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25th December, 2012
A transforming reminder of Ceausescu
While the Palace of the Parliament remains one of the most controversial projects of Ceausescu's rule, it is one that has gradually found a place in the nation's psyche.
While the Palace of the Parliament remains one of the most controversial projects of Ceausescu's rule, it is one that has gradually found a place in the nation's psyche.
29th March, 2012
Poverty drives central Europe’s great exodus
More than 20 years after the fall of communism, the wealth gap between the east and west of Europe persists.
More than 20 years after the fall of communism, the wealth gap between the east and west of Europe persists.
10th December, 2011
Picasso, royal tapestries in unique show in Romania
BUCHAREST: Fifty-five tapestries created by the French royal Manufacture des Gobelins and by contemporary artists like Picasso and Miro went on display from Friday in…
BUCHAREST: Fifty-five tapestries created by the French royal Manufacture des Gobelins and by contemporary artists like Picasso and Miro went on display from Friday in…
7th October, 2011
First SlutWalk in Romania against sexual violence
Some two hundred persons, young women for the most part, joined Romania's first SlutWalk on Thursday, calling for an end to sexual violence.
Some two hundred persons, young women for the most part, joined Romania's first SlutWalk on Thursday, calling for an end to sexual violence.
24th September, 2011
The maestros’ magic, in their own words
BUCHAREST: They can move audiences to tears with their inspirational performances, but few can put their finger on that indefinable something that marks out a…
BUCHAREST: They can move audiences to tears with their inspirational performances, but few can put their finger on that indefinable something that marks out a…
12th September, 2011
China wonderkid: ‘role model’ to 50 million young pianists
BUCHAREST: He won international recognition as a classical pianist when he was in his teens. Now aged 28, Chinese prodigy Yundi Li sees himself as…
BUCHAREST: He won international recognition as a classical pianist when he was in his teens. Now aged 28, Chinese prodigy Yundi Li sees himself as…
1st June, 2011
Romanian “sound” takes over dance music scene
BUCHAREST: Like dancing and looking for new club music? Move over London and Ibiza, it’s time to check out…. Romania. Artists from this eastern European…
BUCHAREST: Like dancing and looking for new club music? Move over London and Ibiza, it’s time to check out…. Romania. Artists from this eastern European…
