Thousands of people are participating on Thursday evening, in Bucharest's University Square, in a rally "for freedom and democracy", according to the association Geeks for Democracy, the organizer of the event.Writer Radu Paraschivescu told those present that Romania risks being isolated in the context of the second round of the presidential elections."I think it's the worst situation since 1989. (...) Now we risk isolationism and we risk passing, from a river bank of history, where we were until 35 years ago, back, after we had years and decades in which we climbed. With setbacks, with failures, with frustrations, with accidents, with steps back, with moments of depression, with moments of doubt, but we continued to climb. And now, only an ill-intended person does not notice that the Romania of 2024 no longer resembles the Romania of the '90s," said Paraschivescu.Former television presenter Melania Medeleanu asked Romanians to vote with democracy."Those of you who think you have no one to vote with, vote with democracy. Please believe that today your vote matters more than ever, the stakes are huge and it is about freedom," Medeleanu said.The speeches of the personalities present at the event were accompanied by chants for freedom by the demonstrators, against the background of the guitar chords of the "Taxi" band.
Romanian-born film star Sebastian Stan is set to join director Radu Jude in a new project. The movie will reportedly be titled "Frankenstein in Romania," according to The Hollywood Reporter. Jude’s latest film, "Dracula," premiered at the Locarno Film Festival on Sunday, August 10, and tackles the much-depicted figure in another light. He is also […]
More than 470,000 people attended the 10th edition of Untold in Cluj-Napoca, central Romania, held over four days and featuring performances by international and Romanian artists. Organizers said this edition marked the end of the festival’s first decade and announced the launch of Untold One, set for 2026. The final night on August 10 drew […]
Standing at the foot of the world’s highest mountain is a dream for trekkers worldwide. But planning the journey isn’t just about fitness or gear—it’s also about budgeting wisely. The Everest Base Camp trek cost can vary greatly, and without clear guidance, travelers often face unexpected expenses that disrupt their plans. Whether you’re a budget […]
Romanians and citizens from 11 other countries can benefit from visa-free tourist visits of up to 45 days in Vietnam starting August 15, 2025. The new program is valid until August 14, 2028, according to Agerpres. Passport holders from Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Switzerland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands,...
The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) has unveiled a special tricolor kit designed for dogs, allowing pet owners to cheer for the national team alongside their four-legged friends during this autumn’s matches. Inspired by the team’s traditional colors, the new bright yellow model is made specifically for canine supporters who want to match the rest of […]
Romanian venture capital fund Early Game Ventures has announced a seed investment of EUR 1 million in Orbital Matter, a promising space-tech startup specializing in advanced construction technology for use in space. With the new investment, the startup aims to reach TRL 8, the “flight-qualified” certification, during its next product launch into space. Orbital Matter […]
