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Romanian Ioan Clamparu sentenced to 30 years in jail by Spanish court for human trafficking
Romanian Ioan Clamparu, one of the targets of Interpol’s Operation Infra-Red, was recently sentenced to 30 years in prison by a court in Madrid, Spain, for crimes including human trafficking and procuring for prostitution. The 30-year stretch was the maximum sentence requested by the prosecutors. The human trafficking network he created is believed to have resulted in [...]
Rare pieces of art on sale at Bucharest Martisor (Trinket) auction
Artmark will hold their third Martisor Auction today (February 22). Pieces of decorative art and antique jewelry will be auctioned at Hotel Pullman, in Bucharest, starting 19:30. The Martisor Auction offers a selection of ornaments and decorations made of precious materials from some of the most famous decorative art workshops in Europe. The 161 [...]
Romanian airline Tarom to introduce self check-in service at Otopeni this March
Romania’s national airline Tarom will introduce this March a new kiosk check-in service at Henri Coanda Airport ( Otopeni ), for the company’s internal and international flights. This service will reduce waiting times at standard check in desks, according to the company. “The kiosk check-in application [...] will be first of its kind developed in [...]
Romania includes temporary driving license, bans radar detection in road safety strategy
Romanian drivers should buckle up for more legislative changes. The Government plans a National Strategy for road safety which will allow higher taxes for owners of two or more cars, the interdiction to use radar detection equipment and the temporary driving license. The measures target a decrease in the number of car accidents, which cause [...]
Romanian painter Tudor Scripor teaches glass painting at Trinity Cathedral in Phoenix, US
Romanian artist Tudor Paul Scripor will return after six years to the Trinity Cathedral in Pheonix, United States, in March 2012 for another exhibition of modern saints and traditional icon glass painting, that will include of a collection of modern saints: Martin Luther King Jr., Oscar Romero, Gandhi and Joan of Arc. The exhibition will be [...]
Romanians target world record with longest love letter
Bucharest inhabitants will strive to break the world record with the longest love letter in the world on February 24, the traditional lovers’ day in Romania, called Dragobete. The event will take place between 12,00 and 22,00 on Lipscani street in the Old Town of the Romanian capital, which will become a space dedicated to [...]
Peter de Ruiter: We invite Dutch politicians to visit Romania and see positive reality
The Netherlands-Romanian Chamber of Commerce (NRCC) recently added its voice to the chorus of international condemnation of Dutch far right party’s anti-Eastern European website. The website, set up by Dutch PVV, Geert Wilders’ anti-immigration party, encourages Dutch citizen to complain about central and eastern European immigrants – Poles, Romanians, Bulgarians, in the Netherlands, and has [...]
Agriculture Commissioner Ciolos calls for more broadband Internet connection in rural Romania
The European Commissioner for Agriculture Dacian Ciolos, who visited Romania last week, said the country should take advantage of the EUR 100 million funding for rural development in strategic investments, such as sewage and broadband Internet for the country’s villages. “It is important that Romania’s rural areas have Internet access, as it is a key [...]
Romanian Archbishop becomes Cardinal under Pope Benedict the 16th
Romanian Greek- Catholic Archbishop Lucian Muresan was inducted Cardinal by the Pope Benedict the 16th during a special consistory ceremony this week-end at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican. Muresan was one of the 22 who were named Cardinals. He is the third Cardinal of Romanian origins, after Iuliu Hossu who was named in 1969 by [...]
New blackout affects again several areas in Romania’s capital city
After damage to a Transelectrica installation triggered blackouts in several areas in Bucharest on Wednesday evening ( February 15 ), another power outage occurred on Thursday evening ( February 16 ) in Romania’s capital city. Several areas in Bucharest, namely Alba Iulia Square, Cotroceni, Colentina, Ferentari and Titan neighborhoods remained in the dark for several [...]
Romanian media reveals new addition to Royal House, Prince Paul’s younger brother
Recently recognized royalty Prince Paul of Romania (in picture) has a brother, who is a ski instructor in the US, according to Realitatea.net. He is Price Alexandru of Hohenzollern of Romania and was born in England. Aged 51, he currently lives in the US where he is known as a top ski instructor. The High [...]
Top Gear’s James May (just about) presents new Dacia Lodgy during the TV show
In typical Top Gear style, James May, one of the presenters of the UK show, recently previewed the new Dacia Lodgy. “Good news! There’s a new Dacia and I’ve got a picture of it,” he said. However, Jeremy Clarkson immediately changed the subject, saying: “Anyway, moving on…” See the presentation below. The new Dacia Lodgy [...]
US film production company Warren Miller to shoot winter destination film in Romania
A production team from the US film production company Warren Miller Entertainment will spend two weeks in Romania to shoot a film promoting the Carpathian mountain and winter tourism in the country. Romania’s Tourism Ministry will spend around EUR 18,500 showing the team of producers around, to areas like Sinaia, Brasov, Azuga, Balea Lac, the [...]
