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  Ethan Hawke Backs Madonna

  By Kendall Hunter | Sun Nov 1, 2009 8:45 PM ET

  discrimination against Eastern Europe's Gypsies also known as Roma.On Saturday, the Associated Press reports that actor Ethan Hawke, while in Romania has come to Madonna's defense saying, "She transcended being a pop star. She drew international attention and shone the spotlight on a leve Read More

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  Dracula's Hidden Secrets: Behind the Castle Walls

  By David Jenison | Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:40 PM ET

  Order of the Dragon. The son was thus called Dracula, meaning "Son of the Dragon." Ironically, the Latin word means something entirely different in Romanian: devil. It's not surprising, then, that is how many outsiders came to view the future Prince of Wallachia.The father originally ruled ove Read More

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  Lovers' Lane in Romania

  By David Jenison | Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:08 PM ET

  loved one, this street is a rite of passage for anyone visiting the popular Transylvania city, especially if it's Valentine's Day.And you thought Romania was only good o Read More

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  Getting Medieval in Brasov

  By David Jenison | Mon Oct 26, 2009 8:00 AM ET

  an old city that once had a significant German population, and it's this heritage that arguably gives the city the most beautiful medieval square in Romania. While it's technically considered the city center, the square is actually nestled right up against the Carpathians, which provides Read More

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  The Black Church - Romania's Spookiest Place of Worship

  By David Jenison | Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:00 AM ET

  years, staining the walls even further and adding to the ominously spooky look.Beyond its dark tales, the famed church boasts the biggest bell in Romania at six tons and a massive 4,000-pipe organ built in 1839. You can visit inside the Black Church for a small fee, but for the full gothi Read More

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  The Wild, Wild East (of Europe)

  By David Jenison | Thu Oct 22, 2009 2:00 PM ET

  and marijuana in the near future, but apparently Bucharest has already taken it upon itself to be the case study.Pushy sales ladies aside, the Romanian capital proved to be an exhilarating experience with its clash of beauty and decay. On one hand, Bucharest features a grand parliamen Read More

  More like this in: Travel, Europe, Architecture, Museums, Eastern Europe, Prostitution, Bucharest, Holocaust and the Nazi Era
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  Ethan Hawke Heads to Vampireville

  By David Jenison | Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:00 AM ET

  through the ball, even if this year they will "have to search deeper in their purses.'"Ethan, who participated in the 2005 ball, will be visiting Romania from the set of the "Moby Dick" remake he's currently shooting.  He will also film a TV spot endorsing the Association's new educatio Read More

  More like this in: Madonna, Halloween, Bucharest, Every Child in School, Ethan Hawke, Entertainment, Celebrity, Events
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  Trick or Treat in Transylvania

  By David Jenison | Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:00 AM ET

  but at least no one will bite you.Tired of the same old parties in the States? The sky's the limit when you get your 'ween on i Read More

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  Get Spooky for Charity in Transylvania

  By David Jenison | Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:00 AM ET

  at) airfare. Bikes will also be provided.The monies raised benefit the Foundation for the Relief of Disabled Orphans, which helps out needy kids in Romania. For more information, contact Celia at the foundation (celia@frodokids.org or 020-7602-7946). For more information, visit here or here. Read More

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  Did Stalin Go Hollywood?

  By David Jenison | Tue Oct 13, 2009 2:00 PM ET

  on us. But Lil Kim might not be the first totalitarian with a taste for the tinsel. I'm looking at you Joseph Stalin!After the Russians took over Romania in the '40s, Stalin gifted the city of Brasov with his name. That's right, for about half a dozen years, the city of Brasov was named Stali Read More

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