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Romanian students win silver and bronze medals at International IT Olympiad
The Romanian Olympic team has won three silver medals and one bronze medal at the International IT Olympiad in Kazan, Russia. The silver medals were secured by Andrei Popa, from Mihail Kogalniceanu high school in Vaslui, Costin Andrei Oncescu, from Dinicu Golescu national college, Campulung Muscel and Andrei Costin Constantinescu, from the International Informatics Highschool…
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Visitors relive the medieval times at Dracula Fest
Visitors to the Dracula Fest this year have enjoyed a medieval atmosphere and thematic shows. The festival was organized at Vlad Tepes’ castle in Poenari and visitors had to walk up the 1,480 stairs. They were greeted with a bag of food and water just like Vlad Tepes was welcomed here. The festival started with…
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You can now see Europe’s largest bison at this new research station in Romania
Good news for bisons in Romania! Europe’s largest bison has been reintroduced in the wild for some years now and a few days ago a research station for the study of bisons has been established. The station is supported financially by the Swiss government. The station, situated in Fenes village, Tarcu mountains, Caras…
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Great grandma’s recipes inspire young woman to open cafe
A young lady has open a pastry shop and cafe using only her great grandmother’s recipes. Although Teodora Pup has studied horticulture at university and she thought she will help with her parents’ strawberry business, she opened up this cafe. She realised the strawberry business needs proper technology and a lot of money. The strawberry business…
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Woman transforms containers into charming houses
A young woman from Romania has invented a house that is resistant to fire and earthquake. The house does not need authorisation and the cost is quite cheap. Posta Maria, from Targu Mures, has created the house out of an industrial container. the house is isolated and has air conditioning. The house has advantages such…
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Over 15,000 visitors at the Traditional Crafts festival at Astra museum
15,865 people have participated at the Traditional crafts market and the National festival of traditions at the ASTRA museum this weekend. 400 artists and craftsmen have come from different parts of the country- Banat, Oltenia, Ardeal and also from Moldova and Serbia. Visitors were able to enjoy music concerts, traditional local foods such as local…
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“Scarred hearts” movie wins Jury prize at Switzerland movie festival
“Scarred hearts” by Radu Jude has won the “Premio special della giuria” award( Special jury prize) at the Locarno International movie festival. The “Scarred Hearts” is Radu Jude’s fourth movie and it is an adaption of a novel by Max Blecher. The movie has been praised by international critics. The movie is set in 1937…
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Romania has won another medal!
Romania has won yesterday the fourth medal at the Rio Olympics. The Romanian team has won the bronze medal at the canoe competition. The team was formed by Roxana Cogianu, Ioana Strungaru, Mihaela Petrila, Iuliana Popa, Madalina Beres, Laura Oprea, Adelina Bogus, Andreea Boghian and Daniela Druncea. The results for woman’s canoe USA 6.01.49 UK…
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Gabriel Sancraian wins the bronze medal at Rio Olympics!
An unexcpected medal was secured yesterday by Gabriel Sancraian at the weightlifting competition. Gabriel was considered as having chances to only reach the 7th place and he was by far not among the favourites. Gabriel was on the fifth place, when he managed to raise above his head 173 kilograms. This type of competition requires…
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Irish man organises “Long road to the Merry Cemetery”festival in Maramures to promote and support local culture
Peter Hurley from Ireland is organizing a festival that promotes villages in Maramures. The festival is called “The long road to the Merry Cemetery” and it takes place between August 14-21. A series of events will showcase the cultural values of 63 villages in the area. According to romaniainsider.com Peter Hurley stated “We prepared an…
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