We tell stories of ordinary Romanians living extraordinary lives

Air Pollution: 20 Plus Measures that Can Quickly Improve a City’s Air Quality

The inhabitants of Romania’s cities breathe poison daily, and this phenomenon is not recent, it has been the case for decades. It is the combination of an unfortunate climate (dry winds blowing over the plains in the country’s southern region), ill-chosen geographical locations (Transylvanian cities are arranged in natural depressions where the air does not circulate enough to keep up with daily emissions) and poor and incompetent municipal management, regardless of the city’s location.

The Apostles. Everyday People.

Russian Propaganda in Romania and the Republic of Moldova: Kremlin Attempts to Promote the Traditionalism Narrative

To better understand the points and narratives Russia promotes in both areas, we initiated a dialogue with those living across the Prut River, which forms the border between Romania and the Republic of Moldova. We asked the experts how Russia’s propaganda has manifested itself within the two regions.

Memorial Stones. Lena Constante – The Master of Perfect Escapes

You have no idea how you will react to the humiliation of the beatings, cold cell wall or, maybe, to the true liberation: the burning flash of a bullet fired at the back of the head, during the obligatory daily walk.