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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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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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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Israel is holding its most important election in years. Here’s what’s at stake
Israel is holding its most important election in years. Here’s what’s at stake
Putin’s trap: How Russia plans to use Ukraine peace talks to weaken NATO – and what it could mean for Romania
Putin’s trap: How Russia plans to use Ukraine peace talks to weaken NATO – and what it could mean for Romania
The stakes of the elections in Serbia – The main actors, central themes, and possible consequences
The stakes of the elections in Serbia – The main actors, central themes, and possible consequences
Protests in Europe reveal the crises weighing on Generation Z
Protests in Europe reveal the crises weighing on Generation Z
Why Trump Can’t Convince Putin to Accept a Deal. What Is the Solution
Why Trump Can’t Convince Putin to Accept a Deal. What Is the Solution
How schools can prevent knife attacks: Five practical solutions. Psychologist: “Strict controls may stop the behaviour, but they don’t address the root cause”
How schools can prevent knife attacks: Five practical solutions. Psychologist: “Strict controls may stop the behaviour, but they don’t address the root cause”
Gabriela Pleș
Sorin Grindeanu, la scurt timp după votarea guvernului, s-a grăbit să anunțe public pentru a recepționa și judecătoarea Lia Savonea că vrea să plătească un miliard de euro de la buget pentru magistrați
Sorin Grindeanu prepares 1 billion euros for Lia Savonea, even though European judges say the payment can be postponed and staggered
Emilian Isailă
Trump the brave and his two faces. When he’s a tiger and when he’s a lamb
Trump the brave and his two faces. When he’s a tiger and when he’s a lamb
O reacție SRI la adresa unor critici făcute de Ludovic Orban într-o emisiune TVR a reaprins dezbaterea despre lipsa controlului civil asupra serviciilor secrete din România
For a quarter of a century, Ludovic Orban criticizes SRI. Finally, he received a response, one that reignites the debate about the crisis of the secret services
Emilian Isailă
The editorial board of The New York Times: How Trump Betrays Ukraine
The editorial board of The New York Times: How Trump Betrays Ukraine
BUSINESS
Romania Cuts Budget Deficit, but Rising Interest Payments Keep Pressure on Public Finances
Romania Cuts Budget Deficit, but Rising Interest Payments Keep Pressure on Public Finances
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
EU to Introduce €2 Fee on Temu and AliExpress Parcels Ahead of Black Friday
EU to Introduce €2 Fee on Temu and AliExpress Parcels Ahead of Black Friday
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Romania’s Finance Ministry warns: Final weeks of 2026 will be crucial. What’s happening with government spending and public debt?
Romania’s Finance Ministry warns: Final weeks of 2026 will be crucial. What’s happening with government spending and public debt?
Moody’s says Romania can bring down its budget deficit, but a major test lies ahead. What’s next for its credit rating?
Moody’s says Romania can bring down its budget deficit, but a major test lies ahead. What’s next for its credit rating?
Rheinmetall announces major investment plans for Mangalia shipyard, where four naval vessels are to be built for Romania
Rheinmetall announces major investment plans for Mangalia shipyard, where four naval vessels are to be built for Romania
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
POLITICS
“A suicidal decision”: Kelemen Hunor warns Romanians cannot afford further tax hikes in 2027
“A suicidal decision”: Kelemen Hunor warns Romanians cannot afford further tax hikes in 2027
Niculescu adds second Foreign Ministry official to his team. Romania’s consul in Lyon recalled from his post
Niculescu adds second Foreign Ministry official to his team. Romania’s consul in Lyon recalled from his post
Nicușor Dan, the fourth editorial in the conservative press in the USA. Calls for more American forces in the Black Sea
Nicușor Dan, the fourth editorial in the conservative press in the USA. Calls for more American forces in the Black Sea
Irina Olteanu
European Commission President congratulates PM Luca Niculescu: There is no time to waste
European Commission President congratulates PM Luca Niculescu: There is no time to waste
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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
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