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5 Stellar Reasons to Visit Romania in 2016

Aleksandr Shatskih

So you have chosen to head to Europe for your vacation time this summer. Of course, Europe is the ages old place to go, with a lot to see and experience. You may be thinking of going to any number of places such as France, Spain, Germany, Great Britain, but I must say there is another place you should consider of the cliche destinations seem a bore, you can always go to Romania.

9 years ago

Romania State TV Debt May Exclude Country from Eurovision

Aleksandr Shatskih

A €10 million dollar debt of a cash strapped Romania TV channel threatens to exclude the country from the upcoming Eurovision song contest.

9 years ago

Nicolae Ceausescu’s “Spring Palace” Opened to Public

Phil Butler

Earlier this month the luxurious private estate of Romania’s late communist leader, Nicolae Ceausescu was opened to the public. The massive 80 room “Spring Palace” (Palatul Primaverii), designed to the president’s specifications, was the Ceausescu family home for over 25 years. Here’s a look at the former Romanian leader’s estate, and at how Romanians view […]

9 years ago

Vola OTA Announces Record Profits

Aleksandr Shatskih

Increase from online business from OTA Vola totalled some €63.2 million euro for the four countries the online travel agency covers. According to the news, Vloa in Romania, Poland, Ukraine, and Vietnam increased revenue by over 50% in some cases.

9 years ago

Romania Tourism Fair Opens Its Doors

Mihaela Lica Butler

The tourism fair of Romania takes place from Thursday, February 25, till Sunday, February 28, 2016, at the Romexpo Exhibition Centre.

9 years ago

Can Indian Tourist Rescue Eastern Europe Tourism?

Aleksandr Shatskih

Some 30 million Indians are expected to travel worldwide in the short term, tourism boards from Bucharest to Varna and beyond are seeking to woo these news tourists via marketing and trade shows.

9 years ago

Romania: Underrated and Affordable, Must See in 2016

Aleksandr Shatskih

Romania is regarded by many specialty publications as one of the must see destinations of 2016. It is pretty affordable when it comes to accommodation and cost for entertainment. It also has other things to appeal to you:

9 years ago

Romania tourism figures up over 2013

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to figures from the Romanian National Institute of Statistics (Institutul National de Statistica) arrivals and overnight stays increased by 6.1 % and by 5.7 %, respectively over the last year.

11 years ago

Romania Opens Transrarău, The Treasures Road

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Rarău Mountains are some of the most beautiful mountains in Moldova, and now, Transrarău gives you a unique opportunity to see their striking landscapes.

11 years ago

Softronic Unveils New Hyperion for Romania

Aleksandr Shatskih

Romanian rail manufacturer Softronic has just announced a new prototype of its new Hyperion emu set to test along Romania’s main rail lines. The Hyperion has been developed by Softronic at the company’s Craiova plant to the south of Romania at a cost of around €5 million euro, the reports say.

11 years ago

Fish Borscht Festival in the Danube Delta

Aleksandr Shatskih

A.N.T.R.E.C. Tulcea is holding the Fish Borscht Festival of the Danube Delta this weekend, September 6-7, 2014. Don’t miss the best local fish soup!

11 years ago

ADfel in Bucharest This Week

Aleksandr Shatskih

This week in Bucharest, Romania the latest edition of the ADfel unconventional advertising festival at Fabrica terrace takes place.

11 years ago

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