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The Gireadă family saga: mother, father, and now daughter control a mayoralty in Botoșani

The Gireadă family saga: mother, father, and now daughter control a mayoralty in Botoșani

The Gireadă family saga continues at the helm of Mihai Eminescu commune, in Botoșani County. After the father and mother took turns serving as mayor for almost two decades, now…

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Ciprian Ciucu is the new mayor of Bucharest

Ciprian Ciucu is the new mayor of Bucharest

Ciprian Ciucu is the new mayor of Bucharest, according to the official vote count. He secures a comfortable victory, with about 15 percentage points more than the second-placed candidate. This…

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Nicușor Dan at the polls: why didn’t his partner vote? Is the coalition cracking? A future rival at Cotroceni? (Photo & Video)

Nicușor Dan at the polls: why didn’t his partner vote? Is the coalition cracking? A future rival at Cotroceni? (Photo & Video)

President Nicușor Dan voted on Sunday morning for the election of the new mayor of the Capital at School 130 „Luceafărul” in Sector 5. The head of state came to…

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Bucharest votes with minimal turnout, sociologist warns participation may drop below 30%

Bucharest votes with minimal turnout, sociologist warns participation may drop below 30%

Voter turnout in Bucharest remains very low in the early hours of December 7. Sociologist Remus Ștefureac warns that, under these conditions, the final turnout could drop below 30%. Follow…

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Investigation for fraud risks plunging the EU into its most serious crisis in decades

Investigation for fraud risks plunging the EU into its most serious crisis in decades

Ursula von der Leyen is facing the biggest credibility challenge for the EU in decades, with a fraud investigation hitting two of the most important officials in Brussels, risking triggering…

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Vlad Gheorghe has withdrawn from the race for the Mayor of Bucharest. Whom will he support?

Vlad Gheorghe has withdrawn from the race for the Mayor of Bucharest. Whom will he support?

Former MEP Vlad Gheorghe announced his withdrawal from the race for the Mayor of the Capital and his support for Ciprian Ciucu. „I will support Ciucu further, I appeal to…

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Ionuț Moșteanu resigned after the CV scandal

Ionuț Moșteanu resigned after the CV scandal

Ionuț Moşteanu (USR) has submitted his resignation from the position of Minister of Defense, after a scandal erupted yesterday regarding false information published in an official CV. Moșteanu published his…

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Ludovic Orban says Forța Dreptei will support Ciprian Ciucu in the race for Bucharest mayor (Video)

Ludovic Orban says Forța Dreptei will support Ciprian Ciucu in the race for Bucharest mayor (Video)

The Right Force, the party led by Ludovic Orban, announced on Thursday, during a press conference, that they support Ciprian Ciucu in the race for the Mayor of the Capital,…

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Macron warns of a “different world”: French president fears voters may let AI choose their candidates

Macron warns of a “different world”: French president fears voters may let AI choose their candidates

President Emmanuel Macron recently issued a warning about the risks of artificial intelligence on the democratic process, stating that in the next elections, many citizens could directly ask an AI…

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PNL could miss Parliament for the next decade, PSD may shrink to 10-12%, analyst says - a historic generational change underway

PNL could miss Parliament for the next decade, PSD may shrink to 10-12%, analyst says - a historic generational change underway

Political analyst Marius Ghincea states that Romania is undergoing the most extensive political and cultural change since the early ’90s, and the traditional parties – PSD and PNL – are…

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Nicușor Dan Tops Trust Rankings in Bucharest: Where Ciucu, Drulă, and Băluță Stand

Nicușor Dan Tops Trust Rankings in Bucharest: Where Ciucu, Drulă, and Băluță Stand

The latest INSCOP barometer conducted at the level of the Capital shows that some high-profile personalities fail to convert this visibility into public appreciation. On the other hand, others, less…

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Ciucu and Băluță remain favorites for the Capital. Anca Alexandrescu is way ahead of Drulă - INSCOP survey

Ciucu and Băluță remain favorites for the Capital. Anca Alexandrescu is way ahead of Drulă - INSCOP survey

A new survey by INSCOP Research, conducted between November 17-19, 2025, shows that voting intentions for the Mayor of the Capital remain extremely close, especially between the PSD and PNL…

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Cătălin Drulă and Vlad Voiculescu (presidential advisor) accuse PNL and INSCOP of manipulating polls: Ciprian, not like this!

Cătălin Drulă and Vlad Voiculescu (presidential advisor) accuse PNL and INSCOP of manipulating polls: Ciprian, not like this!

Former Minister of Health and current presidential advisor, Vlad Voiculescu, accuses the INSCOP institute and the PNL of manipulating opinion polls to influence the electoral race in Bucharest. Cătălin Drulă,…

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Ludovic Orban was dismissed by Nicușor Dan from the position of presidential counselor

Ludovic Orban was dismissed by Nicușor Dan from the position of presidential counselor

Ludovic Orban has been dismissed by President Nicușor Dan from the position of presidential advisor. „The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, and presidential advisor, Ludovic Orban, have mutually agreed to…

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How Nicușor Dan explains that he is hiring a person under criminal investigation as his advisor at Cotroceni

How Nicușor Dan explains that he is hiring a person under criminal investigation as his advisor at Cotroceni

President Nicușor Dan explained why he appointed (starting November 17) former Health Minister Vlad Voiculescu as an honorary presidential advisor, even though he is facing criminal charges in the vaccine…

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AtlasIntel, the polling house that best anticipated the last elections in Bucharest, shows a very tight race with 4 candidates within the margin of error

