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Culture / 5 weeks ago
Eastern Europe leads global alcohol consumption
The highest per-capita alcohol consumption in the world is concentrated in Eastern Europe. According to data from World Population Review (2022), Romania tops the list at 17.1 liters of pure alcohol per year, followed by Georgia (15.5 L), Latvia (14.7 L), Moldova (14.1 L), Czechia (13.7 L), Lithuania (12.2 L), Namibia (12 L), Poland (11.9 L), Austria (11.8 L), and Bulgaria (11.5 L).
Politics / 7 weeks ago
Coups and coups attempts in Europe since 1945
Europe has long prided itself on political stability, especially when compared with other parts of the world. Since 1945, many nations across the continent have weathered revolutions, wars, social upheavals, but few outright coups or military takeovers. A map shows just how rare they have been: most European countries are shaded green (zero coups since 1945), with only a handful in brighter tones, indicating one, two or more attempts. The starkest outlier, Turkey, registers 11, more than any other European country on the map.
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.
