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  • Amazing volunteers build heliport in Fagaras mountains without help from the authorities

    Amazing volunteers build heliport in Fagaras mountains without help from the authorities

    Volunteers from Arges and Bucharest have worked for a week to build a heliport in Fagaras mountains. The heliport was created in the area of Fereastra Zmeilor, at an altitude of 2.300 metres. the heliport shortens the time of interventions for mountain rescue teams with an hour and a half. It is important to note…

  • Airbus factory to open in Romania

    Airbus factory to open in Romania

    An Airbus helicopter factory will open this week in Ghimbav, Romania. The factory will be officially opened by France president, Francois Hollande and the Romanian prime minister. The general director of Airbus noted that there are already orders for the helicopters that will be produced starting next year. The factory is situated close to Brasov…

  • Free breakfast for cyclists in Romanian city

    Free breakfast for cyclists in Romanian city

    People that chose bikes over cars in Targu Mures city were rewarded with a free breakfast. The Mures Comunity foundation and the Pro Biciclo Urbo Association have developed a project called Breakfast for Bikers. Thanks to this project people that cycled on their way to work were given a free breakfast. The project was inspired…

  • Baby Aquila spotted in Romania first time in 50 years

    Baby Aquila spotted in Romania first time in 50 years

    Aquila birds are making a comeback in Romania as two baby Aquilas were spotted by researchers in Arad area. The researchers from Milvus group in Targu Mures have together with the Satu Mare Agency for the protection of environment set a satellite transmitter for the monitorization and studying of field Aquilas and they have discovered…

  • 1,200 volunteers will build 40 houses for poor families in Bacau

    1,200 volunteers will build 40 houses for poor families in Bacau

    Families from Bacau will have new homes thanks to a volunteer programme called Big Build 2016 created by Habitat for Humanity. The volunteers are hoping to break the world record for building 40 houses in only 5 days. Between October 3-7, 800 Romanian and foreign volunteers will build houses for disadvantaged families.Moreover, 1,200 volunteers will…

  • Judo player Alex Bologa wins bronze medal at Paralympic games

    Judo player Alex Bologa wins bronze medal at Paralympic games

    The first victory for Romania at the Paralympics in Brazil was secured by Alex Bologa from Cluj. The sportsman has conquered the bronze medal at judo, 60 kg category.  20 year old Bologa beat Henry Borges from Uruguay and lost to Makoto Hirose from Japan. Alex Bologa is blind and is the only Romanian judo…

  • 13 Black Sea Tall Ships to be celebrated at Constanta Regatta

    13 Black Sea Tall Ships to be celebrated at Constanta Regatta

    The Constanta port will host these days a Regata. If you don’t want to miss the opportunity to see beautiful antique naval ships this event is for you. The Gala started today. 15 naval ships are present at the event. Visitors can go on board every day, see the team parade on each ship, enjoy…

  • Anonimul International movie festival opens today

    Anonimul International movie festival opens today

    If you are fed up with Hollywood movies, the International Independent movie festival is for you. The festival opens today at Elvira Popescu cinema in Bucharest. The festival, called Anonimul, will include a series of international movies such as  The Land of the Enlightened, directed by Pieter-Jan De Pue, Belgium, Eden Hostel, directed by Gonzaga…

  • Romania one of the most welcoming countries for expats, research finds

    Romania one of the most welcoming countries for expats, research finds

    A new study researched by Expat Insider taken in 191 countries has found that Romania has become more popular for foreign expats and is one of the friendliest countries in the world. The study surveyed 14,272 expatriates, representing 174 nationalities. According to the research, Romania is situated on place 16 for the top expat destinations…

  • Romanians win six medals at Balkan Equestrian championship

    Romania has won six medals at the 2016 Balkan Equestrian Jumping championships organized in Romania. 250 sportsmen from 8 countries have participated in this competition. The Romanian team has won two gold medals, three silver medals and a bronze one. Romania was on the third place, the second place was secured by Greece with eight…