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Evenimentul Zilei

http://www.evz.ro/

Bucharest
Language : Romanian
Circulation : 150,000

http://www.evz.ro/
Language : Romanian

Founded in 1992, The “Daily Event” is Romania’s best-selling newspaper. Its short but reliable articles attract a wide-ranging audience that appreciates its editorial stance and crisp, direct style. Its website, with forums, personality web-chats and readers' comments is the most exhaustive in the Romanian press. Some articles are translated into English.

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Romania | Legalizing prostitution may not be easy

Although widespread in Romania and a staple of the country’s economy, prostitution remains illegal there. Its legalisation, currently contemplated by the authorities, might cause some unanticipated quandaries, observes Evenimentul Zilei.

Published on 29 Oct 2009 | Evenimentul Zilei

Romania | Who's afraid of Szeklerland?

In the run-up to the 22 November presidential election in Romania, leaders of Transylvania's Magyar community are campaigning for an autonomous Szeklerland. But in a region where Magyars and Romanians live happily side by side, the local population appears largely indifferent to demands for independence, notes Evenimentul Zilei

Published on 29 Sep 2009 | Evenimentul Zilei

Romania | New tourism likes it dark

Memorials for massacres, genocides and catastrophes of all kinds are magnets for tourists. Every year, places such as Hiroshima, Chernobyl, Ground Zero, and Auschwitz attract millions of visitors. In Romania, the Memorial to the Victims of Communism in Sighet prison aims to show visitors some of the horrors of the totalitarian state.

Published on 01 Sep 2009 | Evenimentul Zilei

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