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.
Former US first lady Michelle Obama, the wife of Barack Obama, was in Bucharest on Thursday, September 18, to serve as the main guest at the second edition of the Impact Bucharest series of conferences. The former first lady spent about an hour in front of a large audience, speaking about her childhood in a […]
Czech president Petr Pavel spent a few days in Romania at the beginning of September while on holiday. According to statement by the Romanian Embassy in Prague, the Czech leader traveled mountain routes by motorcycle and chose modest accommodations. Pavel tried to see as much of what Romania had to offer. He planned his routes, […]
Romania is taking tangible action toward its green transition through sustainable infrastructure projects, public‑private partnerships and green bonds. Experts, government officials and business leaders have gathered today at the CES Bucharest ESG Conference, to present progress and identify solutions through which the public and private sectors can collaborate to build a sustainable and competitive economy. […]
Prime minister Ilie Bolojan announced that he will visit Brussels next week to talk to three European commissioners about deficits, defense, and EU financing. The first meeting will be with the commissioner for economy, Valdis Dombrovskis, as Romania “must adjust the issues related to deficits to be a trustworthy country, so as not to continue […]
A large majority of Romanians, namely 85%, have heard of celebrated composer George Enescu, according to the third edition of the Informat.ro – INSCOP Research Barometer conducted earlier this month. However, the survey shows a slight decline in cultural awareness compared to 2013, particularly among younger generations. The
The volume of trade between Romania and China was almost USD 9.3 billion in 2024, according to official statistics. Trade between the two, however, is not balanced. Romania registered a USD 7.7 billion deficit with China, and a USD 2.1 billion deficit in the first quarter of 2025 as well. The People’s Republic of China […]