AtlasIntel, the polling house that best anticipated the last elections in Bucharest, shows a very tight race with 4 candidates within the margin of error

AtlasIntel, the company that was closest to the official result of the elections for the Mayor of the Capital in 2024, indicates an unprecedented tight race for the December 7th…

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Ciucu signed a political agreement with REPER, which "chose to support the candidate who can deliver results"

Ciucu signed a political agreement with REPER, which "chose to support the candidate who can deliver results"

PNL candidate for the Mayor of the Capital, Ciprian Ciucu, signed a collaboration protocol with the REPER Party on Monday. He announced that he desires a long-term relationship with this…

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Nicușor Dan has appointed 5 new counselors. Among them, Vlad Voiculescu (under criminal investigation) and professor Sorin Costreie

Nicușor Dan has appointed 5 new counselors. Among them, Vlad Voiculescu (under criminal investigation) and professor Sorin Costreie

President Nicușor Dan appointed new advisers to the team at Cotroceni Palace on Thursday, as announced by the Presidential Administration. Among them are former Minister of Health, Vlad Voiculescu, and…

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Dominic Fritz has passed the final test to obtain romanian citizenship

Dominic Fritz has passed the final test to obtain romanian citizenship

The Mayor of Timișoara, Dominic Fritz, announced that he passed the interview test and received a positive opinion to obtain Romanian citizenship. The swearing-in ceremony is next. „Romania, here I…

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The leader of AfD claims that Putin does not pose a threat to Germany. Instead, Poland would be

The leader of AfD claims that Putin does not pose a threat to Germany. Instead, Poland would be

One of the leaders of the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) stated that Vladimir Putin’s Russia is not a threat to his country. Instead, Poland could be a threat.…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Nicușor Dan, după dezastrul din Parlament, acolo unde premierul desemnat de el a fost respins prin vot, a declanșat o campanie de recâștigare a bunăvoinței publicului. În imagine, la Cluj, își face un selfie alături de două trecătoare
A journey into the president’s mind. How he lost people’s support so quickly and brutally
Emilian Isailă
Sorin Grindeanu e împins de partid să-i solicite lui Nicușor Dan desemnarea pentru poziția de prim-ministru
Sorin Grindeanu asks for himself at Victoria Palace. Who approves?
Emilian Isailă
In a high-stakes game of deception, Putin is the one who loses
In a high-stakes game of deception, Putin is the one who loses
3 reasons why Europeans are suffocating from the heat
3 reasons why Europeans are suffocating from the heat
Într-un an petrecut la Palatul Cotroceni, președintele Nicușor Dan a îmbătrânit mult și vizibil - Foto: Presidency.ro
Ilie Bolojan thanked Nicușor Dan. Ironic, isn’t it?
Emilian Isailă
Emilian Isailă, editor
Nicușor Dan and PSD, the major losers in Parliament. The designated Prime Minister has collapsed
Emilian Isailă
Why can’t Britain hold on to prime ministers? It’s the economy
Why can’t Britain hold on to prime ministers? It’s the economy
Iran shows Trump just how hard making peace will be
Iran shows Trump just how hard making peace will be
Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is “wide open” – but can ships’ safety be guaranteed?
Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is “wide open” – but can ships’ safety be guaranteed?
Gabriela Pleș
CNN: Trump’s deal with Iran could prove a failure, but the president gets what he wants
CNN: Trump’s deal with Iran could prove a failure, but the president gets what he wants
BUSINESS
Romania remains the cheapest country in the EU. The same shopping basket can cost nearly four times more elsewhere in Europe
Romania remains the cheapest country in the EU. The same shopping basket can cost nearly four times more elsewhere in Europe
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
The price of oil has reached the lowest level since before the Iran war
The price of oil has reached the lowest level since before the Iran war
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
The Bucharest Stock Exchange is Europe’s best performer in 2026. The BET index is up 26% since the start of the year
The Bucharest Stock Exchange is Europe’s best performer in 2026. The BET index is up 26% since the start of the year
Property tax reform based on market values removed from Romania’s Recovery Plan. Pîslaru: It would have led to penalties
Property tax reform based on market values removed from Romania’s Recovery Plan. Pîslaru: It would have led to penalties
The Euro digital is approaching launch and will help the EU solve a major issue it has with the USA
The Euro digital is approaching launch and will help the EU solve a major issue it has with the USA
Heatwave puts Europe’s power grids under strain. Countries with the highest blackout risk
Heatwave puts Europe’s power grids under strain. Countries with the highest blackout risk
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
The new Dacia Spring will be built in the EU to avoid import tariffs on Chinese-made cars
The new Dacia Spring will be built in the EU to avoid import tariffs on Chinese-made cars
Under-16s to be banned from TikTok, YouTube and other social media by next spring, Starmer says
Under-16s to be banned from TikTok, YouTube and other social media by next spring, Starmer says
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Volkswagen to slash nearly 20,000 jobs in Germany amid major restructuring push
Volkswagen to slash nearly 20,000 jobs in Germany amid major restructuring push
Romanians believe they can spot fake news, but think others are easily manipulated, INSCOP survey finds
Romanians believe they can spot fake news, but think others are easily manipulated, INSCOP survey finds
What the first electric Ferrari looks like: It can hit 310 km/h and comes with a “special” sound (Photos & Video)
What the first electric Ferrari looks like: It can hit 310 km/h and comes with a “special” sound (Photos & Video)
A Fresh Contender: eYou Social Enters the Social Media Arena Against Facebook and TikTok
A Fresh Contender: eYou Social Enters the Social Media Arena Against Facebook and TikTok
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