Politics
In-depth analysis and reporting on political events, elections, policies, and power dynamics. This section covers both domestic and international affairs, offering context and clarity on the decisions that affect our lives and the people behind them.
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Romania maintained at BBB- with negative outlook: S&P warns that deficit and inflation leave little room for shocks
The S&P Global Ratings rating agency on Friday reconfirmed Romania's government debt rating at BBB-/A-3 level, while maintaining the negative…
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Lotto winner of more than £10m loses cash after failing to claim it on time
The thought of winning the lottery and becoming an overnight millionaire sounds like the dream of a lifetime for many…
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Dacian Cioloș was appointed presidential adviser by Nicușor Dan: “So that I can also act on his behalf”
Dacian Cioloș, former technocrat prime minister and former European commissioner for agriculture, will be a presidential adviser starting on April…
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Trump's ex-emissary says that “NATO is an alliance of cowards” and proposes a new defense structure that includes Ukraine
Reserve Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, Donald Trump's former special envoy for Ukraine, believes NATO may need to be replaced, arguing…
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Bolt's warning to drivers on the app: “Don't try to trick the platform!”
The relationship between ride-hailing platforms and partner drivers remains at the center of an increasingly visible debate, including in the…
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Putin and Erdogan claim 'serious negative consequences' from Middle East war and demand 'compromise' solution
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, spoke about the need for an immediate ceasefire in…
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The Iranians say they have rejected a US proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire
An anonymous source told Iran's semi-official Fars news agency on Friday that Tehran rejected a US proposal for a 48-hour…
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Donald Trump, mocked by a top Iranian official after the F-15 case: “From 'regime change' to 'can someone find our pilots?'”
Mohammed Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran's parliament and a key official overseeing the war, mocked the Trump administration on social…
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The Minister of Finance, on the excise duty reduction: “Maybe it doesn't seem like much, but we made a very big effort” / “The crisis, much more serious than the one in 2022”
The Minister of Finance, Alexandru Nazare, said that the Government chose to act in the diesel excise area because “it…
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'We are at war': Donald Trump's first reaction after Iranian forces shot down a US fighter jet
US President Donald Trump told NBC News on Friday that the downing of a US fighter jet would not affect…
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is going to Washington. Meeting with Trump amid tensions in the Alliance
The Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, is to meet with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, in the context in…
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BREAKING A second US military plane has crashed in the Persian Gulf region
A US A-10 Warthog attack plane crashed in the Persian Gulf region on Friday and the pilot, the only person…
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Hungary asks EU to green light Russian oil, mocking EU energy commissioner: 'He's definitely good for something'
Hungary's foreign minister said Friday that Dan Jorgensen “is definitely good at something, but it's not about energy,” despite the…
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The case of the downed plane raises multiple challenges for the US / The essential actions that American pilots follow when they fall into hostile territories
An F-15E fighter jet on Friday became the first US warplane downed by Iranian forces since the start of the…
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Record defense budget proposed by the White House. $1.5 trillion for the “Golden Dome” system and munitions investment. Cuts to health and social programs
The White House is proposing a roughly $1.5 trillion defense budget in fiscal year 2027, a proposal that takes military…
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5 appointments in one day at the Government: secretaries seconded with repetition in ministries / Finul Noricăi Nicolai returns for the third time in the same position
Teodor Dulceață, Florea Damian, Adrian-Daniel Găvruță and Sorin Ștefan Decă were appointed by secondment, through a series of decisions published…
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The White House is tabling the plan to reopen Alcatraz. How much would it cost to restore the famous prison where Trump wants to send “the most dangerous and violent criminals in America”
The White House on Friday asked for $152 million to bring the former prison on Alcatraz Island back into operation,…
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The Minister of European Funds, amid tensions in the coalition: “Romania no longer needs politicians who flex their muscles on TV to make the party look good”
The Minister of Investments and European Projects, Dragoș Pîslaru, called for “maturity” on Friday, in the context of the tensions…
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A new Tezaur edition starts on Monday, with tax-free interest of up to 7.50% per annum
Between April 6, 2026 and May 8, 2026, Romanians can invest in TEZAUR government bonds, with maturities of 1, 3…
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Israel prepares next move in war with Hezbollah: Army confirms it is considering destroying Lebanese towns
An Israeli army official said the country is considering destroying civilian infrastructure in Lebanese towns within 2 to 3 kilometers…
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