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(source: “Black Sea Route” Association)

”Black Sea Route” Association

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The church at the Savropoleos street in the old town in Bucharest (source: Public domain)

Vladimir Mitev

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Here is a detailed summary of the second part of the interview with Paltin Nottara, which explores the fate of the Phana...

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European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation EAST GATE delegation on an Institutional Visit to Brussels

(source: EGTC East Gate)

EGTC East Gate, Brussels, May 15, 2026

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Paltin Nottara: The Nottara family has a remarkable history spanning the Levant, Byzantium, Venice, and the Romanian Principalities

Paltin Nottara (source: Paltin Nottara)

Vladimir Mitev, The Bridge of Friendship, 14 May 2026

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In an interview with the website The Bridge of Friendship, historian and producer Paltin Nottara discusses his professional career...

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Why Romania’s far right remains out of power

Nicușor Dan (source: YouTube)

Yuliana Metodieva, Marginalia, 11 March 2026

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