Romania
Inside the Lavish Arranged Marriage of a Powerful Witch Clan
In Romania, one of the world's most powerful witches arranged for her son to marry his witch cousin. Broadly attended the extravagant wedding to capture the rituals and ceremonies that go into planning a traditional occult wedding.
This European Country Is Voting to Block Gay Marriage—Probably Forever
In October, Romania will hold a referendum to change its constitution to define marriage as between a man and a woman only.
Inside the Studios for Romania's Booming Sex Cam Industry
We visited two studios in Bucharest, the camming capital of the world.
Dance Angrily to the Righteous Fury of Stefana Fratila's "Swallowed Seeds"
The Toronto-via-Romania producer makes avant-garde techno that tackles misogynist violence with seething, technology-aided rage.
News of Zealand: Waikeria Prison Overcrowded, Unhygienic
Plus frustration about lack of resources for Māori-language education and foreign tourist to pay more on NZ's Great Walks.
Far Right Nationalists Stormed the VICE Office
Our colleagues at VICE Romania had a visit from a couple of guys who were angry with us about... quoting them verbatim?
People Showed Us Stuff from Old Relationships They Couldn't Throw Away
It's important to cherish the memories, even if it means holding on to a record with the words "FUCK YOU" carved into it.
What Happened When Romania's Most Powerful Witch Moved to LA
Mihaela Minca is one of the most powerful—and feared—witches in Eastern Europe. In 2017, she relocated to California to work with some clients. We spoke to her about living out her American dream, which of course included hexing Donald Trump.
Kim Davis Is Crusading Against Gay Rights in Romania Now
The Kentucky county clerk wants to persuade the country to amend its constitution to explicitly ban same-sex marriage.
The ‘Lucifer’ Heatwave in Europe Is Reportedly Fuelling Terrifying Wasp Attacks
With climate change, bee and wasp attacks are expected to get worse.
Hailey Gates Learns How to Be a Camgirl on 'STATES OF UNDRESS'
On the season two finale, Hailey meets up with webcam models in Romania and explores the larger fashion scene in the formerly communist country.
A Festival? In a Transylvanian Castle? I Mean, Sure
Electric Castle's lineup looked like someone emailed every booking agent in the northern hemisphere saying: "right, Romania, who fancies it?"