29 July 2010

While 'the eternal flame in Andreiasu' is the generic name, there's more than one flame burning in Vrancea county, where Andreiasu mountain locality is located.

It all starts with gaseous hydrocarbons emissions – some of which have the so-called 'spontaneous combustion'. Which means the gas will turn to flames once it reaches the air, but they can also be ignited

28 July 2010

After 1989, Romania had to go through a long and at times painful transition towards democracy. The legacy of over 50 years of communism could not be eliminated so quickly. But in the 20 years that have gone by since the fall of communism, the country has managed to make some important steps ahead.

19 July 2010

The Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates prophet Ilie on July 20. One of the most important prophets in the Old Testament, Saint Ilie is celebrated as a miracle worker and the one that brings rain during a drought period. This is also the period when the Maiden Fair on Gaina mountain takes place.

15 July 2010

Romanians have always dreamed of being independent and staying united, but they were rarely left in peace for long enough to develop a sense of their own identity. This short overview of the history of Romania will give you an idea about the events that took place in the 18th and 19th centuries and which shaped the idea of a national identity in the Romanians' consciousness.

29 July 2010

While 'the eternal flame in Andreiasu' is the generic name, there's more than one flame burning in Vrancea county, where Andreiasu mountain locality is located.

It all starts with gaseous hydrocarbons emissions – some of which have the so-called 'spontaneous combustion'. Which means the gas will turn to flames once it reaches the air, but they can also be ignited

28 July 2010

After 1989, Romania had to go through a long and at times painful transition towards democracy. The legacy of over 50 years of communism could not be eliminated so quickly. But in the 20 years that have gone by since the fall of communism, the country has managed to make some important steps ahead.

19 July 2010

The Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates prophet Ilie on July 20. One of the most important prophets in the Old Testament, Saint Ilie is celebrated as a miracle worker and the one that brings rain during a drought period. This is also the period when the Maiden Fair on Gaina mountain takes place.

15 July 2010

Romanians have always dreamed of being independent and staying united, but they were rarely left in peace for long enough to develop a sense of their own identity. This short overview of the history of Romania will give you an idea about the events that took place in the 18th and 19th centuries and which shaped the idea of a national identity in the Romanians' consciousness.

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