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The G4Media front page features a mix of domestic and international news. Top domestic stories include concerns about water levels at the Cernavodă nuclear power plant, a court suspending government decisions attacked by the PSD party, and Prime Minister Bolojan's statements on energy consumption…
Minister of Defense Radu Miruță reported that the water level at the Cernavodă nuclear power plant has increased by 2 centimeters, addressing concerns about potential issues.
The Bucharest Court of Appeal, led by Liana Arsenie, has suspended an additional five government decisions that were challenged by the PSD party, indicating ongoing political disputes.
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that Dacia and Ford have halted production until August 19 due to energy concerns, with other companies also planning maintenance, and a government decision is being prepared to limit energy consumption for large companies.
A wave of fake news on social media is discussed, where Romanians have become self-proclaimed experts on various complex scientific topics, reminiscent of earlier waves concerning COVID-19 and the Constitution.
The Pârjoaia Stone on the Danube has been dislodged following a new explosion, which Minister Radu Miruță described as a success. Romanian Waters has announced ongoing operations.
An analysis explores the phenomenon of 'rent extraction' within the public sector, specifically focusing on its implications and reach within Romanian national sports.
CSM Prosecutor Claudiu Sandu discusses how the president of the Bucharest Court of Appeal, Liana Arsenie, allegedly shielded Robert Negoiță from a case, describing it as 'favoring the perpetrator'.
Three lions at the Tama Zoo near Tokyo, Japan, died due to the unprecedented heatwave, according to Mediafax.
Online fashion retailer Shein is aiming for a valuation of $30-40 billion as it plans to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Four women who claim to have been abused by Mohamed Al-Fayed have been officially recognized as victims of human trafficking.
Data centers powering artificial intelligence have emerged as new targets in the ongoing conflict and tensions between Iran and the United States.
The company belonging to the brother of Răzvan Mirel Chiriță is involved in a corruption case related to the Romanian Parliament (POT), resulting in a financial penalty of 163,000 RON.
A report indicates that users of weight-loss medication are shifting their shopping habits back to physical stores, and discusses how people make clothing choices.
The 'Fritz Amendment' and the 'Mirabela Grădinaru Amendment', introduced by PSD and AUR, are now part of the Integrity Law, with their collaboration seen as a tool to transform the law into a personal ruin instrument.
The death toll from the double earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24 has surpassed 6,000 people.
