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The Smart Energy Association warns that the gas voucher could be paid entirely from consumers’ pockets

The Smart Energy Association warns that the gas voucher could be paid entirely from consumers’ pockets

The Smart Energy Association (AEI) warns that the voucher scheme for natural gas payments, discussed for the 2025-2026 cold season, risks not being a real support for the population. According…

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AI chatbots are not our friends. Scientists warn of growing emotional ties to artificial intelligence

AI chatbots are not our friends. Scientists warn of growing emotional ties to artificial intelligence

More and more people are using artificial intelligence not only as a tool but as a form of companionship, and the phenomenon raises serious risks that should enter the political…

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Romania outperforms Spain and Greece on the ability to heat homes

Romania outperforms Spain and Greece on the ability to heat homes

A new report published by Eurostat shows that 9.2% of the European Union population failed to adequately heat their homes in 2024 due to financial reasons or insufficient resources, an…

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Thousands of Poles could be ‘divorced only on paper’ due to legal chaos

Thousands of Poles could be ‘divorced only on paper’ due to legal chaos

Thousands of Polish citizens who believed they had legally divorced may discover that, in reality, they are still married. The situation arises against the backdrop of the political and legal…

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Passengers Can Access Free Drinking Water at Bucharest’s Airports

Passengers Can Access Free Drinking Water at Bucharest’s Airports

Tap water supplied at Henri Coandă Airport is drinkable starting Monday and can be used by passengers, announced the National Company Bucharest Airports (CNAB).The water will be offered for free…

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France abolishes the "marital obligation": Marriage does not create the obligation to have sexual relations

France abolishes the "marital obligation": Marriage does not create the obligation to have sexual relations

The French state will introduce by law the abolition of the so-called „conjugal rights”, the concept that marriage implies the obligation to have sexual relations. A bill approved on Wednesday…

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Not even one in three Romanians trust the presidency anymore. Police and church ratings rise sharply; trust in justice at just 25%

Not even one in three Romanians trust the presidency anymore. Police and church ratings rise sharply; trust in justice at just 25%

The Church and the Army remain the institutions in which Romanians have the highest trust, while political institutions continue to lose ground. Just over a quarter of respondents declare that…

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Why do people keep their windows open in winter in Germany

Why do people keep their windows open in winter in Germany

The German practice, often mandated by law, of airing out homes regardless of the season has caused tension in many relationships and even ended some. Now it sparks fascination on…

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How much does a family with two children need to earn for a decent living in Romania, according to Minister Manole

How much does a family with two children need to earn for a decent living in Romania, according to Minister Manole

A family with two children currently needs monthly incomes of over 10,000 lei to be able to talk about a decent living, says the Minister of Labor, Florin Manole. The…

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Edelman Trust Barometer 2026: Societies are retreating into isolation, as business remains the only trusted institution and nationalism gains ground

Edelman Trust Barometer 2026: Societies are retreating into isolation, as business remains the only trusted institution and nationalism gains ground

The Edelman Trust Barometer 2026, launched on Tuesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, reveals a fundamental shift in contemporary societies: people are no longer reacting solely with dissatisfaction…

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The government changes penalties for drivers as fines increase the longer payment is delayed, how to recover a suspended license faster

The government changes penalties for drivers as fines increase the longer payment is delayed, how to recover a suspended license faster

The government is preparing to tighten sanctions for individuals who do not pay their fines, including by linking their payment directly to the right to drive. The Ministry of Development…

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Elon Musk says it will be pointless to save money for retirement in the next 20 years

Elon Musk says it will be pointless to save money for retirement in the next 20 years

American billionaire stated in a podcast that saving for retirement will soon become pointless. Saving for retirement has been a cornerstone of personal finances for over a century, but it…

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Most Europeans believe that state pensions are in danger

Most Europeans believe that state pensions are in danger

Most Europeans believe that the state pension system will soon become unsustainable and oppose raising the retirement age. The population is aging and the birth rate is declining, so state…

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The truth about sex on the plane. And one thing passengers do that flight attendants secretly like

The truth about sex on the plane. And one thing passengers do that flight attendants secretly like

From salary and turbulence training to work schedule, a flight attendant reveals what her profession is really like. She also shares the thing she wishes passengers would stop doing, as…

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Super-flu epidemic in the UK just as doctors prepare for strike

Super-flu epidemic in the UK just as doctors prepare for strike

The United Kingdom is facing an „unprecedented wave of superflu,” warns the National Health Service (NHS), as five days before Christmas a doctor strike is scheduled. Health Secretary Wes Streeting…

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Second Leprosy Case Confirmed in Romania, Doctor Says No Threat of Epidemic

Second Leprosy Case Confirmed in Romania, Doctor Says No Threat of Epidemic

The Cluj Public Health Department announces on Friday that the second case of leprosy has been confirmed in Romania. „Two other cases are currently under clinical and microbiological evaluation, based…

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Hidden dangers at Christmas markets: ANPC issues 200,000 lei in fines

