September 18, 2024. Online Spotlight. Online news of the last 24 hours

In the last 24 hours, the Romanian online press has covered topics such as the floods in Galati and other regions of the country, the fire at the Parliament Palace, Romania's portfolio in the new European Commission, Klaus Iohannis' hypothetical candidacy for the Senate, the earthquake in Vrancea and the lunar eclipse visible from Romania.
Floods in Galati and other regions of the country
The critical situation generated by the recent floods has taken center stage in the media. The death toll from the natural disaster has risen, with at least seven confirmed victims in the county of Galati, and code yellow warnings for rivers in Iasi, Vaslui and Galati have heightened concerns about the risk of continued extreme phenomena. The press also reports that one national road is closed following the floods. (Digi24, Adevărul, HotNews.ro)
The Parliament Palace fire
Another news of interest was the incident at the Parliament, where a man started a fire using a bottle of gasoline. After a 10-hour manhunt, he was caught and details of his motivations and behavior were analyzed in the media space. (Digi24, HotNews.ro, stiripesurse.ro)
Romania and the new European Commission
The nomination of Roxana Mînzatu to the European Commission and the attribution of a portfolio interpreted mixed by various commentators have generated discussions in the media space. The focus has been on Romania's position in the new Commission and the importance this role may have. (HotNews.ro, Digi24, STIRILEPROTV.RO)
Serious accident in Popești-Leordeni
A tragic accident took place at the entrance to the capital, in Popești-Leordeni, where a three-car pile-up resulted in the death of two people and injuries to others. The media covered both the tragic scale of the accident and its immediate effects (diversion and traffic disruption) (Adevărul, G4Media.ro, Digi24)
Speculation about Klaus Iohannis running for Senate
Speculation is rife that President Klaus Iohannis could resign to run for the Senate on the PNL lists. This scenario has sparked debate, being presented as a possible strategic move in the run-up to the upcoming elections. The Presidency's reaction and the possible political consequences have been widely covered in the press. (Digi24, stiripesurse.ro, G4Media.ro)
The last partial lunar eclipse of 2024
This year's last lunar eclipse visible from Romania has been a topic of media coverage. The media provided information about the time range and conditions under which the eclipse will be visible. (Digi24, HotNews.ro, STIRILEPROTV.RO)
Top entities frequently mentioned in the news:
- Roxana Mînzatu
- Klaus Iohannis
- Palat Palace
- Galati
- Eclipse of the Moon