''Dilema veche'' (

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: "Old Dilemma") is a

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n weekly magazine that covers culture, social topics, and politics. It was founded in 2004 as the successor to the magazine ''Dilema'', which was founded in 1993. Both magazines were founded by

Andrei Pleșu Andrei Gabriel Pleșu (; born 23 August 1948) is a Romanian philosopher, essayist, journalist, literary and art critic. He has been intermittently involved in politics, having been appointed Minister of Culture (1989–91), Minister of Foreign A ...

. The magazine is currently part of

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, and is a member of the

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network. It has a circulation of 31,000.

History

Precursor ''Dilema'' (1993–2003)

In 1993, the magazine ''Dilema'' was founded by the former first post-communist Romanian Minister of Culture

. It was edited by the Romanian Cultural Foundation, an independent culture body.

''Dilema veche'' (2004–present)

On 1 January 2004, that foundation became the Romanian Cultural Institute, and placed under the patronage of the Romanian Presidency and

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. However, the ''Dilema'' editorial staff became concerned that these new circumstances could have a negative impact on the magazine's independence and its public perception. Eventually, editor-in-chief Mircea Vasilescu requested that the editorial staff be allowed to launch a new magazine under the name ''Dilema''. That request was rejected, so the new magazine was founded by Andrei Pleşu under the name ''Dilema Veche''. Initially, it was founded with the financial support of some of its columnists and of the poet and publicist

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. The magazines ''Dilema'' and ''Dilema veche'' are often regarded as one magazine, with ''Dilema veche'' being the continuation of ''Dilema''. In 2006, ''Dilema veche'' became part of

, a major Romanian press trust owned by businessman

Dinu Patriciu Dan Costache ("Dinu") Patriciu (; 3 August 1950 – 19 August 2014) was a Romanian billionaire businessman and politician. At the time of his death, Patriciu was the richest man in Romania. His wealth was based on the Rompetrol company (the seco ...

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History

Precursor ''Dilema'' (1993–2003)

''Dilema veche'' (2004–present)

See also

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