Cărtărescu's Blinding Trilogy Finally Reaches UK Readers
Romanian author Mircea Cărtărescu discusses his acclaimed Blinding trilogy, communist upbringing, and Nobel Prize rumours as his masterpiece reaches British audiences after 30 years.
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Charges dropped in Ballymena case that sparked riots
Prosecutors drop charges against two Romanian teenagers accused of rape, a case that triggered violent race riots in Ballymena. Significant evidential developments cited. Over 800 Roma residents estimated to have fled.
Ballymena attempted rape charges withdrawn against teens
Two Romanian teenagers held for over five months over an alleged attempted rape in Ballymena have had charges withdrawn by the Public Prosecution Service due to new evidence.
Romanian ATM crime gang jailed for £700k fraud
Six members of a prolific Romanian crime gang who stole £700,000 from UK cash machines have been jailed. The group used sophisticated tech to bypass security. Read the full story.
Romania scrambles jets after drone breaches border
Romanian and German fighter jets were scrambled after drones breached Romanian airspace near Ukraine. Residents in three counties were warned to take cover. Read the latest on the escalating tensions.
NATO jets scrambled after Russian attack near Romania
NATO launches second air patrol in three nights after Russian strikes hit Ukrainian port of Izmail, just hundreds of yards from Romanian border. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
Grooming gang ringleader offered £1,500 deportation deal
Marian Cumpanasoiu, leader of a Romanian grooming gang in Dundee, was offered a £1,500 voluntary return while awaiting trial for ten rapes. Read the shocking details of the case.
Russia's Hybrid War on NATO Escalates
As Russia strikes Europe with drones, jets, and sabotage, NATO faces a critical test. With over 70 attacks attributed to Moscow, will the alliance's response turn physical?
Liberty Steel Embezzlement Probe in Romania
Sanjeev Gupta's Liberty Steel faces a Romanian embezzlement investigation over a €137m CO2 certificate scheme. The firm denies all allegations as its founder's empire shrinks.
Gurnah's Theft: Coming-of-Age in Tanzania
Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah returns with a powerful audiobook exploring identity, displacement and moral choices in 1960s Tanzania through the eyes of a young student.
Leicester Square stabbing: attempted murder charge dropped
Exclusive: The 23-year-old Romanian man accused of stabbing a teenage girl in London's Leicester Square no longer faces attempted murder charges as case takes unexpected turn.
Romanian grooming gang leader '50 Cent' jailed in UK
Exclusive footage reveals the dramatic arrest of a Romanian grooming gang ringleader operating in the UK, exposing a sophisticated exploitation network targeting vulnerable victims.
Romanian grooming gang jailed for raping 10 women
A ruthless Romanian grooming gang led by a smirking pimp has been jailed for systematically raping and exploiting vulnerable women across the UK in a horrific campaign of abuse.
Reform UK defends MP Sarah Pochin over racist post claims
Reform UK defends MP Sarah Pochin after controversial Facebook post about Romanians draws accusations of racism, igniting political firestorm ahead of local elections.
Booker Prize Launches Children's Booker Award
The prestigious Booker Prize expands its literary empire with the Children's Booker, chaired by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, aiming to champion children's literature and create lifelong reading habits.
Why Literary Purists Are Wrong About Classic Novel Adaptations
From radical reinterpretations to modern settings, discover why controversial adaptations of Austen and Brontë are essential for keeping literary classics alive for new generations.
NSW funds literature to combat AI-generated stories
The New South Wales government launches a groundbreaking funding initiative to protect authentic Australian storytelling from the rising tide of AI-generated content, championing human creativity.
Ex-Chelsea star's Romanian transfer collapses over wages, injuries
Exclusive: A former Chelsea football prodigy faces career uncertainty after a proposed move to Romanian giants FCSB dramatically collapsed over excessive salary demands and concerning medical assessments.
Ziyech's Galatasaray transfer collapses after medical
Exclusive: Chelsea's £33m flop Hakim Ziyech sees dramatic Romanian transfer collapse after Galatasaray medical failure, leaving his future in limbo as Turkish giants pull out of deal.
Can Xue & Krasznahorkai: Joint Nobel Literature Favourites
In an unprecedented twist, Chinese experimental writer Can Xue and Hungarian master Laszlo Krasznahorkai lead the race as joint favourites for the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, according to latest betting odds.
Mafia Boss 'The Wolf' Captured in Dramatic Raid
Exclusive bodycam video reveals the tense arrest of notorious mafia leader 'The Wolf' as armed Romanian police storm his hideout in a major organised crime bust.
Gaza Poet: 'My Poems Are Part of My Flesh'
Exclusive interview with Palestinian poet Batool Abu Akleen reveals how she continues to write amidst the devastation of Gaza, transforming trauma into powerful verse that bears witness to her people's struggle.
Romanian man admits stabbing Australian girl in Leicester Square
A Romanian man has pleaded guilty to the random stabbing of an 11-year-old Australian girl while she visited London's Leicester Square with her mother, in a shocking attack that has raised serious security concerns.
Fraudster jailed for £50k elderly scam faces deportation
A Romanian criminal who preyed on elderly Britons through a sophisticated call centre fraud operation has been sentenced to prison and faces deportation after stealing over £50,000 from vulnerable victims.
Home Office raids London factory targeting Romanian workers
Exclusive: UK immigration officials storm West London industrial unit in dramatic dawn raid targeting Romanian nationals suspected of illegal working in latest Home Office enforcement action.
Ian McEwan: Modern Novels Beat The Classics
Acclaimed British author Ian McEwan argues that contemporary fiction surpasses the 19th-century novel in psychological depth and formal ambition. Discover his provocative defence of the modern novel.
George Saunders Wins National Book Award for Liberation Day
Acclaimed author George Saunders secures his second National Book Award for the captivating short story collection 'Liberation Day', cementing his status as a modern literary master.
Meanjin Literary Journal Faces Closure in Funding Shock
Melbourne University Publishing announces the cessation of funding for the esteemed literary journal Meanjin, sparking outcry from Australia's cultural community and raising concerns for the future of literary arts.
Wuthering Heights' Most Disturbing Scene Revealed
An in-depth look at the most controversial and unsettling moment from the 1992 adaptation of Wuthering Heights, revealing the dark creative decisions that left audiences horrified.
Brian Chikwava's 'Shamiso': A Global Coming-of-Age Masterpiece
Discover Brian Chikwava's masterful new novel 'Shamiso', following a young woman's extraordinary journey from Zimbabwe to London in this profound exploration of identity, displacement, and belonging in the modern world.
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