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Romanian President Nicușor Dan Replaces Tomac as PM Pick: "This Is the Time for a Political Solution"

Romanian President Nicușor Dan Replaces Tomac as PM Pick: "This Is the Time for a Political Solution"

Eugen Tomac submitted his mandate at the end of the 10 days he had to form a new government, and Nicușor Dan designated a new prime minister, starting over. It…

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"Nicușor did not want to start a jihad against PSD": Matei Păun explains why he didn't save Bolojan and weighs in on Tomac and early elections

"Nicușor did not want to start a jihad against PSD": Matei Păun explains why he didn't save Bolojan and weighs in on Tomac and early elections

Businessman Matei Păun, former campaign strategist for Nicușor Dan and one of the President’s close associates, spoke about how the head of state views the current political and economic crisis.…

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What happens when the mandates of interim ministers expire?

What happens when the mandates of interim ministers expire?

The mandates of the six interim ministers who took over the portfolios left vacant after the PSD’s withdrawal from the Government expire on Wednesday, June 10, 45 days after their…

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Diana Buzoianu approves Romsilva overhaul, cutting the number of directors from 101 to 38

Diana Buzoianu approves Romsilva overhaul, cutting the number of directors from 101 to 38

The Ministry of the Environment has approved the new organizational charts of the regional forestry directorates, and one of the most important changes announced as part of the Romsilva reform…

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Nicușor Dan Nominates Eugen Tomac for Prime Minister, Calls for Political Responsibility

Nicușor Dan Nominates Eugen Tomac for Prime Minister, Calls for Political Responsibility

One month minus a day after the dismissal of the Bolojan Government through a vote of no confidence, President Nicușor Dan designated a new Prime Minister on Thursday: Eugen Tomac.…

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Senior PSD leader resigns from all party leadership positions: "I no longer see myself in these roles"

Senior PSD leader resigns from all party leadership positions: "I no longer see myself in these roles"

The Mayor of Buzău, Constantin Toma, announced his resignation on Tuesday from the positions of President of the Buzău City PSD Municipal Organization and First Vice President of the Buzău…

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Nicușor Dan after CSAT meeting: Russian Consulate in Constanța to be closed, consul declared persona non grata

Nicușor Dan after CSAT meeting: Russian Consulate in Constanța to be closed, consul declared persona non grata

President Nicușor Dan stated, after the CSAT meeting convened following the incident in Galați, that Romanian authorities are treating the situation as a major security issue and are continuing coordination…

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Bolojan: No Prime Minister Name Discussed, PNL Will Not Back PSD-Controlled Technocrat Government

Bolojan: No Prime Minister Name Discussed, PNL Will Not Back PSD-Controlled Technocrat Government

Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated on Wednesday that the option of a technocratic government is among the scenarios discussed in the current political context, but cautioned that such an…

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EFOR report: Almost half of party subsidies go to media and propaganda. How money flows between PSD, PNL and AUR (infographics)

EFOR report: Almost half of party subsidies go to media and propaganda. How money flows between PSD, PNL and AUR (infographics)

Political parties continued to spend hundreds of millions of lei in 2025, even though the year did not reach the exceptional level of 2024, when subsidies and electoral reimbursements exceeded…

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Mystery Surrounds How Călin Georgescu Paid His €40,000 Election Fine

Mystery Surrounds How Călin Georgescu Paid His €40,000 Election Fine

Former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu has paid the fine of 200,000 lei (around 40,000 euros) imposed by the Permanent Electoral Authority for violating the legislation regarding the financing of the…

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Romanians narrowly reject the idea of suspending Nicușor Dan

Romanians narrowly reject the idea of suspending Nicușor Dan

Most Romanians would vote against the dismissal of President Nicușor Dan, but the difference compared to those who would support such a referendum remains relatively close. According to the latest…

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Irineu Darău accuses former ADR leadership of using NRRP funds for salaries: “Notice to the smart guys: it doesn’t work anymore”

Irineu Darău accuses former ADR leadership of using NRRP funds for salaries: “Notice to the smart guys: it doesn’t work anymore”

The Minister of Economy, Irineu Darău, accuses the former leadership of the Romanian Agency for Digitalization (ADR) of using European funds from the PNRR allocated to the Governmental Cloud for…

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4 out of 10 Romanians believe that snap elections would be the best solution to the crisis - INSCOP

4 out of 10 Romanians believe that snap elections would be the best solution to the crisis - INSCOP

Four out of ten Romanians believe that organizing early parliamentary elections would be the best solution for overcoming the current political crisis. Additionally, just over 50% opt for a new…

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“Bolojan is not an obstacle.” The prime minister accuses PSD of wanting PNL to become a “vassal party”

“Bolojan is not an obstacle.” The prime minister accuses PSD of wanting PNL to become a “vassal party”

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan launched a harsh attack on PSD on Wednesday evening, accusing them of attempting to turn PNL into a „vassal party” and causing the current political…

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Bolojan: Unaffiliated MPs “could carry more weight than UDMR” in forming the government

Bolojan: Unaffiliated MPs “could carry more weight than UDMR” in forming the government

Interim Prime Minister and PNL leader Ilie Bolojan stated on Wednesday evening that unaffiliated parliamentarians can play a decisive role in forming the future government, given that approximately 10% of…

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Consultations on the next prime minister begin. The deadlock is almost mathematical. What options does Nicușor Dan have?

