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A scoundrel in white coat with pretensions of a candidate

A scoundrel in white coat with pretensions of a candidate

18 apr.
Dr. Cătălin Cîrstoiu mocked an entire country on B1TV Tuesday evening, explaining that he worked voluntarily, out of dedication, for his own clinic after an investigation by HotNews.ro revealed how, as manager of the University Hospital in Bucharest, he directed patients to the private clinic where he and his wife are shareholders. This is a […]
Why hasn't the cynical health minister been dismissed? The most serious examples of indifference and defiance by Alexandru Rafila

Why hasn’t the cynical health minister been dismissed? The most serious examples of indifference and defiance by Alexandru Rafila

15 apr.
This hospital is not owned by the ‘Give Life’ Association; it belongs to the ‘Marie Curie’ Hospital,” Alexandru Rafila (PSD) stated nonchalantly on a weekend TV show about the children’s cancer hospital, which was built entirely from donations from citizens and private companies. This hospital—the only one constructed in Romania in the last 30 years—was […]
EXCLUSIVE: How the National Agency for Cadastre lost 200 million euros on a rural property registration project / Despite this, hundreds of project team members received monthly bonuses of 1,000 euros for five years / Prime Minister Ciolacu has dispatched  Control Body

EXCLUSIVE: How the National Agency for Cadastre lost 200 million euros on a rural property registration project / Despite this, hundreds of project team members received monthly bonuses of 1,000 euros for five years / Prime Minister Ciolacu has dispatched Control Body

11 apr.
20 alleged deaths from medication error at Pantelimon Hospital's ICU in Bucharest; manager confirms 19, investigation underway—prosecutors open criminal case

20 alleged deaths from medication error at Pantelimon Hospital’s ICU in Bucharest; manager confirms 19, investigation underway—prosecutors open criminal case

11 apr.
Klaus Iohannis' legacy: The dissolution of the PNL into the PSD

Klaus Iohannis’ legacy: The dissolution of the PNL into the PSD

09 apr.
The greatest challenge the National Liberal Party (PNL) faces today is mobilizing its party members. Liberals are no longer willing to engage in campaigning, as some leaders admit in off-the-record discussions. The party’s terminal decline was recently evident at the election meeting of the Sector 4 branch, where not even the presence of a buffoon […]
Yesterday’s enemies, today’s partners: How PNL, PSD, USR, and AUR have lowered the standards of integrity and coherence in politics

Yesterday’s enemies, today’s partners: How PNL, PSD, USR, and AUR have lowered the standards of integrity and coherence in politics

08 apr. 1
Former political adversaries have joined forces and are running together in the local elections, one for the mayor’s office and the other for the County Council, after years of mutual attacks. Candidates investigated or indicted for corruption are also seen as suitable for the positions of mayor or County Council president. In the race for […]
VIDEO INTERVIEW Charles Michel on the chances of Iohannis taking up a post in the EU or NATO. Plus: Discussion on the rule of law in Romania, EPPO, energy transition and EU green policies

VIDEO INTERVIEW Charles Michel on the chances of Iohannis taking up a post in the EU or NATO. Plus: Discussion on the rule of law in Romania, EPPO, energy transition and EU green policies

03 apr.
From haircuts to high stakes: Barber who graduated at 32 appointed by PM to lead gambling oversight

From haircuts to high stakes: Barber who graduated at 32 appointed by PM to lead gambling oversight

02 apr.
Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu appointed Cristian-Gabriel Pascu as the deputy head of the National Office for Gambling on Monday, following a proposal from the Ministry of Finance, according to a decision published in the Official Gazette. Cristian-Gabriel Pascu has no connection to the gambling industry, as per his resume. He holds a diploma in hairdressing […]
Exclusive: Iohannis to host Viktor Orban, Charles Michel, and the Prime Ministers of Belgium and Croatia at Cotroceni

Exclusive: Iohannis to host Viktor Orban, Charles Michel, and the Prime Ministers of Belgium and Croatia at Cotroceni

02 apr.
President Klaus Iohannis is set to welcome European Council President Charles Michel and the Prime Ministers of Hungary – Viktor Orban, Belgium – Alexander De Croo, and Croatia – Andrej Plenković, for a meeting at the Cotroceni Palace on Wednesday, official sources told G4Media. President Iohannis will host an official dinner for the four foreign […]
Sale of electronic cigarettes to minors banned: President Klaus Iohannis signs law into effect

Sale of electronic cigarettes to minors banned: President Klaus Iohannis signs law into effect

28 mart.
On Wednesday, President Klaus Iohannis promulgated a law amending and supplementing various normative acts in the field of tobacco products, as reported by the Presidential Administration. The legislative act, initiated by PSD deputy Alfred Simonis, bans the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors, according to News.ro. In an effort to reduce children and young people’s […]
BREAKING Stores to remain open during weekends, Premier Ciolacu states: Public feedback overwhelmingly opposes closure

