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TikTok Implements Changes to Prevent Foreign Interference in Romanian Election
Following a European Commission probe into its role in Romania's invalidated November election, TikTok has implemented internal changes to prevent foreign interference in the upcoming May election, including improved political account detection and increased staffing of Romanian experts.
TikTok Implements Changes to Prevent Foreign Interference in Romanian Election
Following a European Commission probe into its role in Romania's invalidated November election, TikTok has implemented internal changes to prevent foreign interference in the upcoming May election, including improved political account detection and increased staffing of Romanian experts.
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36% Bias Score
US Tariffs: Indirect Threat to Romania's Economy
New US tariffs, impacting EU goods with a 20% increase (25% for autos, auto parts, and metals), indirectly threaten Romania's economy due to its heavy reliance on EU exports; the government pledges support to affected businesses, but a study highlights the risk of increased Chinese competition in ke...
US Tariffs: Indirect Threat to Romania's Economy
New US tariffs, impacting EU goods with a 20% increase (25% for autos, auto parts, and metals), indirectly threaten Romania's economy due to its heavy reliance on EU exports; the government pledges support to affected businesses, but a study highlights the risk of increased Chinese competition in ke...
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36% Bias Score
Romania: Apathy Towards Hate Speech and Institutional Failure
In Romania, recent incidents of antisemitic vandalism, ethnic violence at a football match, and a public exhibition featuring Nazi symbols highlight a concerning lack of institutional response and a broader normalization of hate speech.
Romania: Apathy Towards Hate Speech and Institutional Failure
In Romania, recent incidents of antisemitic vandalism, ethnic violence at a football match, and a public exhibition featuring Nazi symbols highlight a concerning lack of institutional response and a broader normalization of hate speech.
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48% Bias Score
French Court Bans Le Pen From Office, Sparking Debate on Judicial Overreach
A French court convicted far-right leader Marine Le Pen of embezzling €4.1 million in EU funds, banning her from running for office for five years; this decision, following a similar case in Romania, fuels debate about judicial overreach and the tension between the rule of law and popular will.
French Court Bans Le Pen From Office, Sparking Debate on Judicial Overreach
A French court convicted far-right leader Marine Le Pen of embezzling €4.1 million in EU funds, banning her from running for office for five years; this decision, following a similar case in Romania, fuels debate about judicial overreach and the tension between the rule of law and popular will.
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52% Bias Score
Van Damme Investigated in Romanian Human Trafficking Case
Jean-Claude Van Damme is under investigation in Romania for allegedly having sex with five women who were victims of a human trafficking ring run by Morel Bolea, who "gifted" them to Van Damme at the Cannes Film Festival ten years ago. A criminal investigation is underway.
Van Damme Investigated in Romanian Human Trafficking Case
Jean-Claude Van Damme is under investigation in Romania for allegedly having sex with five women who were victims of a human trafficking ring run by Morel Bolea, who "gifted" them to Van Damme at the Cannes Film Festival ten years ago. A criminal investigation is underway.
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48% Bias Score
NATO's Sea Shield Exercise in Black Sea Amid Russia's Ukraine War
NATO's Sea Shield 2024 naval exercise, involving 12 countries and over 2,300 troops in the Black Sea, aims to enhance allied collaboration amid Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, highlighting the region's strategic importance.
NATO's Sea Shield Exercise in Black Sea Amid Russia's Ukraine War
NATO's Sea Shield 2024 naval exercise, involving 12 countries and over 2,300 troops in the Black Sea, aims to enhance allied collaboration amid Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, highlighting the region's strategic importance.
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40% Bias Score
Low Tolerance Towards Minorities Fuels Violence in Romania
A December 2023 Avangarde survey shows that only a small percentage of Romanians would accept members of minority ethnic groups as family or colleagues, with recent violent attacks against ethnic Hungarians further highlighting the intolerance and lack of community spirit.
Low Tolerance Towards Minorities Fuels Violence in Romania
A December 2023 Avangarde survey shows that only a small percentage of Romanians would accept members of minority ethnic groups as family or colleagues, with recent violent attacks against ethnic Hungarians further highlighting the intolerance and lack of community spirit.
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40% Bias Score
17-Year Sentence Sought for Murder and Dismemberment of Woman in Málaga
Sergio Ruiz is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Dana Leonte, in Málaga, Spain, in June 2019, dismembering her body, and disposing of the remains. The prosecution seeks a 17-year prison sentence, including compensation for the victim's family and daughter.
17-Year Sentence Sought for Murder and Dismemberment of Woman in Málaga
Sergio Ruiz is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Dana Leonte, in Málaga, Spain, in June 2019, dismembering her body, and disposing of the remains. The prosecution seeks a 17-year prison sentence, including compensation for the victim's family and daughter.
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36% Bias Score
Romania Seeks to Re-Engage with US Amidst Trade Concerns
Romania's interim president and prime minister are employing various strategies, including lobbying efforts at Mar-a-Lago and strengthening economic ties, to regain the US's attention and secure its support, particularly in light of potential trade challenges posed by new US taxes on Romanian export...
Romania Seeks to Re-Engage with US Amidst Trade Concerns
Romania's interim president and prime minister are employing various strategies, including lobbying efforts at Mar-a-Lago and strengthening economic ties, to regain the US's attention and secure its support, particularly in light of potential trade challenges posed by new US taxes on Romanian export...
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56% Bias Score
Romania Investigates Election Interference
Following allegations of Russian interference in December's cancelled presidential election, Romania is taking steps to prevent future meddling, including a criminal investigation into ultranationalist Calin Georgescu and a campaign against online misinformation.
Romania Investigates Election Interference
Following allegations of Russian interference in December's cancelled presidential election, Romania is taking steps to prevent future meddling, including a criminal investigation into ultranationalist Calin Georgescu and a campaign against online misinformation.
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28% Bias Score
NATO Holds Major Naval Exercise in Black Sea Amid Ukraine War
Twelve NATO countries, including Romania, are conducting a large-scale naval exercise, Marine Shield, in the Black Sea, involving over 2,300 troops to bolster collaboration amid Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.
NATO Holds Major Naval Exercise in Black Sea Amid Ukraine War
Twelve NATO countries, including Romania, are conducting a large-scale naval exercise, Marine Shield, in the Black Sea, involving over 2,300 troops to bolster collaboration amid Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score
Queen Maria Statue Unveiled in Chișinău Amidst Political Tensions
A new statue of Queen Maria of Romania, erected in Chișinău after seven years and funded by public subscription, depicts her at her 1922 coronation, prompting mixed reactions and raising questions about the political climate in Moldova.
Queen Maria Statue Unveiled in Chișinău Amidst Political Tensions
A new statue of Queen Maria of Romania, erected in Chișinău after seven years and funded by public subscription, depicts her at her 1922 coronation, prompting mixed reactions and raising questions about the political climate in Moldova.
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52% Bias Score
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