Romania
EUROPE
Religion as Tradition: Romania and the CEE Defy Europe’s Secular Turn
On 26 October 2025, Romania completed the world's largest Orthodox church in Bucharest, revealing how religion and politics still intertwine where tradition remains public.
PODCASTS
CEE IT Talent on the Rise: How $100K H-1B Fees Shift Global Hiring
CEE leads Europe’s IT talent as $100K H-1B visa fee shifts U.S. hiring; remote work and GCC AI opportunities emerge.
BUSINESS
Europe’s Risky Bet on Georgia’s Frozen Conflict Model
Explosions at Romanian and Hungarian refineries expose Europe’s energy fragility, driving leaders to push for a ceasefire citing Georgia's frozen conflict model.
EUROPE
Belarusian Spy Network Uncovered in Europe
Czechia, Romania, and Hungary dismantle Belarusian spy ring in Europe, exposing KGB-linked agents and expelling diplomats.
EUROPE
Germany’s Asylum Drop Threatens Economic Recovery
As Germany's economy stumbles, fewer asylum seekers apply for refuge; a trend that could worsen the very downturn driving them away in the first place.
Popular
Moscow’s Calculus: Guns Fall Silent, Commerce Speaks
As Moscow sheds the weight of defunct military pacts, it ruthlessly prioritizes the economic engines that bind it to Europe.
Italy’s UNESCO Victory: Shared Mediterranean Food Gets a National Label
UNESCO has crowned Italian cooking an intangible treasure, but in a shared Mediterranean kitchen it raises a question: how far can one country claim what ends up on the plate?
Transparency or Tyranny? EU Fines X, Musk Calls It Bureaucratic Overreach
EU fines X €120M under Digital Services Act, sparking US-EU clash over tech regulation, sovereignty, and global digital dominance.
Sofia Celebrates Open Borders While Clinging to Its Currency
While Bulgaria finally dismantles physical barriers to Europe, a dilemma rises: the country opens its doors to travellers but locks its wallet against the euro currency.
The Debate of Rosetta Stone: Egypt Wants Icons, Not Whole Collections
As Egypt renews its demand for the Rosetta Stone and other star objects, Europe can no longer hide behind old arguments about who is best placed to care for ancient treasures.
