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The front page of Libertatea focuses heavily on Romanian politics, specifically the ongoing consultations for appointing a new Prime Minister. Other prominent stories include potential economic difficulties, an international story regarding a Romanian language class in Ukraine, and a celebrity…
Nicuşor Dan is meeting with leaders of parliamentary parties at Cotroceni to discuss the designation of a new Prime Minister, with various parties like USR, PSD, AUR, and PNL attending the consultations.
Sorin Grindeanu, the head of PSD, criticized Ilie Bolojan following consultations with Nicușor Dan, asserting PSD's readiness to lead the government and govern effectively for Romanians.
Leonardo Badea, the first vice-governor of the National Bank of Romania (BNR), might be a surprise nomination for Prime Minister on Nicușor Dan's list.
A scandal has erupted in the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) after Cătălin Predoiu defended prosecutor Cristina Chiriac, who is under investigation by the Judicial Inspection.
Tennis player Simona Halep presented a unique gift to Cătălin Botezatu, eliciting an affectionate response from the fashion designer.
A classroom teaching in Romanian at a school in Ukraine was shut down just four days after its opening, prompting a reaction from Romania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Consultations at Cotroceni to designate a Prime Minister have commenced, with USR being the latest party to arrive for discussions after PSD, AUR, and PNL.
Romania is on the verge of a budget collapse, with essential services like ambulances, hospitals, social assistance, and pensions facing the risk of non-payment.
This year's winter is expected to be more intense than the previous one, with the polar vortex already forming above the Arctic, potentially impacting Europe in 2026-2027.
The price of diesel fuel will increase on Thursday, September 17, 2026, despite the extension of the excise tax reduction. The article provides current prices in major Romanian cities.
Florin Lazăr Vlădică, head of the Integrated Information Office at Cotroceni, allegedly used aircraft from Toyo Aviation, a company implicated in the 'Mykonos Scandal'.
