Positive News about Romania
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New bird species discovered in Romania
A new bird species was discovered on Romania’s territory. It is a crested diver, a bird which usually lives in the Arctic. The bird was discovered by accident by specialists who were counting aquatic birds in the area of Olt. The researchers also filmed the bird and it seems that it has adapted to our…
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The amazing story of dr. Tzaicu- the first surgeon in the world to perform hernia surgery on himself
Going through surgery is stressful, but performing surgery on yourself is more unbelievable. More than a hundred years ago, Romanian surgeon Alexandru Tzaicu was doing just that. He was only 26 years old when he performed a hernia surgery on himself. It was a successful experiment which allowed him to get a Ph.D. According to…
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Police officers save sparrow hawk from death
It’s good to know that police officers care not only about people but also about animals. Recently, two police officers who work for the traffic department found a prey bird on the A1 highway. The bird was nearly dead and was lying near the highway, close to Remetea Mare. The police officers inspected the bird and…
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“Bacalaureat movie wins ” Best Foreign Movie” award at the NSFCS festival in USA
The Bacalaureat movie has recently been awarded the Best foreign movie prize at the National Society of Film Critics in the USA. The movie directed by Cristian Mungiu was nominated alongside ” Faces Places”, directed by Agnes Varda and the movie ” Beats Per Minute” directed by Robin Campillo. The Bacalaureat movie was also included in…
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Romania to ban thin plastic bags
Our planet is pretty much suffocating from pollution and each country seems to be trying to help solve this matter in their own way. As such, the European Commission has adopted several strategies to reduce plastic materials. Romania as well is doing their bit. Starting this year, the country will forbid the usage of plastic…
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On Union Day, a 100 metre long flag will be displayed in Timisoara city centre
Today, on Little Union day, Timisoara will celebrate it in an unusual day. In the city centre, people will be able to admire a 100 metres length flag. The event is called ” Let’s hold hands” and all locals and of course tourists are invited to celebrate the Union of the Principalities. The event starts…
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Romanian team manages to row across the Atlantic Ocean for the first time
For the first time in history, four Romanians have managed to row across the Atlantic ocean. The team has arrived at its destination on January 22 in Antigua. The team formed of Vasile Osean, Andrei Rosu, Ionut Olteanu and Marius Alexe have sailed 4,887 kilometers in 38 days, 14 hours and 32 minutes. Their families…
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11 year old boy from Targu Jiu returns found wallet with cash inside
What would you do if you found a wallet full of money? Most people would probably keep the money. However, an 11-year-old student from Targu-Jiu has decided to return the money to his teacher. Gabriel Stan, who is currently in the 5th grade at the Saint Nicholas primary school in Targu Jiu was going to…
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Dinner in a tramway in Timisoara. The only tram-restaurant in Romania.
From January people visiting Timisoara will have another curiosity to try. A touristic tramway will offer people a romantic dinner will riding around the city. The tramway was the first electric tramway that circulated in Timisoara in 1889. The tramway goes through the city centre, the Maria square, the Elisabeth neighbourhood and the Fabric area.…
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Amazing Romanian young man donates his liver to save girl’s life
An amazing young man has saved a young woman’s life by donating his liver. Romeon Kulcsar, 24 years old, from Tasnad, has found that a young woman who he didn’t know was suffering from autoimmune hepatic cirrhosis. The 23-year-old young woman from Chereusa, Satu Mare county was in desperate need of a liver transplant. Anett…
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