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Romanian language – the rebirth of a nation
IPN
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August 31, 2025
0 Every year, on August 31, the Romanian soul trembles in the same rhythm on both sides of the Prut. The Day of the Romanian Language is not just a symbolic commemoration, but a profound reconnection with our historical, cultural and spiritual...
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‘Cornhusker Clink’ is a cluncker for many Nebraskans
Cedar County News - Nebraska
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September 3, 2025
On vacation in Colorado last week, I ran into a few Husker ex-pats. All commented on how great the summer weather was in the mountains. No corn sweat! No 100 degree days! Not one former Husker mentioned high property taxes – which blamed by...
'Unacceptable' - Nearly 800 women on waiting list for endometriosis surgery in Ireland
Limerick Leader
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September 3, 2025
747 woman are on waiting lists for endometriosis surgery in Ireland including 175 women who have been waiting between three and six months, according to new figures. The Endometriosis Association of Ireland have said hundreds of women have had to...
Glasgow family in desperate bid to raise £100k for toddler's 'last chance' treatment
Glasgow Live
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September 3, 2025
The Glasgow family of a toddler battling blood cancer are in a desperate race against time to raise £100,000 for lifesaving treatment. Three-year-old Isla Johnstone was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia - the adult form of the disease - while...
“Wherever we are, the Romanian language unites us,” Prime Minister Recean’s message sent from Japan
IPN
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August 31, 2025
Romanian Language Day, celebrated on August 31, is rightly also the day of our identity as a Romanian people, because language embodies Romanian history, culture, traditions, and thinking in the mother tongue. The statement was made by Ion...
Tourist handed suspended sentence after trying to steal wallet from elderly man
Malta Today
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A tourist has been handed a four-month prison term, suspended for a year, after admitting to attempting to steal a wallet from a man at the Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valletta. Alexandru Atudorei, a 40-year-old Romanian man, pleaded guilty to the...
On Romanian Language Day, the leadership of Chisinau City Hall paid tribute to great writers
IPN
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August 31, 2025
0 On Romanian Language Day, the leadership of the Chisinau City Hall laid flowers at the monument to Mihai Eminescu in the square in front of the Mihai Eminescu National Theater. Representatives of the municipality also laid flowers at the busts...
The President of Romania, Nicusor Dan, has arrived in Chisinau
IPN
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August 31, 2025
0 The President of Romania, Nicusor Dan, arrived in Chisinau on Sunday morning, where he was officially welcomed by the head of state, Maia Sandu, at the State Residence. The visit takes place on the occasion of Romanian Language Day and is marked...
NI star determined not to pass up shot at World Cup dream: ‘I know that probably for me, it won’t ever come around again’
Belfast Telegraph
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September 3, 2025
Reid had a dream opening to his Northern Ireland career, scoring on his debut in a 1-1 draw in Romania, but he’s faced challenging times on and off the pitch. The Stevenage forward suffered a blood clot in his leg in the summer of 2024 and had to...
Tourist admits pickpocketing wallet from pensioner
Times of Malta
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August 29, 2025
A tourist has admitted to pickpocketing after he was caught red-handed attempting to steal a wallet from a pensioner. Alexandru Atudorei, a 40-year old Romanian national, pleaded guilty to stealing a wallet from a 78-year-old man at the Upper...
Perceptions of the Romanian language have improved considerably in recent years, Doctor of Philology
IPN
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August 31, 2025
0 Over the years, the Romanian language has had a difficult journey in the Republic of Moldova. Although Russian continues to be widely used in public spaces, Romanian is gaining ground. It is a slow but visible process, reflected in the current...
Romanian film review – Merman & An Almost Perfect Family
Romania Insider
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August 29, 2025
The autumn kicks off with two documentaries that could not be more varied in form, both dealing with the collective and the individual, and I am thrilled to see them hit theatres. Ana Lungu’s Merman/ Triton will be shown in a pre-release screening...
Romania opens tender for bird species monitoring under EU directive
Romania Insider
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August 29, 2025
The Romanian Environment Ministry has launched a tender for consultancy services to monitor bird species and report to the European Commission under the EU Birds Directive, it said in a statement on Thursday, August 28. The contract is valued at...
Romanian tourist drowns in the sea near the Bulgarian resort of Sunny Beach
BGNES
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August 29, 2025
The Black Sea has claimed a new victim. A 58-year-old Romanian tourist drowned on Thursday morning. The woman's body surfaced minutes after 11.04 am yesterday, 27 August, in the area near rescue post No. 18 near the Dune hotel in Sunny Beach. The...
Fraud rife in travel agency sector
Bangladesh Post
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For years together, Bangladesh’s travel agency sector has been a hub of harassment and fraud. Under the guise of the legal labour market, an illegal visa trade has flourished, not only harming migrant workers, but also denting the country’s image...
Interrail sale: All the best European train route itineraries, according to a top expert
The Independent (U.S.)
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September 3, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Romanian police detain Turkish citizens involved in Bucharest Old Town armed attacks
Romania Insider
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August 28, 2025
Three Turkish citizens, including the alleged coordinator of recent shootings in Bucharest's Old Town, have been detained by Romanian police while attempting to leave the country. The three were stopped near the Nădlac border crossing, located in...
Romania’s Dealu Mare launches Dracula-inspired label, Stoker Wines
The Drinks Business
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August 28, 2025
Stoker Wines, a new premium label co-founded by Dacre Stoker, great-grand-nephew of Dracula author Bram Stoker, has launched in Romania’s Dealu Mare region. The brand blends Bram Stoker’s literary legacy with Romanian terroir, beginning with a...
Romanian court orders preventive arrest of Mangalia mayor on corruption charges
Romania Insider
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August 28, 2025
Cristian Radu, the mayor of Mangalia - a popular seaside resort in Romania, has been placed in pre-trial detention for 30 days after the Constanța Court of Appeal upheld prosecutors’ request to arrest him on bribery charges. The ruling, delivered...
Fire and gas explosion in Ialomița County, Romania
IPN
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August 30, 2025
0 Around 270 people were evacuated from their homes in Amara, Ialomita County, Romania, after workers carrying out excavations accidentally punctured a gas pocket. The incident led to the formation of a crater, followed by a powerful explosion....