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Nicușor Dan rules out early elections, backs government: the last thing we need is instability (video)

Nicușor Dan rules out early elections, backs government: the last thing we need is instability (video)

President Nicușor Dan rejects the scenario of early elections, even if tensions within the governing coalition were to escalate. The head of state warns that such a decision would bring…

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The state budget for 2026 was adopted by Parliament after marathon debates (Video)

The state budget for 2026 was adopted by Parliament after marathon debates (Video)

The state budget law and the state social security budget law were adopted on Friday by Parliament after marathon debates marked by attacks and tensions. The state budget law was…

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Bolojan reached an agreement with the PSD: Takes money from magistrates for social benefits

Bolojan reached an agreement with the PSD: Takes money from magistrates for social benefits

The leaders of the parties in the governing coalition have reached a compromise for the adoption of the social measures proposed by the PSD: money will be taken from the…

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Scandal in the Budget Committee over the social package. Did the PSD amendment pass or not?

Scandal in the Budget Committee over the social package. Did the PSD amendment pass or not?

Representatives of PSD, PNL, and USR argued on Wednesday in the joint budget-finance committees of the two Chambers, where the state budget for 2026 is being debated. The reason for…

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Controversy over donations in Nicușor Dan’s campaign. AEP says it has published all data allowed by law

Controversy over donations in Nicușor Dan’s campaign. AEP says it has published all data allowed by law

The President of the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP), Adrian Țuțuianu, stated that the institution has made public all information allowed by law regarding the donors in President Nicușor Dan’s electoral…

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Political Flirting Among "Former Toxic Lovers": How the Largest Parties in Europe Try to Save Their Relationship

Political Flirting Among "Former Toxic Lovers": How the Largest Parties in Europe Try to Save Their Relationship

The leaders of the two largest political parties in Europe are going out for elegant dinners while trying to repair their deteriorated relationship. Unlike the governing coalition in Bucharest, where…

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AUR still leads voting intentions but slips below 40%, PSD and PNL trail far behind - INSCOP survey

AUR still leads voting intentions but slips below 40%, PSD and PNL trail far behind - INSCOP survey

AUR remains the top choice among Romanians for the parliamentary elections, but the party’s score drops below the 40% threshold again, according to the Informat.ro Barometer – INSCOP Research, 8th…

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Tensions rise inside PSD as Manole warns the party has strayed from its founding mission

Tensions rise inside PSD as Manole warns the party has strayed from its founding mission

The Minister of Labor, Florin Manole, admitted on Wednesday evening that there are dissatisfactions within the PSD regarding the direction of the party in governance. He spoke about colleagues who…

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PNL challenges Grindeanu: pick a side, government or opposition; Liberals oppose changing the prime minister

PNL challenges Grindeanu: pick a side, government or opposition; Liberals oppose changing the prime minister

PNL strongly reacts to the statements made by the PSD leader, Sorin Grindeanu, regarding a possible restructuring of the governing coalition. The Liberals ask the social democrat to clarify whether…

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How Bolojan’s reform could be sidestepped: A mayor reveals the legal “loophole” to avoid layoffs

How Bolojan’s reform could be sidestepped: A mayor reveals the legal “loophole” to avoid layoffs

The local administration reform, promoted by the Government led by Ilie Bolojan, risks being compromised even before it takes effect. The Social Democratic mayor of Galați, Ionuț Pucheanu, claims that…

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Romanian PM Bolojan Signals Ministers Could Be Fired if PNRR Targets Are Missed

Romanian PM Bolojan Signals Ministers Could Be Fired if PNRR Targets Are Missed

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan warned that ministers and state secretaries risk being dismissed from office if Romania loses funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), emphasizing that accountability…

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PSD accuses PNL and USR of blocking the economic recovery plan. Darău: Let’s be angry at those who deepened the deficit

PSD accuses PNL and USR of blocking the economic recovery plan. Darău: Let’s be angry at those who deepened the deficit

New tensions are emerging within the coalition regarding the economic recovery program. PSD is demanding urgent approval of the package of measures and is accusing political blockages, at a time…

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Why Nicușor Dan Skipped Davos and Munich but Attended Trump’s Peace Council

Why Nicușor Dan Skipped Davos and Munich but Attended Trump’s Peace Council

Romanian President Nicușor Dan stated on Thursday that his absence from the World Economic Forum in Davos and the Munich Security Conference does not exclude future participation, specifying that his…

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Nicușor Dan calls coalition leaders to Cotroceni as budget tensions rise

Nicușor Dan calls coalition leaders to Cotroceni as budget tensions rise

President Nicușor Dan meets on Tuesday at 3:00 PM at Cotroceni Palace with the leaders of the governing coalition. The discussion takes place in a tense moment, marked by PSD’s…

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Rubio voices explicit support for Viktor Orbán ahead of elections: “Your success is our success”

Rubio voices explicit support for Viktor Orbán ahead of elections: “Your success is our success”

American Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent a clear political message in favor of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán from Budapest on Monday, suggesting that the future of US-Hungary relations…

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Europe's Capital Breaks 600-Day Political Deadlock with New Regional Government

Europe's Capital Breaks 600-Day Political Deadlock with New Regional Government

Brussels, the Belgian city known as the „capital of Europe,” once again has a regional government after more than 600 days of negotiations and political deadlock. The agreement was announced…

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Government Secretary General Defends Controversial Statement Using Auschwitz

