November 30, 2014
Romania
Game of (Nationalist) Cards in Romania
John Feffer
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Posted 11.26.2014
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Despite the ongoing struggle for civil rights on the part of
ethnic Hungarians and the continued playing of nationalist cards by
extremists on both sides, Ungvari Zrinyi believes that the situation has
improved overall.November 17th - Romanians and Czechs Choose Democracy
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"A minor miracle occurred yesterday," wrote Frank Fischer in an
email on November 17th, "(it) marked a significant victory for democracy
and justice in Romania's long march from the end of the Communist
regime."Roma and Local Politics
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There are somewhere between one and two million Roma in Romania.
Ratys estimates that there are around 300 Roma in elected office at a
local level. But it's difficult to calculate how underrepresented Roma
are at the local level.Lesser Known Capitals of Europe: Bucharest, Romania
If you're planning a visit to beautiful Bucharest, look up the
listed landmarks and historic sights that made the city what it is
today. But don't forget to add a locals' component, as they are
obviously a large part of the city's life and ambiance.Resolving Conflicts in Romania
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An ethnic map of Romania explains a great deal about the relations
between the majority and the minorities in Romania. Ethnic Hungarians
have an absolute majority in two counties -- Harghita and Covasna -- in
the very heart of the country.The No-Complex Generation In Romania
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Of all the countries that I've visited in this region, the
mentality of people here in Romania seems to have changed less than in
the other places.Avoiding the Yugoslav Scenario
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The first war of nationalist extremism in East-Central Europe in
the post-1989 era could easily have been in Romania, not Yugoslavia.
Before conflicts between Serbs and Croats escalated into violence,
ethnic Hungarians and ethnic Romanians squared off against each other.NATO: Rebellion in the Ranks?
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Misreadings of what's taking place on the eastern stretches of
Europe contribute to an almost 1946-like sense of foreboding and
inevitability.The Puppet Masters of Targu Mures
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It's been nearly a quarter century since the fall of the Ceausescu
dictatorship in Romania, and still many aspects of what happened in
December 1989 and immediately afterwards remain a mystery.Romania: A Sad Country Full of Humor
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In front of Ovid's statue in Constanta, I met up with Mircea
Tuglea, a writer, translator, literary critic, and teacher who lives
with his family in Constanta. We spent a good part of the day together,
as he discoursed on various sad topics but always with a joke or ironic
aside thrown in to lighten things up.Romania: The Revolution Came Too Early
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In Romania, there was no Charter 77 or Solidarity trade union
movement. Only a few intellectuals had come out against the Ceausescu
regime, and most ended up in exile as a result. The first real
organization of civil society emerged in the first exhilarating days of
revolution in December 1989.Romania's Gay 'Orthodox Priests' Are Back For 2015 (NSFW)
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In what's quickly becoming an annual tradition, the Romanian team
behind the controversial "Orthodox priests" calendars is offering a
steamy way to ri...Empowering Women in Romania
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The status of women in Romanian society has seen both improvements
and setbacks over the last two decades. Accession to the EU initially
brought advances, as the country had to meet European standards on
equality. But some of those advances were short-lived.An Architect of Change
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Nicolae Ceausescu was not exactly a team player. His most
ambitious infrastructure plan was for the Romanian capital itself. In
the 1980s, he implemented a huge "urban renewal" project that destroyed a
large chunk of the historic center of Bucharest.Growing Up in Transylvania
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Agnes Gagyi has followed in the footsteps of her parents to become
a critical intellectual. We talked about the rise and fall of extreme
nationalism in Transylvania, the arrival of NGOs in Romania, the roots
of the new populism in Hungary, and the emergence of the Fourth
Republic.Making the Castle Transparent
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Today's Romania is quite different. It has gone through several
political upheavals with different parties taking the helm. Accession to
the EU forced quite a few important structural changes. The result is a
considerably more transparent set of political institutions.Let Eastern Ukraine Go
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It doesn't matter. It's a small, totally irrelevant piece of land. Give the separatists a measure of autonomy.Romanian NGO on Their Way to Guinness Book for Building the Largest Plastic Bottles Bridge in Timisoara
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It is a different version of Bridge Over Troubled Waters, as the trouble here is the plastic waste.Eastern Europe: Better Views, Cheaper Prices, and Fewer Crowds
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Paris, Rome, and London are all classic first-time Eurotrip
destinations. But for savvy or returning travelers, Eastern European
cities -- think: Prague, Budapest, and Tallinn, among offers -- offer
just as much beauty and history, but at cheaper prices and in fewer
crowds.5 Intercultural Issues That Can Make Life Easy for Entrepreneurs, Expats and VCs
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A few months ago I was asked by Alin Uhlmann, president of
Tasuleasa Social, if I could help Romanian entrepreneurs learn how to
present their ideas and accomplishments to international partners and
investors. Inspired by my discussion with Mr. Uhlmann, I put together
five essential issues that can be helpful in intercultural professional
relationships.The World's 10 Best Castles
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Amidst the web of England's old hilltop rises, France's majestic
country châteaux, Germany's sprawling Gothic palaces, Canada's
revival-style hotels and America's high-society retreats, there's an
endless map of them to explore.Just a Reminder
Relocation of boundaries makes Russia look into the Central Asian
states to protect and enhance the influence. The fight scenes moves,
they have the same directors but other protagonists.What Is Romania's Position On Nuclear Weapons?
This question originally appeared on Quora.
Answer by Mircea Goia, www.romanianstartups.com, Romanian, born and raised
Romania signed some treatie...The Heaviest-Drinking Countries in the World
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Posted 05.17.2014
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Worldwide, people 15 and older consumed 6.2 liters of alcohol per
person in 2010, according to a recent World Health Organization (WHO)
report. Alcoho...5 Reasons Bucharest Is the Paris of Eastern Europe (PHOTOS)
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Alas, give yourself four to five days to see Romania's neoclassical treasure.
