Mihăiță Baston
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Nomad.
Walked away from Omelas.
Walked away from Omelas.
These are from France soir↙️ and Le Populaire (Paris)↘️. Both dated April 20, 1951. I don't have a better resolution for them but they basically report that Iovanovici was getting deported. The church would remain in the hand of Iron Guard-affiliated clergy for decades. 17/
October 19, 2025 at 7:13 AM
These are from France soir↙️ and Le Populaire (Paris)↘️. Both dated April 20, 1951. I don't have a better resolution for them but they basically report that Iovanovici was getting deported. The church would remain in the hand of Iron Guard-affiliated clergy for decades. 17/
Qui? (leisure-magazine) Jan 29, 1951. More stuff on the beards. This is actually funny. 16/
October 19, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Qui? (leisure-magazine) Jan 29, 1951. More stuff on the beards. This is actually funny. 16/
Le Figaro (right) Jan 16 1951. The journalist can't help commenting on the beards of the Romanian priests involved in the brawl. Iovanovici's prejudice is recognized. "Radek Gratian" is a rendition of "Radu Grațian". 15/
October 19, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Le Figaro (right) Jan 16 1951. The journalist can't help commenting on the beards of the Romanian priests involved in the brawl. Iovanovici's prejudice is recognized. "Radek Gratian" is a rendition of "Radu Grațian". 15/
New York Herald Tribune (Europe) Sept 14, 1949. Interesting because it alludes to the French law governing the association of worshipers. Explaining the details would require a long discussion which I'll skip at this point. 14/
October 19, 2025 at 7:11 AM
New York Herald Tribune (Europe) Sept 14, 1949. Interesting because it alludes to the French law governing the association of worshipers. Explaining the details would require a long discussion which I'll skip at this point. 14/
Le Figaro (right) Sept 13, 1949. 13/
October 19, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Le Figaro (right) Sept 13, 1949. 13/
Libération (far-left), Sept 10, 1949. 12/
October 19, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Libération (far-left), Sept 10, 1949. 12/
Alger républicain, Sept 10, 1949.
The journalist states that the edifice in Rue Jean de Beauvais is the property of the Romanian gov't. In fact the issue is far more complex and would be settled in court at a later date. 11/
The journalist states that the edifice in Rue Jean de Beauvais is the property of the Romanian gov't. In fact the issue is far more complex and would be settled in court at a later date. 11/
October 19, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Alger républicain, Sept 10, 1949.
The journalist states that the edifice in Rue Jean de Beauvais is the property of the Romanian gov't. In fact the issue is far more complex and would be settled in court at a later date. 11/
The journalist states that the edifice in Rue Jean de Beauvais is the property of the Romanian gov't. In fact the issue is far more complex and would be settled in court at a later date. 11/
Ce soir (communist-aligned) Sept 9, 1949, part 2. 10/
October 19, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Ce soir (communist-aligned) Sept 9, 1949, part 2. 10/
Ce soir (communist-aligned) Sept 9, 1949, part 1. 9/
October 19, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Ce soir (communist-aligned) Sept 9, 1949, part 1. 9/
Combat, Sept 9, 1949, part 2 (with details on the marriage of Carol II). 8/
October 19, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Combat, Sept 9, 1949, part 2 (with details on the marriage of Carol II). 8/
Combat Sept 9, 1949, part 1. 7/
October 19, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Combat Sept 9, 1949, part 1. 7/
France soir, Sept 9, 1949. Part 2. 6/
October 19, 2025 at 7:05 AM
France soir, Sept 9, 1949. Part 2. 6/
France soir, Sept 9, 1949. Part 1. This article dwells upon the Iovanovici's connections to former Romanian king Carol II. 5/
October 19, 2025 at 7:05 AM
France soir, Sept 9, 1949. Part 1. This article dwells upon the Iovanovici's connections to former Romanian king Carol II. 5/
2) None of the journalists back then know everything we know now about the various characters involved.
Now let's begin with this one. L'Aurore, Sept 9, 1949. The fascinating thing about this one is that it publishes a facsimile of German dated Dec 13 1944... 3/
Now let's begin with this one. L'Aurore, Sept 9, 1949. The fascinating thing about this one is that it publishes a facsimile of German dated Dec 13 1944... 3/
October 19, 2025 at 7:03 AM
2) None of the journalists back then know everything we know now about the various characters involved.
Now let's begin with this one. L'Aurore, Sept 9, 1949. The fascinating thing about this one is that it publishes a facsimile of German dated Dec 13 1944... 3/
Now let's begin with this one. L'Aurore, Sept 9, 1949. The fascinating thing about this one is that it publishes a facsimile of German dated Dec 13 1944... 3/
Import from my X account (which should be deleted shortly).
Newspaper clippings relating to the 1949 "incident" at the Romanian Orthodox Church in Paris (Rue Jean de Beauvais) when Iron Guard priests (supported by the worshipers) took over the edifice from archimandrite Martinian Iovanovici. 1/
Newspaper clippings relating to the 1949 "incident" at the Romanian Orthodox Church in Paris (Rue Jean de Beauvais) when Iron Guard priests (supported by the worshipers) took over the edifice from archimandrite Martinian Iovanovici. 1/
October 19, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Import from my X account (which should be deleted shortly).
