A quarter of Romanians consider May 1 primarily a day dedicated to barbecues and socialising (24%), especially young people aged 25-34 (29%), according to the findings of a survey released on Tuesday.According to Reveal Search Marketing, in the top of the meanings of the International Labour Day for Romanians there is both the day off for relaxation (35%) and the authentic Romanian tradition (26%).As for the meanings of barbecue for Romanians, it is mainly seen as an outdoor relaxation activity (34%), an opportunity to socialise with loved ones (26%) and a pleasant way to spend time on weekends or holidays (26%). Thus, a successful barbecue should include mici sausages (71%), beer (62%), relaxation in the open air (50%), laughter and jokes (48%) and music (43%).Also, barbecue music is much more important to Generation Z, aged between 18 and 24 years (51% as against 43% of the total sample). At the same time, Romanians prefer to heat the barbecue in their own backyard (50%) or in nature, on green grass, in the forest or in the mountains (37%), and most of them organise it with family (69%) or friends (37%).The survey also shows that the main foods consumed at barbecue are mici sausages (81%), pork neck (64%), chicken breast or thighs (55%), sausages (54%), skewers (42%) and vegetables (peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, etc.) - 39%.By gender, men prefer the mici sausages (86% versus 76% of women) and other sausages (58% versus 50% of women) to a significantly greater extent, while women opt more often for chicken breast or thighs (58% versus 50% of men) and grilled vegetables (43% versus 36% of men).At the same time, the main drinks to have at the barbecue are: beer (74%), flavoured beer or cider (24%), red wine (19%) and white wine (18%). By age and gender, beer is preferred to a significantly greater extent by men (82% versus 62% women) and by people over 55 years of age (89%).On the other hand, flavoured beer and cider are more appreciated by women (31% versus 16% of men) and by young people aged between 18 and 34 (37%).The Reveal Marketing Research survey was conducted online between April 16 and 23, 2025 on a sample of 1,015 respondents. It carries a maximum sampling error of +/-3.1%, and a 95% confidence level.
Romania has dropped to 55th place in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), down from 49th last year. While the country has a diverse and relatively pluralistic media landscape, the report highlights concerns over a lack of transparency regarding media financing, particularly political party funding, and market challenges that […]
The ninth edition of the American Independent Film Festival (AIFF), which focuses on independent, North American productions, is scheduled to take place between June 6 and June 12 in Bucharest, and between June 13 and June 14 at Bran Castle. The event also plans screenings in other cities in the country, including Cluj, Iași, Timișoara, […]
Raphael’s famous painting Young Woman with Unicorn will be exhibited at the Brukenthal National Museum in Sibiu in 2027, marking the first time the masterpiece will be shown in the country. The exhibition is part of a broader collaboration between the Brukenthal Museum and major European institutions, including the renowned Galleria Borghese in Rome. Following […]
The World Press Photo exhibition is back in Bucharest, opening on May 2 in University Square, where it will remain on display until June 2. The open-air exhibition is free to visit and showcases some of the most striking and emotional images captured by photojournalists over the past year. This year’s edition marks the 70th […]
The city of Timișoara, western Romania, has signed new contracts for European Union funding that will help modernize its public transport system. Nearly RON 180 million in non-refundable EU funds have been secured to purchase 40 new vehicles, including trams, electric buses, and trolleybuses, the City Hall announced. The funds were granted through the Regional […]
The High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ) has issued final prison sentences in a high-profile sexual abuse case involving former clergy from the Orthodox Church. On Wednesday, April 30, the judges upheld the eight-year sentence for former bishop of Huși, Corneliu Onilă, and sentenced former archimandrite Sebastian Jitaru to 14 years and two months […]
