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In an interview granted to HotNews after the Timișoara congress, the leader of the Save Romania Union, Dominic Fritz, illustrated the plan to build a governing alternative together with Ilie Bolojan for 2028, excluding coalitions with PSD and AUR but rejecting the hypothesis of a merger with the PNL.
Read article →Six counties in northeastern Romania were affected by an air alert due to the unauthorized entry of two drones into national airspace. Military authorities scrambled F-16 fighter jets and helicopters, while Iași airspace remained temporarily closed to civilian traffic.
Read article →According to an opinion poll conducted by the Avangarde institute and published by the news outlet HotNews, AUR maintains first place in voting intentions for the legislative elections in Romania with 35%, while the PSD rises to 26%. The gap between the two political forces has narrowed to nine percentage points.
Read article →The executive vice president of Chinese car manufacturer BYD, Stella Li, announced in Bucharest the intention to allocate hundreds of millions of dollars to the development of ultra-fast charging infrastructure in the country. The plans exclude the local construction of manufacturing plants, focusing on the main road network.
Read article →In an interview with the media outlet HotNews, Romanian presidential adviser Radu Burnete highlighted the risks associated with the unregulated use of artificial intelligence tools in public administration. To address the lack of shared rules and protect state data, authorities are preparing an operational guide for public offices.
Read article →Ahead of the congress to renew USR's governing body in Romania, the mayor of Bacău Lucian Viziteu urges a managerial review. In an interview with HotNews, the representative calls for greater autonomy for the territories, a different allocation of internal resources, and an open reflection on the top roles of the political group.
Read article →The director of the Carfil arms factory reported to the Romanian media outlet HotNews that he received repeated security warnings before the fire that broke out in September in the adjacent industrial park. The Romanian intelligence services attribute the incident to a Russian network, an accusation rejected by Moscow. Three people are under investigation by the anti-mafia prosecutor's office.
Read article →According to Central Bank data analyzed by the news outlet HotNews, over the past twelve months bank deposits of citizens in Romania increased more rapidly in foreign currency than in the national currency. The dynamic reflects the pressure of high inflation and the trajectory of the exchange rate on the actual yield of savings.
Read article →An investigation published by the Romanian media outlet HotNews rekindles the discussion on the deontological boundaries of national television journalism. At the center of attention is the paid participation of presenter Andreea Esca in a local event funded by public money, an affair that highlights regulatory gaps concerning the transparency of commercial collaborations and promotional content shared online.
Read article →A recent CURS poll conducted in Romania after the inauguration of the Niculescu government reveals voting intentions. AUR stands at 34%, followed by PSD at 26% and PNL at 16%. The majority of Romanians (77%) believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, while the PSD's entry into government receives mixed evaluations from the population.
Read article →Daniel Bălăceanu, co-founder of DruidAI, a Romanian company that has attracted over 80 million dollars, expressed to HotNews an optimistic but cautious view on artificial intelligence. The entrepreneur, meeting with President Nicușor Dan, emphasized the importance of control, education, and AI verification mechanisms to effectively address risks, such as disinformation.
Read article →The Bucharest Court of Appeal is deciding whether to extend the pre-trial detention of former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu, accused of fraud and forming a criminal group. His warrant expires tonight, after the Bucharest Tribunal had ordered his release under judicial control. Dozens of supporters gathered outside and inside the courtroom, while Georgescu awaits the decision in custody.
Read article →The Romanian Finance Minister, Alexandru Nazare, stated on October 25 that he does not want new taxes and duties for 2027, but emphasized the need for financial sustainability. The necessity of finding funding sources for new programs not yet budgeted could lead to decisions in this regard, with political responsibility falling on the Government and Parliament.
Read article →Romanian mathematician Sergiu Klainerman, a Princeton professor and MacArthur Fellow, shared his views with HotNews. A supporter of Donald Trump, he criticizes the perceived leftist hegemony in universities and describes Europe as "down" due to its economic and migratory management. He praises Trump's actions and offers a perspective on Artificial Intelligence, seen as a tool that revolutionizes intellectual work.
Read article →CFR Cluj financier, Ioan Varga, has expressed strong disapproval of the team's match schedule, which includes three official matches in just six days. His statements, reported by HotNews, follow the draw with Dinamo București and anticipate commitments in the Romanian Cup and SuperLiga. Varga complains about an unfair schedule that would disadvantage the club, supporting the coach's idea to use younger players.
Read article →Radio România’s book fair will take place in Romexpo’s B2 pavilion, with an online edition too.
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