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Queen Maria’s 1920s Constanța Palace to Be Restored

Victoria Udrea

Queen Maria’s Palace in Constanța will undergo a massive restoration. Funds for the restoration of the 1920s-era palace will come from the government’s 2024 budget reserve and financing by the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB).  The Royal Palace of Mamaia (Kara Dalga, “The Black Wave”) was built by Queen Maria from 1924-1926 using her […]

11 months ago

Highway from Bucharest Will Directly Access Henri Coandă Airport

Victoria Udrea

The Romanian Ministry of Transport unveiled plans for a new road connecting Bucharest with Terminal II at Henri Coandă International Airport in Otopeni.

11 months ago

Γρηγόρης (Gregory’s) Expands to Cyprus, Romania

Manuel Santos

Γρηγόρης (Gregory’s) expanded its international footprint with the recent opening of two new locations overseas in Cyprus and Romania.

1 year ago

Brâncuși’s Endless Column Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Mihaela Lica Butler

Constantin Brâncuși’s Endless Column has earned a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a quintessential example of modernist art.

1 year ago

Romania: A New Magnet for Global Tourism Through Visa-Free Travel

Victoria Udrea

Boosting Tourism with Visa-Free Travel Romania, a member of the European Union, now permits visa-free travel for citizens of 88 countries, including Schengen countries, the UAE, the UK, and the US. This policy makes Romania more accessible, positioning it as an attractive destination for international travellers. The ease of entry enables visitors to explore Romania’s […]

1 year ago

Relocation of Bears to Zărnești Bear Sanctuary

Mihaela Lica Butler

Romanian authorities are set to transfer nearly 30 bears from Transfăgărășan to the Zărnești Bear Sanctuary.

1 year ago

Bucharest: Sânzienele la Muzeul Satului

Victoria Udrea

On June 24, “Dimitrie Gusti” National Village Museum hosts an enchanting Sânziene celebration with free entry for visitors in traditional attire.

1 year ago

IKEA’s Impact on Romania’s Forests

Victoria Udrea

IKEA’s suppliers benefit from Romania’s corrupt environment, leading to alarming deforestation in the country.

1 year ago

First Direct Romania to NY Flight in 20 Years [HiSky]

Iorgos Pappas

HiSky Europe makes history with the first direct flight from Romania to New York in 20 years

1 year ago

Romania and Bulgaria Enter the Schengen Zone

Manuel Santos

The initial phase of Romania and Bulgaria’s integration into the Schengen Zone—the European Union’s passport-free travel zone—commenced on April 1st.

1 year ago

Mărțișor: Origins, Traditions, and Symbolism in Romania

Mihaela Lica Butler

On March 1, Romania celebrates Mărțișor, the most famous symbol of spring. The oldest surviving Mărțișor in Romania dates from 1879.

1 year ago

EU to Welcome Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen Area in March

Manuel Santos

The European Commission officially confirmed the forthcoming inclusion of Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen area.

1 year ago

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