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My warmest congratulations to Nicușor Dan on his victory tonight!
The Romanian people have turned out massively to the polls.
They have chosen the promise of an open, prosperous Romania in a strong Europe.
Together, let’s deliver on that promise.
Looking forward to working with you.
The Romanian people have turned out massively to the polls.
They have chosen the promise of an open, prosperous Romania in a strong Europe.
Together, let’s deliver on that promise.
Looking forward to working with you.
May 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
My warmest congratulations to Nicușor Dan on his victory tonight!
The Romanian people have turned out massively to the polls.
They have chosen the promise of an open, prosperous Romania in a strong Europe.
Together, let’s deliver on that promise.
Looking forward to working with you.
The Romanian people have turned out massively to the polls.
They have chosen the promise of an open, prosperous Romania in a strong Europe.
Together, let’s deliver on that promise.
Looking forward to working with you.
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Romania's tech surge: Talent, capital & a bold vision tech.eu/2025/04/17/r...
Romania's tech surge: Talent, capital & a bold vision
With a strong talent pool and growing angel investment, Romania is positioning itself as a leading innovation hub in Eastern Europe.
tech.eu
April 17, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Romania's tech surge: Talent, capital & a bold vision tech.eu/2025/04/17/r...
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The EU has to defend its own interests.
This was Parliament's message this week as MEPs evaluated the outcome of the 20 March European Council summit, when the EU’s heads of state or government came together in Brussels for an exchange of views.
🔗 europa.eu/!VNgPft
This was Parliament's message this week as MEPs evaluated the outcome of the 20 March European Council summit, when the EU’s heads of state or government came together in Brussels for an exchange of views.
🔗 europa.eu/!VNgPft
April 1, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The EU has to defend its own interests.
This was Parliament's message this week as MEPs evaluated the outcome of the 20 March European Council summit, when the EU’s heads of state or government came together in Brussels for an exchange of views.
🔗 europa.eu/!VNgPft
This was Parliament's message this week as MEPs evaluated the outcome of the 20 March European Council summit, when the EU’s heads of state or government came together in Brussels for an exchange of views.
🔗 europa.eu/!VNgPft
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Germany’s incoming government says it will press the European Union to finally add some bite to its bark over misbehaving countries.
It's a thinly veiled reference to Viktor Orbán’s Hungary.
🔗 ow.ly/s77450VrjGE
It's a thinly veiled reference to Viktor Orbán’s Hungary.
🔗 ow.ly/s77450VrjGE
March 31, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Germany’s incoming government says it will press the European Union to finally add some bite to its bark over misbehaving countries.
It's a thinly veiled reference to Viktor Orbán’s Hungary.
🔗 ow.ly/s77450VrjGE
It's a thinly veiled reference to Viktor Orbán’s Hungary.
🔗 ow.ly/s77450VrjGE
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🚨 BREAKING: Marine Le Pen’s plans to run for the French presidency in 2027 were dealt a likely fatal blow today after she was found guilty of embezzling European Parliament funds and deemed ineligible to stand in elections for the next five years.
Full story: ow.ly/kpfi50VrpFa
Full story: ow.ly/kpfi50VrpFa
March 31, 2025 at 10:54 AM
🚨 BREAKING: Marine Le Pen’s plans to run for the French presidency in 2027 were dealt a likely fatal blow today after she was found guilty of embezzling European Parliament funds and deemed ineligible to stand in elections for the next five years.
Full story: ow.ly/kpfi50VrpFa
Full story: ow.ly/kpfi50VrpFa
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Linux Foundation Europe launches NeoNephos for EU digital sovereignty
Linux Foundation Europe launches NeoNephos for EU digital sovereignty
The foundation will serve as a hub for developing and promoting open source solutions that empower European enterprises and public sector entities.
tech.eu
March 31, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Linux Foundation Europe launches NeoNephos for EU digital sovereignty
Interesting article with loads of goodies.
Beyond Bluesky: These are the apps building social experiences on the AT Protocol
Beyond Bluesky: These are the apps building social experiences on the AT Protocol
A year ago, Bluesky was opening up to the public and was known as one of the many X competitors that emerged after Elon Musk acquired the network formerly known as Twitter. Today, Bluesky’s social network has grown to over 33 million users, while the technology it’s built upon — the AT Protocol (or ATProto […]
tcrn.ch
March 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Interesting article with loads of goodies.
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Reporters Without Borders condemned the arrest and criticised what they call the erosion in press freedom in Turkey.
Turkey arrests Swedish journalist Joakim Medin over 'terrorism'
Reporters Without Borders condemned the arrest and criticised what they call the erosion in press freedom in Turkey.
l.euronews.com
March 29, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Reporters Without Borders condemned the arrest and criticised what they call the erosion in press freedom in Turkey.
I wonder how much money these “Get out of jail” cards cost.
