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AUR jumps again by 40%, almost matching the next three parties combined - INSCOP Barometer

AUR jumps again by 40%, almost matching the next three parties combined - INSCOP Barometer

AUR once again surpasses the 40% threshold in the voting intention for the parliamentary elections. According to the January 2026 edition of Barometrul Informat.ro, conducted by INSCOP Research, AUR, led…

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$800 Billion Ukraine Recovery Plan Delayed at Davos Amid Greenland Dispute

$800 Billion Ukraine Recovery Plan Delayed at Davos Amid Greenland Dispute

The dispute between the United States and Europe sparked by Donald Trump’s ambitions regarding Greenland has halted the launch of an $800 billion economic plan for post-war Ukraine. According to…

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Maia Sandu Says She Would Vote for Moldova’s Union with Romania in a Referendum

Maia Sandu Says She Would Vote for Moldova’s Union with Romania in a Referendum

Maia Sandu publicly stated for the first time that she would support reunification with Romania if a referendum were to take place on this matter. Maia Sandu granted an extensive…

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Europe Rejects Trump: He Has Weak Support Even Within the Populist Camp, Poll Shows

Europe Rejects Trump: He Has Weak Support Even Within the Populist Camp, Poll Shows

American President Donald Trump is unpopular in Europe, including among voters of right-wing populist parties, which his administration sees as strategic allies, according to a new Politico poll conducted in…

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A message of light and unity: Nicușor Dan on the meaning of Christmas

A message of light and unity: Nicușor Dan on the meaning of Christmas

Romanian President Nicușor Dan has sent a Christmas message emphasizing the significance of the Birth of the Lord for believers and the entire community. In his message, the leader from…

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Cotroceni Palace Hosts Swearing-In of New Defense and Economy Ministers

Cotroceni Palace Hosts Swearing-In of New Defense and Economy Ministers

Radu Miruță and Irineu Darău (both from USR) took the oath of office as Romanian Ministers of Defense and Economy on Tuesday. The event took place at the Cotroceni Palace.…

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Bolojan does not believe that the president can be suspended. What he says about the fall of the Government

Bolojan does not believe that the president can be suspended. What he says about the fall of the Government

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated on Monday evening that he does not believe that the president will be suspended, a move for which the Opposition has announced that they are…

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Nicușor Dan Faces Suspension Threat Over Plan to Reform the Judiciary

Nicușor Dan Faces Suspension Threat Over Plan to Reform the Judiciary

AUR officially requested the initiation of procedures to suspend the President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, accusing him of violating the Constitution and directly interfering with the functioning of the judicial…

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Germany steps out of the shadows: Friedrich Merz’s risky bet for Ukraine and Europe

Germany steps out of the shadows: Friedrich Merz’s risky bet for Ukraine and Europe

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is trying to reposition Germany as the main political actor in the European Union, in a clear break from the caution cultivated by his predecessors, Olaf…

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When talking to a chatbot, you should know that it can change your vote

When talking to a chatbot, you should know that it can change your vote

Experiments involving thousands of voters have shown that engaging with a chatbot can influence people’s political opinions. AI chatbots can influence voters – and can have a greater impact on…

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Romania Prepared to Shoot Down Drones: Nicușor Dan Says “If They Come, We’ll Take Them Out”

Romania Prepared to Shoot Down Drones: Nicușor Dan Says “If They Come, We’ll Take Them Out”

President Nicușor Dan stated on Tuesday, in a press conference held in Paris, that Romania is prepared to respond firmly in case new drones violate the country’s airspace, in the…

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PSD will decide at the end of January whether to stay in government. Grindeanu on the Capital defeat: Our message was apolitical (Video)

PSD will decide at the end of January whether to stay in government. Grindeanu on the Capital defeat: Our message was apolitical (Video)

PSD will decide only at the end of January whether it remains in the governing coalition or not, announced the party’s president, Sorin Grindeanu, on Monday. The leader of the…

