Valeriu Turcan is to resign from his office as spokesman for the president and presidential aide, the Presidential Administration’s Press Bureau informs. Turcan acted as spokesman for president Traian Basescu since April 2007. Furthermore, Turcan was appointed by president Basescu a member of the Romanian Cultural Institute’s Board of Administration. In a statement to Mediafax, [...]
Joseph Stiglitz, the famous economist and professor at Columbia University in New York, and winner of the Nobel Prize in economy in 2001, told an audience in Cluj, Romania, that governments must stimulate exports and key sectors when facing deficits. Stiglitz was in Romania on Thursday, May 8, to receive the title of Doctor Honoris […]
The Constitutional Court unanimously validated on Friday, May 9, the results of the first round of the presidential elections. It also rejected as unfounded a request to annul the elections filed by Sebastian-Constantin Popescu, the presidential candidate of the New Romania Party, it announced. The runoff, set for May 18, will see ultranationalist leader George […]
Bucharest's culinary scene welcomes back OLEA, the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel's celebrated Mediterranean destination, now reimagined with a fresh concept that blends authentic coastal flavours with contemporary sophistication. Following an extensive transformation, OLEA reopens its doors to offer guests a refined journey through the Mediterranean's sun-drenched culinary traditions, right in the heart of Romania's […]
The far-right presidential candidate George Simion, who won the first round of the presidential elections with over 40% of the votes, said during a debate on Thursday, May 8, that Romania should copy many state policies enacted by Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban. Simion stated during the Euronews debate that all ethnic Hungarians "must understand […]
A landmark exhibition of works by the iconic photographer and war correspondent Lee Miller has opened at The King’s House in Viscri, in central Romania’s Brașov county. Titled Lee Miller’s Romania, the exhibition is billed as “the most extensive presentation of her work ever held in the country.” Miller, the war photographer and muse of […]
Boracay’s white sandy beaches and stunning sunsets make it a top destination for travelers of all ages, including seniors looking for a relaxing getaway. While the island is known for its vibrant nightlife and water activities, it also offers many accommodations tailored to older visitors. Senior-friendly hotels in Boracay prioritize comfort, accessibility, and convenience, ensuring […]
