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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.
I Put My Mum On Tinder and She Instantly Got Catfished
She also ended up being tattooed by a married man.
A New Gender Identity Law Could Be Disastrous for Trans Youth in Romania
The law, approved by parliament, makes it illegal to discuss gender identity in schools and universities.
Romania Has Allegedly Allowed Russians and Ukrainians to Buy EU Passports
A report alleges a corrupt scheme is letting people skip the queue and any legal requirements for Romanian and EU citizenship.