ASU presents Romanian avant-garde puppetry, drama
For many families living in Romania under communist rule after World War II, a disguised, underground cultural life was their primary escape. This weekend, Phoenix area Americans can experience the liberating message when theater becomes political tribune in two productions at ASU Tempe campus: “Book of Apolodor” is a puppet show based on the stories […]
Andujar ousts second seed Mayer, enters Bucharest QF
Unseeded Spaniard Pablo Andujar made waves in the tournament and took out second seeded German Florian Mayer after surviving a tight three set battle. Unseeded Spaniard Pablo Andujar survived a three set battle to upset second seed and World No.45 Florian Mayer to enter the quarterfinals of the 2010 BCR Open Romania, an ATP World […]
Paragliding & More in Brasov, Romania
The night before I was going to leave Brasov, the owner of the guesthouse I’m staying at pointed up at the mountain at paragliders floating high in the sky. After hearing my ridiculously girly squeal of glee at even seeing them he mentioned that he knows someone here that takes people up. So of course […]
Romania – State Secretary for European Affairs Bogdan Aurescu meets with Susanne Kastner, Chairperson of the Bundestag Defense Committee and leader of Romanian German Friendship Group in German Parliament
Today, September 21st, State Secretary for European Affairs Bogdan Aurescu met with Susanne Kastner, Chairperson of the Bundestag Defense Committee and leader of Romanian German Friendship Group in the German Parliament, who is on a visit to Romania on September 21 23, 2010. Discussions approached topics of the bilateral agenda, the situation of […]
For Roma, few reasons to stay in Romania
A Romanian Roma woman shows how she was begging on the streets abroad as she sits on the steps of her unfinished house in Calvini village, 110 km (68 miles) north of Bucharest, September 21, 2010. France has deported more than 8,000 Roma since the start of the year, rounding up families in illegal camps […]
Despite Austerity, Romania, Serbia, And Hungary All Have Failed Bond Auctions
Hungary, Romania, and Serbia are also struggling to sell off new government debt even though IMF support is in place, . In fact, Romania has failed to sell debt at every auction since July. and had only partial sales in 10 other auctions. Hungary’s auction last week also came up short. And it isn’t like […]
Romania MPs condemn Roma expulsion
Deported Roma gypsies receive food from volunteers in a new camp in northern France. Romanian lawmakers have condemned the process of expelling Roma gypsies by French government, accusing Paris of „serious violation” of EU regulations and human rights. The expulsion of Roma from France violates „the right of free movement for all European citizens regardless […]
Granollers guns down Hanescu to enter the second round in Romania
Marcel Granollers beat Victor Hanescu in three sets, 2-6, 6-2, 6-1 to proceed further in the tournament. . Granollers was unable to give the match a good start as he ended up losing the first set but then gathered himself together to race away with the next two sets. He defeated the local favorite, 2-6, […]
Granollers tops Hanescu in Bucharest
Spaniard Marcel Granollers upended Romanian crowd favorite Victor Hanescu in Tuesday’s opening-round action at the $550,000 Romania Open. The unseeded Granollers grounded the sixth-seeded Bucharest native Hanescu in come-from-behind 2-6, 6-2, 6-1 fashion on the clay courts at BNR Arenas. Hanescu was a finalist here three years ago. Two more Day-2 upsets occurred when Argentine […]
Moldova part of Europe and its frozen conflict needs to be solved, says British official
BUCHAREST, Romania – A British official said Tuesday that Moldova — a former Soviet republic struggling over whether to tilt toward Russia or the West — is part of the European family, where democratic values, tolerance, human rights are the norm. Moldova’s governing pro-European alliance is locked in a power struggle with pro-Russian Communists. Because […]
