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Founded: 2018
Ownership
G4Media.ro is a Romanian independent news website founded in March 2018 by journalists Dan Tăpălagă and Cristian Pantazi, who had left HotNews.ro. In August 2025 the G4Media group was acquired by Titluri Quality SRL, owned by businessman Radu Budeanu (creating a large Romanian digital-media group); the founders remained involved and a formal agreement was announced to preserve editorial independence.
Funding
Funded through online advertising and reader contributions/voluntary support; since the 2025 acquisition it sits inside a larger commercially run digital-media group.
Affiliation & stance
G4Media is privately owned, built by working journalists with no party or state control, so it is INDEPENDENT, with a watchdog, broadly center/center-left editorial profile. The 2025 sale to Radu Budeanu's Titluri Quality is a concentration-of-ownership concern to monitor, but independence was contractually pledged.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Lean Left
- Measured from coverage
- Centerbased on 420
75/100
Factual
68/100
Objective
534
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534
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Last-minute weather alerts, code red for torrential rains and thunderstorms for dozens of towns in three counties.
The Judicial Inspectorate checks the suspension of the ROMATSA certificate.
The SNSPA rector, Remus Pricopie, is invited to the Truth Interviews
President of Israel, in Iasi: Romanian Jews played a key role in the founding of our state
Chișinăul aprobă noul pod peste Prut și primii kilometri de autostradă din Republica Moldova
AUR anticipates the installation of a PSD government. Everyone is looking for a way out of this situation
A person injured after the roof of a block was torn off by the wind and landed on the street
The heat wave that has killed hundreds of people in western Europe is reaching the east.
Odeta Nestor escapes from preventive detention, former head of the National Office for Gambling, placed under house arrest in the case in which Ciprian Ciucu is investigated
Recent coverage
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
How the Ilfov Tribunal explains the 'hasty nature' of the decision given in an hour and a half in favour of the anti-Bolojan group
Tribunalul Ilfov a decis rapid, într-o singură oră și jumătate, să suspende decizia Conducătorului PNL de a nu vota Guvernul Veștea, cerere depusă de 16 parlamentari PNL. Judecătorul a justificat accelerarea procesului prin lipsa citării partidului PNL, menținând că aceasta este permisă în cazuri urgente, conform Codului de Procedură Civilă. Decizia a fost susținută de o decizie a Curții Constituționale care afirmă că parlamentarii trebuie să fie în serviciul cetățenilor, nu al partidelor. Secretarul general al PNL, Robert Sighiartău, a criticat lipsa citării partidului. În același timp, HotNews observă că, de la începutul anului, Tribunalul Ilfov a primit alte 41 de cereri de ordonanțe președințiale, dar niciuna nu a fost soluționată în aceeași zi, sugerând o discrepanță în tratamentul rapid al acestui dosar.
Generalul din umbră al Iranului a ieșit din ascunzătoare după moartea lui Khamenei: reapariția care schimbă jocul puterii la Teheran
A high-ranking Iranian military commander, General Ahmad Vahidi, has resurfaced publicly after weeks of absence, appearing at the multi-day funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The event took place near his former residence in Tehran, with state media broadcasting images of Vahidi participating in the funeral rites and sitting beside Khamenei’s coffin. Analysts view Vahidi’s return as significant, as he is considered a central figure within the power circle managing the transition period following Khamenei’s death. Vahidi had not been seen in public since February 8, just weeks before the outbreak of the Middle East conflict. The funeral included symbolic elements such as red flags bearing religious messages and floral arrangements, reflecting both mourning and political messaging. The ceremony was part of broader mourning activities across Iran and Iraq.
The 2026 Baccalaureate Human Profile subjects appeared online before they were officially published.
The written exam for the optional profile and specialization subjects at the 2026 Baccalaureate (Bac) for students in the humanities has concluded. Candidates had three hours to complete their chosen subject, which included options such as geography, logic and argumentation, psychology, economics, sociology, or philosophy. The exam session will end with the written test on the mother tongue and literature, scheduled for July 3. Online platforms began circulating the exam topics before the official release by the Ministry of Education. These unofficial materials cannot be verified until officially confirmed by authorities. The Ministry plans to publish the official questions and evaluation criteria at 15:00 on the dedicated national exams website, subiecte.edu.ro. Details of the geography exam reportedly included map identification exercises, interpretation of geographic information, and analysis of maps, graphs, and tables. The logic and argumentation exam reportedly involved logical reasoning tasks, categorical propositions, and constructing and analyzing syllogisms.
Putin recognizes the oil map for the first time
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged for the first time that Russia is building 'some oil reserves' during a meeting focused on energy issues. He emphasized the need to strengthen domestic oil production and increase output. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces continued their attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, detonating an oil purification plant in the southern Krasnodar region, which produces around four million tons of crude oil annually. The Krasnodar region is one of Russia's largest oil-producing areas located near the Black Sea. On Tuesday, Ukrainian forces launched large-scale air strikes on Sevastopol, the largest city on Crimea, including attacks on oil facilities. In response, Russia, which annexed Crimea in 2014, has restricted fuel sales to the public to counteract the energy shortages. According to reports, these attacks have had no impact on the front line. During an interview with a Russian state television station, Putin described the Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure as an attempt to destabilize Russian society. He stated that Ukraine's goal was to halt the deployment of Russian military units to improve their position in arms control talks.
