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The human skills that AI still cannot replicate

As companies adopt AI tools at a growing pace, labour market experts point to the abilities that technology cannot genuinely reproduce.

  • Empathy, moral judgement and experience-based creativity remain beyond AI's reach.
  • Experts recommend reskilling workers rather than replacing them with algorithms.
  • Automation cuts routine tasks while raising the premium on contextual thinking.

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Romania's Education Ministry plans rules for AI use in schools

Minister Mihai Dimian announced work on an institutional framework to regulate artificial intelligence in education, without giving a concrete deadline.

  • Minister Dimian announces an AI regulatory framework for education, with no set deadline.
  • AI tool use by students and teachers has already outpaced existing school regulations.
  • No draft legislation, public consultation or implementation calendar has been published.

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Students in Slatina reshape school life with theatre, robotics and chill-out spaces

At "Nicolae Titulescu" High School in Slatina, students have turned break time and after-class activities into a grassroots school-community project.

  • Students at "N. Titulescu" Slatina set up shaded relaxation areas with colourful parasols in the schoolyard.
  • Baking workshops, a robotics club and theatre shows are all organised by the students themselves.
  • Student-led initiatives carry stronger prospects for lasting change than externally imposed programmes.

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150 students in Galați meet professionals to talk careers

The „Living Library – Pact for Youth" event brought together seventh and eighth graders with working professionals for open career conversations.

  • 150 middle school students in Galați attended a career orientation event on June 10.
  • The "Living Library" format lets students have direct conversations with working professionals.
  • The event is part of the "Pact for Youth" extracurricular career guidance programme.

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Romanian universities bet on foreign languages and future-proof degrees

The July admissions season sees universities across Romania expanding programmes in foreign languages and high-demand technical fields.

  • July 2026 admissions highlight foreign language and digital skills programmes.
  • Transilvania University of Brașov is among institutions announcing new offerings.
  • Candidates should check university websites directly for complete and up-to-date details.

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Romanian Police's attempt at humor backfires online

A lighthearted clip posted by the Romanian Police drew hundreds of critical comments, exposing the limits of institutional humor when public trust is low.

  • Romanian Police posted a humorous clip that drew hundreds of critical online comments.
  • Users challenged the light tone of an institution responsible for public safety.
  • The institution did not respond publicly; the video remained posted.

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The Greek alternative to Santorini: cheaper, less crowded

A lesser-known Greek island offers similar scenery to Santorini at far lower prices, drawing increasing interest from travellers in 2026.

  • Santorini is increasingly crowded and expensive in the summer of 2026.
  • A Greek island with a similar look offers lower prices and fewer tourists.
  • The destination is a realistic option for Romanian travellers seeking value.

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13-year-old girl missing in Bucharest's Sector 2, Ro-Alert issued

Bucharest Police is asking residents for help finding Feraru Petruța, reported missing Thursday evening.

  • Feraru Petruța, 13, was reported missing Thursday evening from Sector 2, Bucharest.
  • A Ro-Alert message was issued to notify residents across the area.
  • Anyone with information is urged to call emergency number 112.

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Apartment fire in Baia Mare leaves two people with burns

A ground-floor flat in a residential block caught fire Thursday evening, injuring two residents.

  • A ground-floor apartment in a Baia Mare block caught fire Thursday evening.
  • Two people suffered burns and needed medical care.
  • The cause of the fire had not been officially determined immediately after the incident.

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Thursday's storm floods streets and garages across Cluj-Napoca and Florești

The drainage network buckled under heavy rainfall that fell in a short window. Firefighters were deployed across multiple sites.

  • Drainage systems failed across Cluj-Napoca and Florești after Thursday evening's storm.
  • Flooded streets, stranded cars, and waterlogged basements and garages reported.
  • Firefighters deployed urgently to pump out water at multiple sites.

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