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The National Liberal Party (PNL) has decided that the best way to oppose the new government is to first ensure it exists. Under Ilie Bolojan, the party will vote to confirm Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu and his Social Democrat-heavy cabinet, primarily to ensure a budget is passed. Having provided the votes for investiture, the Liberals say they will then head straight for the opposition benches. The incoming government’s justice program arrives with a notable absence of new anti-corruption measures, a detail that has not escaped local critics. Elsewhere, the nominated Minister for European Funds has promised an audit of his own department to find out why payments to project beneficiaries have stalled. It is a busy morning for oversight: football coach Daniel Pancu is facing a discrimination inquiry over alleged xenophobia following a recent victory. Air force pilots in F-16s shot down two Russian Geran drones over the Black Sea during a brief operation. Closer to the ground, the weather service has warned of 90 km/h gusts and sleet, while the mayor of Voluntari has spent €2m on a building in Pipera to serve as a school.

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The National Liberal Party (PNL), led by Ilie Bolojan, has decided to vote for the investiture of the Luca Niculescu government, which is predominantly Social Democratic Party (PSD). This decision comes despite the PNL opting to remain in opposition, with party leader Ilie Bolojan describing it as a "vote of necessity" to address the ongoing political crisis and ensure the functioning of public institutions. The PNL will support the government's policies when they align with national interests…

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The Liberal Party has decided to vote for the PSD-Nicușor Dan government, agreeing to an armistice with the Prime Minister until the budget is approved, with PNL stating they are not equal to PSD.

Libertatea: PNL decides to vote for the PSD-dominated Luca Niculescu government

The PNL party, led by Ilie Bolojan, has decided to vote for the Luca Niculescu government, which is predominantly PSD, with Bolojan explaining the reasoning behind the decision.

Libertatea: Ilie Bolojan announces how PNL can file a no-confidence motion against the…

Ilie Bolojan outlines the potential process for the PNL party to submit a no-confidence motion against the newly formed PSD-dominated government.

Romanian F-16 fighter jets successfully intercepted and destroyed two Russian Geran drones in a rapid operation over the Black Sea. The Ministry of Defense released images confirming the mission.

Libertatea: Romanian F-16 pilots shoot down two Russian drones over the Black Sea in four…

Romanian F-16 pilots successfully neutralized two Russian Geran drones in a rapid operation over the Black Sea.

G4Media: BREAKING: Romanian F-16 Jets Strike Russian Geran Drone

First images show Romanian F-16 fighter jets successfully targeting and destroying a Russian Geran drone.

Digi24: Spectacular Images of F-16 Jets Downing Drones Over the Black Sea

The Ministry of Defense released images of a mission where two drones were shot down by F-16 fighter jets over the Black Sea.

The newly nominated Minister of European Funds in Romania has announced an internal audit to investigate significant delays in payments to beneficiaries of projects funded by the European Union.

Digi24: Romanian Minister Promises Audit for EU Funds Amid Payment Delays

The nominated Minister of European Funds in Romania announced an internal audit and cited delays in payments to beneficiaries of EU-funded projects.

Football coach Daniel Pancu is under investigation by the National Council for Combating Discrimination (CNCD) for alleged xenophobic behavior, despite his team Rapid securing a 2-0 victory.

Adevărul: Pancu Faces Xenophobia Accusations After Rapid's Win; 'Absurd to Fight…

Football coach Daniel Pancu is under scrutiny from the CNCD for alleged xenophobic behavior, even as his team Rapid secured a 2-0 victory. The article questions the selective outrage towards xenophobia compared to racism and details incidents at a match in Zenica.

A mayor in Romania has expressed serious concern over an uncontrolled influx of boats on the country's reservoirs, highlighting dangerous and reckless behavior by participants near dam walls.

Libertatea: Uncontrolled boat invasion on reservoirs sparks mayor's concern: 'They are…

An uncontrolled invasion of boats on Romanian reservoirs is causing concern, with a mayor describing the situation as dangerous and highlighting the participants' reckless behavior near the dam walls.

The justice chapter within the government's proposed program has been criticized for its absence of concrete measures aimed at combating corruption or reforming the judicial system.

G4Media: Government's Justice Program Lacks Concrete Anti-Corruption Measures

The justice chapter of the government's proposed program fails to include any concrete measures for combating corruption or reforming the judicial system.

Voluntari City Hall, under Mayor Florentin Pandele, has acquired a building for 2 million euros from a private company, with the intention of converting it into a school for students in the Pipera area.

G4Media: Voluntari City Hall Buys Building for €2 Million

The Voluntari City Hall, led by Florentin Pandele, purchased a building for 2 million euros from a company owned by Diana and Mihai Șerban, intended as a school for students in Pipera.

Romania's National Meteorological Administration has issued severe weather warnings, forecasting heavy rain, strong wind gusts up to 90 km/h, sleet, and snow across various regions of the country until Monday night.

Libertatea: Rain, wind gusts up to 90 km/h, sleet, and snow expected in Romania until…

Romania's National Meteorological Administration has issued severe weather warnings, predicting heavy rain, strong winds, sleet, and snow across the country.

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