Romanian audiovisual authority sanctions Antena 1 TV station for naked footage of former PM
The National Audiovisual Council in Romania (CNA) decided that local TV station Antena 1 should interrupt broadcast for 10 minutes during prime time, after showing footage of former Prime Minister Emil Boc naked in a gym locker room. CNA’s decision comes after receiving a record 110 complaints after the footage was broadcast on Antena 1′s [...]
Residents block street in Bucharest in protest over frequent blackouts
Around 50 people blocked traffic on Petricani street in Bucharest on Wednesday evening ( February 15 ), in protest against frequent power outages. Protestors complained that despite being up to date with bills, electricity supply to the area has been constantly interrupted for several days. The protest lasted for about two hours. The electricity supply [...]
Romania’s Water Administration says no immediate risk of floods after heavy snowfall
Romania is not in imminent danger of flooding, the country’s Waters Administration announced. Water levels in lakes are currently only half their maximum level, so melting snow in the coming weeks should not cause floods. The drought the country experienced earlier this year has left lakes and rivers below their normal level for this time [...]
Romania’s average electricity consumption in February reaches highest level in ten years
The average daily electricity consumption in Romania was the highest of the last ten years in February this year, according to electricity network operator Transelectrica. The maximum consumption on February 3 was of 8,466 Mwh, above the maximum in the previous years. The average consumption in February last year was of 7,749 Mwh, while consumers [...]
Heavy tax burden: Romanian pays car tax with 46,000 coins in protest
A Romanian from Brasov county, in central Romania, paid his car tax in coins of 1, 5 and 10 bani, protesting against the high amount he had to pay for his car: RON 2,600 ( the equivalent of some EUR 600 ). He turned up at the tax administration office laden with several sacks of [...]
Romanian media owner Vintu’s disability shortens jail sentence
Romanian businessman Sorin Ovidiu Vintu, who was sentenced to 6 months in jail for blackmailing business partner Sebastian Ghita, of the Asesoft group, would have received a tougher punishment, if it wasn’t for his disability. According to the Romanian media, the court called that the accusation brought against Sorin Ovidiu Vintu severe but was unable [...]
Young Romanian couple’s initiative opens local art studios to foreigners
Two young Romanians are inviting foreigners to discover the art studios of local artists in a series of guided tours. A slightly atypical project, ‘Art in Bucharest’, founded by Mircea Crisbasanu and his wife Simona, invites art lovers on guided tours that will take them to the workshops of Romanian painters, sculptors, craftsmen, theater and [...]
Romanian NGOs plan to open White Cross, first maternal healthcare services network
Two Romanian NGOs plan to launch a center for maternal healthcare under the name’ The White Cross’ in May this year, and expand the network of maternal health services to a national level during next year. The Association for Natural Birth and Nursing and the Mothers for Mothers NGO have started this project with support [...]
Survey: Romanians, among most pessimistic Europeans on worsening economic forecasts
Romanians are among the most pessimistic European consumers when it comes to general economic and personal income expectations, as well as willingness to buy, shows the ‘GfK Consumer Climate Europe’ survey for the fourth quarter of 2011. “New rescue packages, uncertainty about further developments in Greece, Italy and France and the prospects of poorer economic [...]
Romanian court rules Prince Paul member of Royal House of Romania
The High Court of Justice in Romania recognized Prince Paul of Romania as an official member of the Royal House of Romania, which makes him the official grandson of Prince Carol II of Romania and the nephew of King Michael of Romania, the current head of the Royal family. ‘I hope that what happened today [...]
Dragobete: Local tradition’s popularity resurges in protest against imported Valentine’s day
Dragobete, the traditional lovers’ day in Romania, is celebrated on February 24, ten days after the Western European and American counterpart Valentine’s Day, celebrated today ( February 14 ). The traditional celebration of love has become more popular after many rebelled against the Western European holiday and went back to tradition. Dragobete was the son of Baba Dochia- [...]
Romanian electricity carrier head dismissed after energy resources miscommunication
Romania’s electricity carrier Transelectrica will limit or even cancel exports of electricity between February 15 and March 16, while limiting the quantities delivered to consumers in case of critical situations, due to the unfavorable weather conditions. The Southern and South – eastern regions of Romania are under a Code Orange for blizzard valid this week, [...]
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Romanian court rules Prince Paul member of Royal House of Romania 
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Two Romanians awarded by Oscars organizers for Phantom high speed camera 
Romanian climber Coco Popescu sets world record for climbing tallest volcano in Antarctica 
Romanian actress Ana Ularu receives ‘Shooting Stars’ award at Berlin Film Festival 
Shakira to shake up Bucharest with May concert 
Lufthansa introduces new flights to Romania after 20% increase in passenger volumes