Cristina Chiriac jumps to the defense of DIICOT prosecutors after the Bihor asylum investigation: "We will not accept pressure"
The Romanian Chief Prosecutor, Cristina Chiriac, has publicly defended prosecutors from the DIICOT agency amid criticism following raids at improvised shelters in Bihor, where vulnerable individuals were being cared for. In a statement released by the Office of the Prosecutor General, Chiriac emphasized her support for DIICOT prosecutors and reiterated that the prosecution service would not allow their work to be influenced, intimidated, or discredited through public pressure, regardless of its source. She stressed that in a rule-of-law state, prosecutors are accountable only to the law, and all procedural acts must be evaluated based solely on legal frameworks and evidence. Chiriac warned that questioning ongoing investigations through public pressure before judicial authorities have ruled is incompatible with the principles of the rule of law. Her comments come after DIICOT conducted raids at the shelters run by Viorel Pașca, founder of the association 'Dumbrava – Dumnezeu Poartă de Grijă,' which had been caring for vulnerable people, many without shelter. The raids led to the relocation of these individuals to multiple locations across the country after the government activateda
VIDEO: Dead fish in Corbu Lake: Administrator blames water company for pollution due to spills
Dead fish have been found in Lake Corbu, and the administrator of the area is accusing the local water company of pollution caused by discharges. The situation has raised concerns about environmental impact and water quality in the region. The administrator claims that the water company's activities are responsible for the contamination, which has led to the death of aquatic life. This incident highlights potential issues with industrial practices and their effects on natural ecosystems.
EXCLUSIVE: The reasoning behind the Ilfov Tribunal's decision delivered in record time on the very day of the PNL putschists' lawsuit: Parliamentarians are in the service of the entire people, not the political formation on whose lists they have been nominated / Why he was not cited
The article reports on an exclusive revelation regarding the rapid decision by the Ilfov Court, which was made on the same day that the PNL (National Liberal Party) members filed their action. The court's ruling emphasizes that parliamentarians serve the entire population rather than the political party they represent. The headline raises questions about why certain individuals were not cited in the process. The piece highlights potential conflicts between individual parliamentary duties and party affiliations.
Border crisis scenario: Russia may provoke an incident on Polish territory to test NATO's response
The article reports that the United States has warned Poland about potential Russian military provocations on Polish territory aimed at testing NATO's response and reducing Western support for Ukraine. According to information cited by The Telegraph, which references sources from Onet and security experts, Moscow may carry out scenarios such as drone or missile attacks on critical infrastructure, simulated air strikes, or limited incursions by Russian or Belarusian troops presented as accidental incidents. These actions are intended to pressure NATO allies into preferring diplomatic negotiations over immediate military action. Polish authorities have been informed repeatedly about these plans, and the information has been corroborated by an allied ambassador, the Polish Ministry of Defense, and a Baltic security official. In response, Poland has conducted military exercises to signal readiness to defend against any aggression against NATO members, including a recent naval exercise in Latvia involving US forces. German defense officials have also emphasized preparedness to defend NATO territories, listing areas like Kaliningrad and the Black Sea as possible targets.
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ANM a actualizat prognoza meteo. Cum va fi vremea în România până la sfârșitul lunii iulie
The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) has updated its weather forecast for Romania covering the period from June 29 to July 27, 2026. The forecast indicates that temperatures across most of the country will remain above average during this time. Precipitation levels are expected to be below normal in several intervals, particularly in mountainous areas and western regions of Romania. In the first week (June 29–July 6), temperatures will be higher than usual nationwide, while precipitation levels will generally align with normal expectations. During the second week (July 6–13), temperatures will be slightly elevated in western, southwestern, and central regions, with overall rainfall being deficient across the country, especially in mountainous areas. In the third week (July 13–20), temperatures will be significantly above average throughout all regions, with more pronounced increases in western parts of the country, while precipitation will be close to normal in eastern and southeastern regions but deficient elsewhere. In the final week (July 20–27), temperatures will again be above average nationwide, particularly in western, southwestern, and central regions, with most
O biserică de lemn veche de peste 350 de ani din Maramureș, mistuită de flăcări. Turla uriașă de 25 de metri riscă să se prăbușească
An intense fire broke out early Friday at a centuries-old wooden church in the village of Posta, located in Remetea Chioarului commune, Maramureș county. The blaze quickly engulfed the entire structure, including a towering 25-meter tower, which faces imminent collapse. Firefighters were deployed around 4:00 AM, responding with three water and foam firefighting units, an aerial rescue vehicle, two SMURD medical teams, a tanker for water supply, and two command and first-response units. Upon arrival, the fire was already widespread, burning over 200 square meters of the building. While firefighters managed to contain the flames and address the aftermath, authorities have not yet disclosed the likely cause of the fire or the extent of damages. The church, dating back to 1675, is listed as a historical monument and represents a valuable example of traditional Maramureș architecture.
Un reputat profesor român de economie din Copenhaga vede dincolo de criza politică de la București: „Unele opțiuni și discursuri converg cu interesele petrostatului american”
Romanian economist Cornel Ban, based at Copenhagen Business School, discusses Romania's energy policies and their alignment with American interests in gas. He notes that mainstream currents around President Nicuşor Dan have criticized the European Green Deal as 'naive ecologism' and a geopolitical vulnerability relative to China. Ban suggests that certain Romanian political options and rhetoric align with the interests of the U.S., which has become a major power in oil and gas and seeks to maintain Europe as a market for American liquefied natural gas (LNG). He argues that Romania has significant potential to become an 'electrostate,' relying on green technologies, but currently favors gas. Ban also mentions that President Dan recently expressed strong respect and support for former U.S. president Donald Trump in conservative American media.
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