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Is the Romanian state slimming down? Over 43,000 positions eliminated in eight months

Is the Romanian state slimming down? Over 43,000 positions eliminated in eight months

The number of employees in state institutions decreased significantly in 2025. According to data from the Ministry of Finance, in August, there were 1,268,801 occupied positions, 34,762 fewer than in…

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Who is leading the war against science and what interest do they have

Who is leading the war against science and what interest do they have

A vaccine developer and a climate science specialist have co-authored a book warning that science is under siege. Powerful elements are joining forces behind anti-science to destroy the palpable truth…

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Romanians have the highest trust in Maia Sandu and NATO. They are not satisfied with Nicușor Dan's foreign policy and fear a Russian invasion - Avangarde survey

Romanians have the highest trust in Maia Sandu and NATO. They are not satisfied with Nicușor Dan's foreign policy and fear a Russian invasion - Avangarde survey

Maia Sandu, Donald Trump, and Emmanuel Macron are the international leaders in whom Romanians have the most trust, according to a survey conducted by Avangarde. On the other hand, the…

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Which foods will become more expensive starting from October 1, after the Government abandons the capping of the commercial margin. Grindeanu asks ANAF to start inspections

Which foods will become more expensive starting from October 1, after the Government abandons the capping of the commercial margin. Grindeanu asks ANAF to start inspections

Starting from October 1, 2025, staple foods such as bread, milk, eggs, meat, sugar, or fresh vegetables will be able to be sold at freely set prices by traders, after…

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Get a dog or at least a "Beware of Dog" sign: 14 expert tips to protect your home

Get a dog or at least a "Beware of Dog" sign: 14 expert tips to protect your home

Do you want to keep your house safe? Experts say that huge investments are not necessary to deter thieves, but rather a few simple and inspired gestures. From motion sensor…

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Doctors who do not adhere to the schedule at public hospitals risk being fired. Rogobete: Everyone does as they please, how they please, when they please

Doctors who do not adhere to the schedule at public hospitals risk being fired. Rogobete: Everyone does as they please, how they please, when they please

Minister of Health, Alexandru Rogobete, announced that a national thematic inspection will be triggered to detect doctors who do not respect their schedule in public hospitals. The official warns that…

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Minister of Health: I will never agree with mandatory vaccination (Video)

Minister of Health: I will never agree with mandatory vaccination (Video)

Minister of Health, Alexandru Rogobete, says he will never agree to mandatory vaccination. ”I will never agree to mandatory vaccination. I believe that people have the right to choose whether…

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Greece allocates 1.6 billion euros to encourage people to have children

Greece allocates 1.6 billion euros to encourage people to have children

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Sunday a massive package of measures worth 1.6 billion euros to combat the accelerated demographic decline, a phenomenon that risks turning Greece into…

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Russia has caused a devastating water crisis in the occupied territories of Ukraine, which it cannot solve

Russia has caused a devastating water crisis in the occupied territories of Ukraine, which it cannot solve

In all Ukrainian regions under Russian occupation, Moscow faces the impossibility of ensuring one of the most basic needs for the population it claims to have „liberated” – drinking water.…

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Smoking is prohibited in bus stations and parks in Cluj-Napoca. Fines of up to 100 euros

Smoking is prohibited in bus stations and parks in Cluj-Napoca. Fines of up to 100 euros

Starting Wednesday, August 13, 2025, residents of Cluj who smoke in public transport stations, parks, or municipal sports facilities risk fines ranging from 100 to 500 lei (100 euros). The…

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The Mountain Rescue Services are operating at only 18% capacity: a major risk for mountain safety

The Mountain Rescue Services are operating at only 18% capacity: a major risk for mountain safety

Mountain Rescue Romania warns: despite sustained efforts at the county and national level, mountain rescue structures operate at an operational coverage level of only 17.85%. Although they manage to respond…

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Romania will have eight new hospitals through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. Constanța and Târgu Mureș are on the list

Romania will have eight new hospitals through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. Constanța and Târgu Mureș are on the list

The Minister of European Funds, Dragoș Pîslaru, announced that Romania will have eight newly built hospitals by August 2026 through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). Initially, only five…

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Girl subjected to a sinister exorcism ritual by her own mother

Girl subjected to a sinister exorcism ritual by her own mother

A shocking video, in which a teenage girl is subjected to an exorcism ritual, has triggered an investigation in Sibiu County, Romania. The recording, posted on TikTok, shows a girl…

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2 out of 3 Romanians believe that Nicolae Ceaușescu was a good leader

2 out of 3 Romanians believe that Nicolae Ceaușescu was a good leader

66.2% of Romanians consider Nicolae Ceaușescu to have been a good leader for Romania, according to a survey conducted by INSCOP Research in partnership with the Institute for the Investigation…

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Over 3 million Romanians live in other EU countries. 1 in 6 lives outside the country

Over 3 million Romanians live in other EU countries. 1 in 6 lives outside the country

Romania is the European Union country with the highest number of citizens living in other countries within the community block. Approximately 3.1 million Romanians currently reside in other EU states,…

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Package 2 and 3 of fiscal measures: No deputy mayors in small localities, fewer employees, and a tax for polluting cars

Package 2 and 3 of fiscal measures: No deputy mayors in small localities, fewer employees, and a tax for polluting cars

