May 13, 2025. Trends in online searches / last 24 hours
Online search activity in Romania over the last 24 hours provides a snapshot of the public's main concerns, reflecting an interest in topics related to current events, sports, politics and entertainment.
In sport, the Dinamo - Rapid match, which ended in a goalless draw, was searched. Supporters and the public searched for information about the teams' progress, the consequences of the draw for Dinamo and the club's prospects ahead of the final play-off match.
The match between Petrolul Ploiești and Oțelul Galați also generated high interest. Romanians have been looking for the result, the reasons for the defeat and Petrol's position in the standings, given that this is their third consecutive defeat and the team is in danger ahead of the decisive round.
The Romanians were also interested in the announcement of referee István Kovács, who will officiate the Champions League final. The searches focused on his previous experience, the composition of the refereeing team and the context in which Romania will be represented at one of the most important matches in European football.
Another important topic was the football match between Atalanta and Roma, which attracted the attention of sports fans. The focus was on the final score, the scorers and the implications for the Italian league standings, but the match was also notable for being decisive in the qualification for the European competitions.
In parallel, the match between Al-Okhdood Club and Al-Nassr generated a significant reaction online, particularly due to the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo and the impressive performance of Sadio Mané, who scored four times.
In tennis, tennis player Mara Gae's name appeared frequently in users' searches after the Romanian player won her first ITF tournament. Users were curious to find out about her competitive journey, the opponents she faced and the impact this success had on her career.
Current events searches centered on information about the weather, which was one of the most visible concerns of the public. Interest centered on weather forecasts and warnings of a cold snap that has swept across the country. The much colder-than-normal weather and bouts of snowfall have prompted a flurry of questions online about how long this will last and when warmer temperatures might return.
In addition, searches were also being made about UMB's decision to halt work on the A8 and A3 highway sections. Interest has been generated by the announcement that the builder has suspended work on the sites indefinitely, citing financial bottlenecks, although the authorities say there are no outstanding invoices. Investigations have focused on the causes of the stoppage and the impact on the road infrastructure timetable.
Another intensely searched topic was the launch of the Rabla program for tractors. Interest focused on details of eligibility conditions, the amount of financial support and the application procedure. The scheme will cover a significant percentage of the price of new agricultural machinery, and the increased interest reflects the acute need for modernization in the agricultural sector.
Search interest has also generated interest in Judge Georgeta Ciungan after it emerged that she was found dead at her home. Users searched for information about the circumstances of her death, possible causes and details of her career.
In politics, the topic of the debate between George Simion and Nicușor Dan also attracted a wave of searches after Simion, who was absent from the debate, posted a video clip of his meeting with Digi24 journalists while Nicușor Dan was on set. The public sought details of the exchange, the context of the incident, the reasons for George Simion's absence from the debate and the subsequent reactions in the political and media environment.
In the entertainment area, there was increased interest in the Chefi la cuțite program. Searches focused on details of the previous night's edition, eliminations from the competition and tensions between contestants.
The Eurovision 2025 contest sparked searches related to the competition program, including information about protests, possible security risks and controversial gestures by some delegates.
Top entities mentioned
- Weather
- Dinamo Bucharest - Rapid Bucharest
- Petrolul Ploiești - Oțelul Galați
- Al-Okhdood Club - Al-Nassr
- Presidential Debate
***** Synthesis made with Google Trends data, processed by NewsVibe Romania.
The analysis, data and images presented were enhanced with the help of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence tools.
