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While some were once again paying more attention to Ukraine as soon as the mess started, on February 18, and by the next day many were focused on the developing situation, the first solidarity events were only actually announced for February 20, starting with a call asking people to gather around the University Square fountain […]

March 12 edit: After today’s clarifications, I’m tentatively suspending this call. March 11 edit: Please check out their recent announcement. My initial reaction after it, with just a couple of minor edits for clarity, was: At a quick read, tempted to say hi again, and thank you, and hope we’ll all be putting all the […]

The events taking place during this period were largely centered around a proposed change to a law that will allow construction on 85% of the surface of retroceded areas that are currently listed as green spaces. Admittedly, there may have been a problem of wording somewhere along the way, seeing as the amendment states that […]

What was announced as the first major street protest of 2014, having the same list of demands as those included in the proclamation read in front of the Government on December 21, took place on February 8, when people were asked to gather in front of the Bucharest National Theater from 4 PM. Of course, […]

When I saw last night’s truce announcement, I definitely didn’t think it’ll be worth much, but have to say I was almost as surprised to hear of today’s events as I was on Tuesday, when this started. This is following the pattern of the Arab uprisings, albeit with a stronger backing from an existing political […]