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The latest news in politics, from the Government, Parliament, and Presidency. Everything about candidates and the most important information about elections. Interviews with politicians, polls, political decisions that affect us.

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
AI could be giving US lethal edge in Iran war – but there are dangers
AI could be giving US lethal edge in Iran war – but there are dangers
What to do if you spot an Iranian Shahed drone
What to do if you spot an Iranian Shahed drone
Emilian Isailă, editor
Stuck in Dubai. How quickly does a virtual world disappear?
Emilian Isailă
Drones and artificial intelligence are reshaping the rules of war, as lessons from Ukraine reach the Middle East
Drones and artificial intelligence are reshaping the rules of war, as lessons from Ukraine reach the Middle East
Trump’s dilemma as the war with Iran escalates: stop the offensive or double down?
Trump’s dilemma as the war with Iran escalates: stop the offensive or double down?
Vladimir Putin a spus că moartea Ayatollahului Ali Khamenei este un asasinat comis cu cinism și a făcut apel la dreptul internațional
Vladimir Putin, the great loser in the Iran war
Emilian Isailă
“If it stops, it collapses.” A NATO prime minister explains why Putin won’t end the war
“If it stops, it collapses.” A NATO prime minister explains why Putin won’t end the war
Russia’s economy is weakening. Sanctions are working, say UK and Swedish finance ministers: Don’t believe Putin’s lies
Russia’s economy is weakening. Sanctions are working, say UK and Swedish finance ministers: Don’t believe Putin’s lies
Donald Trump, SUA
How Trump could expand his control over elections – and the push to ban mail-in voting
Grindeanu lets go of MAGA and revives progressivism with LGBTQ+. Test for stepping down from power
Grindeanu lets go of MAGA and revives progressivism with LGBTQ+. Test for stepping down from power
Emilian Isailă
BUSINESS
The war in Iran pushes energy prices up again and hits European stock exchanges: gas jumps more than 20%, oil tops $80
The war in Iran pushes energy prices up again and hits European stock exchanges: gas jumps more than 20%, oil tops $80
The impact of the Middle East conflict on Central and Eastern European economies: higher energy prices, rising inflation and delayed rate cuts
The impact of the Middle East conflict on Central and Eastern European economies: higher energy prices, rising inflation and delayed rate cuts
PSD agriculture minister calls for equal commercial margins on own-brand and branded products, accused of “stealing” idea from AUR
PSD agriculture minister calls for equal commercial margins on own-brand and branded products, accused of “stealing” idea from AUR
No VAT increase, says finance minister. What about pension unfreezing?
No VAT increase, says finance minister. What about pension unfreezing?
ANAF plans to bar administrators with repeated insolvencies from setting up new companies
ANAF plans to bar administrators with repeated insolvencies from setting up new companies
Power bills could fall by up to 15%. What happens to gas prices in April?
Power bills could fall by up to 15%. What happens to gas prices in April?
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
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
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
A tech giant lays off 40% of its workforce, says AI can do more with fewer people
A tech giant lays off 40% of its workforce, says AI can do more with fewer people
The 10,000-Year Archive: How Glass Could Store Humanity’s Memory
The 10,000-Year Archive: How Glass Could Store Humanity’s Memory
European Parliament blocks AI functions on official devices used by MEPs
European Parliament blocks AI functions on official devices used by MEPs
Robert Duvall, legendary star of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died
Robert Duvall, legendary star of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
The USA eliminates the start-stop system from cars. Why the Trump administration declared it „officially dead”
The USA eliminates the start-stop system from cars. Why the Trump administration declared it „officially dead”
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