A Look At Romania And Romanians

Romanian Gypsy Dancers

2009-08-10T04:04:00.002+01:00

These guys are known as the Romafest Gypsy Dance Theatre. Here performing 'Verbunk'. I'm sure you will agree, they are quite spectacular to watch and indeed very talented.Enter your email address:Delivered by FeedBurner

Vlad The Impaler

2009-07-31T02:01:00.003+01:00

If you were Vlad the Impaler (more commonly known as Dracula) of 15th century Romania, you took revenge on people by simply impaling your victims by forcing them to sit on a sharp and thick pole. The pole was then raised upright and the victim was left to slide further down the pole by his or her own weight.Often, the pole would emerge through the sternum so that its tip could be placed under the

Divorced For Feeding Stray Dogs

2009-07-31T01:52:00.003+01:00

A Romanian pensioner has filed for divorce after 50 years because she is fed up with her husband spending their entire pension on stray dogs.Eliza Barbu, 70, from Focsani, said her husband Mircea had begun giving scraps of food a few years ago to a pair of stray dogs, but he then started feeding a pack of more than 20 strays three times a day, leaving no food for them.She said she couldn’t accept

Cleopatra Stratan: Seven Years Old And Commanding £1000 Per Song

2009-07-29T12:18:00.001+01:00

Clepotra was born October 6, 2002 in Chisinau, Moldova and is the daughter of Moldovan-Romanian singer, Pavel Stratan. She is the youngest person ever to score commercial success as a singer, with her 2006 album La vârsta de trei ani ("At the age of 3"). She holds the record for being the youngest artist that performed live for two hours in front of a large audience, the highest paid young artist

Bomb Scare Keeps Steaua Bucharest Team Awake All Night

2009-07-24T00:35:00.005+01:00

A hoax bomb threat caused dozens of guests - among them the Romanian football team Steaua Bucharest - to evacuate their central Budapest hotel in the dead of night, the local news agency MTI reported Thursday. The guests were only allowed to return to their rooms at 4 a.m. after a thorough search had been conducted, police press officer Laszlo Kalyo said.Steaua Bucharest are in the Hungarian

Motherwell Receive Steaua Bucharest Incentive In Europa Cup draw

2009-07-19T13:38:00.004+01:00

MOTHERWELL will face a trip to former European Cup winners Steaua Bucharest if they can overcome Flamurtari next week.Jim Gannon's side went down 1-0 to the Albanians in Tirana last night.But today's Europa League third qualifying round draw handed the Steelmen the chance of a crack at the Eastern European giants. Steaua beat Hungarian side Ujpest, managed by former Celtic coach Willie McStay, 2

The Romanian Champions Are Coming To Scotland

2009-07-19T13:30:00.003+01:00

MORTON are to play Romanian champions Inirea Urziceni at Cappielow on Monday night.And the good news for fans is that everyone will pay a flat rate charge of only £5 — the exception being under-16s who will get in for nothing.The Romanian champions, managed by Dan Petrescu, have recenty added Dutch midfielder Edgar Davids to their squad and will provide Morton with a tough test.The Romanians have

Gheorghe Popescu Confesses To Being Securitate Informer

2009-07-18T07:29:00.005+01:00

Gheorghe Popescu, the former captain of Romania's national football team, has confessed that he was an informer for the country's secret police during the communist era.Popescu's admission comes just three days after he denied the allegations, calling a newspaper report that he had been a Securitate informant "a big lie."However, he has now admitted he wrote four notes informing on teammates and

Road Rage Driver Bites Pedestrian

2009-07-16T12:18:00.003+01:00

A road rage driver bit a pedestrian in Romania because he took too long to cross the road.Mihai Nicoara, 36, told police the furious motorist leapt from his car and sunk his teeth into his belly at a crossing in Iasi."He just shouted at me and then grabbed me by the belly with his teeth. He tore my shirt and I have a pretty nasty wound now," he said.Police say driver Radu Becali is now being

The 'Nadia Comaneci' Clinic Opens In Bucharest

2009-07-11T12:26:00.002+01:00

The ‘Nadia Comaneci’ Clinic was opened within the ‘Sfantul Spiridon Vechi’ medical and social establishment on Wednesday 8th Jul 2009, in the presence of the former Romanian gymnast and her family. Also present was Ilie Nastase, the Speakers of the two chambers of the Romanian Parliament, Mircea Geoana and Roberta Anastase and representatives of the Romanian Orthodox Church.‘The idea of this

