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"Robots need your body." The website where AI agents hire people

"Robots need your body." The website where AI agents hire people

Many believed that such a thing was only possible in movies. But now someone has put into practice an idea that seemed like science fiction: robots hiring people for physical…

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The Smart Energy Association warns that the gas voucher could be paid entirely from consumers’ pockets

The Smart Energy Association warns that the gas voucher could be paid entirely from consumers’ pockets

The Smart Energy Association (AEI) warns that the voucher scheme for natural gas payments, discussed for the 2025-2026 cold season, risks not being a real support for the population. According…

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AI chatbots are not our friends. Scientists warn of growing emotional ties to artificial intelligence

AI chatbots are not our friends. Scientists warn of growing emotional ties to artificial intelligence

More and more people are using artificial intelligence not only as a tool but as a form of companionship, and the phenomenon raises serious risks that should enter the political…

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Romania outperforms Spain and Greece on the ability to heat homes

Romania outperforms Spain and Greece on the ability to heat homes

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 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…

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Passengers Can Access Free Drinking Water at Bucharest’s Airports

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…

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France abolishes the "marital obligation": Marriage does not create the obligation to have sexual relations

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…

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Not even one in three Romanians trust the presidency anymore. Police and church ratings rise sharply; trust in justice at just 25%

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…

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Why do people keep their windows open in winter in Germany

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…

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How much does a family with two children need to earn for a decent living in Romania, according to Minister Manole

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…

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Edelman Trust Barometer 2026: Societies are retreating into isolation, as business remains the only trusted institution and nationalism gains ground

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…

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The government changes penalties for drivers as fines increase the longer payment is delayed, how to recover a suspended license faster

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…

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Elon Musk says it will be pointless to save money for retirement in the next 20 years

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…

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Most Europeans believe that state pensions are in danger

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…

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The truth about sex on the plane. And one thing passengers do that flight attendants secretly like

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…

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Super-flu epidemic in the UK just as doctors prepare for strike

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…

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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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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
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
Paolo Zampolli, un apropiat al lui Trump, implicat în Dosarele Epstein, a fost în România la un eveniment de la care l-a sunat în fața jurnaliștilor pe Nicușor Dan, președintele României, iar acesta i-a răspuns la telefon. Zampolli a fost concediat de Trump, corupția lui devenind o vulnerabilitate pentru liderul american în contextul alegerile din noiembrie
100 critical days. Romania in the eye of the storm
Emilian Isailă
Does the Black Sea become a Russian-Turkish lake? What is Romania doing?
Does the Black Sea become a Russian-Turkish lake? What is Romania doing?
The mistake that cost Kimberly Guilfoyle the ambassador position. She violated Donald Trump’s most important rule
The mistake that cost Kimberly Guilfoyle the ambassador position. She violated Donald Trump’s most important rule
Emilian Isailă, editor
Luca Niculescu will lead a government under Nicușor Dan – PSD
Emilian Isailă
Luca Niculescu, prezentat de Nicușor Dan, are mari șanse să devină noul prim-ministru al României după o criză politică ce durează de aproape jumătate de an
The President who made the wrong choice
Emilian Isailă
CNSAS - DOSARE DE SECURITATE
Analysis by Le Monde: The Securitate’s past continues to influence Romania. Why do historians speak of a „systemic failure”?
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BUSINESS
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
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Insurance costs for oil tankers in the Black Sea soar more than twelvefold. How much more could Romanian drivers pay at the pump?
Insurance costs for oil tankers in the Black Sea soar more than twelvefold. How much more could Romanian drivers pay at the pump?
IMF sharply downgrades outlook for Romania: Recession in 2026, high inflation and rising unemployment
IMF sharply downgrades outlook for Romania: Recession in 2026, high inflation and rising unemployment
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics goes to two Americans who have changed the way governments tackle crises
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics goes to two Americans who have changed the way governments tackle crises
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POLITICS
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
Grindeanu accuses Diana Buzoianu of “playing police officer” and looking for bras and lingerie while holding up motorway construction
Grindeanu accuses Diana Buzoianu of “playing police officer” and looking for bras and lingerie while holding up motorway construction
Luca Niculescu wraps up consultations without a clear government formula. Technocrat list ready as he explains why he avoided talks with AUR
Luca Niculescu wraps up consultations without a clear government formula. Technocrat list ready as he explains why he avoided talks with AUR
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Luca Niculescu no longer expects PNL to join the government. What options remain on the table and when he hopes to end the political crisis
Luca Niculescu no longer expects PNL to join the government. What options remain on the table and when he hopes to end the political crisis
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