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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Constitutional Court ruled that the law on the payment of private pensions is unconstitutional
The Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) has admitted, on Tuesday, the notifications made by the High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ) and the Alliance for the Union of Romanians…
A0 Bucharest ring road almost complete: What’s left and which sectors are being worked on (Video)
We could soon circulate a bit more easily on the roads in the Capital – including on the Bucharest Beltway (DNCB) – if all sections of A0 – the highway…