Shaggy Concert, Turabo Society Club, Bucharest 11 Jul 2009

2009-07-11T12:17:00.005+01:00

Grammy-winning Jamaican artist Shaggy will return to Romania in order to perform a concert tonight in a club in Bucharest.The singer had a previous Romanian concert last August, on a beach in Mamaia.The show in Bucharest will take place at the Turabo Society Club, and the price of a ticket is RON 50. (£10 or $15).Shaggy was an international Ambassador for the reggae movement from the very

Blink Wash Cleans Up In Bucharest

2009-07-11T12:01:00.004+01:00

Cars in Bucharest have a rough ride - persecuted by dirt from building sites, exhaust fumes, mud in the winter and dust in the summer - not to mention stray dogs marking their ownership of every bumper in a less than dignified fashion. A clean-up is a regular necessity. But risking the traffic to drive to the car wash can take hours out of a busy person's schedule. Here ex-journalist Raluca

Elena Bianca Constantin Miss Universe Romania

2009-07-11T05:47:00.001+01:00

Elena Bianca Constantin smiles after she was crowned Miss Universe Romania in Bucharest June 27, 2009. Constantin, 20, will represent Romania at the Miss Universe beauty pageant due to be held in Paradise Island, Bahamas, on August 23, 2009.

Ploiesti (Ploy-esht) - We Have Oil Too

2009-07-04T11:09:00.004+01:00

After the Romanian Revolution of 1989, Ploieşti has experienced rapid economic growth due to major investments from foreign companies.The city is situated just 60 km north from Bucharest, with promising infrastructure and many development projects currently underway.Ploieşti is a strong industrial center, focused especially on the oil production and refining industry. Although oil production in

Sniper Position For Rent - Serious Enquiries Only

2009-06-23T01:06:00.005+01:00

Last year the NATO Summit was held in Bucharest, Romania. I was surfing the net tonight and I came across an advert a guy posted on his blog. It is absolutely hilarious. I know it is 12 months out of date but read on:Sniper Position For Rent During NATO SummitFrom my terrace you have a clear view of the People’s House where the NATO 2008 Summit will take place between 2nd and 4th of April. I’m

"Help, Send An Ambulance, I'm In The Hospital"

2009-06-21T11:19:00.004+01:00

A Romanian hospital patient had to call the emergency services because nobody heard him crying for help.Stefan Ososchi, 80, who suffers from an incurable disease, said he was lucky to have his cellphone with him.He had been admitted to the County Hospital in Botosani and put on a drip but the nurses forgot to come back to take out the needle from his vein.Mr Ososchi said: "I waited for the nurse

Emilian Cutean, Go To Jail And DO NOT Collect $200

2009-06-20T15:39:00.002+01:00

It has been twenty long years since that glorious day when the romanian people rose up against the Communists and kicked them out of our country.But despite the passing of all those years, there are still low life, corrupt greedy people mingling in our government. Time will catch up on them though and one by one we will weed out this vermin and despatch them to prison where they belong.One was

Oi! Tourist! Leave Those Bears Alone!

2009-06-19T13:03:00.003+01:00

The Brown Bear used to wonder all over Europe a long time before any of us European humans did. Despite this, the only place you can see them now is in Romania, Transylvania.In my area of Tarlungeni, Zizin, Sacele, Brasov they can be seen every night wondering the streets in the quiet hours of early morning looking for food. They don't come looking for us. They empty the public dustbins in

Racism Is Alive And Well In The UK

2009-06-18T14:11:00.004+01:00

Below is a story from the Daily Telegraph which reported on Romanians being attacked and their houses wrecked by people in Northern Ireland. This is a disgraceful thing to happen in a so called civilised society.It is not the fault of the Irish, of course. Hopefully it is a mindless few who do this, or at least I hope it is.We as Romanians are a peaceful people. So let me tell you this, anyone

Elena Basescu - The Sexy President's Daughter

2009-06-12T23:40:00.008+01:00

Italy's rakish prime minister / media mogul, Silvio Berlusconi, has said he wants to see some "fresh faces" in the upcoming 2009 European parliamentary elections, and it appears his wish will be granted. One candidate is 28-year-old Elena Basescu, sexy daughter of Traian Basescu, the president of Romania. Dubbed the "Romanian Paris Hilton," she's done some modeling, is quite the party girl and

Romanians Do Like Their Pets

2009-06-08T16:03:00.003+01:00

A news agency says a man was rearing a lion in his back garden in Romania until neighbors decided they had heard enough roaring and called police.Rompres state news agency says police found a caged 3-year-old lioness, as well as two deer, a stag and two peacocks roaming the garden of the man's home in the southern village of Pietrosita.The 28-year-old man is being charged with illegal possession

