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Olympic Flame Lights Up EYOWF Brasov 2013

Aleksandr Shatskih

For the first time ever in Romania, February 3, 2013 the Olympic flame will glow over the city of Brasov and the XI European Youth Olympic Festival. Athletes 14 to 17 will compete there in 8 sports including ski jumping and figure skating.

12 years ago

Museum of Romanian Scholars Opens in Brasov

Aleksandr Shatskih

In cultural news from Romania, a new museum in Brasov was dedicated to scholars; Ion Column, Emil Micu, Tudor Ciortea and Emil Bologa on Friday. The museum complex houses tens of thousands of rare, irreplaceable documents and more.

12 years ago

Botosani Archaeological Treasures Come to Light

Aleksandr Shatskih

Archaeologists have discovered a series of ancient settlements in Ripiceni-Holm site, near Botosani. Hilights include a complex of Cucutenian houses and tools.

12 years ago

Romania’s Top Skiing Destinations

Aleksandr Shatskih

A guide to Romania’s best skiing destinations from the trendy resorts of Prahova Valley to Bucovina and Maramures’ picturesque alpine villages.

12 years ago

Monaco International Clubbing Show Labels Mamaia the World’s Most Fashionable Party Destination

Aleksandr Shatskih

Mamaia, the Romanian destination on the Black Sea Coast has been granted with the title of “The World’s Most Fashionable Resort” at this year’s edition of Monaco International Clubbing Show.

12 years ago

Romania Reveals British Royals’ Blood Ties to Count Dracula

Aleksandr Shatskih

Romanian tourism authorities are hoping to cash in on a newly emerged link between the British Royal Family and one of its own most (in)famous patrons – the tyrannical prince who inspired the legend of Count Dracula.

12 years ago

Romanian Tourism on the Rise in 2012

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Romanian tourism industry has been on the rise in 2012, according to the latest data from the National Institute of Statistics which show growth for several performance metrics for this sector. With more than 6.2 million foreign tourists visiting Romania in the first 9 months of the year, up 5.8% from last year, the […]

12 years ago

Romania Tourism Today: Time for a Class Marketing Act

Phil Butler

Recent data from the Romanian Federation of Tourism Employers (FPTR) shows some 650,000 plus tourists having arrived from outside the country in Bucharest every year. The data shows most tourists taking advantage of Bucharest hotels are in fact business travelers.

12 years ago

Halloween in Transylvania: A Dracula Tour with Argophilia

Mihaela Lica Butler

The scenery puts Twilight to shame: eerie landscapes stretch all around, sparkling under white powder, while in the distance, the wolves begin their macabre incantations. It’s time for the children of the night. Where will you find sanctuary?

12 years ago

Romania Steps Up Efforts To Enhance Local Culture

Aleksandr Shatskih

As part of its efforts to enhance awareness and the prestige of Romanian culture, The Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR) has been awfully busy lately, preparing a number of new initiatives aimed at boosting cooperation with both local and foreign organizations.

12 years ago

Bucharest Tips – A Travel Guide With a Difference

Aleksandr Shatskih

Launched by KOMBINAT, Romanian platform Bucharest Tips is a quirky travel guide designed especially for those willing to experience Bucharest through a brand-new perspective. Based on useful tourist information provided by locals, the guide helps travelers to find exactly what they’re looking for in the eclectic Romanian capital.

12 years ago

The White Rabbit and The Black Magic Kicks Off Halloween in Romania

Aleksandr Shatskih

Expected to be the greatest Halloween party in Romania, The White Rabbit and The Black Magic bash kicks off fun in the realm of Dracula with a big stream of events. Taking place on October 27th at the Polyvalent Hall (Sala Polivalenta), one of the best venues in Bucharest, the spooky spree comes with plenty of live music, lights and film projections, and everything scary designed in a fairytale-like décor.

12 years ago

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