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AUR drops below 40%, but remains with a score double that of the next placed party. PSD is rising ahead of the congress - INSCOP

AUR drops below 40%, but remains with a score double that of the next placed party. PSD is rising ahead of the congress - INSCOP

If parliamentary elections were held next Sunday, most Romanians would vote for AUR. However, for the first time since the presidential elections in May 2025, the party led by George…

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The former rapper who became mayor of New York City: Who is Zohran Mamdani? (Video)

The former rapper who became mayor of New York City: Who is Zohran Mamdani? (Video)

The 34-year-old Democratic politician has transitioned from being an aspiring candidate to the elected mayor of New York City, managing to draw the ire of Donald Trump. How did Zohran…

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What role Bolojan reserved for Oana Gheorghiu in the Government: No one donates millions of euros to a project they do not believe in

What role Bolojan reserved for Oana Gheorghiu in the Government: No one donates millions of euros to a project they do not believe in

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan welcomed Oana Gheorghiu’s entry into the government team at the beginning of Thursday’s Executive meeting. „I want to extend a warm welcome to Oana Gheorghiu and…

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Kelemen Hunor, about the scandal regarding judges' pensions: They have targeted me. They shot at the pianist

Kelemen Hunor, about the scandal regarding judges' pensions: They have targeted me. They shot at the pianist

The President of UDMR, Kelemen Hunor, emphasizes that the project regarding the pensions of magistrates cannot be finalized before the publication of the Constitutional Court’s reasoning. The UDMR leader specifies…

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Nicușor Dan says he is ready to appoint Sorin Grindeanu as Prime Minister in 2027

Nicușor Dan says he is ready to appoint Sorin Grindeanu as Prime Minister in 2027

President Nicușor Dan announces that he is ready to appoint PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu as prime minister in the government reshuffle in the spring of 2027. „If PSD decides in…

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Alexandru Munteanu, the new Prime Minister of Moldova. Maia Sandu entrusted him with the mission of preparing the country for EU accession

Alexandru Munteanu, the new Prime Minister of Moldova. Maia Sandu entrusted him with the mission of preparing the country for EU accession

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, signed on Thursday the decree appointing Alexandru Munteanu as Prime Minister, following official consultations with parliamentary factions. “I wish him success…

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George Simion definitively loses the trial in which he is accused of ties to Moscow: "He is a danger to Romania"

George Simion definitively loses the trial in which he is accused of ties to Moscow: "He is a danger to Romania"

The Court of Appeal in Chișinău rejected the appeal filed by the leader of AUR, George Simion, against the decision of the first instance, which established that the statements made…

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Judges' pension reform: The coalition has not reached a common point of view. The government is awaiting the reasoning of the Constitutional Court

Judges' pension reform: The coalition has not reached a common point of view. The government is awaiting the reasoning of the Constitutional Court

The coalition has not reached a common view on the future form of the draft law on the reform of judges’ pensions, and the Government is awaiting the reasoning of…

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Nicușor Dan still wants another term as president: To do things in society requires time

Nicușor Dan still wants another term as president: To do things in society requires time

President Nicușor Dan stated on Monday about a second term that it’s early, but in principle, he desires it because he has understood, since being in politics for 10 years,…

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A solution against Orban for Moldova and Ukraine? New EU members could join without full voting rights

A solution against Orban for Moldova and Ukraine? New EU members could join without full voting rights

New members could join the European Union without full voting rights, a move that could persuade leaders like Viktor Orbán from Hungary to accept EU expansion. The proposal to amend…

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PSD Congress on November 7. Grindeanu will run for the leadership of the party after amending the statute: "We give up the progressive label"

PSD Congress on November 7. Grindeanu will run for the leadership of the party after amending the statute: "We give up the progressive label"

The Social Democratic Party will elect its new leadership on November 7, announced spokesperson Alexandru Rafila on Monday at the end of the National Political Committee meeting. On the same…

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How France became a political invalid: Cracks in the system are starting to show

How France became a political invalid: Cracks in the system are starting to show

Macron has many political „sins,” but he is not solely to blame for the mess that is paralyzing France. The ultra-presidential governance system also plays a significant role. Charles de…

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40% of romanians would vote for AUR in the parliamentary elections

