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Romania’s Saint Andrew’s Night Makes Halloween Look Tame

Mihaela Lica Butler

Trepidation around Saint Andrew’s Night (November 29) isn’t just about fear—it’s a deep dive into folklore and humanity’s darkest fears.

1 year ago

Romania and Bulgaria’s Endless Schengen Saga Nears Conclusion

Victoria Udrea

Romania and Bulgaria set to join the Schengen Zone by January 2025 after years of delays and political bickering.

1 year ago

Romanian New Year’s Tradition: The Little Plow (Plugușorul)

Mihaela Lica Butler

Plugușorul, a popular Romanian tradition on New Year’s Eve, symbolizes prosperity through chants tied to harvest and rural life.

1 year ago

Romania’s First Electric Train Launched

Victoria Udrea

CFR Călători begins operations with Romania’s first Alstom Coradia Stream electric train, offering regular services on major routes.

1 year ago

Craiova Christmas Market Flaunts Eastern Europe’s Highest-flying Santa’s Sleigh

Victoria Udrea

One of the best in Eastern Europe, Craiova Christmas Market opened its doors on November 15 and will close January 5, 2025.

1 year ago

2024-2025 Ski Season About to Start in Romania

Victoria Udrea

Ski season’s preparations in Poiana Braşov are in full swing. Artificial snow-making commences, and slopes are set to open soon.

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year 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.

1 year 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.

2 years 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.

2 years 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 […]

2 years 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.

2 years ago

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The Samaria Gorge will remain closed on Wednesday, September 23, after an updated weather forecast shows rainfall above the gorge’s approved safety limits. The Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency (OFYPEKA) made the decision based on the latest forecast from Greece’s National Meteorological Service. For travelers planning a hike, that means one important thing: don’t […]

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A wildfire near Chonos in Sitia has eased after a difficult night of wind-driven flare-ups. Firefighters and two aircraft continue battling scattered active hotspots.

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