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Culture / 4 weeks ago
What countries celebrate on their National Days
National days are more than holidays as they reflect how nations define their own identity. A new world map breaks down the reasons countries celebrate their national days, whether it’s independence, revolution, unification, the founding of government, or even a saint’s feast. Red marks countries that commemorate independence (the largest category). Orange shows nations that mark the formation of government. Yellow indicates unification moments, green reflects revolution, blue for saint days, purple for discovery, and pink for other reasons or when the reasoning doesn’t fit neatly into those categories. The striped pattern indicates where no data is available.
Politics / 23 weeks ago
Polish nationalist Karol Nawrocki wins second round of presidential elections
Poland has entered a new political chapter as nationalist candidate Karol Nawrocki secured a narrow victory in the presidential election, defeating liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski on Sunday, June 1. Nawrocki's win, with 50.89% of the vote, marks a significant setback for Prime Minister Donald Tusk's pro-European Union (EU) government and signals potential policy clashes ahead.
Politics / 25 weeks ago
Nicușor Dan elected president of Romania in landmark vote against nationalist rival
Romania has elected Nicușor Dan, the independent centrist and current mayor of Bucharest, as its next president in a pivotal election that marked a turning point in the country's political direction. Dan secured 53.6% of the vote in the second round, defeating George Simion, leader of the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), who garnered 46.4%. The runoff witnessed a historic voter turnout of 64.72%, the highest since 1996, with over 11.6 million votes cast, reflecting the high stakes of a race widely seen as a referendum on Romania’s future on the international stage.
Politics / 27 weeks ago
Romania’s 2025 presidential election: First-round results and what they mean for the country’s future
Romania's presidential race has entered a pivotal phase after a stunning first-round result on Sunday, May 4, 2025. George Simion, leader of the far-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR), has emerged on top, securing a lead that sets the stage for a tense runoff against centrist Bucharest mayor Nicușor Dan. Dan finished second with just under 21% of the vote, placing him as Simion’s sole challenger in the final round, scheduled for May 18.
Politics / 49 weeks ago
Romanian parliamentary elections signal shift in political landscape
Romania's political arena was reshaped following the December 1, 2024 parliamentary elections. The governing Social Democratic Party (PSD) has retained its position as the leading force, winning 21.96% of the vote. This outcome secures PSD's parliamentary majority and ensures the continuation of its pro-European Union and pro-NATO policies. However, according to Romania Insider, the election also spotlighted the rise of the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), which captured 18.01% of the vote. AUR's surge signals a notable shift in Romania's political dynamics, reflecting a growing appetite for nationalist ideologies. This development poses a significant challenge to the traditional political establishment.
Politics / 1 year ago
The most patriotic countries in 2024
Patriotism is the love, loyalty, and pride one feels for one's country, encompassing its historical, political, cultural, or ethnic qualities. The World Population Review highlights that it is often confused with nationalism, an extreme form of patriotism, and chauvinism, which involves unrealistic prejudice and disrespect towards other countries.
