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Romanian government survives no-confidence motion
Romania Insider
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July 15, 2025
The no-confidence motion filed by the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) against the government of prime minister Ilie Bolojan failed on July 14 during the joint session of the Parliament. The outcome was broadly expected, despite...
Romanians place RON 1.66 bln in July Fidelis government bond issue
Romania Insider
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July 15, 2025
The Romanian Ministry of Finance raised RON 1.66 bln ( EUR 330 million) from the population in the July edition of its Fidelis government bond programme, maintaining the same level as the June issue and significantly exceeding the RON 1.18 billion...
Bogdan Crețu, loving among the ruins of Romanian communism
Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa
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Old-fashioned clock in Bucharest, Romania - © Creative Lab/Shutterstock Bogdan Crețu's novel "Less Than Love" (Mai puțin decât dragostea), published in 2023, has been shortlisted for this year's European Prize for Literature (EUP). A review of the...
Former Ross County player makes league debut in Romania
Ross Shire Journal
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July 15, 2025
FORMER Ross County player Danny Armstrong has made his league debut for Dinamo Bucharest in Liga I in Romania. Danny Armstrong in action for Ross County against Forres Mechanics in 2019. Picture: Daniel Forsyth. Image No.044326.The 27-year-old,...
Soft2Bet’s global expansion strategy: Driving iGaming innovation worldwide
EasternEye
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July 15, 2025
Soft2Bet at a Glance Soft2Bet has positioned itself as one of the most innovative operators in the international iGaming sector. Known for its multi-brand approach, proprietary platform, and strong emphasis on gamification, the company continues...
Ukraine government defies anti-corruption reforms by rejecting investigator’s appointment
Weekly Blitz
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July 15, 2025
Ukraine government defies anti-corruption reforms by rejecting investigator’s appointment Ukraine’s troubled fight against corruption hit a critical impasse this week as the government refused to approve the appointment of Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi, a...
From Tanks to TikTok: Adapting Article 5 for Graduated Responses to Hybrid Warfare
Small Wars Journal
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July 15, 2025
The Soviet-era bronze statue in Tallinn was relocated long ago, but the cyberattack it precipitated in 2007 has overhauled NATO’s approach to collective security. When Russian-linked hackers debilitated Estonia’s digital infrastructure following...
AUR challenges Romanian government’s first fiscal corrective package at Constitutional Court
Romania Insider
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July 15, 2025
The far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) filed a constitutional challenge against the "austerity law" recently passed by the Ilie Bolojan government through the assumption of responsibility procedure. AUR claims the law through...
Nearly 60% of Romanians unable to afford one-week holiday, Eurostat reports
Romania Insider
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July 15, 2025
Romania had the highest proportion of people in the European Union unable to afford a one-week holiday away from home in 2024, with 58.6% of the population affected, according to data published by Eurostat on July 15. The figure places Romania at...
European Commission's PNRR coordinator meets with Romanian officials to discuss fiscal measures
Romania Insider
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July 15, 2025
Céline Gauer, the director general of the Recovery and Resilience Task Force (or RECOVER) at the European Commission, arrived in Romania on Tuesday, July 15, to meet with officials regarding the implementation of the National Recovery and...
6 Ways Romania is investing in its digital infrastructure
Romania Insider
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July 15, 2025
Something is quietly shifting in Romania. In places where paperwork, patchy Wi-Fi, and long queues once ruled, change is starting to show. Towns are more connected, cities are getting smarter, and essential services are beginning to live online,...
Provocation Planned in Budapest on Anniversary of Romanian Army’s 1919 Entry
Hungary Today
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July 14, 2025
Mihai Tîrnoveanu, President of the Calea Neamului Association The Calea Neamului Association will hold a commemoration ceremony in front of the Hungarian Parliament on August 3, marking the anniversary of the Romanian Army’s entry into Budapest on...
EU Eyes Sanctions And Visa Moves Over Georgia's Political Crackdown
Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty
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July 14, 2025
As EU foreign ministers gather in Brussels on July 15 for their last official meeting before the summer break, Georgia is once again high up on the agenda due to the deteriorating political situation in the South Caucasus republic after the recent...
A massive Trump scandal. Minuscule media attention.
Popular Information
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July 17, 2025
Trump Tower stands in Manhattan. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) For decades, any suggestion of financial entanglements between a U.S. president or presidential candidate and foreign nationals has been considered a scandal. A financial...
Syrian forces withdraw from Druze city of Sweida after Israeli strikes and US demand to pull out
The National News
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Government forces and allied militias began withdrawing from the mostly Druze city of Sweida in southern Syria on Thursday, following Israeli strikes to defend the sect and US demands on Damascus to pull out. “Withdrawal of the Syrian Arab Army...
Enescu Festival brings Grammy winners and world-class orchestras to Sibiu
Romania Insider
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July 17, 2025
The George Enescu International Festival returns to Sibiu from September 2 to 21 with a lineup featuring Grammy-winning artists and top orchestras. Under the theme “Anniversaries,” the event marks 70 years since the death of George Enescu and...
European Commission Updates on Eight Infringement Procedures Against Bulgaria
Bulgarian News Agency
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The European Commission released data Thursday on the progress of eight ongoing infringement procedures against Bulgaria, highlighting serious concerns in the areas of justice, economy, waste management, and environmental protection. According to...
France Predicts War In Europe Within The Next Five Years
SouthFront
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July 17, 2025
Support SouthFront Click to see the full-size image Written by Lucas Leiroz, member of the BRICS Journalists Association, researcher at the Center for Geostrategic Studies, military expert Apparently, the French are already predicting the outbreak...
Europe’s Hidden Charms: Stunning Small Towns You Shouldn’t Miss
Travelbinger
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July 17, 2025
While millions of tourists elbow their way through overcrowded squares in Prague and Venice, Europe’s most enchanting experiences are quietly unfolding in places you can’t even pronounce correctly. The crowds can be a bit glosterphobic if you are...
Romania Faces Harsh Economic Measures to Avoid "Greek Scenario"
Bulgarian News Agency
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"We must admit that for years our country spent much more than it could afford," Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said last night on Antena 1 television, explaining the unpopular fiscal-budgetary measures that his government will implement in...