June 11, 2025. Online Spotlight. Online news of the last 24 hours

In the last 24 hours, Romania's online press has covered a variety of topics, including the negotiation of fiscal measures aimed at reducing the budget deficit, the health of former President Ion Iliescu, President Dan's visit to Moldova and the Baccalaureate exam.
Fiscal measures and political negotiations
The PSD, PNL, UDMR and USR teams have continued discussions on measures aimed at reducing the budget deficit, but have not yet reached an agreement. The press is picking up the positions of the actors involved and continues to debate various proposals and scenarios. The presidential adviser for economic and social affairs, Radu Burnete, claimed that the talks "have made progress". Political analysts suggest that fear of the rise of GOLD is influencing political decisions in the negotiations.(Libertatea, Digi24, Adevarul)
Nicușor Dan's visit to Moldova
President Nicușor Dan paid a visit to the Republic of Moldova, highlighting a common agenda with President Maia Sandu. His talks touched on bilateral cooperation, while reactions from Chisinau highlighted expectations for better cooperation between the two countries.(Adevarul, HotNews.ro, Digi24)
Ion Iliescu, hospitalized at the SRI Hospital
Former President Ion Iliescu is in stable condition after being hospitalized in intensive care at the SRI Hospital. The 95-year-old former president was diagnosed with respiratory problems and an impaired general condition. SRI Hospital officials said his condition is stable and the recovery process is ongoing.(Libertatea, Mediafax, Digi24)
Bacalaureat 2025
The Bacalaureate 2025 theme dominated education news, with an incident involving leaked exam papers. In Cluj county, the subjects for the Romanian language and literature exam were illegally photographed and posted online. The authorities identified the student and took disciplinary action. In parallel, the press reports on the subjects, the marking scale and the timetable for the next exams. (Mediafax, Digi24, Edupedu.ro)
The Bucharest storm and climate change
The environment minister has sounded the alarm following Monday's storm that hit the capital, stressing the need to rethink stormwater management to prevent future flooding. Images of flooded streets captured from buses and trolleybuses have been making the media rounds, reinforcing the message about the city's vulnerability to extreme weather. (HotNews.ro, Digi24, Europa FM)
Illegal leaks of images of women photographed in secret
An investigation has been opened by Romanian police after thousands of women were photographed without their consent and the images were distributed on the internet and turned into sexual content. The issue has sparked discussions about the protection of women's rights and online safety. (Digi24, HotNews.ro, Adevarul)
Tot of entities frequently mentioned in the news:
- Ion Iliescu
- Nicușor Dan
- Maia Sandu
- Environment Minister
- Baccalaureat 2025