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The news from G4Media focuses on a significant legal development in Romania regarding the statute of limitations for corruption cases, following a CJUE decision. Other top stories include the shutdown of a nuclear reactor due to low water levels on the Danube, concerns about political influence on…
The General Prosecutor's Office states that the Court of Justice of the EU's decision on prescription periods is limited to cases of fraud with EU funds and tax evasion, not corruption. This interpretation is debated by legal experts, with concerns that it may allow corrupt individuals to escape…
Nuclearelectrica has suspended operations of its second reactor at the Cernavodă nuclear power plant because the falling water levels of the Danube River threaten its cooling system. This is the first time in recent history that both reactors have been shut down due to drought.
The 'Solidarity Healthcare' Federation warns that healthcare employees could become targets of a large-scale disinformation campaign, potentially turning them into victims of political battles related to the new salary law.
Prosecutors from the National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) have presented evidence including phone intercepts, witness statements, and cash withdrawals in the case of Ciprian Ciucu, detailing the justification for his judicial control.
The Chamber of Deputies has adopted a new integrity law requiring Romanian officials to declare their assets and financial interests. Additionally, the Urbanism Code was approved by the Chamber, with both measures being key targets in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).
Questions are raised about how Minister Pîslaru came to live in a house allocated by RAAPPS despite owning property in Brussels and previously in Bucharest, with the minister providing an explanation about selling an apartment and returning a house to his parents.
MEP Siegfried Mureșan (PNL) criticizes the PSD for delaying and threatening to block reforms, including the salary law, which is crucial for unlocking 770 million euros in EU funds. He urges PSD to cease political games and vote on the law.
A video captures an incident during a protest in Bucharest where security forces reportedly pushed back protectors, leading to a confrontation with ANSVSA (National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority) employees.
A heatwave is affecting Romania, with temperatures expected to reach up to 39°C in Banat, Crișana, Oltenia, and Transylvania. The period of intense heat is expected to intensify.
The K-pop group BTS will not be eligible for the newly proposed 'Best Asian Pop Music Performance' category at the 2027 Grammy Awards, despite being considered a favorite for it.
Researchers in a STUDIO program are investigating the links between sports fans and social or behavioral issues, observing how fan behavior can sometimes synchronize with societal trends.
Affidea Hospitals' "Sfântul Sava" center, a renowned medical rehabilitation facility, has begun offering outpatient services and treatments.
The Teleki Castle in Gornești, Mureș county, a significant historical monument, will reopen to the public on Saturday, August 1st.
According to an Evanghelie poll, the majority of respondents prioritize allegations concerning EU funds and US support for defense.
Wildfires are ravaging Greece, resulting in the deaths of three firefighters and the evacuation of thousands of tourists from Crete.
