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Founded: 2012
Ownership
Digi24 is a 24-hour news television channel and website launched on 1 March 2012 by the Romanian telecom group RCS & RDS (now Digi Romania S.A.). It is operated by Campus Media TV S.R.L., effectively 100% controlled by the Digi group. The ultimate parent is Digi Communications N.V. (registered in the Netherlands), in which RCS Management holds about 58% and founder Zoltán Teszári holds the majority stake (over 78% of RCS Management).
Funding
Funded commercially as part of the Digi telecom group: advertising revenue plus cross-subsidy from the group's cable, internet and mobile telecom business; Digi Communications is listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange.
Affiliation & stance
Digi24 is privately and commercially owned by a publicly listed telecom group with no party or state ownership, so it is INDEPENDENT. Its news output is generally regarded as centrist/mainstream rather than aligned to a party.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Center
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Russians break into key Ukrainian city: dramatic battlefield warning
Recent coverage
Sudan's RSF closes in on Al Obeid as UN warned of imminent atrocities
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group, is advancing toward Al Obeid in the North Kordofan region, which is currently held by the Sudanese army. The city has experienced significant disruptions due to RSF drone strikes targeting both military and civilian infrastructure, including the main power station, leading to power outages, water shortages, and hospital operations being affected. Residents report that life remains mostly normal despite these challenges, though fuel shortages persist after attacks on gas stations. Videos circulating online show RSF fighters claiming they will capture Al Obeid within days. Al Obeid is strategically important as it houses the army's 5th Infantry Division and serves as a major commercial hub. Losing this city would be a significant setback for the army, similar to their previous loss of El Fasher in Darfur, which led to widespread atrocities by the RSF. In response, multiple countries, including Norway, Britain, France, and Germany, have raised concerns at the UN Human Rights Council, warning of potential large-scale atrocities if the RSF escalates its assault on Al Obeid.
In 15 regions of Russia, restrictions on the sale of fuel were introduced for 24 hours
At least 15 regions in Russia implemented fuel sales restrictions on June 23 due to a fuel shortage caused by attacks on oil refining facilities by Ukrainian drones. The restrictions include limiting fuel purchases to specific volumes per person and banning refueling into cans. These measures were introduced in major regions such as Khanty-Mansiysk, Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Tyumen, Novosibirsk, Saratov, Penza, Omsk, Voronezh, Murmansk, and Krasnoyarsk. Authorities cited the need to prevent artificial shortages and excessive demand. In Irkutsk Oblast, some gas stations imposed limits while others stopped operating entirely. Governor Igor Kobzev initially linked the fuel shortage to drone strikes but later removed this statement. In Vladimir Oblast, residents were urged to reduce car travel, and in North Ossetia, authorities ordered the creation of an emergency fuel reserve. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak described the situation as 'not simple but controlled,' attributing regional restrictions to temporary logistical issues. Fuel sales have effectively halted in Crimea after an attack on a logistics hub in the Kerch Strait, with the Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service also禁止
Ukraine reports two dead after night attacks by Russia, with the death toll in Kiev rising to 30.
At least two people were killed and eight injured in Russian air strikes on the Sumy region and Kryvyj Rih in Ukraine during the night of Thursday to Friday, according to Ukrainian authorities. This follows a large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv earlier in the week which killed at least 30 people and injured around 100 others. In response to the attacks, Ukraine conducted missile strikes on Belgorod in Russia, causing a fire at an energy facility and killing one woman, according to Russian media. The overnight strike on the city of Romny in the Sumy region hit a residential building, killing two women and injuring a man, reported regional administrator Oleh Hryhorov via Telegram. Another seven people were injured in a missile strike on Kryvyj Rih, according to military city administrator Oleksandr Vilkul. In Kyiv, teams discovered three more dead bodies during the night, bringing the total number of victims to 30, according to Reuters citing Ukrainian health authorities. Kyiv's military administrator Tymur Tkačenko stated that the attack injured 99 people. Moscow claimed the extensive attack was a response to Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, including those carried
They're alternating on one lane on the road to Poiana Brasov.
A section of the road connecting Brașov city to the Poiana Brașov resort has been affected by heavy rainfall, causing part of the retaining wall to collapse. As a result, traffic is now alternating on a single lane in the affected area. The local mayor, George Scripcaru, convened the Emergency Situations Committee after being alerted to the damage, which includes a 30–35 meter crack in the retaining wall and a 60–70 meter stretch of road deformation. Measures such as warning signs and traffic lights have been installed to ensure safety until repairs are completed. Additional restrictions, such as weight or size limits, may be introduced depending on further assessments. Heavy rain also caused flooding in several basements, courtyards, and underground spaces, along with four fallen trees and vehicles trapped due to water accumulation.
