December 19, 2025. Trends in online searches / last 24 hours

The search interests of the public in Romania over the last 24 hours indicate a focus on recent sports events, public and political debates, entertainment, and journalistic investigations.

The dominant interest is related to sports, especially European football, generated by the match Craiova – AEK Athens and the UEFA competitions, amid the dispute of decisive matches for qualifications.

Domestic football remains relevant through searches such as FCSB – Rapid, a derby scheduled for December 21.

There are also searches related to the name of Dan Petrescu, amid recent statements from figures in the football environment about his health condition.

In the field of sports, professional boxing generates interest. Searches related to the confrontation Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua are fueled by the atypical nature of the event – the meeting between a former heavyweight world champion and an influencer turned professional boxer.

Domestic politics is present in searches through interest in Irineu Darău, proposed by USR for the position of Minister of Economy, but also for Dominic Fritz, who became a Romanian citizen after taking the oath of allegiance.

In the economic and academic field, searches about Mircea Coșea are generated by information regarding the death of the well-known university professor and economic analyst at the age of 83.

Another area of interest is represented by European politics, with searches regarding the summit in Brussels and decisions regarding support for Ukraine.

The protests of farmers in Brussels against European agricultural policies and the free trade agreement with Mercosur countries have also attracted attention.

Interest in journalistic investigations is reflected in searches related to Rise Project, in the context of revelations regarding a land dispute in Tuzla. The attention is generated by the investigation that signals pressures for the approval of an urban planning plan related to a tourism project associated with well-known entrepreneurs from the entertainment area.

Entertainment and pop culture generate interest through searches related to Wiz Khalifa, the American rapper definitively sentenced to 9 months in prison in Romania for drug possession.

There are also searches related to Brad Pitt, amid a new episode in the legal dispute with Angelina Jolie, related to the ownership and control of the French winery Château Miraval.

In the same field, interest in the movie Avatar 3 stands out, in the context of the appearance of the first reviews and critiques.

The show "Chefi la cuțite" is also present in searches, following a recent edition marked by the elimination of a contestant and the victory of the team led by chef Richard Abou Zaki.

There are also specific concerns with practical or symbolic character, such as Loto 6 from 49 or Horoscope, indicating interest in gambling and astrological predictions.

Top 5 search topics

1. Craiova – AEK Athens
2. Mircea Coșea
3. FCSB Europa League
4. Wiz Khalifa
5. Dan Petrescu

***** Synthesis made with the help of Google Trends data, processed by the NewsVibe Romania team.