“I have a visual disability. Honestly, I regret being born in Romania where the state is more blind than us.”
The title of this article is just one of the answers we received following a questionnaire addressed to people evaluated by the commissions of the General Directorate of Social Assistance and Child Protection (DGASPC) from several counties.
Heat tests the limits of transportation: from melted asphalt to warped tracks
Take us back to summer! Remember heat waves? They affect our daily lives, and while we often discuss their impact on human health, they also have equally serious consequences for transport. It's not just the cold and frost that cause problems, from railways to roads to public transport. Extreme heat knows no compromises and tests the limits of both infrastructure and human resilience.
The Future on Hold: Youth Unemployment Through The Eyes of the Romanian Youth
After months of sending applications, tailoring CVs, and refreshing my inbox for replies that never came, I finally landed a job a month ago. The whole summer was spent chasing opportunities that seemed endlessly out of reach. This is a story that, unfortunately, isn’t mine alone.
Back to school: Bullying overtakes schoolbag weight as parents’ top concern
The start of the 2025–2026 school year brought a shift in parents’ concerns in Romania: fear of bullying (38%) now outweighs worries about heavy schoolbags (33%) and children’s physical safety (32%).
Slovakia has collected over three billion plastic bottles. What does the rest of Europe think?
Standing in line with a bag of plastic bottles that can be exchanged for a few cents? It's been a common routine in Slovakia for three years. But when we look beyond the border, we find that depositing plastic bottles and cans is not a given.
Will “Chat Control” Fight Abuse Online or is it a Risk of Mass Surveillance?
EU’s controversial proposal Chat Control has sparked fierce debate with an agreement between governments on the hoziron: is it a much-needed safeguard against online abuse or a dangerous step towards mass surveillance? Here’s what’s real, what’s disinformation and how it could impact your daily digital life.
Most Young Romanians Feel Uninformed About Politics, Study Finds
A majority of young people in Romania say they know little or nothing about politics, according to a new study by the Center for Independent Journalism (CJI).
Does China see Germany as a gateway to Europe? Easing the rare earth metals dispute
The warming of trade relations between Germany and China could reshuffle the balance of power in Europe. Beijing is increasingly focusing on Berlin, hoping to influence the policies of the entire EU through its largest economy.