Putin rejects Ukraine's proposed ceasefire and threatens to continue the war
Vladimir Putin, președintele Rusiei, a declarat într-un interviu difuzat de televiziunea de stat că Rusia va continua obiectivul militar de a prelua controlul asupra celor patru regiuni ucrainene anexate în 2022 – Donețk, Luhansk, Herson și Zaporojie – indiferent de propunerile Ucrainei pentru reducerea ostilităților. El a menționat că Ucraina a oferit o propunere privind oprirea reciprocă a atacurilor cu rază lungă, dar Kremlinul o consideră o tentativă de a reduce presiunea militară. Putin a criticat atacurile ucrainene cu drone care afectează infrastructura petrolieră rusă și a cerut accelerarea producției de sisteme de apărare. El a reiterat refuzul de a avea o întâlnire directă cu Volodimir Zelenski și a menționat posibilitatea implicării Belarusului în negocieri, fără a comenta acuzațiile Ucrainei. De asemenea, a menționat discuțiile anterioare cu Donald Trump și speranța de a relua negocierile mediate de SUA.
Suspected of poisoning Alexei Navalny, sanctioned by the European Union
The European Union has imposed sanctions on six Russian citizens suspected of involvement in developing a toxin found in samples taken from the body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died from poisoning. The EU accused these individuals of working on the development of epibatidine, a chemical weapon believed to have caused Navalny’s death. The sanctioned individuals include scientists and researchers affiliated with military-related institutions in Russia, such as the Scientific Center Signal and the Academy of Military Medical Sciences. The sanctions block their assets, prohibit them from receiving financial resources, and restrict travel within the EU. This brings the total number of sanctioned individuals and entities related to chemical weapons proliferation to 31 people and six organizations.
President Nicușor Dan promulgated the law on public digital infrastructure.
President Nicolae Dan a promulgat Legea privind evidența și administrarea infrastructurii digitale publice, care creează un cadru juridic pentru gestionarea, utilizarea și securitatea infrastructurii digitale a României. Legea prevede crearea Platformei Naționale a Infrastructurii Digitale Publice (PNIDP), care va fi administrată de Autoritatea pentru Digitalizarea României (ADR) și va include registre specializate pentru inventarierea resurselor digitale publice. PNIDP va fi integrată cu Platforma Națională de Interoperabilitate pentru schimbul securizat al datelor între instituțiile publice. Serviciul de Telecomunicații Speciale (STS) va asigura infrastructura și comunicațiile necesare funcționării platformei, iar Serviciul Român de Informații (SRI) va avea responsabilitatea securității cibernetice. De asemenea, Directoratul Național de Securitate Cibernetică (DNSC) va impune cerințe de securitate pentru datele din platformă.
The Baltic States react to Russia's closure of railway crossings with Estonia, Latvia, and Finland
The three Baltic countries—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—have confirmed that Russia has temporarily closed railway crossings at their borders, but they have stated this measure does not signal an imminent escalation of tensions with the region. Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal emphasized that while Russia’s actions may be intended to exert psychological pressure, they do not pose an immediate threat to the Baltic states or NATO. He noted that these crossings had limited utility and were part of broader efforts to disrupt Russian supply lines and isolate the country economically. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda explained that Russia relies on transit through Baltic territory to supply the Kaliningrad exclave, and while maritime alternatives exist, they are limited. Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics similarly argued that the closure was primarily motivated by economic factors and did not constitute a significant political challenge.
In the tropical Pacific, El Niño conditions have set in, researchers say.
