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Huts for stray cats near the buildings in Bucharest

Huts for stray cats near the buildings in Bucharest

Cat lovers in Bucharest can now have shelters for alley cats near their buildings. We are talking about the project „Shelters for the care of community cats,” carried out by…

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In Greece, a six-day workweek is being introduced

In Greece, a six-day workweek is being introduced

The lack of workforce is putting Greece in front of some problems. Workforce is lacking everywhere. And tourism is suffering because of it. The solution? The work schedule will be…

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Bild praises Romanian fans who chanted "Ukraine! Ukraine!": "Goosebumps!"

Bild praises Romanian fans who chanted "Ukraine! Ukraine!": "Goosebumps!"

The renowned German daily Bild was impressed by the attitude of Romanian supporters on Monday at the stadium in Munich, who showed solidarity with the sufferings in Ukraine, which have…

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The horror foundation: Children beaten, forced to hard labor, and made to kneel for 8 hours a day

The horror foundation: Children beaten, forced to hard labor, and made to kneel for 8 hours a day

Police officers raided a foundation in Botoșani, Romania. Several children were exploited through labor, made to kneel for hours on end, and forced to participate in religious activities. At least…

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Two girls were taken from the family by the state: The older one is already on her 5th suicide attempt

Two girls were taken from the family by the state: The older one is already on her 5th suicide attempt

A Romanian family in Sweden complains that the state has taken their two minor daughters, Sara and Diana. The eldest, Sara, has already attempted suicide 5 times since being separated…

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Why Lithuania is the best place in the world for young people

Why Lithuania is the best place in the world for young people

Although I recognize that compared to other parts of the globe, the place where I live could be considered boring, young Lithuanians would not leave their country. There are so…

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Toxic Algae in the Black Sea: Fishermen are no longer allowed to collect shellfish

Toxic Algae in the Black Sea: Fishermen are no longer allowed to collect shellfish

Authorities have decided to ban the fishing of mussels, rapana, and clams after specialists detected the presence of toxic algae in the Black Sea. The measure was imposed by the…

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The hospital that became a danger for patients and medical staff. The 100-year-old building is on the verge of collapse (Video)

The hospital that became a danger for patients and medical staff. The 100-year-old building is on the verge of collapse (Video)

The century-old building of Odobescu Maternity in Timișoara is gradually collapsing each year, endangering patients and medical staff. The structural integrity is compromised, and several areas have been closed after…

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How Denmark became the country with the highest trust in the world: The son of a Romanian, an example of integration

How Denmark became the country with the highest trust in the world: The son of a Romanian, an example of integration

A society in which people have so much trust that they leave their babies in strollers on the street and their bikes unlocked has many advantages. How did the Danes…

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How cycling became a national hobby in the Netherlands, the country with more bikes than inhabitants

How cycling became a national hobby in the Netherlands, the country with more bikes than inhabitants

Most Dutch people cycle daily. Several efficient measures have helped this mode of transportation become very popular. Every year, approximately five billion bike trips are made in the Netherlands. In…

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When it's OK not to be OK! How to differentiate toxic positivity from healthy one

When it's OK not to be OK! How to differentiate toxic positivity from healthy one

Influencers and self-development gurus who have flooded the online environment preach a form of positive psychology that can do more harm than good. When you’ve had a bad day, or…

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The european route trains are running again after 19 years

The european route trains are running again after 19 years

Passenger trains will resume service on the Bucharest – Giurgiu route starting from June 1, 2024, with the Romanian railroad company (CFR Călători) allocating seven pairs of Regio (R) trains.…

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Children systematically beaten by women paid to take care of them - Prescription exempts them from any punishment

Children systematically beaten by women paid to take care of them - Prescription exempts them from any punishment

Three employees of a Romanian care center, accused of serious abuses against institutionalized children, escape charges after the court found that the acts have expired. Instead, the judges oblige the…

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The US Ambassador calls for Romanians to be able to travel to America without visas

The US Ambassador calls for Romanians to be able to travel to America without visas

Kathleen Ann Kavalec, the Ambassador of the United States of America to Romania, says that visa renewals are essential for Romania’s entry into the Visa Waiver program. She called on…

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Police officer investigated after lending his motorcycle and helmet to a campaigning senator

Police officer investigated after lending his motorcycle and helmet to a campaigning senator

The police officer who lent Romanian senator Diana Șoșoacă his motorcycle and police helmet, and also took a picture with her, reacted on Facebook, asking his friends to support him…

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European countries with the longest and the shortest workweek

European countries with the longest and the shortest workweek

The usual weekly working hours for individuals aged 20 to 64 in the European Union last year averaged 36.1 hours, as shown by data published Thursday by the European Statistics…

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Romanians will enter Turkey with just their ID card. Erdoğan signed the decree

Romanians will enter Turkey with just their ID card. Erdoğan signed the decree

Romanians will enter Turkey only with their ID card. The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, signed a presidential decree on the occasion of the visit that Romanian Prime Minister…

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New recruitment campaign for volunteer reservists in Romania

New recruitment campaign for volunteer reservists in Romania

Romanian Ministry of National Defense is organizing, between May 20 and June 27, a new recruitment and selection campaign for citizens who wish to perform military service in reserve, as…

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Hundreds of thousands of people at the largest Pentecost pilgrimage in Central and Eastern Europe

Hundreds of thousands of people at the largest Pentecost pilgrimage in Central and Eastern Europe

Hundreds of thousands of people are participating in the Pentecost pilgrimage at Şumuleu Ciuc on Saturday, including Hungarian State Secretary János Potápi. „On the road leading to Şumuleu Ciuc, pilgrims…

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Palestinian children will be treated in Romanian hospitals

Palestinian children will be treated in Romanian hospitals

Romanian Minister of Health, Alexandru Rafila, announced that preparations are being made to receive Palestinian children who will be treated in Romanian hospitals after being injured in the Israeli army’s…

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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
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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
POLITICS
AfD triumph puts Merz in a bind. German chancellor under pressure after CDU disaster in Saxony-Anhalt
AfD triumph puts Merz in a bind. German chancellor under pressure after CDU disaster in Saxony-Anhalt
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Friedrich Merz will lose the regional elections on Sunday, regardless of the outcome
Friedrich Merz will lose the regional elections on Sunday, regardless of the outcome
Nicușor Dan says he will designate a new prime minister in the following days. It’s time to settle the issue (Video)
Nicușor Dan says he will designate a new prime minister in the following days. It’s time to settle the issue (Video)
A USR senator announced his resignation from the party: I am leaving because I do not want to become a spectator of my own silence
A USR senator announced his resignation from the party: I am leaving because I do not want to become a spectator of my own silence
Surprise of the day. Nicușor Dan went to CSM for the first time: „The vast majority of magistrates in Romania are honest and responsible people” (Video)
Surprise of the day. Nicușor Dan went to CSM for the first time: „The vast majority of magistrates in Romania are honest and responsible people” (Video)
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
“Fritz Amendment” lands on European Commission’s desk. Brussels demands answers from Romania, with €770 million at stake
“Fritz Amendment” lands on European Commission’s desk. Brussels demands answers from Romania, with €770 million at stake
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