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More than 1,500 buildings in Bucharest to lose hot water as major district heating works begin

More than 1,500 buildings in Bucharest to lose hot water as major district heating works begin

The Municipal Company Termoenergetica Bucharest announces new modernization and repair works on the district heating network of the Capital, which will affect the supply of hot water in over 1,500…

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44% of romanian teenagers themselves say that they spend too much time in front of screens

44% of romanian teenagers themselves say that they spend too much time in front of screens

Almost half of Romanian teenagers believe they spend too many hours in front of screens, with over a third saying that the use of social networks is excessive, according to…

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Just 1 in 10 Europeans Now Consider the US an Ally

Just 1 in 10 Europeans Now Consider the US an Ally

A survey conducted in 15 European countries shows a deep mistrust in the United States. Only one in ten people considers the USA an ally, with the majority of respondents…

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Drug testing for on-call doctors: Medical board prepares new rules after doctor’s death

Drug testing for on-call doctors: Medical board prepares new rules after doctor’s death

The College of Physicians may introduce drug testing for doctors on duty following the death of the resident doctor at Floreasca Hospital, who was found to have injected Fentanyl. The…

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Bucharest ranked the fourth-least happy city in the world in the Happy City Index 2026

Bucharest ranked the fourth-least happy city in the world in the Happy City Index 2026

Bucharest ranks among the last in the global ranking of the happiest cities, as revealed in the 2026 edition of the Happy City Index. The capital of Romania holds the…

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Romania remains first in the EU for young people who are neither working nor in education or training

Romania remains first in the EU for young people who are neither working nor in education or training

Romania continues to have the highest proportion of young people who are not working and are not enrolled in any educational or vocational training program in the entire European Union.…

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7 in 10 Romanians want social protection, even at the risk of defaulting on the country’s debts (Infographics)

7 in 10 Romanians want social protection, even at the risk of defaulting on the country’s debts (Infographics)

Romanians send contradictory messages: They want political stability but also a change in the political class. They want a state that protects the population, even at the risk of not…

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We are fewer and older: Romania among the EU countries with the steepest demographic decline

We are fewer and older: Romania among the EU countries with the steepest demographic decline

Romania is among the European countries that are losing population most rapidly and aging at an accelerated pace. In the last two decades, our country has lost approximately two million…

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Two Serious Horse Accidents in Romania Within 24 Hours. Riding Expert Warns: People, Not Horses, Cause the Problem

Two Serious Horse Accidents in Romania Within 24 Hours. Riding Expert Warns: People, Not Horses, Cause the Problem

Two Romanians were seriously injured by horses in less than 24 hours in two separate incidents that took place in Sibiu County. A pregnant young woman, 21 years old, was…

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Ciprian Ciucu announces when STB ticket prices could increase: “They should also get rid of people hired through connections and nepotism”

Ciprian Ciucu announces when STB ticket prices could increase: “They should also get rid of people hired through connections and nepotism”

The General Mayor of the Capital, Ciprian Ciucu, argues that a possible increase in public transport fares in Bucharest will only be reconsidered after the management of the Bucharest Transport…

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The European Commission wants one ticket for train reservations with multiple operators

The European Commission wants one ticket for train reservations with multiple operators

The European Commission wants to simplify train travel in Europe. The new rules would require the main rail operators in the EU to share ticket platforms with rivals and extend…

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Romanians Trust Macron Most, but Trump Remains the Best-Known Foreign Leader

Romanians Trust Macron Most, but Trump Remains the Best-Known Foreign Leader

French President Emmanuel Macron is at the top of Romanians’ trust ranking, while in terms of notoriety, Donald Trump leads. Maia Sandu is second in the trust ranking and third…

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The government releases a breakdown of public sector salaries: Where civil servants cost taxpayers the most

The government releases a breakdown of public sector salaries: Where civil servants cost taxpayers the most

New data published by the Government show major differences between domains in the public sector regarding salary expenses and the share of money allocated to personnel. The highest expenses per…

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Age profile of Romania’s public sector workforce: Most civil servants are nearing retirement, while young employees are becoming increasingly scarce (Infographics)

Age profile of Romania’s public sector workforce: Most civil servants are nearing retirement, while young employees are becoming increasingly scarce (Infographics)

Public administration and state-owned companies in Romania have fewer and fewer young employees and rely heavily on personnel close to the end of their professional careers. Data published by the…

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Tudor Chirilă’s viral reply to Bolojan: “Rareș Bogdan is a charlatan, that’s all”

Tudor Chirilă’s viral reply to Bolojan: “Rareș Bogdan is a charlatan, that’s all”

Artist and activist Tudor Chirilă reacted to the message published by the ousted Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan about PNL’s exit from government, stating that the change invoked by the liberal…

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French man who won nearly €6 million in lottery ends up €150,000 in debt

French man who won nearly €6 million in lottery ends up €150,000 in debt

A lottery winner from Béarn, who received 5.6 million euros in 2007, is now in a difficult financial situation, with debts of 150,000 euros. After buying houses for his parents…

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How much doctors, teachers, magistrates and military personnel will earn from 2027 under the new pay law

How much doctors, teachers, magistrates and military personnel will earn from 2027 under the new pay law

The new salary law, which is expected to come into effect on July 1, 2027, changes the pay scales in the public system, from healthcare and education to justice and…