Trump pardoned BitMEX co-founders, White House official says reut.rs/3QUFctS
March 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I wonder how much money these “Get out of jail” cards cost.
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Nicușor Dan takes his time when he speaks, weighing every word as if the future of civilization might depend on it.
But then he may just be the West’s best hope of holding onto Romania.
But then he may just be the West’s best hope of holding onto Romania.
The Romanian mathematician trying to stop Putin and Trump wrecking the West
Elon Musk and JD Vance don’t know enough to judge the country’s election crisis, and Trump should be tougher on Putin, says Bucharest Mayor and presidential candidate Nicușor Dan.
ow.ly
March 28, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Nicușor Dan takes his time when he speaks, weighing every word as if the future of civilization might depend on it.
But then he may just be the West’s best hope of holding onto Romania.
But then he may just be the West’s best hope of holding onto Romania.
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The EU has imposed sanctions on an additional 25 individuals and 7 entities in the wake of the recent so-called presidential elections in Belarus, responsible for:
🚫 supporting the regime of Lukashenka
🚫 contributing to repression and human rights abuses in #Belarus
More ➡️ europa.eu/!7PpnRV
🚫 supporting the regime of Lukashenka
🚫 contributing to repression and human rights abuses in #Belarus
More ➡️ europa.eu/!7PpnRV
March 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The EU has imposed sanctions on an additional 25 individuals and 7 entities in the wake of the recent so-called presidential elections in Belarus, responsible for:
🚫 supporting the regime of Lukashenka
🚫 contributing to repression and human rights abuses in #Belarus
More ➡️ europa.eu/!7PpnRV
🚫 supporting the regime of Lukashenka
🚫 contributing to repression and human rights abuses in #Belarus
More ➡️ europa.eu/!7PpnRV
@vivaldibrowser.bsky.social 🇳🇴 is partnering with @proton.me 🇨🇭—now you have a great European alternative for safe browsing across the web. 👊🏼🇪🇺
Privacy Without Compromise: Proton VPN is Now Built Into Vivaldi | Vivaldi Browser
Vivaldi is now the first major browser to ship with Proton VPN built right in, giving uncompromising privacy from two of Europe’s most trusted tech companies.
vivaldi.com
March 27, 2025 at 11:39 AM
@vivaldibrowser.bsky.social 🇳🇴 is partnering with @proton.me 🇨🇭—now you have a great European alternative for safe browsing across the web. 👊🏼🇪🇺
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On #WorldTuberculosisDay, Ștefan shares his powerful journey of surviving drug-resistant #TB.
His story sheds light on the physical and emotional challenges faced by TB patients, the impact of stigma, and the importance of access to modern treatments.
Watch the story: youtu.be/IYqAEtGb89M
His story sheds light on the physical and emotional challenges faced by TB patients, the impact of stigma, and the importance of access to modern treatments.
Watch the story: youtu.be/IYqAEtGb89M
Stefan, a tuberculosis survivor's journey | #WorldTBday
YouTube video by ECDC
youtu.be
March 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
On #WorldTuberculosisDay, Ștefan shares his powerful journey of surviving drug-resistant #TB.
His story sheds light on the physical and emotional challenges faced by TB patients, the impact of stigma, and the importance of access to modern treatments.
Watch the story: youtu.be/IYqAEtGb89M
His story sheds light on the physical and emotional challenges faced by TB patients, the impact of stigma, and the importance of access to modern treatments.
Watch the story: youtu.be/IYqAEtGb89M
We should raise more awareness in Romania, considering it has the highest rate of TB in the EU.
Together, we can raise awareness and support efforts to end TB for everyone, everywhere.
Together #WeCanEndTB.
Read more about the campaign: bit.ly/WorldTBDay2025
#WorldTBDay #TB #Tuberculosis #EndTB
Together #WeCanEndTB.
Read more about the campaign: bit.ly/WorldTBDay2025
#WorldTBDay #TB #Tuberculosis #EndTB
World Tuberculosis Day 2025
World Tuberculosis Day, marked each year on 24 March, is an occasion to raise awareness and advocate for efforts to eliminate TB.
bit.ly
March 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We should raise more awareness in Romania, considering it has the highest rate of TB in the EU.
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The future of 450 million Europeans is in their hands.
Europe needs to be strong to protect it in the current geopolitical environment.
It's time to step up and take action. Here's how ↓
europa.eu/!fXYQwj
Europe needs to be strong to protect it in the current geopolitical environment.
It's time to step up and take action. Here's how ↓
europa.eu/!fXYQwj
March 24, 2025 at 9:32 AM
The future of 450 million Europeans is in their hands.
Europe needs to be strong to protect it in the current geopolitical environment.
It's time to step up and take action. Here's how ↓
europa.eu/!fXYQwj
Europe needs to be strong to protect it in the current geopolitical environment.
