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Romanian Prime Minister informally receives Viktor Orban, the EU pariah

Romanian Prime Minister informally receives Viktor Orban, the EU pariah

Just like last year, Viktor Orbán and Marcel Ciolacu will meet informally in Bucharest before the Hungarian Prime Minister, who has become somewhat of a pariah in the EU, participates…

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Each EU state will have to propose one woman and one man for the position of European Commissioner. Romania has already made a decision

Each EU state will have to propose one woman and one man for the position of European Commissioner. Romania has already made a decision

The governments of the European Union member states will each have to present two candidates – one woman and one man – for the positions of European Commissioners, announced Ursula…

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Ursula von der Leyen remains the head of the European Commission

Ursula von der Leyen remains the head of the European Commission

Ursula von der Leyen received the vote of the European Parliament on Thursday, which entrusted her with a new 5-year mandate at the helm of the European Commission. 401 votes…

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Romanian MEP kicked out of the European Parliament session, with screams, icons, and a muzzle (Video)

Romanian MEP kicked out of the European Parliament session, with screams, icons, and a muzzle (Video)

Diana Șoșoacă was forcibly removed from the European Parliament session during Thursday’s debate on the re-election of Ursula von der Leyen as the head of the European Commission. The President…

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Șoșoacă spoke for the first time in the European Parliament: You have destroyed Romania, Romanians are impoverished by constantly helping the Ukrainians. Why did she go to the Russian embassy

Șoșoacă spoke for the first time in the European Parliament: You have destroyed Romania, Romanians are impoverished by constantly helping the Ukrainians. Why did she go to the Russian embassy

In her first speech in the European Parliament, Diana Șoșoacă accused the EU of „destroying Romania” and bringing Romanians into poverty by continuously aiding Ukraine. She also explained why she…

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"Public humiliation" of diplomacy professionals by appointing a gynecologist as consul in Bilbao

"Public humiliation" of diplomacy professionals by appointing a gynecologist as consul in Bilbao

Union members from the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs complain about the „public humiliation” of diplomatic professionals by appointing a gynecologist as consul in Bilbao. The union group established within…

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Nearly 500 bears could be killed in 2024

Nearly 500 bears could be killed in 2024

The plenary session of the Chamber of Deputies, gathered in an extraordinary session, approved on Monday the bill aimed at measures for managing the bear population. The bill was approved…

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Romanian President: Our demand is that when we donate high-capacity systems like the Patriot, we are reasonably compensated (Video)

Romanian President: Our demand is that when we donate high-capacity systems like the Patriot, we are reasonably compensated (Video)

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis made statements in Washington on Wednesday evening, where he is participating in the NATO summit, during which American President Joe Biden mentioned Romania twice in his…

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Vălean contradicts Ciolacu: Romania cannot receive an important portfolio in the financial area

Vălean contradicts Ciolacu: Romania cannot receive an important portfolio in the financial area

Adina Vălean, European Commissioner for Transport, states that Romania cannot receive a portfolio from the financial sector in the future European Commission, as announced by Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, because…

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Keir Starmer has officially become the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and delivered his first speech: "The country needs a broader reset"

Keir Starmer has officially become the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and delivered his first speech: "The country needs a broader reset"

Keir Starmer has officially become the new Prime Minister of Great Britain. He met with King Charles III on Friday, then went to Downing Street where he delivered his first…

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Romanians will have three consecutive Sundays of voting, including on National Day

Romanians will have three consecutive Sundays of voting, including on National Day

Final decision in the governing coalition from Romanian: They have set the electoral calendar for the presidential and parliamentary elections. The elections will take place at the end of November…

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NATO's Deputy Secretary General, accused of holding illegally the status of a Ph.D. student for at least six years

NATO's Deputy Secretary General, accused of holding illegally the status of a Ph.D. student for at least six years

Mircea Geoană, NATO’s Deputy Secretary General, illegally held the status of doctoral student for at least six years, claims Romanian journalist Emilia Sercan. After showing that Mircea Geoană substantially plagiarized…

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The delimitation of Sosoacă: Not even the German extremists from AfD want to associate with her and Lazarus

The delimitation of Sosoacă: Not even the German extremists from AfD want to associate with her and Lazarus

The two MEPs of the SOS Romania party, Diana Șoșoacă and Luiz Lazarus, will not be accepted into the „Sovereigntists” group in the European Parliament. The fate of this group…

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Vladimir Tismăneanu: Trump is a charlatan, he has become banal. But he should not be underestimated

Vladimir Tismăneanu: Trump is a charlatan, he has become banal. But he should not be underestimated

The scenario of Donald Trump’s return to the White House also depends on the hypnotic ability that charlatans have over communities, argues political scientist Vladimir Tismăneanu. In the interview given…

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The 12th player Ciolacu, on the streets of Frankfurt, alongside Romanian supporters (Photo & Video)

The 12th player Ciolacu, on the streets of Frankfurt, alongside Romanian supporters (Photo & Video)

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu is once again in Germany, this time in Frankfurt, where Romania plays the final match in Group E, against Slovakia. The leader of the government…

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Elena Lasconi was elected president of USR and announces that she is submitting her candidacy for the presidential elections (Video)

Elena Lasconi was elected president of USR and announces that she is submitting her candidacy for the presidential elections (Video)

Elena Lasconi won the internal elections in USR for the position of party president. The mayor of Câmpulung won in the first round with over 68%. Elena Lasconi stated, „It…

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The coalition did not agree today on the date of the presidential elections. PSD does not give in

The coalition did not agree today on the date of the presidential elections. PSD does not give in

After over three hours of discussions, PSD and PNL did not reach an agreement today regarding the schedule of the presidential elections. A new meeting is set to take place…

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The portrait of the schemer in his youth. The case of the Romanian Prime Minister

The portrait of the schemer in his youth. The case of the Romanian Prime Minister

The biography of Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu was thoroughly examined by journalist Anca Simina from Recorder. Following discussions with former teachers and colleagues, she found out that Marcel Ciolacu…

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Romanian President, about the new EU leadership: They have to be squeaky clean!

Romanian President, about the new EU leadership: They have to be squeaky clean!

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis was asked on Wednesday about the negotiations for leadership positions in European institutions, on which occasion he stated that no state should be ignored, marginalized, or…

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Romanian Prime Minister jokes about vampires and garlic in Germany (Video)

Romanian Prime Minister jokes about vampires and garlic in Germany (Video)

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, attending a joint government meeting in Munich (and the national team’s match at Euro 2024), started making jokes about … garlic and vampires. Ciolacu met…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Paolo Zampolli, un apropiat al lui Trump, implicat în Dosarele Epstein, a fost în România la un eveniment de la care l-a sunat în fața jurnaliștilor pe Nicușor Dan, președintele României, iar acesta i-a răspuns la telefon. Zampolli a fost concediat de Trump, corupția lui devenind o vulnerabilitate pentru liderul american în contextul alegerile din noiembrie
100 critical days. Romania in the eye of the storm
Emilian Isailă
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”
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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