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UNESCO places 39 cultural sites under enhanced protection amid Middle East conflict

UNESCO has decided to include 39 cultural sites in Lebanon under an enhanced protection regime, in the context of fears related to the destruction caused by the recent bombings in the region, according to AFP.

Unions accuse teachers of blocking payments, budget calendar invoked by ministry

Tensions in the education system, after the main union federations accuse the authorities of delaying the payment of salary rights established by final court decisions, while the Ministry of Education claims that payments are ongoing according to an established calendar.

African sandstorm and torrential rain disrupt transport in Greece

Severe weather conditions are affecting Greece these days, where a combination of sandstorms originating from Africa and spring-like weather phenomena have disrupted air and sea transport, according to information transmitted by AFP.

Washington threatens Iran to return to the Stone Age; Tehran tells americans it will humiliate them and make them surrender

Donald Trump claimed in his address to the American nation yesterday morning that the United States had almost completely destroyed Iran's military capability, building the image of a total victory, but immediately raised the threat level against Tehran's leaders, suggesting what has happened so far could be the beginning of a major escalation.

Ukraine asks IOC to review Russian athletes' neutral status, citing military ties

Ukrainian sports authorities have asked the International Olympic Committee to review the neutral status granted to some Russian athletes, alleging links to military structures and violations of Olympic rules, according to Reuters.

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CAB: Călin Georgescu, tried for complicity in the attempt to change the constitutional order by violence

US leader's speech on a month of war creates new fears in commodity markets

Oil prices rose sharply on foreign markets yesterday after President Donald Trump said the United States would continue its attacks on Iran without committing to a timetable to end the war, fueling investor fears of supply disruptions.

Ukraine under legal siege: billions of dollars demanded, through international arbitration, by Russian-controlled companies

Easter in Jerusalem celebrated behind closed doors: unprecedented restrictions at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Ministry of Health: Romania is not facing a medicine crisis

Ministry of Education Analyzes Increase in Hourly Pay for Teachers

Oana Gheorghiu, Deputy Prime Minister for State and Public Enterprise Reform, said: "Romania has digitized in many areas, but in a fragmented way. Each institution has functioned for itself, without interoperability. This is what we need to do: interoperability, to help citizens and the business environment. Digitization is needed, but simplification is also needed. If we digitize complicated processes, we will have chaotic digitization.”

Reforming state-owned companies, private investments and digitalization, the pillars of national economic development

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Pope Leo XIV asks Donald Trump for a "way out" of the logic of war

The Sovereign Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, launched a direct appeal to the world's political leaders, expressing his hope that US President Donald Trump will seek a solution to end the war in the Middle East, according to reports by the AFP agency....

Global fragmentation is changing the rules of investing

• (Interview with Akansha Trivedi, Pro Investor on eToro)

National Assessment Simulation: 9,854 teachers participated in the evaluation of papers

Study: Obesity and alcohol increase cancer risk

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Path to hospital merger opened in Prahova

Tech giants threatened with sanctions for failing to comply with ban on minors' access to social media

EU denounces restrictions on access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Pokemon Cards Become Alternative Assets: Higher Returns, But With Higher Risks

US Vice President Admits He's Obsessed with UFOs

The difference between Americans and Russians: the former protest, the latter remain silent out of fear

Comparisons between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, between the USA and Russia, have been made more and more often in recent months.

President of the Romanian Academy: "It is the historic moment for the beginning of the unification of Romania with the Republic of Moldova"

The President of the Romanian Academy, Ioan-Aurel Pop, declared that the current context in the Republic of Moldova represents "the most important moment in history” to start a unification action, underlining the decisive role of...

SpaceX Targets $1.75 Trillion IPO Valuation

• The company is looking to raise up to $75 billion, nearly three times the record set by Saudi Aramco in 2019

Study: Artificial Intelligence Over-Validates Users, Affecting Judgment and Behavior

Artificial intelligence (AI) applications tend to tell users what they want to hear, validating their opinions even in problematic situations, according to a recent study by researchers in the United States and published in the journal Science.

Space Reproduction Under Question: Microgravity Affects Fertilization

Government forces economic recovery under the pressure of the deficit target and inflation

Our country entered a recalibration phase in the second month of the first quarter, in which the Government tried to combine fiscal consolidation with economic recovery measures, in a context marked by budgetary pressures, high inflation and...

February in numbers

- The National Bank of Romania announces that, as of January 31, 2026, the foreign exchange reserves at the National Bank of Romania stood at 65,812 million euros, compared to 64,800 million euros on December 31, 2025. The level of the gold...

Artificial intelligence-generated X-ray images can mislead doctors

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University of Bucharest, national leader in six fields, in the QS 2026 ranking

Photo source: facebook/ AFEER - Asociatia Furnizorilor de Energie din Romania

AFEER: Our energy market - hit by volatility, liquidity constraints, and settlement delays

How powerful is Iran in the Middle East?

• The country has the largest population in the region, but a relatively low GDP per capita • It is the second-largest power in terms of oil reserves and production, ranking behind Saudi Arabia • It has the largest military in the region, despite...

Europe's major cities are becoming increasingly unlivable: record rents, excessive tourism and housing crisis

Europe's major cities are undergoing a profound transformation: for more and more residents, urban life is becoming increasingly expensive and difficult.

CERN marks a first: antimatter successfully transported outside the laboratory

Platform for scientific cooperation in the local space: the Romanian Academic Council

The suspicion that Epstein did not commit suicide, but was murdered

The suicide of Jeffrey Epstein in August 2019, presented by authorities as the cause of his death, is beginning to fall apart after the publication of documents from the file, according to an analysis published by ZeroHedge, which claims that the...

Crisis at Mangalia Shipyard: reorganization - rejected by Damen, state prepares takeover

Mangalia Shipyard is approaching the final point, after the National Trade Union Bloc announced yesterday that Damen Shipyards did not approve the reorganization plan, and the direct consequence is the opening of bankruptcy proceedings.

Nearly 250 nuclear power plants shut down globally in 68 years

• Units had a combined capacity of 136,823 MW • Japan, Germany and the US lead in closed capacity • No nuclear power plants closed in China

Study: Traffic Noise Affects Wildlife Over Long Distances

Discovery: Antarctic bacteria survive by "feeding” on air

Technology: Digital tool for educational guidance of high school graduates

Former ICC Chief Prosecutor: "We need a global anti-corruption Court to prosecute world leaders”

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Romania, facing a difficult test: the play-off with Turkey

The Romanian National Team is preparing for one of the most complicated exams in recent years: the confrontation with Turkey, in the semi-finals of the World Cup play-off. The match, scheduled for Thursday evening, comes in a context in which the...