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Update on fuel prices in Romania as of November 4, 2026. Gasoline drops below 10 lei at OMV Petrom, but market averages and other sources indicate higher values. The crisis regime remains in place, with reductions in diesel excise tax.
The Romanian tennis player defeated Maria Timofeeva in three sets and will play against Mary Stoiana.
A cyber attack targeted the cooling systems of a supplier for the French Blood Institute (EFS) in France, causing refrigerator temperatures to rise from -30 °C to 110 °C.
Sylvester Stallone explained how he rejected agents' advice and wrote the scripts for Rocky and Rambo himself to regain opportunities in an industry that had ignored him for ten years.
EU Energy Ministers failed in negotiations in Luxembourg regarding the reduction of energy bills. The European Commission warns that nearly 50 million Europeans cannot heat their homes adequately, amid high gas prices and low reserves.
Romanian swimmer Daria Silișteanu qualified for the 50 m backstroke final at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG), aiming to bring Romania its third medal at this edition, following gold in the 100 m backstroke and silver in the 100 m butterfly.
