English
DoR ran for 13 years as an independent publication focused on telling true stories from modern day Romania. We used narrative journalism to build empathy, highlight solutions, give people agency, and remind them that no matter their struggles, they are not alone. This is an archive of the pieces that we had translated into English over the years.
A Deeply Agnostic Ritual
Running, a source of balance and meaning.
Three Men in a Dump
The amazing saga of artist Ion Bârlădeanu and his benefactors.
The language wars
In February 2011, a revised edition of the Romanian Thesaurus will roll off the presses, after the Academy’s linguists have amended the definitions of the words „kike” and „gypsy” in response to pressure from civil society.
The Good Life of Alex. Leo Șerban
The film critic Alex. Leo Şerban, and the joys of being.
Death of a Firefighter
In 45 years, Bucharest firefighters had never lost one of their own in a fire. Then Ionuţ Ungureanu died.
Family Portraits
Few photographs are as important as the family portrait. Few say so much about who we are and where we come from. That’s why we challenged some of the best Romanian photographers to capture one such important moment.
Perjovschi’s Romania
Artist Dan Perjovschi draws his trademark figures on the walls of the world’s most important art institutions, but he couldn’t do them without Romania.
The life of Otto
This is Otto the Barbarian. A 16-year-old punk who wants to change the world.
Free Gigi
Four guys set up a prank and become overnight celebrities, adored by two types of diverging subcultures. This is an urban legend, as true as it gets.
A Camera Has Come Between Us
Nobuyoshi Araki is anything but comfortable. On the surface he might seem like a pervert who objectifies women, but I suspect there’s more to him than that.
Let’s Do It, Romania! The Beginning
How the country’s largest eco-cleanup came together.
The Ordinary Pufuleți
Under communism, in the absence of capitalist candy, people loved them. Then, chips and chocolate took over. Now, the nostalgic snack is back.
Romanian plum butter
Encouraged by Romanians’ recent obsession with healthy eating, a mother-daughter plum butter business takes off from Topoloveni, Argeș.
Betting on Filip Florian
A legendary writer is created in Time, word by word, book by book, myth by myth. However, if you pay attention, you can see the signs ahead of time.
Vama Veche Isn’t What It Used To Be
How a village of 15 houses became one of the most popular places at the Romanian seaside.
Why we need diacritical marks
Where did the diacritical marks come from? How come they are subject to linguistic and technological disputes? Why is it that we don’t use them correctly? And why do we need them?
The Scapegoat
Inside the mind of Cristi Puiu, Romania’s most important filmmaker.
Romanian Style Review
There is hope for Romanian fashion. Eleven professionals explain why.