O Lume Minunata

2009-06-08T15:48:00.002+01:00

Versuri melodie “O lume minunata”E-o lume minunata in care veti gasiNumai copiiO lume cu mult soare si multe jucariiPentru copiiIn lumea cu povesti si flori veti intalniNumai copiiSi-o lume a inocentei pastrati-o orice ar fiPentru copiiIeri am fost si noi copiiDar timpul ne-a schimbatIn viata am pornit si vise am implinitAsa cum ne-am doritGanduri bune cate-am stransSi tot ce-am invatatCopiilor

Traian Besescu Praises Romanian Forces In Iraq

2009-06-08T12:24:00.004+01:00

Romanian President Traian Basescu said his country is willing to participate as much as it can in the reconstruction of Iraq, adding the withdrawal of Romanian troops will be followed by visits by businessmen and firms contributing effectively in the rebuilding of Iraq.“Romania will do whatever it can to play a role in the reconstruction of Iraq now that it boasts good experience in the fields of

Come On USA And EU Don't Shirk Your Responsibilities

2009-06-08T12:04:00.007+01:00

There are grim times in Europe’s corner of despair. Restoring some stability and a fair democratic system to Moldova is important, first and foremost, because Moldovans deserve a government that is fair and democratic.Moldovan citizens are queuing up in their 1000s filling forms out to apply for citizenship of neighbouring Romania at the main post office in Chisinau.Three floors of Moldova’s

Cristina Corduneanu Needs Help Right Now

2009-06-04T14:38:00.000+01:00

"And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love.But the greatest of these is love."1 Corinthians 13:13 Cristina Corduneanu is one of those people you will only ever come across once in a lifetime. She is a young girl who has so far dedicated her life to helping the orphans and poorer people in my region of Romania. She works for the FAST (Fundatia Pentru Asistenta Sociala si

Alexandra The Romanian Belly Dancer

2009-06-01T00:12:00.000+01:00

Here is Alexandra Gagica, known as Alexandra The Romanian Belly Dancer.She is a big hit in America and has appeared at the Dance Chicago International Rhythms Concert among other shows. She is the best belly dancer in the world according to us Romanians, but we are a bit biased.This video is hilarious. She is in the car with her friend Oana and a DJ called Radu and she just goes a bit crazy.

Ion Creanga

2009-05-31T22:33:00.005+01:00

Ion Creangă is one of the greatest Romanian writers and storytellers. He was born in the village of Humuleşti, located in the foothills of the Eastern Carpathians, in northern Moldavia, in 1837 he described himself as: "I am born at March 1 1837 in Humulesti village, Neamt county, from Romanian parents: Stefan of Petrea the shoemaker and his wife Smaranda, born David Creanga, from Pipirig

Cetatuia Monastery, Iasi

2009-05-31T11:11:00.004+01:00

Surrounded by vineyards, orchards and forests Cetatuia monastery is located on a hill next to the city of Iasi. The monastery was built in 1669 by Duca Voda a Moldavian leader. Used in times of war as a defense rampart the monastery is surrounded with a thick stone wall with loop hole openings, used in medieval times for shooting at approaching enemies. The church and all the other buildings

The National Bank Of Romania

2009-05-31T10:49:00.004+01:00

The National Bank of Romania (Romanian: Banca Naţională a României, BNR) is the central bank of Romania and was established in April 1880. It is located in the capital city, Bucharest. The bank's first governor was Eugeniu Carada; the present governor is Mugur Isărescu.HistoryIn 1916, in the wake of the Central Powers' invasion, the valuables of the National Bank of Romania, together with many

Simona Halep, Romanian Hottie And Future Wimbledon Champion

2009-05-14T22:49:00.013+01:00

How many times have you heard someone claiming they’ve discovered women’s tennis’ “the next Anna Kournikova!” Only to be underwhelmed by yet another teen prodigy who doesn’t have the goods. Well I think may have hit on something with Romanian 17-year-old tennis hottie Simona Halep:Current Junior French Open Champion Halep, like Kournikova once was, should soon be competitive enough to make the

Dracula Theme Park

2009-05-14T00:29:00.002+01:00

A theme park dedicated to Dracula will be built near the Romanian capital rather than in Transylvania.A feasibility study carried out by PriceWaterhouseCoopers claims the park would attract more than a million tourists a year if it were located near the Romanian capital.They add just 600,000 visitors would come if it was built in the area where the vampire is said to have come from.Sighisoara was

Romanian Folklore

2009-05-10T01:09:00.006+01:00

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