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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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Official letter from American senators: There is clear and overwhelming evidence of Russia's interference in the elections in Moldova

Official letter from American senators: There is clear and overwhelming evidence of Russia's interference in the elections in Moldova

A group of American senators, led by Jim Risch (Republican) and Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat), the chairman and a senior member of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a joint…

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Taxpayer-Funded Gold Business Cards for MPs

Taxpayer-Funded Gold Business Cards for MPs

The offer for a set of business cards for Romanian MPs is at least three times more expensive than those on the market, because they are made with gold leaf,…

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The 3 objectives that Nicușor Dan is convinced he has achieved in the first months of his term (Video)

The 3 objectives that Nicușor Dan is convinced he has achieved in the first months of his term (Video)

President Nicușor Dan believes that, in the first months of his term, he has achieved his three major objectives: ensuring political stability, overcoming the critical period of the deficit, and…

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Bolojan talks about raising the retirement age. The government explains the statements of the prime minister, which have caused confusion

Bolojan talks about raising the retirement age. The government explains the statements of the prime minister, which have caused confusion

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated that the retirement age must be increased so that the population aged between 50 and 65, who are actively engaged in the real economy, represents…

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Bolojan: For every 3 lei we spend to function, one lei is borrowed

Bolojan: For every 3 lei we spend to function, one lei is borrowed

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated that one third of the money the Romanian state spends to function comes from loans. He argues that there is a need for „a national…

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What does a 40% reduction in local public administration positions mean and which counties are expected to see the most cuts (Map)

What does a 40% reduction in local public administration positions mean and which counties are expected to see the most cuts (Map)

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has launched a page on the Government’s website presenting an image of the personnel from the own apparatuses of city halls and county councils in Romania.…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Sorin Grindeanu vrea să ajungă premier, dar taie toate punțile de colaborare cu PNL și USR  printr-o campanie ce amintește de perioada Adrian Năstase
Grindeanu, the giraffe, and the eyebrows. Traumas of a PSD leader from the time of Dragnea
Emilian Isailă
Emilian Isailă, editor
Bolojan must go! Really?
Emilian Isailă
Why the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks has not been tried in 25 years. The trial may never happen
Why the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks has not been tried in 25 years. The trial may never happen
America has not learned anything from September 11. What could a new 9/11 look like
America has not learned anything from September 11. What could a new 9/11 look like
Pe hârtie, în cazul alegerilor anticipate, Sorin Grindeanu și George Simion pot forma o nouă majoritate parlamentară, dar și-n 2024, Marcel Ciolacu credea că ajunge sigur în finala prezidențială
Don’t believe too much in polls. Reality is more complicated
Emilian Isailă
Studioul 4, TVR, 22 decembrie 1989. Poetul Mircea Dinescu și actorul Ion Caramitru, înconjurați de revoluționari, anunță căderea dictaturii Ceaușescu
How the Kremlin conquered the symbol of Free Romania and why no one seems to be bothered
Emilian Isailă
Europeans want a stronger Europe but doubt it can become a reality. Distrust fuels the far right
Europeans want a stronger Europe but doubt it can become a reality. Distrust fuels the far right
Gabriela Pleș
Deficit in Romania’s pension, unemployment and health budgets deepens, reaching nearly 28% of total budget deficit
Deficit in Romania’s pension, unemployment and health budgets deepens, reaching nearly 28% of total budget deficit
How Russia is trying to paralyze Kiev without occupying it: Moscow’s goal is not surrender
How Russia is trying to paralyze Kiev without occupying it: Moscow’s goal is not surrender
Can women solve Ukraine’s troop shortage? “If women end up being mobilized, I’ll consider our country lost.”
Can women solve Ukraine’s troop shortage? “If women end up being mobilized, I’ll consider our country lost.”
Gabriela Pleș
BUSINESS
Mercedes shows employees how much cheaper production is in Romania. An hour of labour in Cugir costs 82% less than in Germany
Mercedes shows employees how much cheaper production is in Romania. An hour of labour in Cugir costs 82% less than in Germany
Volkswagen will spend 16 billion euros to cut jobs and close plants
Volkswagen will spend 16 billion euros to cut jobs and close plants
Natural gas prices in Romania hit record high. Increase could push up household bills
Natural gas prices in Romania hit record high. Increase could push up household bills
Romania imports nearly 13 times more from China than it exports. What does it buy and what does it sell?
Romania imports nearly 13 times more from China than it exports. What does it buy and what does it sell?
Canada hits US with tariffs of up to 50%. Trump retaliates with bans and new threats
Canada hits US with tariffs of up to 50%. Trump retaliates with bans and new threats
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Oil stays below $100, but diesel prices aren’t falling. Why they could remain high until winter
Oil stays below $100, but diesel prices aren’t falling. Why they could remain high until winter
Gabriela Pleș
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Sebastian Stan Rejects “MAGA” Label for “Fjord”: “When Did One Camp Get All the Answers?”
Sebastian Stan Rejects “MAGA” Label for “Fjord”: “When Did One Camp Get All the Answers?”
OpenAI Says Its AI Has Solved a Mathematical Problem That Stumped Humans for Nearly a Century
OpenAI Says Its AI Has Solved a Mathematical Problem That Stumped Humans for Nearly a Century
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27-Year-Old Anthropic Researcher Quits, Warns AI Could Kill Us All by 2030
27-Year-Old Anthropic Researcher Quits, Warns AI Could Kill Us All by 2030
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Europe’s First Flying Cars Move Into Industrial Production
Europe’s First Flying Cars Move Into Industrial Production
The „Plan for the future” of Volkswagen has been approved: 50,000 jobs could disappear
The „Plan for the future” of Volkswagen has been approved: 50,000 jobs could disappear
100 major companies warn current cyber defences won’t withstand AI-powered attacks
100 major companies warn current cyber defences won’t withstand AI-powered attacks
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