Norbert Nemes is a contributor to RFE/RL's Romanian Service.
Hundreds rallied in the Romanians capital, Bucharest, a day after the surprise victory of a pro-Russian far-right candidate in the first round of presidential elections. Protesters at the November 25 rally denounced Calin Georgescu, who has been criticized for anti-NATO and anti-Semitic statements.
An online community that strives to protect Romania’s cultural heritage has been calling on French designer Louis Vuitton to acknowledge that items included in its summer collection seem to have been clearly inspired by the country’s traditional blouse.
Born of neglect for Romania's historic buildings and other cultural heritage, a small movement is afoot to harness their beauty and back stories to inspire public preservation efforts.
