Positive News about Romania

  • Romanian sports commentator sets world record

    Romanian sports commentator sets world record

    A Romanian sports commentator has set a world record for the Most Successful Radio Sports Commentator. The award was given by the World Record Academy to Ilie Dobre. The commentator was considered highly successful because he published over 43 books, he received a National Award from the Romanian president, and has also set six world…

  • Romanian movies to be celebrated at special event in London

    Romanian movies to be celebrated at special event in London

      Romanian movies are set to be celebrated in London, thanks to ICR London and the British Film Institute. The organizations  prepared a series of Romanian movies under the name of ” Revolution in Realism” at the British Film Institute. There will be two months of Romanian movies, special meet ups with film producers, critics, movie…

  • International Street Theatre festival to be held in Bucharest

    International Street Theatre festival to be held in Bucharest

    Bucharest is set to host the eight edition of the International Street Theatre B-FIT in The Street. The festival will be organised between June 9-12 in Bucharest and the public will be able to enjoy plenty of theatre plays, dance shows and acrobatics from nine countries, such as Austria, UK, Spain, Germany and Italy. The…

  • How one young woman turned lavender into a successful business

    How one young woman turned lavender into a successful business

    There are many examples of people who return to their home country and establish successful businesses. One of them is Simona Maricean. Simona Maricean is from Ileanda village, Salaj county. She has lived for 15 years in France, in the Provence area, where she fell in love with the culture of lavender. When she returned to…

  • Prince Charles opened rural training centre in Transylvania

    Prince Charles opened rural training centre in Transylvania

      Prince Charles has just opened a training centre in Viscri, Romania. The centre was created in order to encourage farming, sustainable development and conservation in the area. According to Seattle Times, the centre called ” The Prince of Wales’s Training Centre” is located in an 18th century converted barn.  The prince is hoping that…

  • International book festival now open in six Romanian cities

    International book festival now open in six Romanian cities

    Bookfest, the biggest international book market in Romania is now open in Bucharest, Timisoara, Cluj-Napoca, Iasi, Targu Mures and Brasov. Children are also expected to join the event, as they can participate in many workshops and competition and win books. The festival will be open between June 1-5 and because the first day of Summer…

  • Team of Romanians to participate in the world’s toughest row

    Team of Romanians to participate in the world’s toughest row

    Three Romanians will sail over 5,000 km in 60 days in one of the toughest competitions in the world ” Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge”.

  • The first animal hospital in Romania opened in Galati city

    The first animal hospital in Romania opened in Galati city

    First hospital for animals without owners opened in Galati city, Romania. The hospital was opened in March by Help Labus organization  and until now they treated more than 300 dogs and cats. The hospital was helped by a foundation in Switzerland, that donated medicine and medical equipment. The hospital has treated many animals that were found…

  • Romanian women race in high heels during “Women at Matasari” festival in Bucharest

    Romanian women race in high heels during “Women at Matasari” festival in Bucharest

      An unusual festival called ” Femei pe Matasari” ( women on Matasari street) brought together thousands of people to celebrate the history of this Bucharest neighbourhood. The festival had lots to offer: concerts ( from Vita de Vie, Mouse N’Monkeyz, Space Needle, A-C Leonte, The Pixels, The Dream Diggers), a silent garden, theatre plays in…

  • Over 3,000 spectators at Transylvania Film Festival opening night

    Over 3,000 spectators at Transylvania Film Festival opening night

    Over 3,000 people participated at the opening of the 15th edition of the Transylvania International film Festival on Friday evening. The festival’s first night was held in an open air theatre in the centre of the city, which was built for this event.   The event opened with the movie “6,9 on Richter scale” by…