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.
The Romanian Wind Energy Association (RWEA), the Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association (RPIA) and the Renewable Energy Producers Organization in Romania (PATRES), representing members with a total installed capacity of over 6.5 GW, warn of the risk of a major bottleneck in the energy sector caused by the introduction, without a transition period and with an […]
Romania is emerging as one of the most dynamic markets for Turkish renewable energy investments, attracting growing interest from industrial and financial groups with regional exposure. Real grid connection opportunities for viable projects, infrastructure modernization potential, and investment framework stability make Romania a strategic destination for Turkish capital, at a time when Europe is accelerating […]
CATANE, the feature debut of director Ioana Mischie, has received an international nomination at the prestigious Hollywood Music in Media Awards for its original score composed by Emiliano Mazzenga. The film’s music has been selected among the top five film scores worldwide in the International Independent Film category. The film is the first Romanian production ever […]
Moldovan prime minister Alexandru Munteanu arrived in Bucharest on Thursday, November 13, for his first official foreign visit since taking office. He met with president Nicușor Dan and Romanian counterpart Ilie Bolojan before visiting the Parliament, where he met with the president of the Senate, Mihai Abrudean. After the first meeting, president Nicușor Dan stated […]
Bucharest maintains a steady flow of new office developments, with nearly 170,000 square meters of projects scheduled for delivery between 2026 and 2027, according to the latest Bucharest Office Marketbeat Q3 2025 report from Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. Despite a 25% drop in total leasing activity compared to last year, demand remained solid, with companies […]
The number of Romanians seeking work abroad has fallen to its lowest level in five years, according to new data from leading online recruitment platform eJobs. So far in 2025, only 106,000 applications were submitted for jobs outside Romania out of a total of 9.8 million, representing just 1.1% of all job applications. Employers abroad […]
