July 1, 2025. Trends in online searches / last 24 hours

In the last 24 hours, Romanians have been interested in finding out about sports, politics, current events, public figures and technology.
In sport, Romanians' searches focused on the match between Manchester City and Al-Hilal in the Club World Cup. The match attracted attention due to the surprising result, which led to the British team's elimination from the competition.
Also, there was also a search on Fluminense's elimination of Inter Milan. Searches focused on the Cristi Chivu-led side's journey, details of the match and how the team were beaten.
In tennis, Romanians searched for information about Wimbledon, with a focus on the statement of Gabriela Ruse, eliminated from the competition. The public wanted to know why the sportswoman said she was close to quitting several times and how she lived this difficult experience.
On the political front, the topic of the Supreme Council for National Defense meeting attracted searches related to the measures discussed to combat tax evasion. Users wanted to find out what decisions were announced, in particular those aimed at wider controls on companies and accelerating the digitalization of the tax system.
In addition, the topic of the reduction of bonuses for civil servants also attracted attention, and was intensely searched by those interested to know which bonuses will disappear completely and which will be reduced.
Another topic that caught the public's attention was the liberalization of the energy market and the evolution of electricity and gas prices after the abolition of the cap. Users wanted to find out how much their bills could increase, when the new tariffs apply and what consumers can do to manage their costs more efficiently.
Current events sought information on the Orthodox calendar for July, with a focus on the religious holidays at the beginning of the month. Interest focused on July 1, the feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian.Romanians were looking for information on the inauguration of Lot 3 of the Bucharest Ring Road (A0), interested in how this new segment provides a direct highway link between Pitesti and Constanta.
Another topic that aroused people's curiosity was related to the reported presence of a panther-like animal in Giurgiu county. Interest focused on the possible escape of the feline from a zoo in Bulgaria and the measures taken by the authorities to capture it.
Another area that generated numerous searches was related to public figures, specifically the health of Ion Iliescu. The former president of Romania was intensely searched, with Romanians inquiring about the evolution of his medical condition, after it was learned that he is hospitalized in intensive care and needs additional oxygen.
In addition, there were searches related to Mel Gibson's visit to Mount Athos, with Romanians curious about how the famous actor and director photographed himself on this sacred site.
In the technology area, Romanians were interested in TikTok, amid discussions about the possible sale of the platform and the implications of foreign political decisions on its availability.
Top entities mentioned
- Inter - Fluminense
- Manchester City - Al-Hilal
- Wimbledon
- Budgetary bonuses
- Electricity prices