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Emergency aid for Salina Praid: 300 million lei and guaranteed salaries until 2026 (Video)

Emergency aid for Salina Praid: 300 million lei and guaranteed salaries until 2026 (Video)

The government approved on Monday, in an extraordinary session, an emergency financial package worth 300 million lei (60 million euros) to support Salrom and the companies affected by the floods…

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Romania has almost 800 km of highways and express roads under construction, a first for this country

Romania has almost 800 km of highways and express roads under construction, a first for this country

Minister of Transport, Sorin Grindeanu, stated on Thursday that Romania is undergoing a period of major investments in road infrastructure, with approximately 800 kilometers of highways and express roads under…

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A city in Europe asks tourists to stop stealing cobblestones from the streets

A city in Europe asks tourists to stop stealing cobblestones from the streets

When tourists say they would like to take a piece of their favorite place home with them, sometimes they mean it literally. The picturesque Belgian city of Bruges has made…

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Map of LGBT Europe: Romania ranks at the bottom

Map of LGBT Europe: Romania ranks at the bottom

A new ranking shows the progress of European countries regarding LGBT rights. Romania is at the bottom of the ranking. Malta, Belgium, Iceland, Denmark, and Spain are the top five…

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A lawyer offers to represent Romanians deceived by Simion with houses priced at 35,000 euros for free

A lawyer offers to represent Romanians deceived by Simion with houses priced at 35,000 euros for free

A lawyer from Cluj announces the organization of collective lawsuits against George Simion, the AUR candidate in the presidential elections. It concerns the controversial promise regarding the delivery of housing…

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The city where you pay a dog tax. Even if you don't have a pet

The city where you pay a dog tax. Even if you don't have a pet

Residents of the town of Salcea, in Suceava County (Romania), will pay a dog tax, and the payment obligation falls on everyone, including those who do not own pets. The…

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Paris has voted: 500 streets become pedestrian zones. 10,000 parking spaces eliminated

Paris has voted: 500 streets become pedestrian zones. 10,000 parking spaces eliminated

Parisians have voted in favor of creating a car-free zone over a vast area in the French capital.A clear majority of those who voted in Sunday’s referendum supported the plan,…

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Russians demand the ban of Turkish soap operas. "Encourages Russian women to migrate to Turkey"

Russians demand the ban of Turkish soap operas. "Encourages Russian women to migrate to Turkey"

Russian war veterans have identified a new enemy: Turkish soap operas. They say that romantic series make Russian men appear less attractive in the eyes of women. The Russian Veterans…

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"Adolescence," the series that forces adults to look more closely at children. A chilling warning

"Adolescence," the series that forces adults to look more closely at children. A chilling warning

The British mini-series Adolescence is causing concern among parents and authorities, shedding light on the toxic influences of the online environment on teenagers. The series, which has captured a global…

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Finland remains the happiest country in the world. USA ranking at its lowest level yet

Finland remains the happiest country in the world. USA ranking at its lowest level yet

Finland remains the happiest country in the world for the eighth consecutive year, according to the annual UN report on happiness, published on Thursday. Romania has dropped three places in…

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Federal employees regret voting for Trump: "This isn't The Apprentice, this is about our lives"

Federal employees regret voting for Trump: "This isn't The Apprentice, this is about our lives"

Many of the federal employees who supported Donald Trump in hopes of positive economic changes feel betrayed now, facing a completely different reality, with many of them already losing their…

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EuRo Manifest: Pro-European rally on March 15. Musk targets Romania again

EuRo Manifest: Pro-European rally on March 15. Musk targets Romania again

The City Hall of Bucharest has approved the organization of the pro-European rally „EuRo Manifest” for March 15, starting at 5:00 PM, in Victory Square. „We went worldwide with Euromanifest…

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Wave of conspiracies on TikTok about "fake snow". Specialists explain why it doesn't melt immediately in hand or on the grill (Video)

Wave of conspiracies on TikTok about "fake snow". Specialists explain why it doesn't melt immediately in hand or on the grill (Video)

The current episode of real winter in Romania has brought along a new wave of conspiracies that have gone viral on TikTok, after some users (with not even minimal scientific…

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8 out of 10 teenagers who use TikTok access it daily and have received political content during the election period

8 out of 10 teenagers who use TikTok access it daily and have received political content during the election period

More than 8 out of 10 teenagers who have TikTok access the platform daily and have received political content during the elections period, according to a survey conducted by World…

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Almost half of Danes consider the US a major threat to their country

Almost half of Danes consider the US a major threat to their country

A survey conducted by YouGov shows that 46% of Danes consider the United States a significant threat to Denmark. At the same time, an overwhelming majority opposes the idea of…

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Today is Blue Monday, the most depressing day of 2025

Today is Blue Monday, the most depressing day of 2025

In 2025, the most depressing day of the year, nicknamed „Blue Monday,” falls on Monday, January 20th. „Blue Monday” is a name given to the Monday of the third week…

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The first city in Romania that could ban smoking on the streets

The first city in Romania that could ban smoking on the streets

Cluj-Napoca could become the first city in Romania to ban smoking in public spaces. Mayor Emil Boc announced that the municipality could adopt the model of Milan, which has implemented…

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Skeletal and locked-up children, living in deplorable conditions - the reality in 4 centers that receive nearly 1 million euros annually from the state

Skeletal and locked-up children, living in deplorable conditions - the reality in 4 centers that receive nearly 1 million euros annually from the state

Hungry and locked up children, living in deplorable conditions – mattresses covered in plastic, unsuitable beds, overcrowding, and expired medications. This is what inspectors from the Monitoring Council and representatives…

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The list of over 30 border points that Romania will close starting January 1

The list of over 30 border points that Romania will close starting January 1

Romania will close over 30 border crossing points starting January 1, 2025. A decision posted on the Ministry of Internal Affairs website lists the state border crossing points of Romania…

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"The five-minute city": The place in Europe where a revolutionary urban concept is being implemented

"The five-minute city": The place in Europe where a revolutionary urban concept is being implemented

An ambitious urban planning concept is successfully implemented in a new neighborhood in a European city. A few years ago, the Franco-Colombian urbanist Carlos Moreno proposed the idea of the…

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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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