Romania

Woman Convicted Of Swapping 7 Pebbles For Jewels In London

Prosecutors say Lulu Lakatos, 60, switched out the rocks for $5.2 million worth of diamonds in 2016.
By Danica Kirka, AP

Border Patrol Sends Back 7 Canadians Who Used Library Lawn To Enter US

Before the pandemic, Canadians were allowed to visit the Haskell Free Library without having to visit a customs post.
By AP

Dracula's Castle Is A Bloody Good Place To Get A COVID-19 Shot

Romanian doctors are offering a jab in the arm rather than a stake through the heart.
By Stephen McGrath, AP

New Monolith Mysteriously Pops Up In Romania

Officials are investigating after a similar structure vanished in Utah.
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Here's How Countries Around The World Celebrate New Year’s

New Year's celebrations around the world vary from smashing plates to dressing up as bears.
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Anti-Marriage Equality Referendum Invalidated In Romania Due to Low Voter Turnout

Same-sex marriage is already prohibited in Romania, but the amendment would have put legalizing it even further out of reach.
By AP

Romania's Top Court Rules LGBTQ Couples Should Have Legal Protections

The ruling comes before a national referendum seeking to ban same-sex marriage.
By Associated Press

This Holocaust Survivor Noticed A Detail In Charlottesville You Might Have Missed

“You see something like this, you know, it brings back memories and I’m concerned about what could happen in this country.”
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From New York To Romania, Restoration Ecology Is Helping Nature (And Humanity) Heal

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Turkish NBA Player Detained In Romania Says His Passport Was Canceled For Political Beliefs

Enes Kanter is an outspoken critic of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
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