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A seventh-grade student attacked a teacher and a classmate with a knife on Monday morning, an incident now being handled by anti-terrorism prosecutors. Investigators are looking into the suspect's possible radicalization and an alleged intent to target a student of a different religion. Both victims are receiving treatment. The cabinet of Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu began its marathon hearings today ahead of a Tuesday investiture vote. The Social Democrats have secured 12 of the 18 ministries, including most key portfolios. The incoming government has the support of the Liberals and the Hungarian minority party, though both groups have signed separate agreements to ensure they are seen as partners rather than subordinates. Marius Lulea, a figure in the nationalist AUR party, found a pig's head left at his home in an apparent warning over perceived betrayal. Elsewhere, F-16 fighter jets intercepted and struck a Russian drone, and biologists are discussing when to establish a 250,000-hectare national park in the Făgăraș and Piatra Craiului Mountains.

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Ministerial hearings for Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu's government commenced today, with the investiture vote scheduled for Tuesday. The Social Democratic Party (PSD) is set to take 12 of the 18 ministerial positions, including most key portfolios. The Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR) has decided to vote for the government, signing a separate cooperation agreement, while the National Liberal Party (PNL) will support the investiture but remain in opposition…

HotNews.ro: Romanian Minister Meets with Ministers, Bolojan Warns of PSD "Sabotage"

Romanian minister Luca Niculescu met with ministers he supports, while Bolojan warned about PSD's alleged "sabotage" of governments it is part of, revealing details of the Niculescu-Bolojan agreement.

G4Media: Ministerial hearings begin for new government, PSD to hold 12 out of 18…

Ministerial hearings are underway for the new government, with the PSD party securing 12 out of 18 ministerial positions, including most key portfolios. The investiture vote is scheduled for Tuesday.

Adevărul: UDMR to be in power and opposition; sources

UDMR leaders decided to vote for the government led by Luca Niculescu, with Kelemen Hunor to sign a separate cooperation agreement with the prime minister, similar to PNL leader Ilie Bolojan.

Digi24: Government ministers' hearings begin; Parliament to vote on new government.

Marathon hearings for the designated ministers in the Luca Niculescu government begin today, with the first candidate, Florin Barbu for the Ministry of Agriculture, scheduled to appear at 9:00 AM.

G4Media: Ilie Bolojan on agreement with Luca Niculescu: 'Not a political deal, not a…

Ilie Bolojan stated that an agreement with Luca Niculescu has been signed, emphasizing that it is not a political accord or a blank check for the new government.

G4Media: VIDEO: Liberals decide to vote for PSD-Nicușor Dan government led by Luca…

The Liberal party (PNL) has decided to vote for the PSD-Nicușor Dan government led by Luca Niculescu, with an agreement to form a temporary truce with the prime minister until the budget is approved. PNL stated they are not equal to PSD.

Libertatea: Political crisis: Ilie Bolojan signed an agreement with Luca Niculescu for 2-3…

Ilie Bolojan has entered into a political agreement with Luca Niculescu, set to last for two to three months, reportedly until the budget is adopted.

A 7th-grade student in Bistrita attacked a teacher and another student with a knife on Monday morning, injuring both. The perpetrator is in police custody. The Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) has taken over the investigation, with initial reports suggesting the student intended to attack a child of a different religion and may have radicalization tendencies.

Digi24: School stabbing in Bistrita: teacher and student injured by a classmate.

A 7th-grade student in Bistrita attacked a teacher and another student with a knife on Monday morning. The student was apprehended by police and is in their custody. The two injured individuals are receiving treatment.

Libertatea: Student stabs teacher and classmate at 'Stefan cel Mare' School in Bistrita…

A violent incident occurred at a school in Bistrita where a student attacked a teacher and a fellow student with a knife. The perpetrator is reportedly in the seventh grade.

HotNews.ro: Student Attacks Teacher and Classmate with Knife in Bistrita

A middle school student attacked a teacher with a knife at a school in Bistrita; another student who intervened was also injured.

G4Media: BREAKING: Student stabs teacher at Bistrița school; DIICOT investigates

A student has allegedly stabbed a teacher at a school in Bistrița. The school inspectorate general noted the student's apparent intent to attack a child of a different religion, suggesting possible radicalization. DIICOT has taken over the investigation.

A pig's head, symbolizing betrayal, was discovered at the home of Marius Lulea, a political opponent within the AUR party. Stickers with threatening figures were also found on vehicles and property in Tunari, Lulea's stronghold, highlighting internal tensions within the party.

G4Media: Pig's head left at politician's home, symbols of betrayal; stickers found on…

A pig's head, symbolizing betrayal, was found at the home of Marius Lulea, a political opponent within the AUR party. Stickers with threatening figures were also found on vehicles and property in Tunari, Lulea's stronghold.

Romania is planning to establish Europe's largest national park, spanning 250,000 hectares and encompassing parts of the Făgăraș and Piatra Craiului Mountains. This ambitious project, discussed by two biologists from Germany and Austria, aims to create a vast protected area.

HotNews.ro: Romania to Have Europe's Largest National Park

Two biologists from Germany and Austria discuss when Romania will establish Europe's largest national park, spanning 250,000 hectares and including parts of the Făgăraș and Piatra Craiului Mountains.

Exclusive footage shows Romanian F-16 fighter jets successfully intercepting and striking a Russian Geran drone. Meanwhile, European countries are vying for the final tranches of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (PNRR) funds, raising questions about resource distribution as Romania's allocation is compared to other nations' requests.

Libertatea: Last PNRR funds from Europe: Which states requested larger sums than Romania's…

European countries are vying for the final tranches of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (PNRR), with some nations requesting amounts that exceed Romania's total allocation, raising questions about resource distribution.

G4Media: BREAKING: Romanian F-16 jets pictured intercepting Russian 'Geran' drone

Exclusive footage shows Romanian F-16 fighter jets successfully intercepting and striking a Russian Geran drone.

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