Finland remains the happiest country in the world for the eighth consecutive year, according to the annual UN report on happiness, published on Thursday. Romania has dropped three places in…
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Federal employees regret voting for Trump: "This isn't The Apprentice, this is about our lives"
Many of the federal employees who supported Donald Trump in hopes of positive economic changes feel betrayed now, facing a completely different reality, with many of them already losing their…
EuRo Manifest: Pro-European rally on March 15. Musk targets Romania again
The City Hall of Bucharest has approved the organization of the pro-European rally „EuRo Manifest” for March 15, starting at 5:00 PM, in Victory Square. „We went worldwide with Euromanifest…
Wave of conspiracies on TikTok about "fake snow". Specialists explain why it doesn't melt immediately in hand or on the grill (Video)
The current episode of real winter in Romania has brought along a new wave of conspiracies that have gone viral on TikTok, after some users (with not even minimal scientific…
8 out of 10 teenagers who use TikTok access it daily and have received political content during the election period
More than 8 out of 10 teenagers who have TikTok access the platform daily and have received political content during the elections period, according to a survey conducted by World…
Almost half of Danes consider the US a major threat to their country
A survey conducted by YouGov shows that 46% of Danes consider the United States a significant threat to Denmark. At the same time, an overwhelming majority opposes the idea of…
Today is Blue Monday, the most depressing day of 2025
In 2025, the most depressing day of the year, nicknamed „Blue Monday,” falls on Monday, January 20th. „Blue Monday” is a name given to the Monday of the third week…
The first city in Romania that could ban smoking on the streets
Cluj-Napoca could become the first city in Romania to ban smoking in public spaces. Mayor Emil Boc announced that the municipality could adopt the model of Milan, which has implemented…
Skeletal and locked-up children, living in deplorable conditions - the reality in 4 centers that receive nearly 1 million euros annually from the state
Hungry and locked up children, living in deplorable conditions – mattresses covered in plastic, unsuitable beds, overcrowding, and expired medications. This is what inspectors from the Monitoring Council and representatives…
The list of over 30 border points that Romania will close starting January 1
Romania will close over 30 border crossing points starting January 1, 2025. A decision posted on the Ministry of Internal Affairs website lists the state border crossing points of Romania…
"The five-minute city": The place in Europe where a revolutionary urban concept is being implemented
An ambitious urban planning concept is successfully implemented in a new neighborhood in a European city. A few years ago, the Franco-Colombian urbanist Carlos Moreno proposed the idea of the…
Sociologist Gelu Duminică: There are not multiple Romanias, there is only one country where every person should feel at home. This is what we need to work on together
Sociologist Gelu Duminică explains, in a Facebook post, why he strongly believes in the existence of a single Romania, „extremely diverse and stratified,” and reminds how all Romanians can be…
A priest said during the liturgy that Romania's path is not towards Brussels or Washington
A priest said during the liturgy that Romania’s path is not towards Brussels or Washington. His superiors took notice, but no sanctions are announced. The Archdiocese of Suceava and Rădăuţi…
Heavy prison sentences for drivers who abandon animals on the road in Italy
Abandoning animals on roads becomes a serious offense in Italy. Drivers who leave their pets on the road or in adjacent areas risk up to 7 years in prison if…
Why a lamppost ended up being installed upside down (Photo)
A streetlight pole recently collapsed onto a tram at Unirii Square in Bucharest. It was quickly repaired, but in a bizarre manner: installed upside down. The top is embedded in…
Satisfied people with their lives have 4 traits unrelated to money, health, and relationships
It can be hard to feel satisfied with your life when facing certain challenges, but it’s not impossible. Research shows that a person’s satisfaction is more related to their personality…
Scheme of cash fraud at Peleș Castle: Employees and guides have a parallel network for selling tickets
Employees at Peleș Palace (Sinaia – Romania), together with some guides, have created a parallel ticket resale system, through which the money given by tourists does not reach the state,…
The strike at Boeing ended with a huge victory for the employees
The largest union of Boeing company has voted to end the strike that has dominated the headlines for nearly two months. The victory for the workers is impressive: wages will…
Millions of empty houses are being sold at low prices in Japan
Buyers from abroad are interested in empty houses in Japan, with millions available at low prices, but experts warn of the risks. Buying a home can be an impossible feat…
State institutions, required by law to hold consultations with children
The Romanian Chamber of Deputies has adopted a law that stipulates that starting from 2025, the Parliament, the Presidential Administration, the Government, the authorities of local public administration, as well…