July 25, 2024. Online Spotlight. Online news of the last 24 hours

In the last 24 hours, the Romanian online press has brought to the forefront controversies related to AUR's electoral promises, the recalculation of pensions, the results of the computerized high school assignments, the Russian attacks on the border, the crime in Brăila, the weather warnings for Bucharest and a European Commission report on the rule of law in Romania.

The apartments promised by AUR

One of the most visible news is related to the AUR party's promise to offer apartments for 35,000 euros. Hundreds of people have gathered to sign up for these flats, but an AUR leader claims they will not be prioritized according to the order of sign-up. The subject is controversial, being labeled an "electoral bribe" by journalist Cristian Tudor Popescu, who compared George Simion to Mircea Geoană. (HotNews.ro, Adevărul, Spotmedia.ro)

Recalculation of pensions

It is a topic of interest, with a constant presence in the media. The head of the CNPP spoke about the pension increases from September 1 and the rules under which the decisions are issued. (Adevărul, Newsweek Romania, StirileProTV.ro)

High school admissions 2024

Publication of the results of the computerized high school assignment has benefited from good visibility. The top three high schools in the country, according to the latest admission average, are the Tudor Vianu National College of Informatics, Gheorghe Lazăr College and St. Sava College. The Education Ministry has published the situation by county, drawing attention to the way students have been assigned (G4Media, Digi24, StirileProTV.ro)

Russian attacks on Romania's border

The port of Ismail has again been shelled by Russian forces, causing an alert in Tulcea. Locals reported that three drones had reportedly crashed on the Romanian side of the Danube, prompting the Defense Ministry to scramble two F-16 jets.(HotNews.ro, G4Media.ro, Digi24)

The Braila murder

The topic remains on the media agenda with new information from the investigation. Police searched the suspect's home and that of his family, looking for evidence linking the suspect to the murder. (G4Media.ro, Observator, Digi24)

Thunderstorm in Bucharest