Government Secretary General Defends Controversial Statement Using Auschwitz

The Secretary General of the Romanian Government, Ștefan Radu Oprea (PSD), publicly apologized on Thursday after, in the context of job cuts at the Prime Minister’s Chancellery and the General…

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Romania Not the Focus of US Judiciary Committee Report, President Nicușor Dan Says

Romania Not the Focus of US Judiciary Committee Report, President Nicușor Dan Says

President Nicușor Dan argues that Romania is not the subject of the Preliminary Report of the Judiciary Committee of the United States House of Representatives, emphasizing that references to our…

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From Protocol to Pricetag: Nicușor Dan’s Most Expensive Presidential Gift

From Protocol to Pricetag: Nicușor Dan’s Most Expensive Presidential Gift

Romanian President Nicușor Dan received dozens of gifts during his first year in office on the occasion of visits and protocol meetings. All items received free of charge were handed…

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Maia Sandu: Moldova Must Join EU Quickly to Avoid Russian Occupation

Maia Sandu: Moldova Must Join EU Quickly to Avoid Russian Occupation

Maia Sandu asked the European Union to accelerate the process of Moldova’s accession to the structures of the community bloc, as – considering the extent of Moscow’s interference in the…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Kelemen Hunor, UDMR
Why the Hungarian judge voted against Dominic Fritz. UDMR’s double game
Emilian Isailă
America, renamed Trump. The list of projects on which the glory-hungry president puts his name and face
America, renamed Trump. The list of projects on which the glory-hungry president puts his name and face
Final two weeks for Romania’s recovery plan: €7.57 billion still to be collected and thousands of projects to complete
Final two weeks for Romania’s recovery plan: €7.57 billion still to be collected and thousands of projects to complete
Dominic Fritz și Ciprian Ciucu sunt victimele unor operațiuni desfășurate de PSD prin oamenii pe care-i controlează, aflați în poziții cheie în sistemul de justiție și Curtea Constituțională
The political crisis in Romania is caused by the illegitimacy of the Parliament. PSD knows this and is slaughtering the Opposition
Emilian Isailă
What lies behind Russia’s threat to the UK – and why is Moscow raising the stakes now?
What lies behind Russia’s threat to the UK – and why is Moscow raising the stakes now?
Dominic Fritz își va pierde poziția de primar al Timișoarei dacă noua lege ANI va fi promulgată de președintele Nicușor Dan
Will Nicușor Dan approve the Machiavellian action of the Social Democrats to destroy the PNL and USR?
Emilian Isailă
What would NATO do if Putin attacked an Alliance member? Three-step plan revealed by Bild
What would NATO do if Putin attacked an Alliance member? Three-step plan revealed by Bild
Maia Sandu, un lider pro-european a rezistat la conducerea Moldovei deși atacul Rusiei a fost foarte puternic și nu s-a terminat
Romania, attacked by Russia on two fronts. Darkest fears confirmed at the highest level
Emilian Isailă
After Hormuz, China looks to the promise – and peril – of the Arctic’s ‘ice silk road’
After Hormuz, China looks to the promise – and peril – of the Arctic’s ‘ice silk road’
The United States is withdrawing its last aircraft carrier from the Pacific, and China could take advantage
The United States is withdrawing its last aircraft carrier from the Pacific, and China could take advantage
BUSINESS
Wheat prices climb towards three-year high as Russia and Ukraine disrupt exports. World seeks alternative routes, putting Constanța back in focus
Wheat prices climb towards three-year high as Russia and Ukraine disrupt exports. World seeks alternative routes, putting Constanța back in focus
Gabriela Pleș
Russians pull money out of banks and keep it „under the mattress,” fearing Putin could seize their savings
Russians pull money out of banks and keep it „under the mattress,” fearing Putin could seize their savings
Europe can no longer rely on its old economic model. Lagarde warns EU risks losing AI race
Europe can no longer rely on its old economic model. Lagarde warns EU risks losing AI race
Bulgaria installed more battery storage in one month than Romania has in total. What Bucharest plans to do
Bulgaria installed more battery storage in one month than Romania has in total. What Bucharest plans to do
Inflation dropped sharply in July. Rents, diesel, and coffee recorded the highest price increases
Inflation dropped sharply in July. Rents, diesel, and coffee recorded the highest price increases
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
12 km of Transylvania Motorway open after years of delays. Pro Infrastructura blames UMB and CNAIR
12 km of Transylvania Motorway open after years of delays. Pro Infrastructura blames UMB and CNAIR
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Meta accused of making children addicted to Facebook and Instagram. What internal documents filed in court reveal
Meta accused of making children addicted to Facebook and Instagram. What internal documents filed in court reveal
Gabriela Pleș
Spectacular images of the solar eclipse (Photo & Video)
Spectacular images of the solar eclipse (Photo & Video)
Great Britain will tax electric cars based on the kilometers traveled, starting in 2028
Great Britain will tax electric cars based on the kilometers traveled, starting in 2028
Anthropic and OpenAI models tried to trick humans into poisoning code during safety testing
Anthropic and OpenAI models tried to trick humans into poisoning code during safety testing
A SpaceX rocket will crash into the Moon at a speed of nearly 9,000 km/h. Why are researchers worried
A SpaceX rocket will crash into the Moon at a speed of nearly 9,000 km/h. Why are researchers worried
NYT: The german auto industry, one of the pillars of national pride, is shaking
NYT: The german auto industry, one of the pillars of national pride, is shaking
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