''Dilema veche'' ( English: "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. The magazine is currently part of Adevărul Holding, 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 Andrei Pleșu. It was edited by the Romanian Cultural Foundation, an independent culture body.

''Dilema veche'' (2004–present)

On 1 January 2004, that foundation became the

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, 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 Adevărul Holding, a major Romanian press trust owned by businessman

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History

Precursor ''Dilema'' (1993–2003)

''Dilema veche'' (2004–present)

See also

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