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Bucharest sees more than 770,000 tourist arrivals in the first five months of the year
Romania Insider
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August 28, 2025
Bucharest recorded 777,756 tourist arrivals in the first five months of 2025, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS), quoted by Agerpres. The peak of tourist traffic was reached in May, with 189,594 arrivals, while...
“Wherever we are, the Romanian language unites us,” Prime Minister Recean’s message sent from Japan
IPN
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August 31, 2025
Romanian Language Day, celebrated on August 31, is rightly also the day of our identity as a Romanian people, because language embodies Romanian history, culture, traditions, and thinking in the mother tongue. The statement was made by Ion...
The President of Romania, Nicusor Dan, has arrived in Chisinau
IPN
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August 31, 2025
0 The President of Romania, Nicusor Dan, arrived in Chisinau on Sunday morning, where he was officially welcomed by the head of state, Maia Sandu, at the State Residence. The visit takes place on the occasion of Romanian Language Day and is marked...
On Romanian Language Day, the leadership of Chisinau City Hall paid tribute to great writers
IPN
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August 31, 2025
0 On Romanian Language Day, the leadership of the Chisinau City Hall laid flowers at the monument to Mihai Eminescu in the square in front of the Mihai Eminescu National Theater. Representatives of the municipality also laid flowers at the busts...
Romanian student team takes part in prestigious Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2025
Romania Insider
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August 27, 2025
The Solis Team, made up of 23 students and two faculty members of the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, together with a representative of the Romanian Auto Registry, is currently representing Romania at the most prestigious competition in the...
Perceptions of the Romanian language have improved considerably in recent years, Doctor of Philology
IPN
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August 31, 2025
0 Over the years, the Romanian language has had a difficult journey in the Republic of Moldova. Although Russian continues to be widely used in public spaces, Romanian is gaining ground. It is a slow but visible process, reflected in the current...
Traveling thief arrested in Florida after son spotted with stolen Rolex
CBS 4 Miami - Florida
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A wanted traveling thief was taken into custody this week on Florida's Treasure Coast after deputies found thousands of dollars' worth of stolen jewelry and luxury watches in his car, along with stacks of cash, authorities said. On Monday,...
Romanian man arrested in Florida after $400K worth of stolen jewelry found: Sheriff
NBC 6 Miami - Florida
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August 27, 2025
An undocumented Romanian man accused of stealing $400,000 worth of jewelry was arrested in Florida on Monday, deputies said. Marcus Rostas, 33, is facing several charges, including grand theft and displaying blank forged or stolen documents,...
Romanian man arrested in Florida after $400K worth of stolen jewelry found: Sheriff
NBC 6 Miami - Florida
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August 27, 2025
An undocumented Romanian man accused of stealing $400,000 worth of jewelry was arrested in Florida on Monday, deputies said. Marcus Rostas, 33, is facing several charges, including grand theft and displaying blank forged or stolen documents,...
Romania’s 2025-2026 school year starts in September, includes 5 modules and 5 vacations
Romania Insider
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August 26, 2025
The new school year in Romania will have a duration of 36 weeks and will be divided into five modules, separated by five vacations, according to the Ministry of Education. According to the draft schedule, the 2025-2026 school year will begin on...
Fraud rife in travel agency sector
Bangladesh Post
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For years together, Bangladesh’s travel agency sector has been a hub of harassment and fraud. Under the guise of the legal labour market, an illegal visa trade has flourished, not only harming migrant workers, but also denting the country’s image...
Romania’s Turda Salt Mine to be expanded with new tourist space
Romania Insider
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August 26, 2025
The Turda Salt Mine, in central Romania, will be expanded with a new tourist space, which will have 5 panoramic elevators, an artificial river, as well as several suspended walkways, following an investment of almost RON 100 million (EUR 20...
Fire and gas explosion in Ialomița County, Romania
IPN
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August 30, 2025
0 Around 270 people were evacuated from their homes in Amara, Ialomita County, Romania, after workers carrying out excavations accidentally punctured a gas pocket. The incident led to the formation of a crater, followed by a powerful explosion....
Greeks settle for day trips, priced out of iconic destinations
Associated Press
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August 26, 2025
PORTO RAFTI, Greece (AP) — Bus coupon in hand, Diamantoula Vassiliou headed for the sea, determined to make the most of her brief beach excursion. The Athens resident was among thousands who took a four-hour tour this month to Avlaki Beach, one...
‘Go beyond the eccentricities’: Yurts, horses and politics in the ex-Soviet ‘Stans’
WAtoday
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September 7, 2025
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size George Kourounis will never forget his first encounter with the “Door to Hell”. A fiery chasm...
Romania advances 192 km bicycle path project on river dikes
Romania Insider
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August 25, 2025
Romania’s first bicycle path built on river dikes will be completed within three months, officials announced Sunday, August 24, in Bihor County, as reported by news agency Agerpres. Stretching 192 kilometers along the Ier, Barcău, Crișul Repede,...
Romania to reintroduce some fees for consular services
Romania Insider
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August 25, 2025
Romania’s Foreign Ministry - MAE recently released a draft project to reintroduce a series of fees for consular services. The new fees will apply for certain categories of consular services at Romania’s diplomatic missions and consular offices...
Holidaymakers have less than 50 days before new Europe border changes
Belfast Live
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August 25, 2025
Holidaymakers have less than 50 days to travel to Europe under the current rules, as the continent prepares for the most significant overhaul of its border entry system in decades. From October 12 – just 48 days away – the European Union's (EU)...
Around the World: A new Bible institute in Malawi, an evangelism campaign in Romania and more quick takes
The Christian Chronicle
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August 29, 2025
Around the World is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ all over the globe. Got an idea for this column? Email Erik Tryggestad at [email protected]. Featured photo (above): Romanians listen to a quartet...
Greece: Paradise for Tourists, Off-Limits for Many Locals
To Vima
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August 29, 2025
To the outside world, Greece is a dream. Crystal-clear waters, postcard-perfect islands, and a tourism industry that keeps booming year after year. Yet for many Greeks, that dream remains just out of reach. As The Independent highlights, Greece...