Four years after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, public opinion in Romania seems more sensitive to security issues. A survey conducted by INSCOP Research, commissioned by the New…
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Poll Reveals Sharp Age Divide Over EU Taking on Defense Role in Romania
A new INSCOP Research survey shows that young people between 18 and 29 years old are the most open to the idea of the European Union taking on more responsibilities…
Stark warning: every two days, carbon monoxide kills in Romania
Four deaths and 22 people intoxicated with carbon monoxide in just six weeks. This alarming toll was announced by Delgaz Grid. The company warns that many of these tragedies could…
Switzerland Considers 10 Million Population Cap in Nationwide Referendum
Switzerland will call voters to the polls this summer to vote in a referendum on a proposal by the far-right Swiss People’s Party (SVP) to limit the country’s population to…
Germans Back Increased Aid for Ukraine as Berlin Delivers €2bn in Weapons in 2025
Most German citizens are willing to support a more substantial aid for Ukraine, in the context of the war triggered by Russia, as shown by a public opinion poll conducted…
"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…
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…
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…
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…
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…