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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.

12 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!

12 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.

12 years ago

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, […]

12 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.

12 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.

12 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 […]

12 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).”

12 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.

12 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.

12 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.

12 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 […]

12 years ago

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