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Who Is Babydoll Archi? Assam’s Content Creator Making Headlines Overnight With Photos Featuring Kendra Lust
Social media influencer Babydoll Archi has taken the internet by storm following her reel that seemingly went viral overnight. Her name became the talk of the town after her trending “Dame Un Grr” reel and a photo she shared with famous American...

Romanian audiovisual watchdog bars celebrities from gambling ads
Celebrities will no longer be allowed to appear in gambling advertisements on TV, radio, and online, following a decision voted on Wednesday, June 26, in a public session of Romania’s audiovisual watchdog, the National Audiovisual Council (CNA)....

Romanian Road Crash: Ukrainian Bus Overturns With 55 Onboard
A bus carrying 55 Ukrainian citizens, including children, overturned on Wednesday, June 25, on Romania’s DN22 highway near the village of Tariverde. According to the Ziua de Constanta news outlet, the accident occurred at approximately 6:45 p.m....

In 2 Houthi attacks, 17 Pinoys safe; PH checking on 21 others
DMW Sec. Hans Leo Cacdac MANILA, Philippines — Houthi rebels armed with high-powered guns aboard small boats attacked two ships manned by Filipino seafarers sailing through the Red Sea near Yemen on Sunday and Tuesday, the Department of Migrant...

Far-right party S.O.S. Romania expels three senators, asks for its Senate group to be dissolved
The president of S.O.S. Romania, Diana Iovanovici Șoșoacă, announced on Monday, June 30, that three senators were expelled from the party, effectively disbanding the party’s group in the Senate. According to the Romanian Parliament’s regulations,...

TikTok reportedly opens branch in Romania
Chinese social media platform TikTok has reportedly opened a branch in Romania, following public criticism, along with governmental and EU-level scrutiny, after Romania’s last presidential elections. The local company is called Tik Tok Romania,...

S.O.S. Romania's Group in Senate Dissolved, Three Members Expelled
S.O.S. Romania has expelled three senators from its ranks - Dorin Petre, Nadia-Cosmina Cerva, and Clement Sava, party leader Diana Sosoaca said as quoted by Digi24. The decision was made by the party’s National Committee, and the expelled senators...
Call for Applications: Verzió DocLab 2025 — 10th Edition
Join the 10th edition of Verzió DocLab, a 5-day documentary development workshop focusing on story development and editing for first or second feature-length documentary projects by directors, editors, and producers. Workshop dates: 8–12 November,...

Movie Review: ‘The Amateur’
In spite of working for the CIA, his job is rather dull. He sits at a desk all day decrypting and analyzing information in a basement office of the Pentagon. Charlie Heller’s (Rami Malik) only happiness in life is his wife – the love of his life....

New music this week: Songs from Chanel, LOBODA, Ronela Hajati and more
Summer is the quiet period for Eurovision fans as we wait for the new season to commence. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new songs for us to enjoy. Contrary to the commonly...

Romania to Receive 18 Dutch F-16 Jets for NATO Training Hub
The Netherlands has pledged to donate 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania by the close of 2025 for the symbolic price of just one euro. Romanian Defense Minister Ionuț Moșteanu made the announcement on June 25 at a press conference in The Hague, held...

In Romania, bus with 60 Ukrainians gets into accident, one person dies, five more injured – media
On Monday, in the village of Nicolae Bălcescu (Bacău County, Romania), a bus carrying 60 Ukrainian citizens, including 21 children, collided with a minibus carrying five people, resulting in one death and several serious injuries, Digi24 reports....

Western Romania: Ophthalmology hospital opens in Alba Iulia after EUR 6 million investment
Private eye care network Dr. Holhoș has opened an ophthalmology hospital in Alba Iulia following a EUR 6 million investment. The hospital, which the company says is the largest of its kind in Transylvania, has four operating rooms and 23 beds....

Nike Will Reportedly Release a New Red Foamposite Sneaker Next Year
Nike’s less-seen Foamposite model, the Air Foamposite Pro, is primed to receive a big retro push beginning in the back half of this year. As the anticipated releases keep stacking up, information recently surfaced regarding yet another new style....
Celebrities Banned from Promoting Online Betting in Romania
Online gambling advertising in Romania faces a decisive overhaul. The National Audiovisual Council (CNA) voted on 26 June to amend its regulatory code, outlawing the use of celebrities, influencers, and public figures in all televised, radio, and...

Romanian president Nicușor Dan meets UK PM Keir Starmer at NATO summit
Romanian president Nicușor Dan met with UK prime minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday morning, June 25, on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague. The meeting brought together Romania’s full official delegation, including presidential...

Romanian legislative makes 2026 Constantin Brâncuși Year
The Romanian Chamber of Deputies adopted a draft law establishing the year 2026 as the "Constantin Brâncuși Year” to celebrate the famous sculptor. The law, initiated by former culture minister and Social Democratic deputy Natalia Intotero, passed...

'Shakespeare can speak to everybody': How a theater caravan brings the works of the Bard to audiences across Romania
The theater caravan Shakespeare – everywhere, a project of the International Shakespeare Festival in Craiova and the Shakespeare Foundation, is currently traveling across the country to bring the work of the Bard to audiences who might not...
Wimbledon 2025: Preview, Prize Money Details & Where To Catch Action On TV & Online In India
The 138th edition of Wimbledon is set to begin on June 30 at the iconic All England Club in London, with the world’s top tennis talent ready to compete for the coveted Grand Slam title. Elite names like Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Novak...

Romania investigates alleged Erasmus fraud at the Polytechnic University of Timișoara
Romania’s national anticorruption agency has sent to trial four staff at the Polytechnic University of Timișoara after an internal review found money was missing from budgets allocated through Erasmus and Erasmus+ mobility projects, and also from...