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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Vlad Gheorghe has withdrawn from the race for the Mayor of Bucharest.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Vlad Gheorghe has withdrawn from the race for the Mayor of Bucharest.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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Nicușor Dan, about USR's proposal for the People's Advocate: She is a lady I didn't know. I think it's fine

Nicușor Dan, about USR's proposal for the People's Advocate: She is a lady I didn't know. I think it's fine

The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, spoke on Wednesday about USR’s proposal for the position of Ombudsman, Roxana Rizoiu, stating that he finds it „appropriate.” The head of state said…

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Nicușor Dan presented the new country defense strategy: Public administration and corruption are vulnerabilities. SRI will get involved in the fight against corruption (Video)

Nicușor Dan presented the new country defense strategy: Public administration and corruption are vulnerabilities. SRI will get involved in the fight against corruption (Video)

President Nicușor Dan presented the new country defense strategy. The document will be put up for debate on Wednesday, will be reviewed on November 24 in the Supreme Council for…

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AUR and USR are supported by men, while PSD and PNL by women - INSCOP

AUR and USR are supported by men, while PSD and PNL by women - INSCOP

AUR is the top choice in voting options for the parliamentary elections, representing the choice of 44% of men and 32% of women, according to the results of a Barometru…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Kelemen Hunor, UDMR
Why the Hungarian judge voted against Dominic Fritz. UDMR’s double game
Emilian Isailă
America, renamed Trump. The list of projects on which the glory-hungry president puts his name and face
America, renamed Trump. The list of projects on which the glory-hungry president puts his name and face
Final two weeks for Romania’s recovery plan: €7.57 billion still to be collected and thousands of projects to complete
Final two weeks for Romania’s recovery plan: €7.57 billion still to be collected and thousands of projects to complete
Dominic Fritz și Ciprian Ciucu sunt victimele unor operațiuni desfășurate de PSD prin oamenii pe care-i controlează, aflați în poziții cheie în sistemul de justiție și Curtea Constituțională
The political crisis in Romania is caused by the illegitimacy of the Parliament. PSD knows this and is slaughtering the Opposition
Emilian Isailă
What lies behind Russia’s threat to the UK – and why is Moscow raising the stakes now?
What lies behind Russia’s threat to the UK – and why is Moscow raising the stakes now?
Dominic Fritz își va pierde poziția de primar al Timișoarei dacă noua lege ANI va fi promulgată de președintele Nicușor Dan
Will Nicușor Dan approve the Machiavellian action of the Social Democrats to destroy the PNL and USR?
Emilian Isailă
What would NATO do if Putin attacked an Alliance member? Three-step plan revealed by Bild
What would NATO do if Putin attacked an Alliance member? Three-step plan revealed by Bild
Maia Sandu, un lider pro-european a rezistat la conducerea Moldovei deși atacul Rusiei a fost foarte puternic și nu s-a terminat
Romania, attacked by Russia on two fronts. Darkest fears confirmed at the highest level
Emilian Isailă
After Hormuz, China looks to the promise – and peril – of the Arctic’s ‘ice silk road’
After Hormuz, China looks to the promise – and peril – of the Arctic’s ‘ice silk road’
The United States is withdrawing its last aircraft carrier from the Pacific, and China could take advantage
The United States is withdrawing its last aircraft carrier from the Pacific, and China could take advantage
BUSINESS
Wheat prices climb towards three-year high as Russia and Ukraine disrupt exports. World seeks alternative routes, putting Constanța back in focus
Wheat prices climb towards three-year high as Russia and Ukraine disrupt exports. World seeks alternative routes, putting Constanța back in focus
Gabriela Pleș
Russians pull money out of banks and keep it „under the mattress,” fearing Putin could seize their savings
Russians pull money out of banks and keep it „under the mattress,” fearing Putin could seize their savings
Europe can no longer rely on its old economic model. Lagarde warns EU risks losing AI race
Europe can no longer rely on its old economic model. Lagarde warns EU risks losing AI race
Bulgaria installed more battery storage in one month than Romania has in total. What Bucharest plans to do
Bulgaria installed more battery storage in one month than Romania has in total. What Bucharest plans to do
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
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Meta accused of making children addicted to Facebook and Instagram. What internal documents filed in court reveal
Meta accused of making children addicted to Facebook and Instagram. What internal documents filed in court reveal
Gabriela Pleș
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
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