Bucharest in the news: Romania’s capital tied to big church consecrations amid shocks from stray-dog shelter issues; population hub of 1.7M.
Mircea Lucescu, a legendary Romanian football coach and former player, died on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack. He was 80. Lucescu was a key figure in Romanian football, coaching clubs across Europe and leading Romania's national team. His death prompts tributes from across the football world.
Buenos Aires hosts Ratapalooza, a rat- and mouse-adoption fair tied to Team Ratas, which rescues lab rodents for homes. The event supports veterinary care and foster networks across Argentina and Latin America, highlighting that lab-raised rodents can be healthy pets, while noting concerns about disease risk amid a hantavirus outbreak.