Romania
Ukrainian ballet dancers displaced by war find a home on international stages
The Ukrainian Classical Ballet has been on a charity tour in Italy and Romania. Last weekend, the company was in Bucharest, Romania’s capital, for a performance of “Giselle.”
Navigating war without sound: Ukraine’s deaf refugees
In southern Romania, villagers are uneasy about a NATO missile defense system in its backyard
Ukrainians fleeing war are welcomed at Romania’s southern border
'We have compassion for them': Romania is taking in thousands of Ukrainian refugees
There's a double-standard when it comes to media coverage on refugees, analyst says
While several European countries have welcomed Ukrainian refugees, the reception and treatment of refugees trying to reach Europe from the Middle East and Africa is quite different. H.A. Hellyer, a scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, says implicit bias creates this double standard.
Roma people are fleeing Romania for US-Mexico border to escape persecution
US Customs and Border Protection said it has detained 2,217 Romanians so far this year — many of whom are Roma people, who face stigma and discrimination at home.
Keiko Fujimori leads in tight presidential runoff in Peru
Keiko Fujimori leads in a tight presidential runoff in Peru, with Pedro Castillo trailing close behind. And, at least 160 people are dead after an attack at a local market in Burkina Faso. Also, Google agrees to change its global advertising business after France slaps it with a multi-million-dollar fine.
Romania's witches harness the powers of the web
The witches also said they had recently turned their attention to politics, joining anti-corruption protests.
Putin's plagiarism, fake Ukrainian degrees and other tales of world leaders accused of academic fraud
Around the world, questions have been asked over the legitimacy of many world leaders' claims of academic achievements. The list includes Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who have both been suspected of plagiarizing their doctorates.
Moldova will build a monument to Roma victims of the Holocaust
The former Soviet country Moldova is planning to build a new monument to Roma victims of the Holocaust. A previous memorial was destroyed by vandals.
Commentary: Americans should demand reforms that ensure government serves the people
Sarah Chayes, a senior associate in the Democracy and Rule of Law Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, says politicians from both sides of the aisle are not taking seriously enough their duty to ensure they're not turning their government role into an opportunity to make a buck.
Romania faces a rush of migrant boats as smugglers test new routes to Europe
It's become harder for migrants to reach Europe by crossing the Mediterranean. Now, people smugglers are exploring perilous new routes, like the Black Sea.
This haunting soul music is straight from the Transylvanian mountains. Seriously.
The World offers you this exclusive world premiere of "Zmei3: Trip Through Transylvania."
Romanian protests continue despite government retreat
Romanians took to the streets for a sixth day of protests even though the government scrapped its controversial decree to shield many politicians from prosecution for corruption.