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Romania Reacts to Schengen Veto with Dismay

2012-03-06 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Traian Basescu

Romanian President Traian Basescu has hit out at the Netherlands for vetoing his country’s bid to join the Schengen Zone, accusing them of committing “abuse” amidst rumors that Dutch opposition could be linked to Romania’s earlier block on Serbian accession to the EU.

Tags: Corina Cretu, romania, Romanian economy, Schengen area, schengen veto, Schengen zone, Serbia EU entry, Traian Basescu, Vlach minority

3 Spring Traditions in Romania

2012-02-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

martisor puppett on the wet sand

When all the nature comes to life after the challenging winter’s months, Romania becomes a delight for both locals and tourists.

Tags: 1 martie, babele, martisor, mucenici, romania

Travel Alert: Romania Paralyzed by Snow. State of Emergency in Vrancea County

2012-02-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

romania snow

Vrancea County (Moldova region, South-East part of the country) is operating under a state of emergency enforced by Romanian authorities.

Tags: romania, snowfall, stranded, travel alert

Romantic Winter Getaways in Eastern Europe

2011-11-01 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Log House Tara, Kolasin, Montenegro.

If romance is what you want for your winter holiday, you’re in luck: Eastern Europe isn’t short of romantic getaways, as long as you know where to look.

Tags: Bianca Resort & Spa, Bjelasica, Budapest, Christmas package, Christmas Tree, Gellért Baths, Hunedoara County, Hungary, Kolašin, Kranjska Gora, Latvia, Log House Tara, Montenegro, Riga, romania, Sinjajevina, slovenia, Straja

The Return of Romania’s King

2011-10-25 by Phil Butler

King Michael

In the news this morning, King Michael I of Romania, the monarch who abdicated his throne back in 1947, is to address Parliament in Bucharest today. In honor of the former king’s 90th birthday, Romania’s Liberal Party invited Michael to speak and celebrate the auspicious occasion there.

Tags: Dacia, Michael I, monarchies, monarchs, Prince Radu, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Victoria, romania, royal families, Traian Basescu

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