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Shepherd faces criminal charges after killing bear that attacked his flock

A 50-year-old man from Sălaj County shot a bear mid-attack on his sheep. His prosecution for illegal hunting reignites a long-standing dispute over livestock farmers' right to self-defence.

  • A 50-year-old man from Ileanda faces criminal charges for killing a bear attacking his sheep.
  • The incident occurred on 19 May on land near Perii Vadului village, Sălaj County.
  • The case renews debate over legal protection for livestock farmers facing bear attacks.

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Why we photograph every meal and film ourselves non-stop

Psychologists offer clear explanations for the compulsive way people document every moment of their lives through their phones.

  • Social validation activates brain reward circuits, fuelling the urge to keep posting.
  • Excessive photography can paradoxically weaken real memories of lived experiences.
  • Fear of missing out drives compulsive filming as proof of social participation.

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Heart disease: prevention is still cheaper than treatment

Cardiovascular disease is the world's leading cause of death, yet specialists say most risk factors can be reduced through simple habits adopted early in life.

  • Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death both worldwide and in Romania.
  • Chronic stress and poor sleep are cardiac risk factors as significant as smoking.
  • Routine checks of blood pressure and cholesterol can prevent a heart attack before symptoms emerge.

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ANOFM to run 112 vocational training programmes in June

Nearly 1,800 people will have access to professional development courses through Romania's county-level employment agencies next month.

  • ANOFM will organise 112 vocational training programmes in June 2026.
  • The courses are open to a total of 1,793 participants.
  • Enrolment is handled through county-level employment agencies nationwide.

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Giurgiu-Ruse bridge closed for two days in June

Romania's Foreign Ministry warns that the crossing into Bulgaria via Giurgiu will be unavailable on 4 and 5 June.

  • The Giurgiu-Ruse bridge will be closed on 4 and 5 June 2026.
  • Romania's Foreign Ministry issued an advisory for travellers to Bulgaria.
  • The Calafat-Vidin bridge is the nearest alternative road crossing.

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Over 10,500 missing children in one year — and the number keeps rising

Romania recorded 10,566 reports of missing minors between May 2025 and May 2026, marking the third consecutive year of increase.

  • 10,566 missing-child reports filed in a single twelve-month period.
  • Third consecutive year of increase, up from 8,722 cases the year before.
  • Authorities urge community vigilance; intervention resources remain stretched.

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Bucharest ranks second cheapest city-break destination in Europe

Sarajevo tops the 2026 City Cost Barometer, while Oslo is named the most expensive European destination for short trips.

  • Sarajevo is Europe's cheapest city-break destination in 2026, followed by Bucharest.
  • Oslo tops the list as the most expensive European city for short trips.
  • Eastern Europe dominates the affordable end of the ranking across accommodation, food and transport.

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Romanian farmers ditch the plough to hold onto water

Minimum and no-till farming is spreading across Romania as a practical response to drought and rising production costs.

  • No-till and minimum tillage methods reduce water and nutrient loss from the soil.
  • Romanian crop varieties are regaining interest as a climate-resilient alternative to imports.
  • The primary driver is economic: lower costs and harvests less exposed to drought.

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Max Korzh concert becomes pretext for a wave of "sovereigntist" disinformation

Politicians and ideologues predicted violence with no evidence, while social media was flooded with crude fakes throughout the weekend.

  • Dan Dungaciu and Claudiu Târziu warned of imminent violence without any evidence.
  • Fakes about a "Soviet army" in Bucharest spread widely across social media.
  • The concert ended without incident, disproving the entire disinformation campaign.

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