40% of romanians would vote for AUR in the parliamentary elections

If parliamentary elections were to take place next Sunday, 40% of voters would vote for AUR, according to the Informat.ro – INSCOP Research barometer. 17.6% of those surveyed stated they…

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"A 'warrior-monk' or a technocrat in Draghi's style? Who will be the new prime minister of France"

"A 'warrior-monk' or a technocrat in Draghi's style? Who will be the new prime minister of France"

President Emmanuel Macron is set to appoint his new Prime Minister by Friday evening, after a new governmental crisis in Paris. If anyone is looking for a short-term job, there…

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Bolojan presented his balance sheet after 100 days of governance: We have taken the measures that were absolutely necessary. We have avoided insolvency (Video)

Bolojan presented his balance sheet after 100 days of governance: We have taken the measures that were absolutely necessary. We have avoided insolvency (Video)

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan presented, on Friday, in a press conference, the main measures taken in the 100 days since taking office as prime minister. Ilie Bolojan has been leading…

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The Kremlin sees a different outcome in the Moldovan elections

The Kremlin sees a different outcome in the Moldovan elections

The results of the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova show that Maia Sandu’s Party (PAS) has achieved a clear victory. However, Moscow sees a different outcome. Maia Sandu’s…

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Election results Moldova. Three states where Dodon won

Election results Moldova. Three states where Dodon won

The final results of the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova show that Maia Sandu’s Party (PAS) has achieved a clear victory, thanks to the votes cast in the…

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Election results Moldova. How the vote went in Chișinău and in Romania (Infographics)

Election results Moldova. How the vote went in Chișinău and in Romania (Infographics)

The final results of the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova show that Maia Sandu’s Party (PAS) has achieved a clear victory. This result was overwhelmingly influenced by the…

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Nicușor Dan: I don't see Russia capable of attacking NATO

Nicușor Dan: I don't see Russia capable of attacking NATO

President Nicușor Dan stated on Thursday evening that Russia is not capable of attacking NATO, but will continue hybrid provocations to destabilize the West. The head of state emphasized that…

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Half of Romanians would vote for a new party. Who are the most eager for a political reset - INSCOP survey

Half of Romanians would vote for a new party. Who are the most eager for a political reset - INSCOP survey

Romanians’ dissatisfaction with the current political class has reached record levels. A survey conducted by INSCOP Research at the beginning of September shows that half of the respondents would be…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
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
Ilie Bolojan a anunțat că PNL va susține în Parlament un guvern tehnocrat
What remains after Ilie Bolojan? The Prime Minister who turned on the light in the pantry is getting ready to leave
Emilian Isailă
How the hard reality of climate change hit Europe’s economy this summer
How the hard reality of climate change hit Europe’s economy this summer
Consilierul Marius Lazurcă, generalul Gheorghiță Vlad și Elbridge Colby, subsecretar al Ministerului de Război, s-au întâlnit la Washington în contextul lansării proiectului NATO 3.0
Two high-ranking officials have been in America. What does the trip mean for Romania?
Emilian Isailă
Sorin Grindeanu, blackmailing the president
Sorin Grindeanu, blackmailing the president
Emilian Isailă
Dinu Patriciu (1950-2014) a cumpărat Petromidia cu 50 de milioane de dolari de la statul român și a vândut-o cu un miliard nouă ani mai târziu
Why will the price of gasoline and diesel remain high? Romania, still dependent on Soviet Union oil
Emilian Isailă
Why people want a job at the European Commission – and why so many end up miserable
Why people want a job at the European Commission – and why so many end up miserable
‘Black widows’: Women accused of marrying Russian army recruits to claim death payouts
‘Black widows’: Women accused of marrying Russian army recruits to claim death payouts
BUSINESS
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
Romania passes law allowing temporary diesel excise tax cut. Bogdan Ivan: Fuel prices should fall
Romania passes law allowing temporary diesel excise tax cut. Bogdan Ivan: Fuel prices should fall
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
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?
The manual gearbox is on its way out. But for gearshift fans, automatic transmission cars lack „soul”
The manual gearbox is on its way out. But for gearshift fans, automatic transmission cars lack „soul”
Romania’s car production risks falling below 500,000 vehicles for the first time since 2022
Romania’s car production risks falling below 500,000 vehicles for the first time since 2022
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