Deputy Prime Minister Tanczos Barna presented on Tuesday evening a series of measures included in packages 2 and 3 of the fiscal reform prepared by the Government. These measures aim…

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Trump gains trust among Romanians, Macron and Maia Sandu lose ground. Putin reenters the game - INSCOP poll

Trump gains trust among Romanians, Macron and Maia Sandu lose ground. Putin reenters the game - INSCOP poll

Donald Trump is the second most trusted international leader for Romanians, after King Charles, according to an INSCOP survey. In contrast, Emmanuel Macron and Maia Sandu are losing ground, while…

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2,300 people have died due to last week's heatwave in Europe

2,300 people have died due to last week's heatwave in Europe

Approximately 2,300 people died from heat-related causes in 12 European cities during the heatwave that ended last week, according to a study. The analysis focused on the 10 days ending…

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Supplements only for those who deliver. The Minister of Development wants progress reports every 3 months

Supplements only for those who deliver. The Minister of Development wants progress reports every 3 months

The Romanian Development Minister, Cseke Attila, proposes a quarterly evaluation report, based on which European funding supplements should be granted. Currently, these supplements range from 5 to 50%, but typically…

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How Covid-19 has changed the development of children worldwide: They are more fragile and communicate less easily

How Covid-19 has changed the development of children worldwide: They are more fragile and communicate less easily

In Rebekah Underwood’s preschool class in Santa Monica, California, children born around 2020 seem different. They are between 5 and 6 years old, but hesitate to jump on both feet…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Ilie Bolojan, România
Therapy at Cotroceni Palace. Who has the first chance to win the race for a new parliamentary majority – Bolojan or Grindeanu?
Emilian Isailă
Peter Magyar wants to put the Austro-Hungarian Empire back on the map
Peter Magyar wants to put the Austro-Hungarian Empire back on the map
The Wall Street Journal writes about Trump’s demons and fears. The moment he shouted for hours at White House advisors
The Wall Street Journal writes about Trump’s demons and fears. The moment he shouted for hours at White House advisors
Money spent on two weeks of the Iran war could have saved 87 million lives
Money spent on two weeks of the Iran war could have saved 87 million lives
Ukraine is breaking away from the US: Kiev knows whose side Trump is on
Ukraine is breaking away from the US: Kiev knows whose side Trump is on
The last Iran nuclear deal took 12 years – can Donald Trump strike a new one in hours?
The last Iran nuclear deal took 12 years – can Donald Trump strike a new one in hours?
Gabriela Pleș
Emilian Isailă, editor
Why a Peter Magyar cannot appear in Romania and why we haven’t had any Viktor Orban. The major difference compared to Hungary
Emilian Isailă
Hormuz – The US-Iran Conflict is not just at sea, but also in the „waters” of the law
Hormuz – The US-Iran Conflict is not just at sea, but also in the „waters” of the law
Hezbollah’s money network: how billions from Iran reach Lebanon through China and Europe
Hezbollah’s money network: how billions from Iran reach Lebanon through China and Europe
5 takeaways from recent Iran polls that look increasingly grim for Trump
5 takeaways from recent Iran polls that look increasingly grim for Trump
BUSINESS
Citigroup warns Romania: Political uncertainty increases the risk of fiscal slippage
Citigroup warns Romania: Political uncertainty increases the risk of fiscal slippage
Tim Cook steps down after 15 years at Apple: who will be the next CEO?
Tim Cook steps down after 15 years at Apple: who will be the next CEO?
Dăianu warns after PSD exits government: We’re not Greece, but the crisis must be resolved quickly
Dăianu warns after PSD exits government: We’re not Greece, but the crisis must be resolved quickly
Iran war adds $100 to long-haul flight costs from Europe
Iran war adds $100 to long-haul flight costs from Europe
IEA chief warns of “biggest crisis in history,” says recovery could take two years
IEA chief warns of “biggest crisis in history,” says recovery could take two years
Isărescu: Financial stability is like health – you only realize its value when you lose it. Criticism of bankers’ “jargon”
Isărescu: Financial stability is like health – you only realize its value when you lose it. Criticism of bankers’ “jargon”
POLITICS
Message of support from the top of the EPP for Bolojan: He has chosen the difficult, but correct path
Message of support from the top of the EPP for Bolojan: He has chosen the difficult, but correct path
The pro-Russian Rumen Radev has clearly won the elections in Bulgaria and is already sending „arrows” towards the EU. Joy at the Kremlin
The pro-Russian Rumen Radev has clearly won the elections in Bulgaria and is already sending „arrows” towards the EU. Joy at the Kremlin
Ilie Bolojan refuses to step down: “I will not resign,” accuses PSD of “simply lying” and fueling instability
Ilie Bolojan refuses to step down: “I will not resign,” accuses PSD of “simply lying” and fueling instability
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Sorin Grindeanu announces total rupture, expects swift talks at Cotroceni: PSD exits “with all its structures”
Sorin Grindeanu announces total rupture, expects swift talks at Cotroceni: PSD exits “with all its structures”
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Rumen Radev
Bulgaria elections: Pro-Russian Rumen Radev wins decisively but falls short of a governing majority
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
AUR at lowest point in a year; PNL leads PSD on voter mobilization
AUR at lowest point in a year; PNL leads PSD on voter mobilization
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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