June 26, 2025. ONLINE SPOTLIGHT. Online news of the last 24 hours

In the last 24 hours, the Romanian online press has been dominated by topics from education (National Assessment, scholarship reform), energy and economy (gas price hikes, government talks with Fitch), justice and politics (controversies over appointments to the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court) and environment (heat wave and weather warnings).

National Assessment 2025

One of the most intensely covered subjects is the Maths test in the National Assessment 2025. The press highlights the difficulty of the subjects, the official scales published by the Ministry, as well as students' reactions. They also present the procedures for appeals. (HotNews.ro, Digi24, Știrile ProTV)

Increase in natural gas tariffs

Another topic in the media spotlight concerns the increase in natural gas distribution tariffs starting July 1. The press analyzes the differences between prices on the regulated and free market, highlighting the direct effects on consumers and household budgets.(Mediafax, Digi24, Profit.ro)

Tensions in education - reform of school grants

The changes to school scholarships and the education minister's announcement to symbolically give up part of her salary have attracted media attention. The reform is presented as a disguised austerity measure, triggering criticism and concerns from civil society. The National Student Council has criticized the measure and student associations have announced protests (HotNews.ro, Adevărul, Digi24)

Justice and controversial appointments

Liei Savonea's appointment to the High Court of Cassation and Justice, along with that of Mihai Busuioc to the CCR, have raised questions from the press to President Nicușor Dan. Although the news is factual, some analyses and editorial comments contain criticism of President Dan's drift from his promises to reform justice (Libertatea, G4Media.ro, Spotmedia.ro)

Public finances and country ratings

The meeting of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan and the Minister of Finance with the Fitch rating agency is visible in the media space. The press highlights risks to the sustainability of the pension system and budgetary pressures that may affect the country's rating. (Newsweek Romania, Digi24, Ziarul Financiar)

Weather warnings - heat wave

The subject remains topical, being reflected in the press through warnings issued by meteorologists. A total of 12 counties, along with Bucharest, are affected by a code orange heatwave, with temperatures rising to 40 degrees Celsius. The media are drawing attention to the severe heat discomfort and associated risks (ProTV news, G4Media.ro, Adevărul)

Top entities frequently mentioned in the news:

1. Nicușor Dan
2. Ilie Bolojan
3. ANRE
4. Ministry of Education
5. Fitch

*****Summary compiled using a monitoring feed provided by NewsVibe Romania, as well as Google News data. The analysis, data and images presented were enhanced with Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence tools.