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Teachers threaten to boycott national exams over salary law

Teaching unions are demanding the government preserve two key salary rights — merit increments and class-tutor allowances — threatened by a new public-sector pay bill.

  • Unions threaten to boycott national exams unless the pay bill is amended.
  • The draft law would scrap merit increments and class-tutor allowances for teachers.
  • Students say they stand with their teachers despite the risk to their own exams.

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New AI-powered Siri won't reach the EU. Apple blames Brussels again

Apple unveiled a fully rebuilt Siri at WWDC 2026, powered by Google's AI engine. European Union users are once again excluded, with no launch date in sight.

  • The new Siri uses Google's AI engine and was unveiled at WWDC 2026.
  • EU users are excluded from the rollout, with no timeline given by Apple.
  • Apple cites the Digital Markets Act, a position the European Commission disputes.

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Calea Văcărești gets a makeover: central square works start overnight

Bucharest's District 4 City Hall is launching construction on the boulevard's central median, where new green spaces are planned.

  • Works on Calea Văcărești's central square begin overnight Monday to Tuesday.
  • The boulevard's median strip will be turned into new green spaces.
  • Night-time construction is intended to reduce traffic disruption during the day.

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EPPO: 535 active cases in Romania, damages topping €6 billion

The European Public Prosecutor's Office 2025 annual report reveals that EU funds fraud in agriculture and regional development dominates investigations in Romania.

  • 535 active cases in Romania, with estimated damages exceeding €6.05 billion.
  • EU funds fraud in agriculture and regional development dominates EPPO investigations.
  • The figure reflects calculated damage, not amounts already recovered.

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Antalya beyond the beach: what to see outside the summer season

Turkey's busiest tourist province draws over 15 million visitors a year and offers far more than its famous coastline.

  • Antalya receives over 15 million tourists a year, not only in summer.
  • Roman and Greek sites such as Perge and Aspendos are accessible year-round.
  • The Taurus Mountains and Köprülü Canyon extend the offer well beyond the beach.

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Household vouchers take off, but service workers still can't cash them in

Two years after Romania's domestic worker law came into force, usage has grown tenfold — yet many providers lose out because they don't know how to redeem their vouchers.

  • Household voucher usage has grown tenfold since the scheme was launched.
  • Service providers lose income because the redemption process remains poorly understood.
  • After two years, authorities have still not run an effective public information campaign.

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EU extends ban on live sheep and goat exports from Romania

The restriction remains in place until 31 July 2026, as outbreaks of sheep pox continue to affect Romania.

  • Live sheep and goat exports from Romania to the EU remain banned until 31 July 2026.
  • The restriction has been renewed repeatedly since 2025 due to sheep pox outbreaks.
  • The ban may be extended again if the animal health situation does not improve.

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ChatGPT goes down for millions of users worldwide

OpenAI confirmed its platform was unavailable for over an hour on Sunday, affecting a large share of its global user base.

  • OpenAI confirmed ChatGPT was unavailable for millions of users globally.
  • The outage lasted more than one hour with no public explanation of the cause.
  • The service is used daily by hundreds of millions of individuals and businesses.

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Which vegetables to plant in June and harvest before autumn

A gardening expert lists short-cycle varieties that can be sown now and reach maturity before the end of summer.

  • Vegetables with a 40–70 day cycle are ideal for June sowing.
  • Lettuce, bush beans and courgettes are among the most suitable choices.
  • Regular watering and mulching are essential to success in hot weather.

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Gabriel Tamaș wins "Survivor România" 2026 and €100,000

The former footballer beat Lucian Popa in Sunday's live final, with viewers casting the deciding vote.

  • Gabriel Tamaș won the trophy and €100,000 on "Survivor România" 2026.
  • The final aired live on Antena 1 on Sunday, 7 June, with Tamaș and Lucian Popa as the last two contestants.
  • Viewers cast the deciding vote in a live poll during the broadcast.

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