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Second Leprosy Case Confirmed in Romania, Doctor Says No Threat of Epidemic

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…

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Hidden dangers at Christmas markets: ANPC issues 200,000 lei in fines

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…

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Europeans see an increased risk of war with Russia. Almost half consider Donald Trump "an enemy of Europe" - survey

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…

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Ukrainians are increasingly willing to accept giving up the occupied territories. Opposition has dropped from 76% to 40%

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…

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Who can still work while drawing a pension? The rule that alters public-sector rehiring

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…

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The Constitutional Court ruled that the law on the payment of private pensions is unconstitutional

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…

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A0 Bucharest ring road almost complete: What’s left and which sectors are being worked on (Video)

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…

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Expert: The happiest people have 3 types of friends they can rely on

Expert: The happiest people have 3 types of friends they can rely on

The happiest people have three „essential” types of friends in their lives, says a researcher. Many of us measure our friendships based on depth or quantity: Do I have enough…

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Romanians pay 30% of medical expenses. The head of CNAS proposes supplementary insurance

Romanians pay 30% of medical expenses. The head of CNAS proposes supplementary insurance

Romanians pay out of pocket a third of medical costs, as shown by a recent study cited by the president of the National Health Insurance House (CNAS), Horațiu Moldovan. The…

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STB washing their hands in the case of the woman killed by a cable? Society refuses to communicate essential information

STB washing their hands in the case of the woman killed by a cable? Society refuses to communicate essential information

Bucharest Transport Society (STB) refuses to disclose essential details regarding the case of a 69-year-old woman who died after being hit by a cable on November 6, 2025, in an…

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Defense Minister Rejects 10% Salary Cut Plan for the Military

Defense Minister Rejects 10% Salary Cut Plan for the Military

Defense Minister Ionuț Moșteanu strongly opposes the proposal to cut defense sector salary expenses by 10%, stating that, although the initial coalition agreement excluded the Army from these measures, the…

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From Focșani to Galați, on the express road? The design begins at one end. At the other, UMB is not keeping up with the delays

From Focșani to Galați, on the express road? The design begins at one end. At the other, UMB is not keeping up with the delays

The National Road Infrastructure Company (CNIR) announced last weekend that it is starting the design of a new express road, 73.5 kilometers long, which will connect Focșani to Brăila. It’s…

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One in ten Romanian employees officially earns the minimum wage. Romania ranks 4th in the EU

One in ten Romanian employees officially earns the minimum wage. Romania ranks 4th in the EU

Romania ranks among the European countries with the highest number of employees paid at the minimum wage level. 10.5% of Romanian workers were paid, in 2022, the reference year with…

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Top of the best cities to live in Romania in 2026

Top of the best cities to live in Romania in 2026

The platform Bucureștiul Meu has published the ranking „The Perfect City 2026,” the result of an analysis evaluating the quality of life in 17 municipalities in Romania. The ranking was…

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The first country to ban children under 16 from having social media accounts. It could be a model for the rest of the world

The first country to ban children under 16 from having social media accounts. It could be a model for the rest of the world

Online platforms will send notifications to the accounts of young people under 16 in Australia in the coming days, informing them to download their photos and important data and to…

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Union members take to the streets. New protest at the Government for the increase of the minimum wage and the reduction of labor taxes

Union members take to the streets. New protest at the Government for the increase of the minimum wage and the reduction of labor taxes

The National Trade Union Block (BNS) is organizing a protest rally in Victory Square on Wednesday, November 12, starting at 10:00, followed by a march to Constitution Square. The event…

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10 years since Colectiv. Goodbye to Gravity's lead singer launches a charitable music project (Video)

10 years since Colectiv. Goodbye to Gravity's lead singer launches a charitable music project (Video)

Ten years after the fire at the Colectiv club, Goodbye to Gravity’s vocalist, Andrei Găluț, returns to the public stage alongside ten surviving musicians. They have launched „The Memento Project,”…

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No New Year's Eve fireworks in Brașov: Every end of the year is a real nightmare for animals

No New Year's Eve fireworks in Brașov: Every end of the year is a real nightmare for animals

