The analysis of the first 100 viral press headlines, reported against the volume of engagement generated on Facebook the previous day, indicates the topics that resonated most strongly with online audiences in Romania and stimulated the most extensive debate.
A visible theme was represented by decisions of the presidential administration. The appointment of Vlad Voiculescu, former Minister of Health, as honorary advisor to President Nicușor Dan was reflected by multiple sources, some headlines also mentioning his status as a criminal defendant by DNA [biziday.ro, Stirile PROTV, aktual24.ro, fornews.ro, 60m.ro]. In the same context, the appointment of Valeriu Iftime's son to the advisory team was also reported [botosaninews.ro].
Topics from the sphere of justice also generated significant interactions. News regarding tensions surrounding the leadership of the High Court were shared, mentioning civil society's requests for the dismissal of Lia Savonea [epochtimes-romania.com], as well as the AUR party's intention to organize a counter-demonstration [aktual24.ro]. The controversy surrounding Oana Gheorghiu, targeted by a criminal complaint from CSM [Gândul] and discussions about judges' pensions were also present in the news flow [Digi 24, g4media.ro].
In the field of education, statements by Minister Daniel David constituted a focal point of interest. His proposals that teachers who promote pseudoscience or conspiracy theories should be reported by colleagues, parents, or students were picked up by [edupedu.ro] and [epochtimes-romania.com].
Another distinct theme was the acquisition of Romanian citizenship by the mayor of Timișoara, Dominic Fritz, a subject covered by numerous publications [Digi 24, Stirile PROTV, epochtimes-romania.com, Opinia Timisoarei].
ARTICLES WITH HIGH VIRALITY
- Dominic Fritz, almost a Romanian on paper: he passed the citizenship interview [DIGI 24]
- Education Minister Daniel David: Teachers must report when a teacher spreads conspiracy theories or fake news. If you have such a colleague, it damages the school's image and also damages your image / Disciplinary sanctions must be applied, gradually [EDUPEDU.RO]
- Education unions invite Minister Daniel David to be, at least for one day, a support teacher: Come into a class with three children with special educational needs, then comment [EDUPEDU.RO]
- 13,000 pages from the journals and manuscripts of Leonardo da Vinci have been digitized and can be read for free online [URBAN.RO]
- "Romania, ready, I am one of yours!" – Dominic Fritz announces that he has received approval for obtaining Romanian citizenship [EPOCHTIMES-ROMANIA.COM]
- Gigi Nețoiu: "Timișoara was a beautiful city until Fritz came and it turned to DUST" [GÂNDUL]
- BREAKING What the EU Court of Justice says about compensating judges for overtime: it is not mandatory for them to receive more money [G4MEDIA.RO]
- Galați gives up New Year's fireworks. Contract awarded for "Winter Fairy Tale" [VIATA-LIBERA.RO]
- President Dan appointed Vlad Voiculescu, former Minister of Health, as honorary advisor for resilience. Voiculescu is being investigated by DNA in a case regarding the procurement of anti-Covid vaccines, alongside former Prime Minister Florin Cîțu [BIZIDAY.RO]
- Tens of thousands of Romanians demand the dismissal of the head of CSM, after a criminal complaint against Oana Gheorghiu [EPOCHTIMES-ROMANIA.COM]