Newspaper clippings relating to the 1949 "incident" at the Romanian Orthodox Church in Paris (Rue Jean de Beauvais) when Iron Guard priests (supported by the worshipers) took over the edifice from archimandrite Martinian Iovanovici. 1/
Newspaper clippings relating to the 1949 "incident" at the Romanian Orthodox Church in Paris (Rue Jean de Beauvais) when Iron Guard priests (supported by the worshipers) took over the edifice from archimandrite Martinian Iovanovici. 1/
Andrei-Constantin Gudu in Cross-border Talks⬇️.
www.crossbordertalks.eu/2025/05/10/a...
www.crossbordertalks.eu/2025/05/10/a...
October 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Andrei-Constantin Gudu in Cross-border Talks⬇️.
www.crossbordertalks.eu/2025/05/10/a...
www.crossbordertalks.eu/2025/05/10/a...
September 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
That's how...
September 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
That's how...
Romania's catastrophic education system.
Data originating with France's Institut des politiques publiques shows that Romania has the lowest per student spending for primary education in the entire EU.
Moreover Romania is an outlier. Bulgaria, with the second... 1/
www.liberation.fr/societe/educ...
Data originating with France's Institut des politiques publiques shows that Romania has the lowest per student spending for primary education in the entire EU.
Moreover Romania is an outlier. Bulgaria, with the second... 1/
www.liberation.fr/societe/educ...
September 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Romania's catastrophic education system.
Data originating with France's Institut des politiques publiques shows that Romania has the lowest per student spending for primary education in the entire EU.
Moreover Romania is an outlier. Bulgaria, with the second... 1/
www.liberation.fr/societe/educ...
Data originating with France's Institut des politiques publiques shows that Romania has the lowest per student spending for primary education in the entire EU.
Moreover Romania is an outlier. Bulgaria, with the second... 1/
www.liberation.fr/societe/educ...
How a French study reveals the catastrophic state of Romania's education system.
Data originating from France's "Institut des politiques publiques" shows that Romania has by far the lowest spending in the EU per primary school student. Actually, Romania is... 1/
www.liberation.fr/societe/educ...
Data originating from France's "Institut des politiques publiques" shows that Romania has by far the lowest spending in the EU per primary school student. Actually, Romania is... 1/
www.liberation.fr/societe/educ...
September 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
How a French study reveals the catastrophic state of Romania's education system.
Data originating from France's "Institut des politiques publiques" shows that Romania has by far the lowest spending in the EU per primary school student. Actually, Romania is... 1/
www.liberation.fr/societe/educ...
Data originating from France's "Institut des politiques publiques" shows that Romania has by far the lowest spending in the EU per primary school student. Actually, Romania is... 1/
www.liberation.fr/societe/educ...
Disturbing, well documented investigation by 🇷🇴 journalists Luiza Vasiliu and Victor Ilie (see link⬇️). The authors focus on one of the most popular neo-fascist accounts on X. They show the role of pro-Russian bots in increasing the account's visibility. drepturisistrambe.substack.com/p/botii-pro-...
September 16, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Disturbing, well documented investigation by 🇷🇴 journalists Luiza Vasiliu and Victor Ilie (see link⬇️). The authors focus on one of the most popular neo-fascist accounts on X. They show the role of pro-Russian bots in increasing the account's visibility. drepturisistrambe.substack.com/p/botii-pro-...
Romanian president Nicușor Dan stands by his decision veto the bill reinforcing bans on fascist organizations and public display of fascist or antisemitic symbols. His arguments are red herrings pure and simple.
www.dcnews.ro/nicusor-dan-...
www.dcnews.ro/nicusor-dan-...
September 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Romanian president Nicușor Dan stands by his decision veto the bill reinforcing bans on fascist organizations and public display of fascist or antisemitic symbols. His arguments are red herrings pure and simple.
www.dcnews.ro/nicusor-dan-...
www.dcnews.ro/nicusor-dan-...
This isn't with medium and long term consequences, particularly since Romania already has difficulties recruiting young teachers and features one of the oldest corps in the EU. Great success! Clone Bolojan (and get the clones to teach)! 7/
September 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
This isn't with medium and long term consequences, particularly since Romania already has difficulties recruiting young teachers and features one of the oldest corps in the EU. Great success! Clone Bolojan (and get the clones to teach)! 7/
Satisfaction as a function of relative salary. Romanian teachers aren't the worst payed in Europe (relative to the country's average salary) but are overall among the most dissatisfied.
Note to self: Portugal is a strange outlier. Should research why. 5/
Note to self: Portugal is a strange outlier. Should research why. 5/
September 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Satisfaction as a function of relative salary. Romanian teachers aren't the worst payed in Europe (relative to the country's average salary) but are overall among the most dissatisfied.
Note to self: Portugal is a strange outlier. Should research why. 5/
Note to self: Portugal is a strange outlier. Should research why. 5/
Moving on to workload. The recent reform increases the fixed teaching hour workload from 18 to 20 hours/week. It doesn't make Romania an outlier (but it wasn't one before either). 4/
September 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Moving on to workload. The recent reform increases the fixed teaching hour workload from 18 to 20 hours/week. It doesn't make Romania an outlier (but it wasn't one before either). 4/