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Photos of Romania in the 90s, When Sheep Roamed Bucharest's Motorways
Photographer Vali Pană captured the city right after the fall of communism.
Photos of Romanians Burning in the Summer Heat
It's hot as fuck in Romania at the moment – last weekend, temperatures hit 35°C before noon on both days.
The Romanian Parents Protesting the Fact a Same-Sex British Couple Adopted Their Children
The news hasn't gone down well in Romania; so far it's sparked fierce protests by Christian nationalists, while it also prompted the children's father to go on a hunger strike for a bit.
Romanian Hospital Update: A Doctor Filmed Maggots Crawling Out of a Patient's Wounds
The Romanian Health Minister did not hesitate to accuse the hospital's management of negligence: "This is unacceptable. (...) surely someone could have taken some time out of their lunch break to put up a mosquito net," he said.
The Romanian Rubbish Collector Fighting Vandalism by Writing the Word 'Mama' on Bins
'We thought of writing 'Mama' in the hope that it makes the kids feel bad about kicking the bins.'
Photos of Romania's Neglected Orphans Then and Now
Ceaușescu Decree no. 770 banned women from having abortions. That resulted in the birth of about 2 million children, who have since been known as "Generation Decree". Some of those kids ended up in orphanages.
Photos that Show What It Meant to Be Young and Feel Free in Communist Romania
Vali Pană spent the 1970s hiking around the Carpathian mountains.
What I Learned About My Father from Reading His Secret Police Files
My father, a Romanian theatre director, was considered a threat to the communist regime of his time.
What It's Like Seeing Your Hometown Turn Into a Ghost Town
Photographer Dragoș Hanciu is trying to freeze some of the memories of his hometown, afraid for what could be lost next time he visits.
Vomit, Anal Beads and Crucifixes: The Things You Find When Moving into a New Place
The traces of the people who lived there before you can be horrifying.
A Surprisingly Catchy Collection of Love and Hate Songs about Vladimir Putin
Just some tunes celebrating Putin for his decisiveness, stable character and moderate alcohol consumption.