EXCLUSIVE | August 13, 2026. Trends in online searches / last 24 hours

The public interest in Romania in the last 24 hours has focused on astronomical phenomena and weather, European football, pension payments, regional security, sports, domestic politics, and economic developments.

The Solar Eclipse on August 12 dominated astronomical interest, the phenomenon being partially visible in the northwest of Romania, near sunset. Attention then shifted to the Perseids, which peaked on the morning of August 13.

The Weather generated searches due to the contrast between high temperatures and episodes of instability. Flood and local flooding risks were reported for seven counties, against a backdrop of torrential rains.

International Football was followed through the friendly match Deportivo – Real Madrid and especially through the UEFA Super Cup, in which PSG defeated Aston Villa 2-1. Manchester United overcame Leeds in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in another highly anticipated friendly match.

Pension Payments remained an important social topic, with transfers to cards scheduled for August 12, with funds available for most beneficiaries until August 13.

The War in Ukraine and cybersecurity fueled interest in Crimea and Novorossiysk, where Ukrainian attacks on Russian military infrastructure were reported, as well as a cyberattack in Poland that compromised personal and medical data.

Top 5 search topics

1. Solar eclipse
2. Weather
3. Deportivo – Real Madrid
4. When do pensions go on card in August 2026
5. PSG – Aston Villa

***** Analysis format developed by the NewsVibe Romania media monitoring team. Data source: Google Trends.

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