Consultations on the next prime minister begin. The deadlock is almost mathematical. What options does Nicușor Dan have?

President Nicușor Dan begins official consultations on Monday for the designation of a new prime minister, following the fall of the Bolojan Government. All parliamentary parties and the group of…

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More than half of Romanians want early elections. AUR leads voting intentions, followed by PSD and PNL - CURS survey

More than half of Romanians want early elections. AUR leads voting intentions, followed by PSD and PNL - CURS survey

Most Romanians believe that Romania needs early elections, and if parliamentary elections were to take place next Sunday, the Alliance for the Union of Romanians would come in first. A…

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EU Gives Positive Assessment to Romania’s Fourth NRRP Payment Request

EU Gives Positive Assessment to Romania’s Fourth NRRP Payment Request

The European Commission has approved the fourth payment request from the NRRP, amounting to 2.6 billion euros, the only one fully prepared by the Bolojan Government. The Commission has noted…

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Grindeanu and Manda move to trademark their names at OSIM

Grindeanu and Manda move to trademark their names at OSIM

PSD President Sorin Grindeanu and the party’s general secretary, Claudiu Manda, have filed applications with the State Office for Inventions and Trademarks to register their names as trademarks. The requests…

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“What we’re seeing now is the result of a disgracefully managed election,” says Băsescu, as the former president calls for rebuilding the coalition

“What we’re seeing now is the result of a disgracefully managed election,” says Băsescu, as the former president calls for rebuilding the coalition

Former President Traian Băsescu argues that the current political crisis is the result of the „shameful organization of the elections” in 2024 and calls for the reconstruction of the PSD-PNL-UDMR-minorities…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
As fresh talks near, Putin appears set on wrecking Ukraine’s economy, leaving Kyiv facing the toughest winter yet
As fresh talks near, Putin appears set on wrecking Ukraine’s economy, leaving Kyiv facing the toughest winter yet
Trump tries the „Shell Bay Format” to stop Putin. The great risk of the White House plan
Trump tries the „Shell Bay Format” to stop Putin. The great risk of the White House plan
NATO has its war plans, but domestic politics in the US, France and Germany threaten to derail them
NATO has its war plans, but domestic politics in the US, France and Germany threaten to derail them
Florin-Lazăr Vlădică gravitează în jurul lui Sorin Grindeanu, fiind un misterios om de afaceri, expertul în resurse minerale a lui Ovidiu Tender
Ilie Bolojan, about how Vlădică got to the Cotroceni Palace, the mysterious character who connects Nicușor Dan, Grindeanu, and MAGA
Emilian Isailă
From Iran to trade: how the US midterms impact the rest of the world
From Iran to trade: how the US midterms impact the rest of the world
The New York Times: Vanity was Trump’s downfall. The worst ideas that buried him politically
The New York Times: Vanity was Trump’s downfall. The worst ideas that buried him politically
The biggest winners and losers of the 2026 midterm elections
The biggest winners and losers of the 2026 midterm elections
The Greek Press: What will become of us without Laura Kovesi?
The Greek Press: What will become of us without Laura Kovesi?
Donald Trump’s Republicans suffer landslide defeat – what this means for the world
Donald Trump’s Republicans suffer landslide defeat – what this means for the world
Repudiation. The americans listened to Trump
Repudiation. The americans listened to Trump
BUSINESS
„Blue wave” from the US elections stirs financial markets: Gold and silver rise sharply, the dollar falls
„Blue wave” from the US elections stirs financial markets: Gold and silver rise sharply, the dollar falls
Radical change in Budapest: Hungary will give up Russian gas in 2027
Radical change in Budapest: Hungary will give up Russian gas in 2027
Romania prepares for a difficult winter: Transelectrica calls for four coal-fired power plants to remain operational and sufficient gas reserves
Romania prepares for a difficult winter: Transelectrica calls for four coal-fired power plants to remain operational and sufficient gas reserves
Romania Cuts Budget Deficit, but Rising Interest Payments Keep Pressure on Public Finances
Romania Cuts Budget Deficit, but Rising Interest Payments Keep Pressure on Public Finances
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25-lei fee on Temu and Shein parcels scrapped, but a new charge takes its place. What shoppers will pay from 1 November
25-lei fee on Temu and Shein parcels scrapped, but a new charge takes its place. What shoppers will pay from 1 November
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Romania’s Finance Ministry warns: Final weeks of 2026 will be crucial. What’s happening with government spending and public debt?
Romania’s Finance Ministry warns: Final weeks of 2026 will be crucial. What’s happening with government spending and public debt?
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Chinese AI model executes complex cyberattacks and bypasses safety safeguards
Chinese AI model executes complex cyberattacks and bypasses safety safeguards
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No more pre-ticked boxes or hidden cookie rejection buttons: New rules for websites
No more pre-ticked boxes or hidden cookie rejection buttons: New rules for websites
Anthropic’s blockbuster share listing – 5 surprising things we now know
Anthropic’s blockbuster share listing – 5 surprising things we now know
Dacia registrations fall 10% in Europe in 2026 despite 6% market growth. Chinese rival BYD sells more cars
Dacia registrations fall 10% in Europe in 2026 despite 6% market growth. Chinese rival BYD sells more cars
Getty Images files for US bankruptcy, advances restructuring plan
Getty Images files for US bankruptcy, advances restructuring plan
What a group of AI agents discussed while their owners chatted at the table
What a group of AI agents discussed while their owners chatted at the table
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