The Brașov City Hall has decided to give up fireworks on New Year’s Eve and announces that they will be replaced with laser shows. Mayor George Scripcaru made this decision…

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Surge in Fake IDs at Otopeni Airport: Border Police Report a Case Every Two Days

Surge in Fake IDs at Otopeni Airport: Border Police Report a Case Every Two Days

The Romanian Border Police warns of a significant increase in cases of false identity documents discovered at border crossings, especially at Henri Coandă – Otopeni International Airport, where in just…

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Belief in Magical Places Widespread in Romania, Regardless of Education Level

Belief in Magical Places Widespread in Romania, Regardless of Education Level

51.4% of Romanians believe that there are „energetically charged” places in Romania that influence people’s state, according to the Barometer Romania Between Magic and Esotericism, conducted by INSCOP Research. The…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Ursula von der Leyen’s surprise proposal for Canada sparks confusion in EU: “No one knows what it means”
Ursula von der Leyen’s surprise proposal for Canada sparks confusion in EU: “No one knows what it means”
How Trump’s diesel problem could play into Moscow’s hands
How Trump’s diesel problem could play into Moscow’s hands
Un susținător al lui Călin Georgescu, infiltrat printre fermieri, a primit un jet de spray lacrimogen de la jandarmi în timpul violențelor din Piața Victoriei
At AUR, an open day for shepherds. A protest with the scent of miner strikes
Emilian Isailă
22 decembrie 1989, București. Revoluționarii care cer plecarea de la putere a lui Nicolae Ceaușescu au în față scutierii securității, forța represivă a regimului dictatorial
Blockage in Securistan. How Romania became a controlled democracy and what are the effects
Emilian Isailă
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
BUSINESS
Saudi Arabia halts oil deliveries to Europe. Refineries scramble for alternative supplies
Saudi Arabia halts oil deliveries to Europe. Refineries scramble for alternative supplies
Fitch warns: Romania faces race against time to avoid downgrade to “junk”
Fitch warns: Romania faces race against time to avoid downgrade to “junk”
Trump doesn’t scare Carney: Greeted with ovations in the European Parliament, the Prime Minister of Canada can’t wait for his country to become the first associate member of the EU
Trump doesn’t scare Carney: Greeted with ovations in the European Parliament, the Prime Minister of Canada can’t wait for his country to become the first associate member of the EU
Bloomberg: Investors treat Romania’s bonds as the EU’s only “junk” debt. 2027 budget will be the decisive test
Bloomberg: Investors treat Romania’s bonds as the EU’s only “junk” debt. 2027 budget will be the decisive test
Another price hike at the pump: Diesel approaches 11 lei per litre. How much would it cost without the excise duty cut?
Another price hike at the pump: Diesel approaches 11 lei per litre. How much would it cost without the excise duty cut?
The Federal Reserve of the United States raises the key interest rate for the first time since 2023
The Federal Reserve of the United States raises the key interest rate for the first time since 2023
POLITICS
Romania’s Largest Parliamentary Party, PSD, Will Not Back the Mureșan Government
Romania’s Largest Parliamentary Party, PSD, Will Not Back the Mureșan Government
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
George Simion Slams Prosecutors After Călin Georgescu Is Taken in for Questioning
George Simion Slams Prosecutors After Călin Georgescu Is Taken in for Questioning
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Mureșan says he would refuse any move against Bolojan: “I’m not looking to take anyone else’s place”
Mureșan says he would refuse any move against Bolojan: “I’m not looking to take anyone else’s place”
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
How Siegfried Mureșan plans to secure the 233 votes. Moment of truth for PSD
How Siegfried Mureșan plans to secure the 233 votes. Moment of truth for PSD
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Nicușor Dan explains why he appointed Siegfried Mureșan: “We’ve reached a point of collective irresponsibility.” What he says about early elections
Nicușor Dan explains why he appointed Siegfried Mureșan: “We’ve reached a point of collective irresponsibility.” What he says about early elections
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Siegfried Mureșan, appointed as prime minister. Which parties support him
Siegfried Mureșan, appointed as prime minister. Which parties support him
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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