It's time to step up and take action. Here's how ↓
europa.eu/!fXYQwj
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Barack Obama joins Bluesky
Barack Obama joins Bluesky
Social network Bluesky, an alternative to X built on open source technologies, has scored a big win in terms of attracting notable users to its platform. The company on Sunday confirmed that former president Barack Obama has joined its service. Bluesky OOO Rose Wang replied to a post where someone wondered if the account posting […]
tcrn.ch
March 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Barack Obama joins Bluesky
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Donald Trump doesn’t need to destroy the court system to get his way, Aziz Huq writes. He just needs to create a shadow zone where the law no longer applies. Welcome to America’s “prerogative state”:
America Is Watching the Rise of a Dual State
For most people, the courts will continue to operate as usual—until they don’t.
www.theatlantic.com
March 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Donald Trump doesn’t need to destroy the court system to get his way, Aziz Huq writes. He just needs to create a shadow zone where the law no longer applies. Welcome to America’s “prerogative state”:
Donald Trump and his administration believe they are more powerful than the judicial system—’Murica, are you heading toward an autocracy?
March 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Donald Trump and his administration believe they are more powerful than the judicial system—’Murica, are you heading toward an autocracy?
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Heathrow hotels quadruple prices as stranded passengers drive demand
https://www.ft.com/content/c2f321a8-d282-44a0-8f1d-7546975b0f54
https://www.ft.com/content/c2f321a8-d282-44a0-8f1d-7546975b0f54
Heathrow hotels quadruple prices as stranded passengers drive demand
Customers with few alternatives complain of ‘price gouging’ after flights cancelled
www.ft.com
March 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Heathrow hotels quadruple prices as stranded passengers drive demand
https://www.ft.com/content/c2f321a8-d282-44a0-8f1d-7546975b0f54
https://www.ft.com/content/c2f321a8-d282-44a0-8f1d-7546975b0f54
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💧 Every drop counts.
Access to water is a right - on #WorldWaterDay and every day. Yet nearly 1 in 3 people in the EU face water stress.
The European Parliament has updated rules to improve the quality of tap water and encourage reuse of treated wastewater to help prevent scarcity.
Access to water is a right - on #WorldWaterDay and every day. Yet nearly 1 in 3 people in the EU face water stress.
The European Parliament has updated rules to improve the quality of tap water and encourage reuse of treated wastewater to help prevent scarcity.
March 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM
💧 Every drop counts.
Access to water is a right - on #WorldWaterDay and every day. Yet nearly 1 in 3 people in the EU face water stress.
The European Parliament has updated rules to improve the quality of tap water and encourage reuse of treated wastewater to help prevent scarcity.
Access to water is a right - on #WorldWaterDay and every day. Yet nearly 1 in 3 people in the EU face water stress.
The European Parliament has updated rules to improve the quality of tap water and encourage reuse of treated wastewater to help prevent scarcity.
Like it or not, we need to be more aware of this issue, and I’m not referring to Romanians alone. Stand up against any kind of mafia.
Europe's Stolen Forests
YouTube video by Faultline
youtu.be
March 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Like it or not, we need to be more aware of this issue, and I’m not referring to Romanians alone. Stand up against any kind of mafia.
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Tonight, lights will go out in buildings across the world to raise awareness about #climatechange.
Join the movement by switching off the lights in your home and giving an hour for Earth. 🌍💡
🗓 22 March
⏰ 20:30 (your local time)
#BiggestHourForEarth
Join the movement by switching off the lights in your home and giving an hour for Earth. 🌍💡
🗓 22 March
⏰ 20:30 (your local time)
#BiggestHourForEarth
Join us TONIGHT March 22nd, for #EarthHour at 8:30 pm your local time wherever you are!
Switch off & Give an hour by spending 60 minutes doing something – anything – positive for our planet.
Learn more: earthhour.org
#BiggestHourForEarth ❤️🌍
Switch off & Give an hour by spending 60 minutes doing something – anything – positive for our planet.
Learn more: earthhour.org
#BiggestHourForEarth ❤️🌍
March 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Tonight, lights will go out in buildings across the world to raise awareness about #climatechange.
Join the movement by switching off the lights in your home and giving an hour for Earth. 🌍💡
🗓 22 March
⏰ 20:30 (your local time)
#BiggestHourForEarth
Join the movement by switching off the lights in your home and giving an hour for Earth. 🌍💡
🗓 22 March
⏰ 20:30 (your local time)
#BiggestHourForEarth
Boycott Meta products if you want to be mentally healthy.
“Careless People,” the new tell-all memoir by the former Facebook executive Sarah Wynn-Williams, chronicles the social network’s moral bankruptcy. It's a familiar story—yet it feels surprisingly urgent today, Charlie Warzel writes:
The Careless People Won
A controversial new book about Facebook serves as a field guide for the DOGE era.
www.theatlantic.com
March 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Boycott Meta products if you want to be mentally healthy.