Hidden dangers at Christmas markets: ANPC issues 200,000 lei in fines

The National Authority for Consumer Protection (ANPC) has discovered improperly stored food, products without labels, and stalls without displayed prices at the Christmas fairs organized during this period. After inspecting…

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Europeans see an increased risk of war with Russia. Almost half consider Donald Trump "an enemy of Europe" - survey

Europeans see an increased risk of war with Russia. Almost half consider Donald Trump "an enemy of Europe" - survey

Many Europeans believe that a war with Russia is possible, as shown by a survey conducted in nine member states of the European Union and published on Thursday by the…

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Ukrainians are increasingly willing to accept giving up the occupied territories. Opposition has dropped from 76% to 40%

Ukrainians are increasingly willing to accept giving up the occupied territories. Opposition has dropped from 76% to 40%

More than half of Ukrainians say they are ready to protest if the authorities in Kiev accept concessions considered unacceptable in negotiations with Moscow, according to an Info Sapiens survey…

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Who can still work while drawing a pension? The rule that alters public-sector rehiring

Who can still work while drawing a pension? The rule that alters public-sector rehiring

Vice Prime Minister Tanczos Barna stated on Monday that the draft law prohibiting the cumulation of pension with salary in the public sector aims to „ensure balance and fairness.” In…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
The EU is subtly turning towards China to escape Trump’s grip
The EU is subtly turning towards China to escape Trump’s grip
Where Rutte goes wrong when talking about Europe’s defense and what the NATO chief actually needs to do
Where Rutte goes wrong when talking about Europe’s defense and what the NATO chief actually needs to do
Europe takes first steps to reduce its dependence on the U.S.
Europe takes first steps to reduce its dependence on the U.S.
Gabriela Pleș
Washington Post: Europe and Asian democracies could become a superpower without the U.S.
Washington Post: Europe and Asian democracies could become a superpower without the U.S.
Gabriela Pleș
Why Europe should temper its enthusiasm for Carney
Why Europe should temper its enthusiasm for Carney
Gabriela Pleș
Why the madman theory doesn’t help Trump
Why the madman theory doesn’t help Trump
How Trump hit Russia harder than any Ukrainian missile
How Trump hit Russia harder than any Ukrainian missile
Gabriela Pleș
Washington Post: global backlash against Trump’s “paramilitary” force
Washington Post: global backlash against Trump’s “paramilitary” force
Gabriela Pleș
No escape from the toxic relationship. Psychologist: Women believe that if they love a little more, they can tame their aggressor
No escape from the toxic relationship. Psychologist: Women believe that if they love a little more, they can tame their aggressor
Emilian Isailă
Financial Times: the Trump administration held confidential meetings with Alberta separatists seeking independence from Canada
Financial Times: the Trump administration held confidential meetings with Alberta separatists seeking independence from Canada
BUSINESS
Public sector wages declined in 2025, as their share of GDP fell to 8.8%
Public sector wages declined in 2025, as their share of GDP fell to 8.8%
Revolut Overtakes Traditional Banks to Lead Romania’s Card Market
Revolut Overtakes Traditional Banks to Lead Romania’s Card Market
US plan to replace every molecule of Russian gas in Eastern Europe is deadlocked: Trump’s nervousness has spooked buyers
US plan to replace every molecule of Russian gas in Eastern Europe is deadlocked: Trump’s nervousness has spooked buyers
Why Bulgaria joined the eurozone while Romania is still waiting: Prime Minister Bolojan explains
Why Bulgaria joined the eurozone while Romania is still waiting: Prime Minister Bolojan explains
Gold hits a new all-time high, topping $5,000 an ounce for the first time
Gold hits a new all-time high, topping $5,000 an ounce for the first time
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Romania is preparing its first high-speed rail line: when trains will run at 250 km/h between Constanța and Oradea
Romania is preparing its first high-speed rail line: when trains will run at 250 km/h between Constanța and Oradea
POLITICS
Romania Not the Focus of US Judiciary Committee Report, President Nicușor Dan Says
Romania Not the Focus of US Judiciary Committee Report, President Nicușor Dan Says
Bogdana Boga
From Protocol to Pricetag: Nicușor Dan’s Most Expensive Presidential Gift
From Protocol to Pricetag: Nicușor Dan’s Most Expensive Presidential Gift
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Maia Sandu: Moldova Must Join EU Quickly to Avoid Russian Occupation
Maia Sandu: Moldova Must Join EU Quickly to Avoid Russian Occupation
George Simion explains the Greenland-shaped cake episode: “We couldn’t avoid the moment” (video)
George Simion explains the Greenland-shaped cake episode: “We couldn’t avoid the moment” (video)
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George Simion boasts of an award from a controversial conservative organization in the US
George Simion boasts of an award from a controversial conservative organization in the US
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
AUR jumps again by 40%, almost matching the next three parties combined – INSCOP Barometer
AUR jumps again by 40%, almost matching the next three parties combined – INSCOP Barometer
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