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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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Girl subjected to a sinister exorcism ritual by her own mother

Girl subjected to a sinister exorcism ritual by her own mother

A shocking video, in which a teenage girl is subjected to an exorcism ritual, has triggered an investigation in Sibiu County, Romania. The recording, posted on TikTok, shows a girl…

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2 out of 3 Romanians believe that Nicolae Ceaușescu was a good leader

2 out of 3 Romanians believe that Nicolae Ceaușescu was a good leader

66.2% of Romanians consider Nicolae Ceaușescu to have been a good leader for Romania, according to a survey conducted by INSCOP Research in partnership with the Institute for the Investigation…

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Over 3 million Romanians live in other EU countries. 1 in 6 lives outside the country

Over 3 million Romanians live in other EU countries. 1 in 6 lives outside the country

Romania is the European Union country with the highest number of citizens living in other countries within the community block. Approximately 3.1 million Romanians currently reside in other EU states,…

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Package 2 and 3 of fiscal measures: No deputy mayors in small localities, fewer employees, and a tax for polluting cars

Package 2 and 3 of fiscal measures: No deputy mayors in small localities, fewer employees, and a tax for polluting cars

Deputy Prime Minister Tanczos Barna presented on Tuesday evening a series of measures included in packages 2 and 3 of the fiscal reform prepared by the Government. These measures aim…

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Trump gains trust among Romanians, Macron and Maia Sandu lose ground. Putin reenters the game - INSCOP poll

Trump gains trust among Romanians, Macron and Maia Sandu lose ground. Putin reenters the game - INSCOP poll

Donald Trump is the second most trusted international leader for Romanians, after King Charles, according to an INSCOP survey. In contrast, Emmanuel Macron and Maia Sandu are losing ground, while…

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2,300 people have died due to last week's heatwave in Europe

2,300 people have died due to last week's heatwave in Europe

Approximately 2,300 people died from heat-related causes in 12 European cities during the heatwave that ended last week, according to a study. The analysis focused on the 10 days ending…

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Supplements only for those who deliver. The Minister of Development wants progress reports every 3 months

Supplements only for those who deliver. The Minister of Development wants progress reports every 3 months

The Romanian Development Minister, Cseke Attila, proposes a quarterly evaluation report, based on which European funding supplements should be granted. Currently, these supplements range from 5 to 50%, but typically…

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How Covid-19 has changed the development of children worldwide: They are more fragile and communicate less easily

How Covid-19 has changed the development of children worldwide: They are more fragile and communicate less easily

In Rebekah Underwood’s preschool class in Santa Monica, California, children born around 2020 seem different. They are between 5 and 6 years old, but hesitate to jump on both feet…

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Borders are not closing! The Ministry of Internal Affairs denies false information being distributed online

Borders are not closing! The Ministry of Internal Affairs denies false information being distributed online

The Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI) has reported a new attempt of manipulation and misinformation appearing on social media platforms, targeting the alleged closure of national border crossing points.…

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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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