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Europe backslides: abuses re-emerge in detention as prisons become overcrowded

Europe backslides: abuses re-emerge in detention as prisons become overcrowded

Europe is facing a worrying regression in the treatment of persons deprived of liberty, despite the progress made in recent years. Abuses are resurfacing, prisons are becoming overcrowded again, and…

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Romanians are strongly affected by price increases and fear an impact of the war in Iran - ARP survey

Romanians are strongly affected by price increases and fear an impact of the war in Iran - ARP survey

Romania is at a high level of social and political stress, similar to the period of 2024-2025, as shown by the Poll/Int Romania barometer, conducted by the Political Rating Agency…

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Netflix ordered to issue refunds in Italy after price hikes ruled illegal; subscribers could receive up to €500

Netflix ordered to issue refunds in Italy after price hikes ruled illegal; subscribers could receive up to €500

The Rome Court has ruled that the price increases applied to Netflix subscriptions between 2017 and 2024 were illegal. The decision paves the way for substantial refunds for millions of…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Sorin Grindeanu, la scurt timp după votarea guvernului, s-a grăbit să anunțe public pentru a recepționa și judecătoarea Lia Savonea că vrea să plătească un miliard de euro de la buget pentru magistrați
Sorin Grindeanu prepares 1 billion euros for Lia Savonea, even though European judges say the payment can be postponed and staggered
Emilian Isailă
Trump the brave and his two faces. When he’s a tiger and when he’s a lamb
Trump the brave and his two faces. When he’s a tiger and when he’s a lamb
O reacție SRI la adresa unor critici făcute de Ludovic Orban într-o emisiune TVR a reaprins dezbaterea despre lipsa controlului civil asupra serviciilor secrete din România
For a quarter of a century, Ludovic Orban criticizes SRI. Finally, he received a response, one that reignites the debate about the crisis of the secret services
Emilian Isailă
The editorial board of The New York Times: How Trump Betrays Ukraine
The editorial board of The New York Times: How Trump Betrays Ukraine
În primăvara anului trecut, în plină campanie electorală, într-o dezbatere organizată de Antena 3 CNN, la o întrebare a unui reporter despre posibilitatea creșterii TVA, Nicușor Dan a făcut o promisiune scrisă în fața camerelor de luat vederi că, în situația în care va ajunge președinte, taxa pe valoarea adăugată nu se va modifica. Ceea ce nu s-a întâmplat.
The paper that turned Romania back to the Dragnea era
Emilian Isailă
Marian Neacșu, un fost condamnat penal, a fost numit ministru de Interne cu scopul de a crea o majoritate parlamentară pentru PSD
What will PSD do once back in power?
Emilian Isailă
The old world order has set. Three scenarios for what will follow
The old world order has set. Three scenarios for what will follow
The uprising that could spark a war between Russia and NATO. Inside the crisis simulation involving a Romanian participant
The uprising that could spark a war between Russia and NATO. Inside the crisis simulation involving a Romanian participant
The EU is heading into a perfect storm. Why Europe risks becoming paralysed at the worst possible moment
The EU is heading into a perfect storm. Why Europe risks becoming paralysed at the worst possible moment
Șansa ca Ilie Bolojan să reușească să pună presiune în mod eficient pe guvern din opoziție are legătură și cu un eveniment major ce va avea loc la începutul lunii noiembrie
Will Ilie Bolojan manage to keep the light on in the pantry?
Emilian Isailă
BUSINESS
Romania’s Finance Ministry warns: Final weeks of 2026 will be crucial. What’s happening with government spending and public debt?
Romania’s Finance Ministry warns: Final weeks of 2026 will be crucial. What’s happening with government spending and public debt?
Moody’s says Romania can bring down its budget deficit, but a major test lies ahead. What’s next for its credit rating?
Moody’s says Romania can bring down its budget deficit, but a major test lies ahead. What’s next for its credit rating?
Rheinmetall announces major investment plans for Mangalia shipyard, where four naval vessels are to be built for Romania
Rheinmetall announces major investment plans for Mangalia shipyard, where four naval vessels are to be built for Romania
Romania still has the highest inflation rate in the EU. Prices are rising almost twice as fast as the EU average
Romania still has the highest inflation rate in the EU. Prices are rising almost twice as fast as the EU average
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
POLITICS
Niculescu adds second Foreign Ministry official to his team. Romania’s consul in Lyon recalled from his post
Niculescu adds second Foreign Ministry official to his team. Romania’s consul in Lyon recalled from his post
Nicușor Dan, the fourth editorial in the conservative press in the USA. Calls for more American forces in the Black Sea
Nicușor Dan, the fourth editorial in the conservative press in the USA. Calls for more American forces in the Black Sea
Irina Olteanu
European Commission President congratulates PM Luca Niculescu: There is no time to waste
European Commission President congratulates PM Luca Niculescu: There is no time to waste
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Will Bolojan run for president in 2030? What are his plans for PNL?
Will Bolojan run for president in 2030? What are his plans for PNL?
What PSD rejected under Bolojan may now be acceptable under Niculescu. How the party explains its change of position on listing state-owned companies
What PSD rejected under Bolojan may now be acceptable under Niculescu. How the party explains its change of position on listing state-owned companies
Nicușor Dan is optimistic: On Tuesday, we will have a government
Nicușor Dan is optimistic: On Tuesday, we will have a government
Irina Olteanu
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