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The second consecutive day of significant fuel price increases due to the war in Iran. The government could reduce taxes and excises
4+ week, 16+ hour ago (568+ words) The price of fuel has recorded the second consecutive significant increase since the outbreak of the Iran war. OMV Petrom carried out last night the second price hike, a considerable one, after having raised prices by 15 bani/l on Wednesday,…...
The war in the East hits air cargo transport: global capacity decreases by over 20%
4+ week, 13+ hour ago (695+ words) The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East is seriously disrupting global air cargo transportation, affecting supply chains for all kinds of products, from fresh fruits and medicines to aircraft parts. The global capacity for air cargo transport has…...
Stuck in Dubai. How quickly does a virtual world disappear?
4+ week, 1+ day ago (1199+ words) One of the questions I asked myself was why a parent would choose to pay 1,000 euros, a very conservative estimate, for their child's trip to Dubai, instead of paying around 300 euros for a trip of the same duration (5 days) to…...
Drivers who fail to pay their road fines within 105 days will lose their driving licences. When will the measure take effect?
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (577+ words) The government adopted on Tuesday the Emergency Ordinance regarding administrative reform, which introduces a harsh measure for drivers who ignore traffic fines: automatic suspension of the driver's license if the fine is not paid within 105 days from the date of…...
Chinese New Year 2026: the Year of the Fire Horse begins, a symbol of courage and major change
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (484+ words) The Chinese New Year begins on February 17, 2026, marking the entry into the Year of the Fire Horse, which will end on February 6, 2027, when the Year of the Goat will begin. The first day of the new lunar year always falls…...
Ukrainian Olympian Disqualified: Zelensky and EU Leaders React Swiftly
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (224+ words) Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Gheraskevici has been disqualified from the Winter Olympics after refusing to remove the helmet displaying portraits of his fallen comrades in war. He will no longer be able to compete in the skeleton events at the…...
Has Nicușor Dan been surpassed in the position of president? Growing reasons for concern.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1105+ words) I built forts out of playing cards, transformed furniture items, sometimes even plates and kitchenware, into natural obstacles in front of enemy armies that I deployed on the room's carpet. I imagined all sorts of action scenarios, battles, attacks, and…...
From Protocol to Pricetag: Nicușor Dan’s Most Expensive Presidential Gift
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (466+ words) Romanian President Nicu'or Dan received dozens of gifts during his first year in office on the occasion of visits and protocol meetings. All items received free of charge were handed over to the institution and became part of the Presidential…...
Europe’s Priciest and Cheapest Destinations for Eating Out and Staying Overnight
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (646+ words) Switzerland is the most expensive country for restaurants and hotels among 37 European countries, according to the latest Eurostat data. North Macedonia is the cheapest destination, with prices 50% below the EU average. Europe hosts many of the world's most iconic tourist…...
Romania is preparing its first high-speed rail line: when trains will run at 250 km/h between Constanța and Oradea
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (365+ words) Romania is taking concrete steps towards the realization of a high-speed railway line, with a length of nearly 800 kilometers and estimated costs of around 15 billion euros. The project aims to develop a railway corridor connecting Constan'a to Oradea, with a…...