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The Black Sea Region Is Suddenly Cast in Geopolitical Spotlight - Petrut Calinescu / DER SPIEGEL

Russia's Dark Shadow The Black Sea Region Is Suddenly Cast in Geopolitical Spotlight

For many years, the Black Sea was largely ignored by geostrategists. But with Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its aggressive posturing elsewhere in the region, countries along its shores find themselves on a dangerous fault line. How are they dealing with their belligerent neighbor? By Walter Mayr

From Vaccine Champion to the World's Highest Death Rate - Petrut Calinescu / DER SPIEGEL

COVID-19 in Romania From Vaccine Champion to the World's Highest Death Rate

In Romania, where conspiracy theories and warnings from the Orthodox Church are fueling uncertainties, 65 percent of the population hasn't yet been vaccinated against COVID-19. Why hasn't the government been able to get a handle on the situation? By Lina Verschwele in Bucharest

The Romanian Children Growing up Without Their Parents - Maria Feck/ SPIEGEL ONLINE

'Euro Orphans' The Romanian Children Growing up Without Their Parents

As the European Union has expanded eastward, hundreds of thousands of children have been turned into orphans in all but name. They grow up without their parents, who have no choice but to work in rich, Western European countries for a lack of job options back home. Von Keno Verseck und Maria Feck

Young Romanians Take On Corruption - Vadim Ghirda/ AP

The Smart Phone Revolution Young Romanians Take On Corruption

Romania finds itself gripped by the largest protests since 1989 as the country rallies against corruption. The pro-EU demonstrators are young, organize via social media and are targeting the country's political elite. Von Walter Mayr

Romanian Driver Navigates the Soul of the EU - Thomas Grabka/ DER SPIEGEL

The Last European Romanian Driver Navigates the Soul of the EU

For the past decade, Viktor Talic has been driving a van across Europe, delivering people and goods. His 50-hour, nearly sleepless journey offers a disquieting, yet inspiring, glimpse into the Continent's soul. Von Juan Moreno

Logging Threatens One of Europe's Last Virgin Forests - Gabriel Paun/ Agent Green

Clear-Cutting Romania Logging Threatens One of Europe's Last Virgin Forests

One of Europe's most beautiful forest areas is disappearing piece by piece in Romania's Carpathian Mountains. Some of the logging is illegal. The wood is then sold to make flooring or heating pellets that are sold in Germany and other countries. Von Nils Klawitter

Brussels Warns Germany against Populism - Vassil Donev/ dpa

Benefits for EU Migrants Brussels Warns Germany against Populism

Officials in Brussels have been highly critical of a German provision that limits access by EU nationals to its unemployment benefits. In an interview, EU Commissioner László Andor criticizes "unscrupulous politicians" seeking to foment populism. Von Christoph Schult

EU Wants Fortress Germany to Open Up - dpa Picture-Alliance / Patrick Pleul/ picture alliance / dpa

Welfare for Immigrants EU Wants Fortress Germany to Open Up

Brussels is demanding that even foreigners who have never worked in Germany should have access to the country's unemployment benefits if they hail from an EU member state. The EU is firing Germany's already overheated immigration debate. Von SPIEGEL Staff

Cities Say Immigration Debate Overheated - Andreas Arnold/ picture alliance / dpa

'Disastrous Impression' Cities Say Immigration Debate Overheated

The Association of German cities this week played down depictions that an influx of immigrants from Romania and Bulgaria is causing major problems for the country. The group's president says troubles are concentrated in a handfull of cities.

Does Germany Benefit from Balkan Immigrants? - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

Labor Market Does Germany Benefit from Balkan Immigrants?

A debate over whether Germany profits from Romanian and Bulgarian immigrants has flared up since the EU opened its labor market to these workers. Statisticians are struggling to come up with conclusive evidence on either side of the argument. Von Andreas Ulrich

Merkel Tries to Defuse 'Poverty Immigration' Debate - Tim Brakemeier/ dpa

Coalition Row Merkel Tries to Defuse 'Poverty Immigration' Debate

The debate over "poverty migration" to Germany has escalated inside Chancellor Merkel's governing coalition this week, prompting her to step in and seek to calm fears as Bulgarians and Romanians gain access to the European labor market.

Anti-Semitic Carol Causes Uproar in Romania - © Bogdan Cristel / Reuters/ REUTERS

'Only in the Chimney' Anti-Semitic Carol Causes Uproar in Romania

Advocacy groups are incensed after a Romanian government-owned channel broadcast a Christmas song glorifying the Holocaust and calling for Jews to be burned. The channel is blaming a local group for the performance.

MEP's Odd Voting Record Raises Suspicion - Lucian Tudose/ picture alliance / dpa

Yes Man MEP's Odd Voting Record Raises Suspicion

Dumitru Zamfirescu, a member of the European Parliament, hasn't voted "no" in the last 541 votes held in the assembly. Colleagues suspect the Romanian nationalist is more interested in collecting attendance bonuses than in what he's actually voting on. Von Claus Hecking

Mine Project Launches Protest Movement - Cristian Vasile

Romania's Powder Keg Mine Project Launches Protest Movement

The Rosia Montana mine in Romania is currently one of Europe's most controversial projects. Plans by Bucharest to push through approval for the large-scale mining that would eliminate an entire town have sparked mass protests. Von Luke Dale-Harris

Romania to Put Down Thousands of Strays - Vadim Ghirda/ AP/dpa

Dog Attacks Romania to Put Down Thousands of Strays

A deadly dog attack on a four-year-old boy in Bucharest has brought new attention to an old problem: Romania's hundreds of thousands of stray dogs. Government plans for mass euthanasia have animal welfare activists up in arms. Von Keno Verseck

'We Are Bastards of Communism' - NIKOLAY DOYCHINOV/ AFP

Polish Dissident Adam Michnik 'We Are Bastards of Communism'

Adam Michnik is editor-in-chief of Poland's leading daily and its most prominent former dissident. In a SPIEGEL interview, he talks about the threat of authoritarian regimes in Eastern Europe, the decline of the region's political culture and feelings of being treated like second-class citizens in Europe.

Stolen Masterpieces Likely Incinerated - AP/ Police Rotterdam

Rotterdam Art Heist Stolen Masterpieces Likely Incinerated

The whereabouts of valuable paintings stolen from the Rotterdam Kunsthal museum last year have long been uncertain, despite the arrest of the alleged thieves. Now the mother of one of the accused says she burned them in an oven.

The Roma Conundrum Looking for Clues in a Romanian Village

Large numbers of Roma immigrants from southeastern Europe are proving to be a serious integration problem for many cities, including Berlin. A local politician recently traveled to Romania to learn more about the challenge. Von Özlem Gezer

Germany to Deport 'Poverty Immigrants' - Hannibal Hanschke/ dpa

Interior Minister Germany to Deport 'Poverty Immigrants'

German communities have complained for years about Romanians and Bulgarians immigrating to abuse the country's social welfare system. On Friday, the interior minister promised tougher measures, including expulsions and travel bans.

Millions of Europeans Require Red Cross Food Aid - Jasper Juinen/ Getty Images

Made Poor by the Crisis Millions of Europeans Require Red Cross Food Aid

Needy families and individuals in the European Union are becoming increasingly reliant on charity organizations like the Red Cross for basic needs like food, water and shelter. While Germany is relatively unaffected, unemployment and austerity in countries like Spain are making the problem even more severe.

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