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FashionTV Black Sea Model Awards Hit Romania

Aleksandr Shatskih

The magnificent Mamaia, Romania, beach resort plays host next weekend to one of the best international model competitions this summer. The FashionTV Black Sea Model Awards, where over 40 models will compete, is the fourth in a string of competitions set on the biggest fashion stage in Europe. This year’s competition, which begins August 16th, […]

11 years ago

International Theatre Festival Sibiu FITS 2014 “Now Showing”

Aleksandr Shatskih

Going on right now in Romania, the International Theatre Festival in Sibiu FITS is one of the most important performing arts fests in all Europe. Over half a million visitors are expected to take part this year in between June 6th and June 15th.

11 years ago

12 Early Christian Tombs Discovered in Constanța

Aleksandr Shatskih

Several tombs dating from III – VI AD were discovered in Constanța, the oldest still-populated city in Romania.

11 years ago

Văcărești Becomes the First Urban Natural Park in Romania

Mihaela Lica Butler

The area surrounding Lake Văcărești in Bucharest, a 183 hectares stretch of green, has been declared by the Romanian government a protected area of national interest, and named Văcăreşti Natural Park. The General Council of Bucharest approved the decision on April 29, with a majority of 41 votes and 4 abstentions. This makes Bucharest the […]

11 years ago

Constanta and Kastamonu Talk Romanian-Turkish Adventure Tourism

Aleksandr Shatskih

Earlier this week a delegation from Turkey met with Constanta, Romania prefect Radu Volcinschi to discuss Constanta as a destination for “Development of Outdoor Adventure Tourism Network in Black Sea Region (DOOA).”

11 years ago

Pitești Sings a Tulip Symphony

Aleksandr Shatskih

For residents and visitors of Pitești, a beautiful Romanian city on the Argeș River, this weekend is a weekend of surprising colors, music, lights, and… flowers. Starting today, till Sunday, Pitești reenacts the “Tulip Symphony,” this year at its 37th edition.

11 years ago

See Timisoara, Romania in a Restaurant Tram

Aleksandr Shatskih

Tourists in Timisoara can now enjoy local beer and snacks in a new tram, that tours the city center.

11 years ago

Connects: New Bulgaria to Romania Danube Crossing

Aleksandr Shatskih

Trade and tourism in between Romania and Bulgaria got a boost when the New Europe Bridge opened last year. According to the trade ministries of the countries, bilateral trade has exceeded €3 billion over the course of the last year.

11 years ago

Animated Infographic Shows Why Romania Is a Cool Travel Destination

Mihaela Lica Butler

Bucharest, the Capital of Romania, is considered by Slate.fr one of the coolest destinations in Europe, but the country is equally fasinating. There are 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites to explore, one of the best mountain diving roads in Europe, the 3rd largest biodiversity in the world in its Danube Delta, and the list could […]

11 years ago

Romanian actor Radu Beligan awarded by the Guinness Book of Records

Aleksandr Shatskih

Romanian actor Radu Beligan entered the Guinness Book of Records as the longest living actor still on the theatrical stage at age of 95. On December 15, the actor who celebrated his 95 years on stage, was awarded with the title of longest-living actor still in activity on a theatrical stage by Guinness Book of […]

12 years ago

Romania Suspends Dacian Fortresses Project

Aleksandr Shatskih

Included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list, the Dacian fortresses are a window to Romania’s past. Lack of funds threatens these historic landmarks.

12 years ago

Kalinderu Ski Slope in Bușteni Opens Today

Aleksandr Shatskih

Romania ranks among the top world ski destinations according to Trivago, with ski resorts in Predeal reporting the cheapest prices Europe-wide for winter sports enthusiasts- £46 per night in a standard double room in January 2014. Predeal is only 15 minutes drive from Bușteni, where the Kalinderu ski slope opens today. Kalinderu is the first […]

12 years ago

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