved in public life - INSCOP

Over half of Romanians expect Nicușor Dan to be a president involved in public life - INSCOP

More than half of Romanians (56.4%) expect Nicușor Dan to be a president more involved in public life, according to a barometer Informat.ro – INSCOP Research. 36.7% expect the former…

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Nicușor Dan: I am very happy that all the parties we are in discussions with want to enter the government

Nicușor Dan: I am very happy that all the parties we are in discussions with want to enter the government

President Nicușor Dan stated on Thursday that all the parties currently in discussions – PSD, PNL, USR, UDMR – want to be part of the government. “I am very happy…

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Nicușor Dan: The relationship with the US has overcome the moment of distrust. There was no discussion about relocating troops from Romania (Video)

Nicușor Dan: The relationship with the US has overcome the moment of distrust. There was no discussion about relocating troops from Romania (Video)

President Nicușor Dan stated, on Wednesday, in his first press conference held at the Cotroceni Palace, that Romania’s relationship with the United States has overcome a moment of distrust that…

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Romanians would vote for if there were parliamentary elections. Huge score for AUR - INSCOP poll

Romanians would vote for if there were parliamentary elections. Huge score for AUR - INSCOP poll

AUR emerges as the favorite in a potential race for the parliamentary elections, with 38.1% of the voting intentions. PSD drops to 17.4%, PNL slightly rises to 16%, while USR…

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Dominic Fritz, after the meeting at Cotroceni: I have not made any kind of deal on positions, posts. There is no great appetite for a technocratic prime minister

Dominic Fritz, after the meeting at Cotroceni: I have not made any kind of deal on positions, posts. There is no great appetite for a technocratic prime minister

Interim president of USR, Dominic Fritz, stated on Friday after the discussion at Cotroceni Palace regarding the future Government that it was a „productive” meeting, but there was no discussion…

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Bolojan reduced 147 positions in the Senate: An annual savings of 3.5 million euros. Over three years, this means a passage in a busy intersection in Bucharest

Bolojan reduced 147 positions in the Senate: An annual savings of 3.5 million euros. Over three years, this means a passage in a busy intersection in Bucharest

The President of the Senate, Ilie Bolojan, announces that the number of positions in the institution has been reduced from 796 positions to 649 through the correct staffing norms and…

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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
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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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