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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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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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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
US Troops in Iran? What Americans Think and What This Would Mean
US Troops in Iran? What Americans Think and What This Would Mean
Iran puts Trumpism to the test
Iran puts Trumpism to the test
Gabriela Pleș
Hungary braces for a post-election battle
Hungary braces for a post-election battle
The U.S. military’s greatest weakness in Iran is one it can’t fix
The U.S. military’s greatest weakness in Iran is one it can’t fix
Trump needs a coalition for the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s how to build one
Trump needs a coalition for the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s how to build one
Gabriela Pleș
How Russia is profiting from the war in Iran: Half a billion euros per day, enough to buy 17,000 drones
How Russia is profiting from the war in Iran: Half a billion euros per day, enough to buy 17,000 drones
Toni Dumitru
Iran grows increasingly defiant in the face of Trump’s pressure
Iran grows increasingly defiant in the face of Trump’s pressure
Trump’s grim choice. Will he send American ships into the “Valley of Death”?
Trump’s grim choice. Will he send American ships into the “Valley of Death”?
Gabriela Pleș
Evidence contradicts the White House. The massacre at the girls’ school was caused by a US strike
Evidence contradicts the White House. The massacre at the girls’ school was caused by a US strike
The Gulf war is pushing Europe toward a new energy crisis. EU countries demand urgent measures
The Gulf war is pushing Europe toward a new energy crisis. EU countries demand urgent measures
BUSINESS
Global energy shock: gas prices double, oil surges toward $120 after Gulf attacks
Global energy shock: gas prices double, oil surges toward $120 after Gulf attacks
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Nicușor Dan announces state intervention in the fuel market: measures within a week
Nicușor Dan announces state intervention in the fuel market: measures within a week
Slovakia curbs diesel sales, ups prices for foreigners
Slovakia curbs diesel sales, ups prices for foreigners
Fuel prices surge again: Diesel up by over 1 leu per liter in under three weeks
Fuel prices surge again: Diesel up by over 1 leu per liter in under three weeks
Europe’s most affected sectors as energy prices rise
Europe’s most affected sectors as energy prices rise
Neptun Deep will double Romania’s gas production
Neptun Deep will double Romania’s gas production
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Reuters claims to have discovered who Banksy is. How did they find out, and is it worth publishing the information?
Reuters claims to have discovered who Banksy is. How did they find out, and is it worth publishing the information?
Romania’s Eurovision entry criticized in the British press. Lyrics said to promote a dangerous sexual practice
Romania’s Eurovision entry criticized in the British press. Lyrics said to promote a dangerous sexual practice
Dacia Mioveni
Dacia Scales Back Output After 22 Years, Plans 1,200 Layoffs
Spain will monitor hate-fueled posts with AI and will rank toxic networks
Spain will monitor hate-fueled posts with AI and will rank toxic networks
Romania picks its Eurovision 2026 representative: Alexandra Căpitănescu to perform “Choke Me” in Vienna
Romania picks its Eurovision 2026 representative: Alexandra Căpitănescu to perform “Choke Me” in Vienna
Press freedom in Europe under constant pressure in 2025: 4 journalists killed, 148 imprisoned and hundreds of serious threat alerts
Press freedom in Europe under constant pressure in 2025: 4 journalists killed, 148 imprisoned and hundreds of serious threat alerts
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