One Facebook album of close encounters. One stop beside a warning sign. For an Italian rider on one of Europe's most famous roads, the two events were less than 24 hours apart. A Fatal Stop on a Famous Road Omar Farang Zin, 48, from Samarate in Lombardy, was touring Romania by motorcycle in early July 2025. On Thursday, July 3, he rode the Transfagarasan Highway, a … [Read more...] about Italian Tourist Killed in Bear Attack in Romania After Posting Selfies With Wildlife
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Romanian Mysterious Stones Grow and Move on Their Own
Many people have the misconception that Romania is the home to vampires, werewolves, and other spooky, fantastical monsters. However, the nation is truly home to a more enigmatic object, and it is not simply a myth. When you learn about one of the world's most bizarre artifacts, known as "Living Stones," it will have you scratching your head. It may be located in a small town … [Read more...] about Romanian Mysterious Stones Grow and Move on Their Own
Romania Prohibits Trophy Hunting of Brown Bears, Wolves, Lynx, and Wild Cats
Romania has outlawed all trophy hunting of brown bears, wolves, lynx, and wild cats, a surprising move that relieves Europe's greatest population of large carnivores from its most serious and immediate threat. "Hunting for money was previously unlawful, but it was given the go light nevertheless," said Cristiana Pasca-Palmer, the environment minister, to the Guardian. 'The … [Read more...] about Romania Prohibits Trophy Hunting of Brown Bears, Wolves, Lynx, and Wild Cats