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A Sad State of Affairs on the Romanian Littoral

Aleksandr Shatskih

Instead aligning prices and services to other East European countries, Romanian hoteliers prefer to maintain fees that don’t attract tourists and cause them a greater financial loss. Add to this the low quality of the customer service practiced by most seaside hotels in Romania, and you get a full picture.

13 years ago

Sibiu – Where Romania’s Past Meets the Present

Aleksandr Shatskih

Romania’s European Capital of Culture in 2007, Sibiu is not only an important cultural center of Romania, but one of the most beautiful cities in the country.

13 years ago

Sun Plaza Mall: Sunniest Mall in Bucharest, Romania

Aleksandr Shatskih

Claiming itself to be the largest shopping center in Eastern Europe, Sun Plaza Mall was inaugurated on February 25, 2010 and since then, has received two CIJ Awards in the categories of “Best Shopping Centre Development” and “Best Overall Development” and it has also achieved an official record, accepted by the Guinness Book – In 2010, it created the world’s largest indoor Christmas display, using 449,658 lights.

13 years ago

Romania Planning Balneary and Medical Tourism Conference

Aleksandr Shatskih

Romania is to team up with the World Tourism Organization (WTO) in order to boost its travel credentials, staging a unique International Conference on Balneary and Health Care Tourism in the country.

13 years ago

Romania Celebrates 8 March, International Women’s Day

Aleksandr Shatskih

In Romania, this holiday is a reason of joy for ladies, especially mothers, as they are rewarded with flowers and gifts for the happiness they bring into our lives.

13 years ago

Romania Reacts to Schengen Veto with Dismay

Aleksandr Shatskih

Romanian President Traian Basescu has hit out at the Netherlands for vetoing his country’s bid to join the Schengen Zone, accusing them of committing “abuse” amidst rumors that Dutch opposition could be linked to Romania’s earlier block on Serbian accession to the EU.

13 years ago

3 Spring Traditions in Romania

Aleksandr Shatskih

When all the nature comes to life after the challenging winter’s months, Romania becomes a delight for both locals and tourists.

13 years ago

Photo Reportage: Romania Under Snow

Mihaela Lica Butler

Argophilia Travel News brings you a few snapshots from the current situation in Ploiesti, Romania: photos by local residents Alina Popescu and Ana Gabriela Radulescu.

13 years ago

Travel Alert: Romania Paralyzed by Snow. State of Emergency in Vrancea County

Aleksandr Shatskih

Vrancea County (Moldova region, South-East part of the country) is operating under a state of emergency enforced by Romanian authorities.

13 years ago

10 Things to Do in Eastern Europe in 2012

Mihaela Lica Butler

Argophilia Travel News has selected ten of the most interesting and diverse events in Eastern Europe to help you choose a destination for 2012.

14 years ago

Pig Slaughtering in Romania

Mihaela Lica Butler

Although cruel, the tradition of pig slaughtering is ancient and not many Romanians are happy to let it go.

14 years ago

Romania Celebrates National Day

Aleksandr Shatskih

Romania is celebrating ninety three years of unity – the Great Union Day, which is also the country’s National Day.

14 years ago

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