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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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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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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
What’s wrong with Spain’s high-speed rail network? Fatal crashes expose problems overlooked for years
What’s wrong with Spain’s high-speed rail network? Fatal crashes expose problems overlooked for years
NYT: Trump was alerted to alleged Chinese spy’s contact with Nvidia CEO but took no action
NYT: Trump was alerted to alleged Chinese spy’s contact with Nvidia CEO but took no action
Reuters: Serbia’s election-winning student movement pledges anti-corruption reforms but has no plans to sanction Russia
Reuters: Serbia’s election-winning student movement pledges anti-corruption reforms but has no plans to sanction Russia
Israel is holding its most important election in years. Here’s what’s at stake
Israel is holding its most important election in years. Here’s what’s at stake
Putin’s trap: How Russia plans to use Ukraine peace talks to weaken NATO – and what it could mean for Romania
Putin’s trap: How Russia plans to use Ukraine peace talks to weaken NATO – and what it could mean for Romania
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
BUSINESS
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?
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
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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