Have you wondered about the story of “Made in Romania,” the football anthem which can be heard in football lockers across Europe? Here is what the Romanian artist sings and what is the translation of the lyrics. The music genre is “manele,” a specific one for Romania, inspired by Balkan beats. Manele is a vibrant tapestry of Romanian dance music, woven from threads of traditional folk melodies, pulsating Balkan rhythms, and modern pop sensibilities, with a touch of intoxicating Eastern flair. So, forget chants, forget anthems – European football has a new victory song, and it’s blasting out of ..read more

Are Romanians lazy? According to the latest official statistics from the National Institute for Statistics, 200,000 Romanians who are fit for work prefer not to have a job. This is why Asian-workforce recruiting firms active in Romania have reached millions in turnover, bringing Asian labour to a country where the younger generations refuse to have a job and prefer to live on their parents’ money. More precisely, the Romanian Government has to issue temporary working licenses for Asian people because the younger Romanians are not interested in fulfilling the tasks associated with jobs in hospi ..read more

More than 60% of Romanians agree with compulsory voting, arguing that a higher turnout can improve things; according to a survey conducted by INSCOP. 10 years ago, this percentage was almost 20% lower. This is when a decision to enforce mandatory democracy in Romania could be taken. Four European states enforce democracy by mandatory voting: Belgium, Cyprus, Greece and Luxembourg. 62.2% of Romanians agree with mandatory voting because they think that things can improve if more people come to vote (compared to 44.6% in 2014). On the opposite pole, 35.6% are against compulsory voting because the ..read more

Dutch shipbuilding giant Damen is locked in a legal battle with the Romanian government at the International Court of Arbitration in Vienna. The dispute centers on managing and owning the Damen Shipyards Mangalia, a key player in Romania’s shipbuilding industry. The conflict stems from a 2018 agreement where Romania, following the withdrawal of previous owner Daewoo, acquired a majority stake (51%) in the shipyard, then known as 2 Mai Shipyard. However, the deal granted Damen operational control despite Romania’s ownership. According to Damen, a recent Romanian law on corporate governance for ..read more

The members of RoLUG (LEGO® User Group from Romania), with support from LEGO Romania, built the most giant diorama of LEGO® pieces in the world. The record was recognized by Guinness World Records at East European Comic Con, 2024 edition. The diorama, composed of over one million LEGO pieces, pays homage to the Star Wars universe and integrates key scenes from the Star Wars Rebels animated series and elements and characters from the original trilogy. Its total area of 45,746 square meters, covered exclusively in LEGO® pieces without any other supporting structure, led to the project being app ..read more

“NASTY,” the documentary about the life and career of the Romanian tennis player Ilie Năstase, was included in the selection of the 77th edition of the Cannes International Film Festival, one of the most important cinematographic events in the world. The film, directed by Tudor Giurgiu, Cristian Pascariu and Tudor D. Popescu, can be watched in the Special Screenings section. The Cannes Film Festival will occur between May 14 and 25, News.ro reports. It is extraordinary that NASTY was selected this year at Cannes. In France, Ilie Năstase is as loved as in Romania. Including the documentary in ..read more

After a sold-out performance, held for the first time for art lovers, at the end of March, the artists of the Bucharest National Opera, Mihaela Maria Ișpan (mezzo-soprano), Mladen Spasinovici (cello) and Ethan Schmeisser (piano and musical direction) return to ARCUB – Gabroveni Inn to recreate the magical atmosphere of the concert-event „Music in Dalí’s World,” Saturday, April 27, from 20:00, as Visit Bucharest reports. Guided by classical music in every room of the Gabroveni Inn that hosts the impressive exhibition „The Universe of Salvador Dalí,” the public is accompanied by the ev ..read more

The dust has settled on the highly anticipated Bitcoin halving on April 20, 2024. As analysts from the Crypto Marketing Center said, there was no significant pricing fluctuation in the market. Has the Price Surge Materialized? The short answer is that it’s too early to say definitively. While some anticipated a rapid price increase following the halving, the market reaction has been muted. This shouldn’t be entirely surprising. There are some explanations for that: Delayed Effect: The halving’s impact on price often unfolds gradually. Factors like increased mining efficiency adjustm ..read more

Romania banned Russian movies in cinemas across the country. The decision is based on the fact that Russia is an aggressor in Ukraine, according to the Romanian Minister of Culture. Romania decides by itself how it manages its policies in the field. The propaganda of the aggressor states has no place in public cultural institutions. It is regrettable that the equal sign is put between the recognized Russian culture and the international propaganda films financed by the Russian government. It is unacceptable that such cinematographic productions, obviously propagandistic, financed by the Russi ..read more

The whiskey bottled in 1981 on the occasion of the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, as well as a rare Moët & Chandon champagne from 1953, are to be auctioned in Bucharest. The Collection Champagne, Whiskey and Wine Auction is approaching, the first in this category since 2024—some genuinely remarkable bottles of drinks. It is worth mentioning the participation in the event of a special edition produced by the Macallan brand: “Royal Marriage Malt Whiskey – Long Life and Happiness,” intended to commemorate the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. The drink was ..read more