Andreea Mosila

The statue of Saint George, Cluj-Napoca.

Celebrating Sfântul Gheorghe: The Hero Saint of Springtime and Renewal in Romania

Each spring, Romania awakens to the scent of blossoming trees, the hum of bees, and the echoes of ancient traditions that mark the season’s arrival. Among the most cherished is the celebration of Sfântul Mare Mucenic Gheorghe (Saint George the Great Martyr) honored on April 23 by those who follow the New Calendar. Known for […]

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Following the Squirrels: A Peaceful Escape in Făgetul Clujului

Following the Squirrels: A Peaceful Escape in Făgetul Clujului Tucked away in the peaceful Făget Forest of Cluj-Napoca lies a hidden gem for nature lovers and curious wanderers alike: the Squirrel Trail (Traseul Veveriței), a 4-kilometer thematic route designed to immerse visitors in the vibrant world of forest animals, especially the ever-charming squirrel. Officially opened

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The Light Before the Resurrection: Reflecting on Holy Week in Romania

In Romania, the week before Easter, known as Săptămâna Mare (Holy Week) is a time of deep reflection, quiet rituals, and hopeful anticipation. It begins on Palm Sunday (Duminica Floriilor), commemorating Jesus’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, and culminates in the most crucial celebration in the Orthodox Christian calendar: Paștele, the Resurrection of Christ. This week

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Refusing to Shrink: On Fulbright, Feminism, and Finding My Way

Fulbright represents more than academic excellence. It signifies a commitment to dialogue across cultures, the respectful exchange of ideas, and the pursuit of mutual understanding in a complex world. As a Fulbrighter, I carry this responsibility with deep sincerity, especially in a time when inclusive thinking and global cooperation are not simply ideals, but necessities.

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A Winter Visit to Viscri: Fortresses, Royal Homes, and Fulbright Adventures

A Winter Visit to Viscri: Fortresses, Royal Homes, and Fulbright Adventures​ Tucked away in the heart of Transylvania, the village of Viscri is one of Romania’s most enchanting rural treasures. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Viscri is known for its pastel-colored Saxon houses and cobbled streets, and for preserving a way of life that feels

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“To Seek Out New Life and New Civilizations”: First Contact Day, Star Trek, and the Global Security Imagination

In the imagined future of Star Trek, April 5, 2063, marks a moment of profound transformation: humanity’s first contact with an alien species. On this date, Zefram Cochrane’s successful warp flight attracts the attention of a Vulcan survey vessel, initiating a diplomatic encounter that fundamentally alters Earth’s place in the cosmos. Celebrated annually by Star

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Into the Veil: A Journey Through Romania’s Enigmatic Hoia Forest

Into the Veil: A Journey Through Romania’s Enigmatic Hoia Forest Just beyond Cluj-Napoca lies Pădurea Hoia, a forest whose name stirs whispers of the unexplained. Known internationally as the “Bermuda Triangle of Transylvania,” the Hoia-Baciu Forest is a site of contradictions, both peaceful and unnerving, quiet and charged with stories of UFOs, apparitions, and people

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Global Security in 2025: A World on Edge

In 2025, global security is no longer a distant concern for policymakers alone: it has become a deeply personal and omnipresent dimension of daily life, shaping everything from food prices to digital freedoms. Traditionally understood in terms of military power and deterrence, security has expanded to encompass climate resilience, cyber integrity, public health, and human

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World Glaciers Day: A Frozen Warning from Eyjafjallajökull

World Glaciers Day: A Frozen Warning from Eyjafjallajökull March 22 marks World Glaciers Day, a moment to reflect on the silent, majestic giants that have sustained life on Earth for millennia and are now retreating at an alarming pace. Glaciers are more than breathtaking landscapes; they are the world’s largest freshwater reservoirs, crucial regulators of

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