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Half of Europeans want to learn something new on holiday

The "skilliday" trend — blending vacation with skill-building — is gaining ground across Europe, with Romanians standing out for their interest in gastronomy.

  • 48% of Europeans plan to acquire a new skill during their summer holiday.
  • The "skilliday" trend is led by Generation Z, who prefer active breaks.
  • Romanians are notable for their strong interest in gastronomy and culinary workshops.

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Coach with 70 Moldovan nationals involved in accident in Constanța county

The vehicle struck a police car in Constanța county. All passengers are safe and continued their journey to Bulgaria.

  • A Moldovan-registered coach struck a police vehicle in Constanța county, Romania.
  • Around 70 Moldovan citizens were on board; all escaped unharmed.
  • Passengers resumed their journey to Bulgaria following the incident.

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Why chaotic relationships feel more intense than healthy ones

The brain mistakes unpredictability for passion. Psychology explains the mechanism behind toxic attachments.

  • Intermittent reinforcement makes unpredictable rewards more compelling than consistent ones.
  • The brain mistakes the emotional intensity produced by chaos for genuine passion.
  • Stable relationships feel less intense precisely because they are healthier.

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Landlines, CDs, cash: everyday objects fading from use

Technology is rapidly reshaping daily life. Several common objects could become rarities within the next decade.

  • Landlines and CDs are already sidelined, replaced by mobile and streaming services.
  • Cash is rapidly losing ground to digital payments, a trend accelerated after 2020.
  • Physical keys, remote controls and compact cameras round out the list of fading objects.

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Rye silage gains ground at a mountain farm near Transfăgărășan

A livestock complex in Cârțișoara, Sibiu county, has used rye silage for three years and plans to expand — a practical answer to climate-driven feed instability.

  • The Cârțișoara farm has grown rye for silage for three years with stable results.
  • Rye silage provides more protein in cattle rations than conventional forage crops.
  • Cultivated areas will be expanded as farmers respond to climate-driven feed risks.

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A 34-year-old kept stumbling. His diagnosis came as a shock

A young man from Essex thought his balance issues were trivial. Doctors found a serious neurological condition.

  • 34-year-old man from Essex diagnosed with a serious neurological disease.
  • Initial symptoms included loss of balance and repeated stumbling.
  • The case highlights the importance of early medical consultation.

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Students sat the Bac in a heatwave. Now they want the school year to start earlier

The head of Romania's National Students' Council is calling for a restructured school calendar after this summer's baccalaureate exams fell during a heatwave.

  • The 2026 baccalaureate was held during a heatwave, creating difficult conditions for students.
  • The Students' Council is calling for an earlier school year start to move exams out of peak summer heat.
  • The proposal lacks technical detail and has not been formally submitted to the ministry.

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Two girls hit by car on DN1 near Bușteni ski resort

A 9-year-old and a 16-year-old were struck while crossing the national road on Sunday evening, causing traffic to grind to a halt in both directions.

  • A 9-year-old and a 16-year-old were struck by a vehicle on DN1 near Bușteni on Sunday evening.
  • Traffic was completely blocked in both directions on the national road.
  • Authorities had yet to confirm the victims' condition and the exact circumstances of the crash.

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Injured hiker evacuated from Râmeț Gorge with help from bystanders

A 26-year-old woman from Cluj-Napoca was injured on Sunday afternoon in the gorge area. Mountain rescuers and passing tourists joined forces to bring her out.

  • A 26-year-old from Cluj-Napoca was injured Sunday in Râmeț Gorge, Alba County.
  • Salvamont Rimetea responded urgently, aided by tourists who were already on site.
  • The woman was successfully evacuated and received medical attention after the rescue.

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