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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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Patients hospitalized in psychiatric wards in hospitals in Romania, "treated" with beatings and electroshocks - report from the Council of Europe

Patients hospitalized in psychiatric wards in hospitals in Romania, "treated" with beatings and electroshocks - report from the Council of Europe

The Council of Europe has published an extremely critical report regarding the conditions in psychiatric treatment sanatoriums in Romania. The European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) warns that…

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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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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Russia’s covert war is expanding across Europe. Weapons factories targeted by recruits hired via Telegram
Russia’s covert war is expanding across Europe. Weapons factories targeted by recruits hired via Telegram
Gabriela Pleș
Nicușor Dan a ajuns într-un punct în care chiar și apariția unui nou guvern, după luni de blocaj, se va întoarce împotriva lui
The president whose every move has failed
Emilian Isailă
How Russia, one of the world’s biggest oil exporters, ended up importing fuel. Ukraine’s attacks hit the pumps
How Russia, one of the world’s biggest oil exporters, ended up importing fuel. Ukraine’s attacks hit the pumps
Sorin Grindeanu are perspective slabe de a conduce Guvernului României și din cauza faptului că reprezentanții Uniunii Europene nu prea au încredere în el în ce privește capacitatea sa de a respecta țintele de deficit
The deception of Europe has just ended. Bad news for Grindeanu and the PSD barons
Emilian Isailă
Kelemen Hunor, UDMR
Why the Hungarian judge voted against Dominic Fritz. UDMR’s double game
Emilian Isailă
America, renamed Trump. The list of projects on which the glory-hungry president puts his name and face
America, renamed Trump. The list of projects on which the glory-hungry president puts his name and face
Final two weeks for Romania’s recovery plan: €7.57 billion still to be collected and thousands of projects to complete
Final two weeks for Romania’s recovery plan: €7.57 billion still to be collected and thousands of projects to complete
Dominic Fritz și Ciprian Ciucu sunt victimele unor operațiuni desfășurate de PSD prin oamenii pe care-i controlează, aflați în poziții cheie în sistemul de justiție și Curtea Constituțională
The political crisis in Romania is caused by the illegitimacy of the Parliament. PSD knows this and is slaughtering the Opposition
Emilian Isailă
What lies behind Russia’s threat to the UK – and why is Moscow raising the stakes now?
What lies behind Russia’s threat to the UK – and why is Moscow raising the stakes now?
Dominic Fritz își va pierde poziția de primar al Timișoarei dacă noua lege ANI va fi promulgată de președintele Nicușor Dan
Will Nicușor Dan approve the Machiavellian action of the Social Democrats to destroy the PNL and USR?
Emilian Isailă
BUSINESS
The largest solar park in Europe is being built in Romania: It will provide energy for nearly one million people
The largest solar park in Europe is being built in Romania: It will provide energy for nearly one million people
The United States imposes 50% tariffs on some Canadian products. Ottawa will respond „dollar for dollar”
The United States imposes 50% tariffs on some Canadian products. Ottawa will respond „dollar for dollar”
Wheat prices climb towards three-year high as Russia and Ukraine disrupt exports. World seeks alternative routes, putting Constanța back in focus
Wheat prices climb towards three-year high as Russia and Ukraine disrupt exports. World seeks alternative routes, putting Constanța back in focus
Gabriela Pleș
Russians pull money out of banks and keep it „under the mattress,” fearing Putin could seize their savings
Russians pull money out of banks and keep it „under the mattress,” fearing Putin could seize their savings
Europe can no longer rely on its old economic model. Lagarde warns EU risks losing AI race
Europe can no longer rely on its old economic model. Lagarde warns EU risks losing AI race
Bulgaria installed more battery storage in one month than Romania has in total. What Bucharest plans to do
Bulgaria installed more battery storage in one month than Romania has in total. What Bucharest plans to do
POLITICS
Salary Law still not ready. PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR leaders summoned to Cotroceni for new round of talks on Thursday (sources)
Salary Law still not ready. PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR leaders summoned to Cotroceni for new round of talks on Thursday (sources)
Liberal leader accuses PSD of „politically executing” Fritz, says PNL and USR will run together in next elections
Liberal leader accuses PSD of „politically executing” Fritz, says PNL and USR will run together in next elections
„You didn’t ask me, but I’ll tell you anyway.” Isărescu offers coalition parties some advice
„You didn’t ask me, but I’ll tell you anyway.” Isărescu offers coalition parties some advice
Last chance for Romania’s Salary Law. Nicușor Dan summons party leaders to Cotroceni on Tuesday, with €770 million at stake
Last chance for Romania’s Salary Law. Nicușor Dan summons party leaders to Cotroceni on Tuesday, with €770 million at stake
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
First resignation from Moldova’s new government comes just three days after taking office
First resignation from Moldova’s new government comes just three days after taking office
Merz sends strong message to Trump administration: Stay out of Germany’s elections
Merz sends strong message to Trump administration: Stay out of Germany’s elections
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