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Montenegrin Media Most Free in Balkans, Report Says
A survey of world media freedom in 2011 carried out by US-based watchdog Freedom House put Montenegro in top place in the region. Kosovo has also moved up the rankings while Macedonia has moved down.
Latest Culture and Lifestyle News from Romania
Romanians Gear Up For Museums Night
Museums and cultural institutions across Romania will be opening their doors all night on Saturday and revealing their treasures.
Romanians Revel in Rich Easter Traditions
Easter is one of the most widely celebrated Christian holidays in Romania, and the country has its own wealth of traditions that people still maintain.
Britain's Prince Harry Samples Village Life in Transylvania
The second son of Britain's heir to the throne spent Easter in his father's rural Transylvanian retreat - his first visit to Romania.
Amos Oz to Present His Work in Bucharest
Renowned Israeli Writer Amos Oz will be in Romania’s capital to gave public speech and launch his books.
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.
Politics and Society
Romania Passes Controversial Election Law
Parliament in Bucharest has approved a new law that dispenses with the five-percent threshold for party representation in parliament.
Romanian Public Television Faces Economic Hurdles
Romania Won't Ratify Controversial Internet Law
Romania Blames Recession on Euro Crisis
Romanian Minister Resigns in Plagiarism Row
Business
Romania Worried EU Payments Could Be Suspended
New payments may be blocked as Bucharest continues to have problems absorbing European Union funds.
Euro Crisis Sapping Balkan Recovery, EBRD Warns
Romania's Recession Boosts Grey Economy
Bosch to Start Major Investment in Romania
Romania Hopes to Reap Windfall From Football Final