The article reports that researchers from New Zealand’s Earth Sciences organization (ESNZ) have identified conditions consistent with the El Niño climate phenomenon in the tropical Pacific. They warn that impacts on New Zealand’s weather are likely to intensify over the coming months. The ESNZ joined other organizations in Australia, Japan, and the U.S. in confirming the development of El Niño, which is expected to reach strong intensity between July and September. The effects are projected to peak during the Southern Hemisphere summer, spanning late 2023 into early 2024. According to lead researcher Chris Brandolini, this El Niño event is at least comparable in strength to five of the strongest recorded El Niños in modern history. The article outlines regional rainfall expectations, noting potential below-average precipitation in some areas and above-normal levels in others. It also mentions possible temperature fluctuations and increased wind variability later in the year. Additionally, it notes two lower-probability risks: sudden stratospheric warming and the occurrence of a tropical cyclone outside the typical season, both historically linked to El Niño. Brandolini connects the
Armenia passes law restricting voting rights of citizens living abroad
The Armenian parliament has passed a law making it more difficult for citizens living abroad to return home to vote, following allegations that Russia attempted to influence the June 7 election by mobilizing Armenians in Russia to support opposition candidates. The law requires voters residing overseas to have lived in Armenia for at least half of the past two years before they can participate in regular elections, and for anticipated elections, this period is reduced to 28 days prior to voting. The ruling Civil Contract Party, led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who won the election with 49.8% of the vote, introduced the legislation shortly after the results were announced, claiming it ensures only those familiar with the country can vote. Western intelligence officials and documents reviewed by Reuters suggest Russia was planning to transport tens of thousands of Armenians from abroad back to Armenia to sway the outcome. Russia has denied these claims, calling them 'a spy-related obsession' and asserting there were irregularities in the election process. A group of Armenian civil society organizations has condemned the new law as unconstitutional, arguing it threatens core民主pr
How to get compensation if your car was damaged during a storm.
Following a severe storm that hit Bucharest, hundreds of drivers are trying to determine who is responsible for damages caused by fallen trees. The process for obtaining compensation varies depending on the location of the incident and the type of insurance held by vehicle owners. In some sectors of the capital, compensation can only be obtained through court after a final decision, while in others, drivers can directly submit a claim to the local municipality within specific time limits. The required documents include a compensation request, a declaration under oath, ownership documents, a repair estimate from an authorized service, and proof of whether the driver has a CASCO insurance policy. Local authorities review these claims and decide if compensation conditions are met. Experts note that municipalities are not legally obligated to automatically compensate victims of storms but may seek government assistance. However, such aid does not necessarily cover the full extent of the damage. Drivers with CASCO insurance have a simpler process, involving notifying the damage, gathering necessary documents, and contacting their insurer. Insurers may pursue reimbursement from those at
Behind closed doors, the PSD and the PNL agree: See you in the autumn!. The only ones more optimistic are at the UDMR, while a new government formula begins to catch followers. Go to Bologna and ask
In the lead-up to the parliamentary summer break, leaders of Romania's Social Democratic Party (PSD) and National Liberal Party (PNL) have indicated there are currently no signs of progress in forming a new government, according to sources present at discussions. With the parliamentary session ending on June 30, some MPs are avoiding scheduling vacations out of fear of being called back for a government investment session, while others who have already booked flights express resignation, saying 'we'll see each other in September.' The chances of a new government being formed before the break are nearly nonexistent, leaving two options: either organizing an extraordinary session if the president appoints a prime minister in July or August, or waiting until autumn when parliament reconvenes. In the PSD group meeting, Marian Neacșu told MPs to prepare for potential work during their vacation, expecting negotiations to resume in the fall. Similarly, PNL leader Gabriel Andronache conveyed the same message in his last internal meeting before the break. Meanwhile, USR members remain skeptical, stating it is almost impossible to bring MPs back to Bucharest during their holidays and that a新
AUR criticizes Nicușor Dan and again conveys the suspension scenario: It would require the support of at least another party
The leader of the AUR senators, Petrișor Peiu, has criticized President Nicușor Dan for exceeding constitutional boundaries through his behavior towards the AUR party. Peiu stated that the proposal to suspend Dan would require support from another party to initiate any procedure, let alone complete it. According to Article 95 of the Constitution, the suspension process can be initiated by at least one-third of deputies and senators. Peiu accused Dan of having an entirely hostile attitude toward AUR, which holds approximately 20% of parliamentary votes, suggesting this hostility is not ideological but targeted specifically at AUR. He further claimed that Dan's actions have gone beyond the intentions of those who drafted the Constitution in 1991 and 2003. Additionally, Peiu criticized Dan’s decision to entrust the government formation mandate to Adrian Veștea without PNL's agreement, calling it a personal imposition incompatible with Western-style democracy.
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A comedian was arrested at Istanbul airport for "denigrating" the Koran in viral jokes
Tanczos Barna: The price of diesel in Romania is 'unacceptably high' Deputy Prime Minister asks for quick cheapening at the pump
Criminal complaint after inspection at Cosmopolis complex: Minister of Environment claims 'attack on public health'
Satellite images reveal the scale of the disaster caused by the earthquakes in Venezuela.
Joe Biden's unflinching speech to Donald Trump: "A failure, incompetent and corrupt"
The head of Iranian diplomacy says that only Tehran will make it possible to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
The fined banks reject the allegations of manipulation of the ROBOR index and accuse the Competition Council of 'unexplained abuse'
US intelligence: US and Fauci linked to the Wuhan lab