BREAKING Stores to remain open during weekends, Premier Ciolacu states: Public feedback overwhelmingly opposes closure

28 mart.
Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced on Thursday, at the beginning of the government meeting, that stores will not be closed over the weekend, emphasizing that „all signals received from society clearly indicate that it is not opportune.” „I want to close a topic that has sparked public debate: that concerning the stores’ operating hours and […]
G4Media launches new platform: G4Food

G4Media launches new platform: G4Food

26 mart.
G4Food, a new platform developed by G4Media, was launched on Tuesday, during an event about the current challenges faced by the main players in the food industry. Six years after the launch of G4Media, we are launching our third product, G4Food, after launching Economedia three years ago. G4Food.ro targets people concerned about their daily consumption […]
BREAKING: Romania spends only 1.6% of GDP on defense in 2023, falling short of the 2.5% promise by President Iohannis and lagging behind the Netherlands in new weapons and equipment acquisitions

BREAKING: Romania spends only 1.6% of GDP on defense in 2023, falling short of the 2.5% promise by President Iohannis and lagging behind the Netherlands in new weapons and equipment acquisitions

22 mart.
Plot twist in Bucharest's mayoral race: Coalition leaders sidestep notables for unknown Cătălin Cîrstoiu in strategic power play

Plot twist in Bucharest’s mayoral race: Coalition leaders sidestep notables for unknown Cătălin Cîrstoiu in strategic power play

22 mart.
Marcel Ciolacu and Nicolae Ciucă can breathe a sigh of relief. After a long search, they’ve found a candidate without political ambitions, neither too liberal nor too Social Democratic, somewhat aligned with the Băsescu faction through alliance and his father’s political stance, with zero experience in public administration. The two leaders primarily sought a candidate […]
Prime Minister Ciolacu warns Romania may Lose 500 million euros without European Commission agreement on taxation milestone in Recovery Plan

Prime Minister Ciolacu warns Romania may Lose 500 million euros without European Commission agreement on taxation milestone in Recovery Plan

22 mart.
Prime Minister Ciolacu states that Romania risks losing 500 million euros if there is no agreement with the European Commission on milestone 206 of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) regarding the taxation of micro-enterprises Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu mentioned that there is an ongoing dialogue with representatives of the European Commission to find […]
Report: Democracy in Romania becomes form without substance/ Justice sacrifices its independence to serve the interests of political actors and power Institutions / The PSD-PNL Coalition Is united by the desire to control public resources

Report: Democracy in Romania becomes form without substance/ Justice sacrifices its independence to serve the interests of political actors and power Institutions / The PSD-PNL Coalition Is united by the desire to control public resources

21 mart.
BREAKING: Presidential elections can be held in September / Constitutional Court rejects USR's complaint

BREAKING: Presidential elections can be held in September / Constitutional Court rejects USR’s complaint

20 mart.
The presidential elections will be able to be organized in September. The Constitutional Court rejected on Wednesday the complaint by USR regarding the law that was adopted by Parliament in this respect. There is just one more step left for it to come into effect: the promulgation by President Klaus Iohannis. „In essence, the Court […]
The drift of democracy under President Iohannis: How the PSD and PNL manipulate political, administrative, and media levers to undermine the opposition

The drift of democracy under President Iohannis: How the PSD and PNL manipulate political, administrative, and media levers to undermine the opposition

14 mart.
We must not give up on Ukraine. We must offer it credible security guarantees (Op-ed by Jan Lipavský)

We must not give up on Ukraine. We must offer it credible security guarantees (Op-ed by Jan Lipavský)

12 mart.
“It is our common purpose, over time, to do for Europe’s east what NATO has already helped to do for Europe’s west. Steadily and systematically, we will continue erasing the line drawn in Europe by Stalin’s bloody boot“, said the then-Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright twenty-five years ago while welcoming the first new NATO members […]
BREAKING Romanian President Iohannis: I have decided to enter the race for the position of NATO Secretary General. The reasons invoked by the President

BREAKING Romanian President Iohannis: I have decided to enter the race for the position of NATO Secretary General. The reasons invoked by the President

12 mart.
The Roșia Montana tragi-comedy: A victory for all, teeth knocked out and all

The Roșia Montana tragi-comedy: A victory for all, teeth knocked out and all

11 mart.
There’s something so quintessentially Romanian, grotesque, and hilariously absurd in the public reactions following the dry verdict that put an end to the Roșia Montană saga, you need only a hint of humor to grasp why. Let’s start with the biggest „winner”: the Romanian state. The Ciolacu government didn’t entertain the notion of winning for […]