July 10, 2025. ONLINE SPOTLIGHT. Online news of the last 24 hours

In the last 24 hours, the Romanian online press has brought to the forefront issues such as extreme weather phenomena and their effects, government measures to reduce the budget deficit and the censure motion tabled by AUR, developments in the European Parliament in relation to the motion against Ursula von der Leyen, as well as the scandal involving a lawyer associated with Călin Georgescu.

Heavy storm in Sinaia - cultural heritage affected

A powerful gale hit the town of Sinaia, causing damage to iconic landmarks such as Peles Castle, the George Enescu Memorial House and Sinaia Train Station. At least 14 people were injured and several authorities, including the Culture Ministry and the Heritage Institute, have announced emergency damage assessments.(Mediafax, HotNews.ro, Europa FM)

Ursula von der Leyen and the political turmoil in the European Parliament

On the eve of the vote on the no-confidence motion against Ursula von der Leyen, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban sent an ominous message, announcing a "turbulent day". The press is making various calculations on the positioning of political groups on the motion. (HotNews.ro, Digi24, Mediafax)

Controversies in state companies

The Economy Minister signaled increases in the allowances of board members in state-owned companies, such as Romarm or the Mangalia shipyard. In parallel, he called for the dismissal of the Salrom board and announced the introduction of new performance indicators. (Digi24, Economedia, TVR.ro)

Motion of censure against the Bolojan government

AUR, SOS Romania, POT and unaffiliated MPs have submitted a motion of no-confidence to be debated and voted in Parliament on July 14. The motions are based on dissatisfaction with recent government policies. A Social Democrat MEP announced that the PSD would not support the motion, but did not rule out an abstention vote. (Libertatea, G4Media, Europa Liberă)

Criminal scandal involving a lawyer associated with Călin Georgescu

A lawyer known for representing Călin Georgescu is under criminal investigation over allegations of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. Police have detained him for questioning and the case has been referred to the Public Prosecutor's Office of the Bucharest Court of Appeal. Georgescu denied that the accused man was his lawyer. (HotNews.ro, News.ro, Știrile Pro TV)

Top entities frequently mentioned in the news:

1. Sinaia / Peles Castle / Ministry of Culture
2. Ursula von der Leyen / Viktor Orban / European Parliament
3. Bolojan government / AUR / PSD
4. Minister of Economy
5. Călin Georgescu

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