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Politico: Bucharest rejects the far right. Aid for Bolojan

Politico: Bucharest rejects the far right. Aid for Bolojan

The partial local elections in Bucharest have been extensively covered by the foreign press. Politico notes that the residents of the Romanian Capital have elected a centrist mayor, rejecting the…

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Hungarian press on the Bucharest elections: Almost no one cared who the new mayor would be

Hungarian press on the Bucharest elections: Almost no one cared who the new mayor would be

The Hungarian press extensively reported on the elections in Bucharest. Publications from the neighboring country chose headlines that emphasize the low voter turnout and the political impact of Ciprian Ciucu’s…

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What wealth does Ciprian Ciucu, the new mayor of the Capital, have

What wealth does Ciprian Ciucu, the new mayor of the Capital, have

Ciprian Ciucu, 47 years old, is the new general mayor of Bucharest after obtaining over 36% of the votes from the people of Bucharest in Sunday’s elections. The liberal, who…

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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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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Călin Georgescu e folosit în continuare de Kremlin ca o dovadă propagandistică a eșecului democratic al României
The promotion of Călin Georgescu in the USA continues, Moscow’s objective being the destruction of the strategic partnership. To some extent, it has succeeded
Emilian Isailă
How long can the world rely on oil reserves if the US-Iran war continues? The critical six-month threshold
How long can the world rely on oil reserves if the US-Iran war continues? The critical six-month threshold
Gabriela Pleș
Danube levels fall as climate risks rise. Romania and Hungary want to expand nuclear power, but face a growing problem
Danube levels fall as climate risks rise. Romania and Hungary want to expand nuclear power, but face a growing problem
Gabriela Pleș
How Russian attacks, European protectionism and drought are trapping Ukraine’s vital grain
How Russian attacks, European protectionism and drought are trapping Ukraine’s vital grain
În data de 20 septembrie, în Rusia vor avea loc alegeri parlamentare. Nikolai Ribakov, președintele partidului Yabloko, aduce dovezi la ședința de judecată a Curții Supreme din Rusia. Judecătorii au interzis formațiunea pentru că n-a respectat drepturile de autor, printre altele, în promovarea electorală.
Russia chooses what Vladimir Putin wants. Parties banned, political leaders ousted. How can the war end?
Emilian Isailă
US says oil is flowing normally through Strait of Hormuz again. Shipping data tells a very different story
US says oil is flowing normally through Strait of Hormuz again. Shipping data tells a very different story
Lia Olguța Vasilescu explorează o posibilă alianță cu George Simion, căutând o soluție de salvare pentru PSD
The Cotroceni Palace hopes that we will have a government in September, but it’s complicated. Grindeanu may lose the leadership of the PSD if he doesn’t bring the party back on track
Emilian Isailă
Vladimir Putin încearcă să întrerupă ajutorul țărilor europene pentru Ucraina
The acquisition of a port on the Danube by Romania has angered Putin. Why?
Emilian Isailă
Europe is running out of Patriot missiles as Ukraine braces for Russia’s winter attacks
Europe is running out of Patriot missiles as Ukraine braces for Russia’s winter attacks
Netanyahu calculates upsetting Trump is his least-bad option
Netanyahu calculates upsetting Trump is his least-bad option
BUSINESS
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
Energy storage can save us. But batteries also have a risk
Energy storage can save us. But batteries also have a risk
eMag
European Commission clears Naspers’ full takeover of Romanian eMAG
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
The international price of oil has dropped to the lowest level in the last three weeks
The international price of oil has dropped to the lowest level in the last three weeks
Fitch Maintains Romania’s Investment Grade Rating, Warns Over Political Instability and Budget Deficit
Fitch Maintains Romania’s Investment Grade Rating, Warns Over Political Instability and Budget Deficit
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
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
Who are the people behind the world’s first AI rulebook?
Who are the people behind the world’s first AI rulebook?
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