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Romanian Museums Prepare For All-Night Opening
The annual Night of Museums in Romania will involve exhibitions, dance and theatre performances, concerts and films in events across the country.
Latest Culture and Lifestyle News from Romania
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.
Bucharest Invests in Eco-Friendly Measures
Street lamps powered by solar energy and more bicycle lanes are part of the latest efforts to give Bucharest a modern facelift.
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
Amnesty Lists Rights Failings in Balkans in 2012
The Amnesty International Report for 2012 listed war crimes prosecutions and discrimination against sexual and ethnic minorities as among the most pressing rights issues in the Balkans.
Romania Football Officials Face Retrial
Business
Romania To Sell Rail Freight Company
After an earlier failed attempt at privatization, Bucharest hopes to sell off the national rail freight company by a June deadline.
Romania Invests Hopes in Black Sea Gas
Daimler to Expand Investment in Romania
Romania Elects New Financial Authority
