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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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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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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
CIA chief secretly traveled to Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO. Trump tells a different story, Kremlin dismisses „horror stories”
CIA chief secretly traveled to Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO. Trump tells a different story, Kremlin dismisses „horror stories”
Gabriela Pleș
Europe pays the price for Strait of Hormuz crisis: Four EU countries face nearly €41 billion in extra costs, but clean energy cushions the blow
Europe pays the price for Strait of Hormuz crisis: Four EU countries face nearly €41 billion in extra costs, but clean energy cushions the blow
Gabriela Pleș
Why the CIA chief went to Moscow: A sign that Putin is becoming increasingly dangerous
Why the CIA chief went to Moscow: A sign that Putin is becoming increasingly dangerous
Vladimir Putin mărește din nou miza într-un război pe care l-a pierdut
Putin may be preparing a new escalation in Ukraine. The scenario under discussion in the Kremlin after peace talks stalled
Hegseth purges Pentagon’s top brass. US military faces leadership crisis
Hegseth purges Pentagon’s top brass. US military faces leadership crisis
Trump will need China for his new economic war against Iran. Good luck getting Xi on side
Trump will need China for his new economic war against Iran. Good luck getting Xi on side
Cristina Chiriac, actualul procuror general, puternic susținută de Nicușor Dan, a fost șefa DNA Iași, instituția unde a fost declanșată investigația Cristinei Trăilă (PNL) pentru presupuse acte de corupție
The prosecutors that the president is pleased with slaughter the parties that do not want to support a PSD government?
Emilian Isailă
Nimeni, zdravăn la cap, nu dorește ca vreo categorie de salariați să aibă venituri mai mici decât competența și efortul depus, dar salariile trebuie să fie conforme cu puterea economică și nu folosite în lupta politică. În imagine, greva de luna trecută a angajaților din sistemul de sănătate
The love between the PSD and the unions is pushing Romania to the brink of bankruptcy
Emilian Isailă
Russia’s covert war is expanding across Europe. Weapons factories targeted by recruits hired via Telegram
Russia’s covert war is expanding across Europe. Weapons factories targeted by recruits hired via Telegram
Gabriela Pleș
Nicușor Dan a ajuns într-un punct în care chiar și apariția unui nou guvern, după luni de blocaj, se va întoarce împotriva lui
The president whose every move has failed
Emilian Isailă
BUSINESS
Romania’s recovery plan funding is running out, with 86 km of motorway still unfinished. Who will pay to complete the work?
Romania’s recovery plan funding is running out, with 86 km of motorway still unfinished. Who will pay to complete the work?
Consumers threaten to sue ANRE, accusing new rules of weakening their rights and favoring suppliers
Consumers threaten to sue ANRE, accusing new rules of weakening their rights and favoring suppliers
The largest solar park in Europe is being built in Romania: It will provide energy for nearly one million people
The largest solar park in Europe is being built in Romania: It will provide energy for nearly one million people
The United States imposes 50% tariffs on some Canadian products. Ottawa will respond „dollar for dollar”
The United States imposes 50% tariffs on some Canadian products. Ottawa will respond „dollar for dollar”
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
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Partial lunar eclipse tonight, visible from Romania. What time it starts and where to get the best view
Partial lunar eclipse tonight, visible from Romania. What time it starts and where to get the best view
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
How Facebook and Instagram are changing for teenagers: New restrictions explained
How Facebook and Instagram are changing for teenagers: New restrictions explained
Massive cyber attack blocked in the USA: Chinese hackers have breached systems at the Department of Justice, NASA, the Federal Reserve, and the Senate
Massive cyber attack blocked in the USA: Chinese hackers have breached systems at the Department of Justice, NASA, the Federal Reserve, and the Senate
The First Autonomous Robot That Draws Blood from Patients: How It Works (Video)
The First Autonomous Robot That Draws Blood from Patients: How It Works (Video)
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)
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