Witches Casting Spells on Politicians: A Curse on Corruption

Romania has a thriving witch community that goes back centuries. It’s also one of the most corrupt countries in Europe. Public outrage against the Romanian government has led to the biggest protests since the fall of communism, with up to half a million people taking to the streets. We follow the country’s most powerful witch, Mihaela Minca, who has gotten so fed up with corruption she’s decided to curse parliament. But can a spell cast by a witch actually impact Romania’s top politicians? Click here to subscribe to VICE: About VICE: The Definitive Guide To Enlightening Information. From every corner of the planet, our immersive, caustic, ground-breaking and often bizarre stories have changed the way people think about culture, crime, art, parties, fashion, protest, the internet and other subjects that don’t even have names yet. Browse the growing library and discover corners of the world you never knew existed. Welcome to VICE. Connect w