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When bears roamed the streets of a Romanian resort

June 5, 2026

A tourist hotspot turned into a danger zone as bears came daily. Now the town is a success story. Plus: How a German village got dirt cheap energy prices. And Ethiopia's stilt walkers balance tradition and modernity.

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