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PSD supports a mayor convicted of pimping and joining a criminal group

PSD supports a mayor convicted of pimping and joining a criminal group

PSD president, Marcel Ciolacu, was asked on Friday in Brăila whether it seems appropriate to him for a person convicted of pimping and participating in a criminal group to be…

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NATO Deputy-General Secretary: Romania is led by an increasingly incompetent political generation

NATO Deputy-General Secretary: Romania is led by an increasingly incompetent political generation

NATO Deputy-General Secretary Mircea Geoană, a potential presidential candidate, argues that Romania is being led by a political generation that is „increasingly incompetent” and that politicians lacking basic knowledge end…

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Romanian President Iohannis will be awarded the Distinguished International Leadership Award for 2024 in the U.S.

Romanian President Iohannis will be awarded the Distinguished International Leadership Award for 2024 in the U.S.

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis will pay a visit to the United States of America on Tuesday and Wednesday, where he will be received at the White House by the U.S.…

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Romanian Parliament: A deputy confiscated the microphone and the session was suspended

Romanian Parliament: A deputy confiscated the microphone and the session was suspended

The plenary session of the Romanian Chamber of Deputies was adjourned on Monday, 20 minutes earlier, after unaffiliated deputy Andi Grosaru blocked the microphone from which speeches are made during…

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Romania’s president, on the shortlist for the European Commission presidency. And he is rated with the highest chances

Romania’s president, on the shortlist for the European Commission presidency. And he is rated with the highest chances

In Brussels, there is intense speculation about who could be the new head of the European Commission after the elections in June. Will it be Ursula von der Leyen again?…

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Investigated for a 3 million euro bribe, Iulian Dumitrescu says he has the right to run for the County Council

Investigated for a 3 million euro bribe, Iulian Dumitrescu says he has the right to run for the County Council

The former president of Prahova County Council, liberal Iulian Dumitrescu, argues that both the Constitution and the party’s Statute allow him to run in the local elections on June 9,…

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The leader of the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians: It's not about Romania when Iohannis runs for NATO, it's more about him. He wants to be the boss

The leader of the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians: It's not about Romania when Iohannis runs for NATO, it's more about him. He wants to be the boss

The leader of UDMR (Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania), Kelemen Hunor, does not understand the motivation of President Klaus Iohannis to become the Secretary General of NATO. According to…

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Romanian President Klaus Iohannis works in silence. "Intense" discussions are being held about the NATO candidacy (Video)

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis works in silence. "Intense" discussions are being held about the NATO candidacy (Video)

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis refuses to give details about the discussions he is having regarding his candidacy for the NATO leadership. The Romanian head of state was asked on Wednesday…

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New survey for the Mayor of Bucharest. Same research period, completely different results

New survey for the Mayor of Bucharest. Same research period, completely different results

Less than a week after the most recent survey released on the market, which favored Nicușor Dan for the Mayor of Bucharest, another one emerges and the current mayor is…

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European Parliament elections 2024: Which Romanian parties promote women. The main occupation of the candidates - retiree

European Parliament elections 2024: Which Romanian parties promote women. The main occupation of the candidates - retiree

15 electoral parties and alliances, as well as seven independents, have registered their candidacies for the European parliamentary elections at the Romanian Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) within the legal deadline.…

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Iohannis, new explanations about the candidacy for the position of NATO Secretary General

Iohannis, new explanations about the candidacy for the position of NATO Secretary General

President Klaus Iohannis spoke again on wednesday about his candidacy for the position of NATO Secretary General. The head of state stated that the countries in the Eastern Flank of…

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Ciolacu says it is fair for Gabriela Firea to be upset with him and wonders about Piedone: After the smoke from the grills clears, what program remains behind?

Ciolacu says it is fair for Gabriela Firea to be upset with him and wonders about Piedone: After the smoke from the grills clears, what program remains behind?

Marcel Ciolacu, Social Democratic Party’s leader, commented on Tuesday regarding the candidates for Bucharest Mayor’s Office… both those who are and those who would have liked to be. The PSD…

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Prime Minister Ciolacu has changed his mind again on sick leave and blames Parliament

Prime Minister Ciolacu has changed his mind again on sick leave and blames Parliament

Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has once again changed his mind regarding sick leave, now agreeing to exempt those with chronic illnesses from paying health insurance contributions (CASS). The government hastily…

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The message of candidate Iohannis on NATO Day

The message of candidate Iohannis on NATO Day

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis sent a message on the occasion of NATO Day and the 75th anniversary of the founding of NATO by the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty.…

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Alin Nica and Dominic Fritz bury the hatchet and run together for Timișoara: The ultimate evil is PSD (Video)

Alin Nica and Dominic Fritz bury the hatchet and run together for Timișoara: The ultimate evil is PSD (Video)

After 4 years of continuous clashes, now Alin Nica and Dominic Fritz are running together for Dreapta Unită, the Opposition alliance. Former president of National Liberal Party (PNL) in Timişoara,…

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What are Romanians' expectations for the future president? The anti-Iohannis sentiment is strong. Which candidate has the best image (Analysis)

What are Romanians' expectations for the future president? The anti-Iohannis sentiment is strong. Which candidate has the best image (Analysis)

The new President of Romania must show involvement and attachment, concludes an analysis conducted by sociologist Barbu Mateescu, following a qualitative research carried out by IRES. Participants in the research…

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The "sickness tax". Prime Minister Ciolacu intervenes again on sick leave: Only pregnant women, emergencies, and cancer patients will not have to pay (Video)

The "sickness tax". Prime Minister Ciolacu intervenes again on sick leave: Only pregnant women, emergencies, and cancer patients will not have to pay (Video)

The government approves, on Thursday, an emergency ordinance exempting the payment of 10% health contribution (CASS) for medical leave granted to mothers with sick children, pregnant women, patients with oncological…

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The United Right Alliance will have common candidates in the local elections: We will defeat the malevolent PNL-PSD alliance

The United Right Alliance will have common candidates in the local elections: We will defeat the malevolent PNL-PSD alliance

The leaders of the parties in the United Right Alliance, USR, PMP, and Forța Dreptei, announced on Wednesday that they will have common lists for local elections, not just for…

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Prime Minister Ciolacu knows Iohannis's biggest chance for NATO Secretary General

Prime Minister Ciolacu knows Iohannis's biggest chance for NATO Secretary General

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu argues that President Klaus Iohannis’ greatest chance of becoming NATO Secretary General is that there is no one against him with a negative vote, and…

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PSD promises no support for candidates with legal issues

PSD promises no support for candidates with legal issues

Senator Radu Oprea spoke out on Wednesday against including any candidate with legal issues on the electoral lists of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), stating that the PSD Organization in…

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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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