Trigger Happy Cops in Ilfov

Well just a day after I lauded the peacefulness of Romania’s law enforcement officers, I came across this story (Rom) about a guy who was shot by police in Ilfov and died of his wounds. I know nothing about this case except for what’s in the news report but it looks like what the U.S. Marines used to call a clusterf–k: Bărbatul fusese surprins, în … Continue reading Trigger Happy Cops in Ilfov

Kibbles and Bits: March 8, 2011

Found a lovely new blog from an American here in Romania who is really enjoying her time here. Probably my favorite quote from her curiously-written last post: You will realize that, as of now, this blending in will be both to your advantage and terribly problematic. It helps because everyone speaks to you in Romanian because they think you are and therefore assume you understand. … Continue reading Kibbles and Bits: March 8, 2011