Tag: 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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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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50 positive things Romanians did in 2017
Another year has passed and many many positive things have happened, many people have invented useful tools, others have volunteered to help the homeless, the poor children, they have built houses and others have had great results at many competitions. Our website has tried to present to the world many of the positive things Romanians…
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Study shows that Romanians are among the best English speakers in the world
According to an international map created by Education first, Romania is one of the few countries where English not only is well understood but also spoken. Romania has managed to beat countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain and France. Romania is the 16th best in Europe for English proficiency and the 20th in the world.…
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The first nuclear medicine centre in Romania to be opened in Bucharest
The first integrated center of nuclear medicine in Romania will be opened in Bucharest in 2018. The center will be located at the Carol Vavila Military Hospital in Bucharest. The purpose of the center will be to detect cancer and cardiovascular diseases. The centre will also have a Single Photon Emission Compputed Tomography and a…
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A Romanian woman is part of the team of researchers that won the Nobel prize for Physics
Anamaria Effler from Arad is part of the LIGO project that has received the Nobel prize for physics this year. The project has made observations in the field of gravitational waves. Anamaria Effler is 33 years old and is one of the 1,000 researchers from 20 countries that participate in this project. The Nobel prize…
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Couple asks wedding guests to donate to dog shelters instead of bringing flowers
A couple from Sfantu Gheorghe town has asked their guests to bring dog food instead of flowers. It might seem a joke but the couple actually wanted to help dog rescue centers. Thanks to the couple 170 kilograms of doog food wad donated to two dog rescue centers in Covasna. Jean Constantin Ciuntu and…
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Romania wins seven gold medals at the European Weightlifting Championships
Romanian competitors have won seven gold medals this weekend at the European Weight Lifting championships for under 15 and under 17 category. Additionally, Romania has alsow won five silver medals and four bronze medals. In the women’s category for 44 kg Daniela Gargar has won two gold medals. She has also won the silver medal…
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The first beach for people with disabilities in Europe to be set up in Constanta
The first beach for people with disabilities in Europe is set to be established in Constanta. The beach will have a therapeutic purpose and it will be located on the North Promenade. The beach will have special areas for 100 beach chairs, two areas with a capacity of 1000 places for people that want to…
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World Happiness Report: Romania is a happier country than last year
Romanians seem to have become happier than in recent years, according to a recent survey. The 2017 World Happiness Report has put Romania on place number 57. The survey was done in 155 countries. Compared to 2016 Romania was on the 71st place and on place 86 in 2015. Now the country seems to have become…
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