December 21, 2011 14:25

U2 offers Romanian NGO the right to use One for humanitarian campaign

U2 offers Romanian NGO the right to use One for humanitarian campaign

U2 offered free of charge the right to use the hit One to Brici Entertainment for a spot  made for Hospice Casa Sperantei, an NGO that cares for terminally-ill children and adults in Bucharest and Brasov. 
Otilia Haraga

December 20, 2011 17:38

Motley Crue and Motorhead perform at Ost Fest Bucharest

Motley Crue and Motorhead perform at Ost Fest Bucharest

Glam metal band Motley Crue and heavy metal band Motorhead will play Romania in June 2012 as part of the Ost Fest that will take place at Zone Arena in Bucharest (between June 15-17)

Otilia Haraga

December 20, 2011 16:24

Austrian TV channel ORF airs feature on wild horses in Danube Delta

Austrian TV channel ORF airs feature on wild horses in Danube Delta

A feature on the wild horses in Letea, the Romanian Danube Delta, was aired on Austrian television ORF.
Otilia Haraga

December 19, 2011 15:47

‘Barefoot diva’ Cesaria Evora dies at 70

‘Barefoot diva’ Cesaria Evora dies at 70

Songstress Cesaria Evora, who held several concerts in Romania in recent years, died on December 17.
Otilia Haraga

December 16, 2011 19:10

New wing for luxury pet hotel

New wing for luxury pet hotel

Pluto Pet Hotel, the first luxury hotel for pets in Romania, inaugurated recently a new wing, following EUR 175,000 investment.
Otilia Haraga

December 15, 2011 18:06

Nicolae Tonitza painting sets new bidding record

Nicolae Tonitza painting sets new bidding record

A painting by Romanian artist Nicolae Tonitza called In Iatac (In the Bedroom) has set a new record during the 2011 Winter Bidding organized by Artmark at the Romanian Atheneaeum.

Otilia Haraga

December 15, 2011 14:04

Picture of Romanian monastery wins Wikimedia contest

Picture of Romanian monastery wins Wikimedia contest

A picture of Romanian monastery Chiajna, which is located close to Bucharest, was picked out as the winner in the competition Wiki Loves Monuments 2011, in which participated 18 countries.
Otilia Haraga

December 12, 2011 12:27

Christmas fairs and skating rinks

Christmas fairs and skating rinks

Sala Dalles
The traditional fair at Sala Dalles will be open until Christmas Eve. It takes the form of a small shopping gallery where visitors can find all manner of gifts for loved ones: clothes, toys, jewelry, sweets, organic cosmetic products, Christmas decorations and candles, plus food and beverages, all beautifully wrapped. A cup or similar item engraved with a message can be a personalized present for someone special.

December 12, 2011 12:21

Christmas guide: BookStores

Christmas guide: BookStores

Anthony Frost
Tucked away opposite the Kretzulescu Church, this little place has now been impressing local bookworms for four years. Open until 20.00 on weekdays and with a central location, Anthony Frost is a good spot to pick up gifts for friends and family after work in one fell swoop, as its extensive stock runs the gamut from children’s stories to the latest literary sensations.

December 12, 2011 12:08

Christmas Guide: Food & drink

 Christmas Guide: Food & drink

Arte & Vino
While its Romanian-language-only website makes Art & Vino a little less foreigner friendly, this is another business run by proper wine people. The bottles stocked come from Romania, Eastern Europe, the traditional wine-making nations of Western Europe and the New World.
B-dul Marasesti 2 (Carol Parc Residence). www.artevino.ro. Mon-Sun 09.00-19.00.

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