A number of 40 wineries from three countries will be present, on October 28 and 29, at the second edition of the "Hai cu pluta" Wine Festival, organised by sommelier Yvona Mardare.According to the organiser, representatives of 40 wineries from Romania, Moldova and Italy will participate in the event, which will take place at the Agora Event Centre."This wine festival will be attended by well-known names in the industry, as well as oenologists, gastronomic specialists and others. Delicious tastes will complement every drop of wine, turning it into a true symphony for the senses. Participants will be able to enjoy a wide selection of wines, from local to international varieties, each with its unique story and characteristics. Workshops, seminars and discussions with experts in the field complete the festival programme, offering an in-depth perspective on the world of wines. The festival aims to celebrate the tradition and art of winemaking, bringing together producers, connoisseurs and wine lovers. The event is not only an opportunity to taste quality wines, but also an opportunity to learn about the history of liqueurs, grape varieties and production techniques," sommelier Yvona Mardare is quoted as saying in a press release.According to the source, besides wines and distillates, visitors will be able to taste traditional culinary products, in a setting where ambient music will complete the atmosphere, turning the festival into a multi-sensory experience."For those who are new to the world of vineyards or for wine experts, this festival is a perfect opportunity to celebrate culture, tradition and passion for wine," the source said.
The Arts Hour on Tour, the BBC World Service arts and culture program that visits cities all over the world, will be in Bucharest next week to record a show on topics relating to the cultural life in the city and Romania. Television and radio broadcaster Nikki Bedi, who curates, writes, and presents the program, […]
Romanian prime minister Marcel Ciolacu recently stated during an interview that foreign minister Emil Hureaznu will be replaced if he continues to send messages to private individuals, such as those addressed to Elon Musk, without consulting him. The warning comes after Emil Hurezeanu stated on Saturday, February 22, that Elon Musk’s support for Călin Georgescu […]
Romanian state-controlled gas producer Romgaz (BVB: SNG) reported a net profit of RON 3.22 bln (EUR 647 mln) in 2024, up 14.5% compared with the previous year. The company’s revenues went down by 11.9% to RON 7.93 bln (EUR 1.6 bln) because of lower...
The Romanian Parliament rejected the no-confidence motion initiated by far-right parties AUR, SOS Romania, and POT against the government led by Social Democrat prime minister Marcel Ciolacu. The motion received 147 votes in favor and one against during the lawmakers' meeting on Friday, February 28 - a figure lower than the 155 signatures with which […]
Nuclearelectrica (BVB: SNN), the company that operates Romania’s only nuclear power plant – Cernavoda, reported a net profit of RON 1.7 bln (EUR 343 mln) in 2024, down 31% compared with the previous year. The company recorded 37.6% lower revenues from electricity sales due to lower average...
In his first press conference since becoming interim president, held on Friday, February 28, Ilie Bolojan said that discussing peacekeeping troops in Ukraine is premature, since no peace agreement was reached. He also discussed increasing Romania’s defense spending, the relationship with the United States, and the reconstruction of Ukraine. The press conference was organised after Ilie […]
