Positive News about Romania
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20 movies you didn’t know were filmed in Romania
You’ve probably watched a lot of foreign movies and even blockbusters that you did not know they were filmed in Romania. In fact, Romania seems to be more and more popular with movie producers. This might be because of the spectacular scenery and the cheap costs of production. Here are 20 movies that were filmed…
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Mircea Cartarescu wins the prestigious Formentor Prize of Letters 2018
Romanian poet and novelist Mircea Cartarescu has been awarded the Formentor Prize of Letters 2018 in Argentina. The award is considered one of the most prestigious in the world of international literature. The award ceremony took place at the Biblioteca Nacional de la Republica Argentina in Buenos Aires. The writer’s entire work has been recognized…
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12 Empty Stores to open across Romania to help people donate clothes
A new concept aimed to help families with financial problems has been developed in Romania. 12 empty shops will open across the country. The shops will be completely empty and people can donate clothes that will be donated to families. The first Empty Shop was opened in Bucharest at the Mall Promenada which is hoping…
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Thousands of volunteers to plant 50,000 trees across Transylvania
Thousands of volunteers will plant trees in several counties throughout Transylvania. This will be done thanks to a national campaign for tree planting called ” We plant good deeds in Romania”. It is estimated that around 50,000 trees will be planted around the area of Rau de Mori, Hunedoara county, Sohodol and Bucium in Alba…
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Romanian ballerina wins Outstanding achievement award at the Olivier Gala
A young Romanian ballerina has been awarded at the Olivier Awards in London on Sunday. Francesca Velicu was awarded for exceptional results in dance. The awards are given for personalities in the theatre industry in the UK. The Gala was presented by Catherine Tate and it took place at the Royal Albert Hall. The awards…
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Andrei Pastin wins the gold medal at the World Fencing Championships
Andrei Pastin has won the gold medal at World Fencing Championships in the male category for cades and juniors. The competition is taking place in Verona, Italy. Andrei has beaten Robert Vidovsky from USA with 15-10 in the finals and Alonso Santamaria from Spain with 15-11. Previously he has beaten Szymon Hryciuk from Poland with…
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Robert Jitaru wins the gold medal at the European Boxing Championships for Under 22
Boxer Robert Jitaru has won the gold medal at the European Championships. Jitaru has participated in the 56 kilograms category for Under 22. The competition took place in Targu Jiu. Jitaru has beaten Tayfur Aliev from Azerbadjan. Overall Romania has won one gold medal, two silver medals, and a bronze medal. At the women’s category, Cristina…
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Romanian student wins the gold medal at the International Math Olympiad
This weekend students from different countries have competed at the International Math Olympiad. The competition took place in Iasi. The grand prize was secured by a Romanian student from Iasi. His name is Ovidiu Neculai Avadanei and he was the only student to receive the maximum points. The Romanian team has won also four gold…
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Over 550 volunteers plant 10,350 trees in Prahova county
Hundreds of volunteers have spent their weekend planting thousands of trees in Prahova county. On Saturday, March 31st the Padurea Copiilor ( Children’s forest) association has organized an event called The Big Planting. Around 550 volunteers have chosen to come to Aricestii Rahtivani and plant 10,350 trees. Overall the trees cover an area of 6…
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Tens of retired people volunteer to care for abandoned babies at a Bucharest hospital
Some time ago, a video of an old gentleman volunteering at a children’s hospital went viral. David Deutchman from the US, called baby buddy was volunteering at a Neonatal Intensive care hospital in Atlanta, US where he was holding premature babies in his hands. Many people have praised his kindness and some wondered if they…
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