Category Archives: Romania

Random Thoughts (15)

Posted on 2017-07-27 by Andreas Moser

If you are ever going to attend France’s National Day parade on 14 July, watch out for the pioneers of the Foreign Legion.  More Orwellian news out of Russia. Romania: “Look, USA, that’s how you do an impeachment. Quick and … Continue reading →

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Romania in Paintings by David Croitor

Posted on 2017-04-28 by Andreas Moser

Yes, Romania really looks that romantic. In all seasons. (All images taken from the website of David Croitor, where you can find much more.)

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Random Thoughts (9)

Posted on 2017-03-26 by Andreas Moser

In Bolivia, I spoke with a lawyer about feminicidios, the killing of women by their partners, which carries a higher sentence than a “regular” homicide. Out of curiosity, I looked up the figure for Germany – and was shocked: 331 … Continue reading →

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Videos about Romania

Posted on 2017-03-01 by Andreas Moser

In South America, I meet a lot of people who want to visit Europe, but always the same old boring places: Germany, Italy, France, Spain and London. When I suggest that they rather visit Eastern Europe which is more interesting, … Continue reading →

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Two Valentine’s Days in Romania

Posted on 2017-03-01 by Andreas Moser

Orthodox Christianity is perfect for people who are always late with getting presents. Because everything happens later, you have some extra time. Christmas is on 7 January, Easter is later as well (but with a different time lag each year). … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts (8)

Posted on 2017-02-22 by Andreas Moser

I don’t understand why supermarkets, all around the world, by the way, are trying to force me to use a metal instrument when I want to buy some bread. You remember my article about the longest possible train journey and … Continue reading →

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After the Revolution

Posted on 2017-02-18 by Andreas Moser

I am re-posting this article from 2015 because it seems that in Romania, the revolution is indeed never over: – – – This afternoon I had a brief exchange with a friend about the long-term effects of the Romanian revolution, probably … Continue reading →

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Climate Change is Real (my TEDx video)

Posted on 2017-02-14 by Andreas Moser

After giving a talk at a TEDx conference in Romania in 2015, I stayed in contact with the very friendly team in Târgu Mureș even after I moved to South America. So, for this year’s conference, they asked me for a … Continue reading →

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How one translator opened Romania to the world

Posted on 2017-02-05 by Andreas Moser
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Delinquent Debtors

Posted on 2017-02-01 by Andreas Moser

This wouldn’t fly in Germany because someone would scream “violation of privacy” and lawsuits would ensue, but in Bolivia and in Romania, there are lists in the entrance hall of apartment complexes showing the tenants’ names and what they respectively owe … Continue reading →

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