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Library Opens New Chapter for Romania
Some 25 years after construction started, Romania's National Library is set to finally open its doors.
Latest Culture and Lifestyle News from Romania
Buyers Snap Up Auctioned Ceaucescu Trophies
A bronze yak presented by Chairman Mao was the surprise star of the sale of the late Romanian dictator's gifts, which took place on the anniversary of his birthday in Bucharest.
Birthday Auction for Ceausescu's Old Gifts
A selection of 70 gifts presented to the Communist dictator and his wife, Elena, are to go on sale in Bucharest on the anniversary of his birthday.
Former Eurovision Singer's Death Stuns Romania
The suicide of another popular singer - the second this year - has distracted the country's news media from its usual diet of economic woes, though some question the coverage.
Bucharest Slashes Cost of Christmas Lights
Romania's capital will have "eco" bulbs for this year's festive season to save money.
Film Tribute to Wild Carpathians Thrills Romania
New UK movie on unspoiled mountain wilderness has charmed Romanians - but Greens say the natural wonders will be ruined if the country doesn't do more to guard its environment.
Bucharest Unveils First Amusement Park
Hundreds of Romanians queued up on Sunday to see Terra Park, the country’s largest amusement park be unveiled in the capital city.
Romania, Serbia Gear Up For Marathon Weekend
Thousands of spectators are expected to attend marathon races held in Romania’s capital, Bucharest, and the Serbian city of Novi Sad on October 9.
Balkan Rivals Battle for Eurovision Crown
Three regional entrants, Serbia, Bosnia and Romania, will be taking part in finals of the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest in Dusseldorf on Saturday.
Balkan Singers Prepare for Eurovision Kickoff
Performers from Albania, Serbia and Croatia will take the stage tonight for the first semifinal in the 2011 Eurovision contest, an event that is very closely watched by viewers in the Balkans.
Balkan Journalism Fellowship Opens in Vienna
This year’s Balkan Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence gets under way, as ten journalists attend an opening seminar in the Austrian capital.
Europe Lends Hand to Romanian Moviemakers
Grant worth 80 million euro may give shot in the arm to struggling domestic filmmakers whose work seems more appreciated abroad than at home.
Statue Stirs Right Royal Row in Romania
A copy of a bronze monument of King Carol I, originally the work of the Croatian sculptor Ivan Mestrovic, has drawn criticism for straying from his design.
World AIDS Day Poses Challenge for Balkans
The region may have avoided an epidemic but there is no room for complacency.
Romanian Film Wins International Emmy Award
The Romanian documentary “The World According to Ion B.", about a homeless man who finds success as a contemporary artist, won the "Arts Programming" award on Monday at the 2010 International Emmys.
Booming Book Fair Disguises Reading's Death in Romania
While thousands queue to enter Bucharest's biggest book fair, observers fear reading is on the way out in the country.
Politics and Society
Brussels Is to Halt Funding For Romania
Commission's decision to interrupt funding for a programme highlights Romania's continuing problems with absorbing European Union funds.
Romania Punishes TV Over Naked PM Shots
Royal Ruling Stirs Romanian Dynastic Feud
Macedonia Gay Rights Record 'Worst in Balkans'
Romania Jails Former Ministers For Graft
Business
Call to Drop Tax on Tourism in Romania
Minister plans to boost foreign tourism by scrapping VAT on visitors.
FT Credits Balkan Cities as Cost Effective
Romanian Inflation Falls to Historic Low
Romania Ups Inflation Forecast to 3.2%
Winter Freeze Forces Up Romania's Gas Bill
