VICE Romania
Their Country Banned Gay Marriage. This Lesbian Couple Got Married Anyway.
Evie is trans but hasn't changed gender on her documents yet, which means she and her partner can circumvent Romania's definition of marriage.
Please Stop Giving Unsolicited Advice to New Mothers
The pressure people put on first-time parents can all too easily crush them.
The Extraordinary Life of the Most Notorious Terrorist Before Bin Laden
Carlos the Jackal might be behind bars, but he remains a terrifying living legend.
10 Questions You’ve Always Wanted to Ask a Dog Behaviourist
Vlad Vancia counsels owners just as much as the dogs themselves.
The Forgotten History of the Roma Holocaust
During one of history’s darkest chapters, 25,000 Roma people were persecuted by Nazi-allied Romania. Survivors are still discriminated against today.
How I Learned to Date Without Drinking
"Some guys I went out with reacted weirdly when I told them I wasn’t drinking. One date ended the moment I ordered a non-alcoholic beer."
The Bizarre Long COVID Symptom That Makes Your Favourite Food Smell Like Trash
Many people lose their sense of smell after contracting COVID-19. For most, it comes back fine. For others, not so much.
I'm in My Twenties and Long COVID Has Destroyed Me
Life post-infection has been surprisingly difficult for many otherwise healthy people.
Photos of 70s Rock Bands Defying Communist Rule
When Romanian dictator Ceaușescu banned Western music, Romanian musicians had to get creative.
Death, Colour and Conflict Collide at Europe's Most Viral Cemetery
The vibrant grave markers and epitaphs noting the manner of death at Romania's "Merry Cemetery" draw thousands, but things are not as peaceful as they seem.
The Doctor Smoked Throughout My Abortion. I Felt the Whole Procedure.
As a pregnant 18-year-old in Romania, Cristina was treated like a criminal.
My Parents Sold Me as a Child Bride for £45,000 When I Was 12
This is how I escaped, and why I still love my family.