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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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Hungary has a new prime minister as of today. Viktor Orban disappears, the EU flag reappears. Peter Magyar: I will not reign, I will serve my country (Photo & Video)

Hungary has a new prime minister as of today. Viktor Orban disappears, the EU flag reappears. Peter Magyar: I will not reign, I will serve my country (Photo & Video)

Hungary begins a new political era on Saturday with the appointment of conservative Peter Magyar as prime minister following his party Tisza’s historic victory in April, ending Viktor Orban’s 16-year…

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Nicușor Dan’s Surprise Remarks: Europe Has Also Made Mistakes. Romania Has Often Been Weak Inside the EU

Nicușor Dan’s Surprise Remarks: Europe Has Also Made Mistakes. Romania Has Often Been Weak Inside the EU

Nicușor Dan had a surprise appearance on Saturday morning at Cotroceni to deliver a message for Europe Day. On this occasion, the president emphasized the advantages our country has gained…

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Social Media Users Turn Grindeanu’s Europe Day Message Into a Pro-Bolojan Thread

Social Media Users Turn Grindeanu’s Europe Day Message Into a Pro-Bolojan Thread

A message posted by Sorin Grindeanu on Europe Day sparked a festival of pro-Bolojan and, in some places, pro-USR comments on the Facebook page of the PSD leader. Sorin Grindeanu…

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Diana Șoșoacă Moves to Suspend Nicușor Dan. Can She Pull It Off?

Diana Șoșoacă Moves to Suspend Nicușor Dan. Can She Pull It Off?

Diana Șoșoacă’s party initiates the procedure to suspend Nicușor Dan from the position of president. „S.O.S. Romania party announces that it initiates the political and constitutional procedure to remove Nicușor…

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Grindeanu attacks Bolojan government’s reforms: “There have only been collective layoffs”

Grindeanu attacks Bolojan government’s reforms: “There have only been collective layoffs”

PSD President Sorin Grindeanu claims that in the last 11 months, the reforms promised by the government led by Ilie Bolojan have remained „at a declarative level” and accuses the…

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Bolojan says PNL regained its dignity by going into opposition: “Important decisions were made in other offices”

Bolojan says PNL regained its dignity by going into opposition: “Important decisions were made in other offices”

Dismissed Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan published a comprehensive message addressed to the Liberals on Thursday, in which he talks about the rift between the PNL and PSD and asserts that…

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Kremlin-linked media celebrate Bolojan’s fall: George Simion, the “anti-EU” hero

Kremlin-linked media celebrate Bolojan’s fall: George Simion, the “anti-EU” hero

The fall of the Bolojan Government was immediately exploited by the propaganda press in Moscow, which portrayed the Parliament’s vote as a failure of the EU in Eastern Europe. In…

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Nicușor Dan Moves Fast After Government Collapse: ‘No Snap Elections, Stability First’ (Video)

Nicușor Dan Moves Fast After Government Collapse: ‘No Snap Elections, Stability First’ (Video)

Nicușor Dan held a brief press statement at Cotroceni after Parliament dismissed the Bolojan Government. The President appealed for calm, reading from a sheet, emphasizing that Romania remains a stable…

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PNL leadership shuts down possibility of PSD coalition

PNL leadership shuts down possibility of PSD coalition

In the Tuesday afternoon meeting, the leadership of PNL quickly voted on a resolution proposed by Ilie Bolojan reaffirming the decision not to form any alliance with PSD for a…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
The stakes of the elections in Serbia – The main actors, central themes, and possible consequences
The stakes of the elections in Serbia – The main actors, central themes, and possible consequences
Protests in Europe reveal the crises weighing on Generation Z
Protests in Europe reveal the crises weighing on Generation Z
Why Trump Can’t Convince Putin to Accept a Deal. What Is the Solution
Why Trump Can’t Convince Putin to Accept a Deal. What Is the Solution
How schools can prevent knife attacks: Five practical solutions. Psychologist: “Strict controls may stop the behaviour, but they don’t address the root cause”
How schools can prevent knife attacks: Five practical solutions. Psychologist: “Strict controls may stop the behaviour, but they don’t address the root cause”
Gabriela Pleș
Sorin Grindeanu, la scurt timp după votarea guvernului, s-a grăbit să anunțe public pentru a recepționa și judecătoarea Lia Savonea că vrea să plătească un miliard de euro de la buget pentru magistrați
Sorin Grindeanu prepares 1 billion euros for Lia Savonea, even though European judges say the payment can be postponed and staggered
Emilian Isailă
Trump the brave and his two faces. When he’s a tiger and when he’s a lamb
Trump the brave and his two faces. When he’s a tiger and when he’s a lamb
O reacție SRI la adresa unor critici făcute de Ludovic Orban într-o emisiune TVR a reaprins dezbaterea despre lipsa controlului civil asupra serviciilor secrete din România
For a quarter of a century, Ludovic Orban criticizes SRI. Finally, he received a response, one that reignites the debate about the crisis of the secret services
Emilian Isailă
The editorial board of The New York Times: How Trump Betrays Ukraine
The editorial board of The New York Times: How Trump Betrays Ukraine
În primăvara anului trecut, în plină campanie electorală, într-o dezbatere organizată de Antena 3 CNN, la o întrebare a unui reporter despre posibilitatea creșterii TVA, Nicușor Dan a făcut o promisiune scrisă în fața camerelor de luat vederi că, în situația în care va ajunge președinte, taxa pe valoarea adăugată nu se va modifica. Ceea ce nu s-a întâmplat.
The paper that turned Romania back to the Dragnea era
Emilian Isailă
Marian Neacșu, un fost condamnat penal, a fost numit ministru de Interne cu scopul de a crea o majoritate parlamentară pentru PSD
What will PSD do once back in power?
Emilian Isailă
BUSINESS
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?
Moody’s says Romania can bring down its budget deficit, but a major test lies ahead. What’s next for its credit rating?
Moody’s says Romania can bring down its budget deficit, but a major test lies ahead. What’s next for its credit rating?
Rheinmetall announces major investment plans for Mangalia shipyard, where four naval vessels are to be built for Romania
Rheinmetall announces major investment plans for Mangalia shipyard, where four naval vessels are to be built for Romania
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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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
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
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?
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