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The Adevărul front page features a mix of domestic and international news. Top stories include a debate in Bucharest about an admission exam at a prestigious high school, a historical piece on a secret German plan to conquer Romania during WWII, and economic news concerning tax authority data…
The director of the Gheorghe Lazăr National College in Bucharest considers a separate admission exam 'inhuman,' as it would force students to prepare more and choose their specialization too early.
During World War II, Germany had a secret plan called 'Margarethe II' to conquer Romania, which was implemented after August 23, 1944, causing substantial destruction.
Russia is implementing desperate measures by reintroducing previously banned cheap fuel and setting limits for drivers at gas stations.
A movie-like story details how Romanian peasants ended up leading some of the toughest mafia groups in the United States.
The Romanian tax authority (ANAF) is gaining access to more company data, including invoices and accounting information, which will be used for pre-filled tax declarations.
Italian researchers are releasing thousands of octopuses into the Adriatic Sea to control the invasive blue crab population, which has caused significant damage to the fishing industry.
This date in history is marked by events like the theft of the Mona Lisa, the adoption of the 1965 Constitution, Ceaușescu's condemnation of the invasion of Czechoslovakia, and the birth of Usain Bolt.
