Expanding its reach, international company Piletilevi Group, which bought a majority stake in Bilete.ro in the summer of 2023, is emerging as the biggest player in Central Europe. Piletilevi Group is buying a majority stake in two Polish ticket sales companies – kicket and Biletomat – which became, after the merger, the second largest ticket sales company on the Polish market as well as the most significant player in Central Europe, brokering tickets for nearly 320 million euros per year. According to Sven Nuutmann, co-owner and CEO of Piletilevi Group, Piletilevi Group is buying kicket.com an ..read more

DINAMO Bucharest Handball Team etched their names into Romanian sporting history last night, overcoming a valiant Skjern Handball in Denmark to secure their place in the coveted EHF Champions League Final Four! The final whistle at Skjern Bank Arena was met with jubilation from the Romanians, who emerged victorious with a score of 38-34 following their home leg win of 28-27. The Romanians rode a wave of momentum into the Danish clash, having secured a narrow but crucial victory on home soil. Last night’s encounter was tense, with both teams vying for European handball supremacy. Dinamo’s relen ..read more

At the European Rowing Championships in Szeged, Hungary, Romanian rowers won 8 medals: 4 GOLD, 2 SILVER, and 2 BRONZE. With this spectacular record, Romania occupies 2nd place in the national ranking. The competition was very high and represented practically the first “test” of this year, before the Olympic Games in Paris. The objective was to see the strong points and where work still needs to be done so that the evolution of the rowers will be the best in Paris. The athletes gave their best and raced very well. At the same time, they learned from their mistakes where appropriate and are mor ..read more

As a result of the massive success registered among the public, the exhibition “The Universe of Salvador Dalí,” which presents an impressive variety of art objects of the famous artist at ARCUB – Gabroveni Inn, is extended until September 1, 2024. Initially scheduled for December 13, 2023 – May 12, 2024, the exhibition offers the unique chance to explore the depths and eccentricities of the genius of Salvador Dalí through bronze and glass sculptures, lithographs, engravings, book illustrations, gold miniatures inlaid with precious stones, surrealist furniture bearing the unmistakable artist’s ..read more

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