The expected film Megalopolis by the famous director Francis Ford Copola, will open the 15th edition of the festival Les Films de Cannes a Bucarest on October 25 at Cineplexx Baneasa. This year's festival will bring a varied selection of captivating films including: Bird, an emptional movie directed by Andrea Arnold, known as a master of British film making and three times winner of the Jury Prize at Cannes. The Seed of the Sacred Fig, the latest movie by Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, the winner of the Special Jury Prize and Fipresci prize. The Shrouds by David Cro, a psychological thriller exploring the topic of mourning and human connections, with Diane Kruger and Vincent Cassel in the main roles. Directors Sean Baker, winner of Palme d'Or for Anora and Miguel Gomes, winner of Best Direction prize for Grand Tour, will be present via video call for the Q& A session, following the presentation of their films.
A lynx that had fallen into a well near Romania's Parângul Mare peak was rescued by mountain rescuers from Gorj County, who descended approximately 15 meters to retrieve the animal. After sedating the animal, the rescuers descended into the well, immobilized it, and brought it to the surface. The lynx was unharmed and was subsequently […]
The Romanian Gymnastics Federation announced on Wednesday, January 8, that athletes Ana Maria Bărbosu and Lilia Cosman will continue their studies in the United States. Bărbosu, 18, has been admitted to Stanford University, while Lilia Cosman, 17, will attend Michigan State University. Federation officials discussed the gymnasts’ training schedules and objectives with representatives from the […]
Authorities in Arad, western Romania, apprehended the first two migrants attempting to leave the country illegally after Romania’s full accession to the Schengen Area. The individuals, citizens of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, were found traveling on a bus heading to Germany. The two were uncovered after a random inspection by border police officers from the […]
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air said it would resume flights to Tel Aviv from Bucharest and Iași. Tickets can already be booked online via the airline’s website and app. Flights from Bucharest to Tel Aviv will be resumed on January 15, and from Iași starting March 25, the company announced. From Bucharest, flights will be operated […]
Starting in February, Dr. Beatrice Mahler, Associate Professor, will teach the first optional course on Narrative Medicine and Clinical Doctor-Patient Communication at the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Agerpres reported. The course aims to rebuild trust between patients and...
Romania’s ailing state airline Tarom was recently ranked among the worst in the world by AirHelp, a company that specializes in obtaining compensation from airlines. The ranking, however, does not provide a complete methodology and includes a low number of airlines. Tarom appears along airlines such as Tunisair (Tunisia), Buzz (Poland), Nouvelair (Tunisia), Bulgaria Air […]
