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Sameday adds in-app goods donations to its courier platform

The #easytohelp feature lets users donate items through the same app they use to send parcels, tapping into Sameday's existing locker and courier network.

  • Sameday integrates in-kind donations into its courier app, a first in the Romanian market.
  • The #easytohelp platform routes donated goods through the company's locker and courier network to NGOs.
  • Built with Zitec; partner NGO list and donor transport costs have not yet been disclosed.

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Apple Intelligence on iPhone 17 Pro outperforms Samsung's Galaxy AI in tests

After a lukewarm reception at WWDC 2026, Apple's Gemini-powered AI assistant is beating Galaxy AI in head-to-head comparisons with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.

  • Apple Intelligence on iPhone 17 Pro outperforms Galaxy AI in real-world tests post-WWDC 2026.
  • Google Gemini integration has significantly boosted Apple's on-device AI performance.
  • Samsung has not publicly responded to comparisons unfavourable to the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

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EU sets up €500 million emergency fund for farmers hit by rising fertiliser costs

The European Commission announced an emergency aid package for agriculture after a sharp spike in fertiliser prices put pressure on farms across the bloc.

  • The EU allocates €500 million to farmers struggling with surging fertiliser prices.
  • €200 million comes from an existing EU fund; the rest from additional sources.
  • Eligibility rules and country-by-country allocations have not yet been announced.

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Transfăgărășan mountain road may reopen Thursday

The Piscu Negru–Bâlea Cascadă stretch could open to traffic on June 11, pending road inspections carried out Wednesday.

  • The Piscu Negru–Bâlea Cascadă stretch may open Thursday, June 11.
  • The decision depends on road inspections carried out on Wednesday.
  • No official access schedule or restrictions have been announced yet.

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Two in three Romanian drivers feel safe on the road — a record high

A Cult survey finds 66% of drivers report feeling safe in traffic, the highest figure ever recorded and nine points above the 2022 level.

  • 66% of drivers report feeling safe in traffic, an all-time high in the survey series.
  • A nine-point increase compared to 2022, according to the Cult study.
  • A majority of drivers support expanding traffic monitoring cameras on Romanian roads.

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Kreiner case: businessman's daughter says she was sedated for three months

Shocking testimony at Alba Iulia Court of Appeal: Adriana Viliginschi allegedly administered unprescribed sedative drugs to Adrian Kreiner's daughter for roughly three months.

  • Kreiner's daughter testified she was given unprescribed sedatives for three months.
  • The accusations target Adriana Viliginschi, the deceased businessman's partner.
  • The case is before Alba Iulia Court of Appeal; no verdict has been reached.

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Two Bucharest districts can't say how many food markets they have

Three months after a public information request, the district halls led by Negoiță and Băluță have not supplied the data. The other four districts reported 36 markets combined.

  • Districts 1, 2, 5 and 6 reported a combined total of 36 food markets.
  • Districts 3 and 4 missed the legal deadline for public information responses by three months.
  • Private supermarket chains publish their full network data in real time.

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A 15-year-old girl dies in a house fire in Suceava county

The fire broke out Wednesday evening, destroying one home entirely and spreading to a second nearby dwelling.

  • A 15-year-old girl died Wednesday evening in a fire in Suceava county.
  • The house where the fire started was completely destroyed.
  • Flames spread to a second nearby home, partially damaging it.

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One in three Bucharest residents considers leaving the city

The "Made of Bucharest" study points to a strained relationship between the capital's residents and their city.

  • 1 in 3 Bucharest residents is considering leaving the capital, the study finds.
  • The research was launched at the Bucharest Design Festival on Tuesday, June 10.
  • The full report and methodological details have not yet been made public.

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From August, deepfakes must be labelled. AI-written text exempt if human-reviewed

The European Commission published the final Code of Practice on AI-generated content transparency, setting 2 August 2026 as the date rules kick in.

  • From 2 August 2026, deepfakes and AI-generated visual content must be explicitly flagged for users.
  • AI-written text is exempt from labelling requirements if reviewed by a human editor before publication.
  • The finalised Code translates the EU AI Act's transparency obligations into binding practical rules.

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