The Commission awarded the 2023 European Heritage Label to seven sites across the continent, recognising their key role in the history and culture of Europe. They are: Cisterscapes - Cistercian Landscapes Connecting Europe (Austria, Czechia, Germany, Poland, Slovenia); the Monastery of San Jerónimo de Yuste (Spain); Our Lord in the Attic Museum (the Netherlands); the Royal Theatre Toone (Belgium); the Kalevala (Finland); the Romanian Athenaeum (Romania) and Sant'Anna di Stazzema (Italy). Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, said: “My heartfelt congratulations to the seven sites receiving the award today and the teams behind them. This brings the number of European Heritage Label sites to 67 in total. Together, they deepen our understanding and appreciation of Europe's culture and history. I encourage everyone to visit the sites: every single one is a unique and enriching experience.” The European Heritage Label is awarded to monuments, natural or urban sites, but also cultural objects, goods and intangible heritage. It acknowledges their key role in the European history and culture as well as in the formation of what is now the European Union. It also encourages Heritage Sites to use digital technologies to offer a broader and modern perspective of identity, dialogue, cohesion and creativity. Working under the responsibility of the Commission, a panel of independent experts made this selection from a pool of 16 candidates previously shortlisted by the EU Member States participating in the selection process this year. The winners will be invited to the European Heritage Label Award Ceremony in Antwerp (Belgium) on 17 April 2024.
Two castles in Romania's Cluj county, namely the Rákóczi-Bánffy Castle in Gilău and Bánffy Castle in Răscruci, will reopen in the coming weeks and host events dedicated to visitors. Rákóczi-Bánffy Castle in Gilău, one of Transylvania's historical monuments, will reopen its doors after a seven-year renovation process aimed at transforming it into a multifunctional cultural […]
The second edition of the Chicago Romanian Community Summit will take place on May 25, aiming to unite the Romanian community in Chicago. Leaders from various sectors - business, education, culture, and religion - will come together during the event to celebrate their shared heritage and establish a forum for addressing challenges. The summit also […]
In a recent promotional spot, Nicola Coughlan, Claudia Jessie, and Hannah Dodd, all part of the cast for Netflix’s hit show Bridgerton, played a game of True or False, Romanian Romance Edition. The game consisted of saying whether or not a particular superstition was actually true in Romanian folklore or if it was made up. The first […]
The organizers of the Untold and Neversea festivals in Romania announced the start of the 10th edition of their blood donation campaign - Blood Network. Under this initiative, blood donors can get free one-day tickets for the two summer events. This year's Blood Network runs between May 18 and June 30. Music fans can donate […]
Romanian mountaineer Adrian Ahriţculesei reached the summit of Mount Everest, Earth's highest mountain above sea level, after a 12-hour climb. The expedition, which started on April 11, is scheduled to end on May 30. "Ahriţculesei Adrian conquered the Roof of the World. He is on Everest (8,848 m). Next comes the hardest part of this […]
Hesburger, the largest chain of fast food restaurants in Finland and the Baltic countries, has entered the Romanian market with a first restaurant in Râmnicu Vâlcea. A family business with a history of over 50 years, Hesburger currently operates in nine countries and has over 470 restaurants. The company aims to open 10 new locations […]
