Missing Winter As hard as would be for a Californian to understand how other people can enjoy snow and cold weather, I must say I don't appreciate at all our recently acquired Californian-like weather in the middle of winter, with temperatures rising well above 15 degrees Celsius, and with the snow present only in pictures and on TV...
Dinner for Two If you’re looking for the perfect restaurant with which to spoil your loved one on Valentines Day, here’s a few suggestions…
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COVER STORY II - LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Love is in the Air Valentines Day doesn’t have to be spent with someone else making the romance for you – how about a bit of ingenuity on the love front? What would it take to really impress your loved one? As a woman I can say a bit of effort in the romance department goes a very long way. Read More >>
TRAVEL & CULTURE
Capital of Culture Sibiu was the first city outside the European Union to be selected, three years ago, as the European Capital City of Culture. As a result, in 2007, the cities of Sibiu and Luxemburg (which supported the Transylvanian city candidature) were jointly designated as European Capitals of Culture. Read More >>
Bulgarian, Romanian and Irish joining the EU family
"United in diversity" is the motto of the European Union and this is never more evident in the languages it embraces. This year sees the number of official languages in the Union rise to 23 with the arrival of Bulgaria and Romania as well as the adoption of Irish. This reflects the cultural heritage of Europe and the principle that all EU citizens have access to documents and information in their own languages. It also means that debates in the Parliament will be heard in these languages.
Permits & Construction Planning With its new UE membership, Romania is experiencing a very effervescent real estate market, with a construction “bull” market more active than ever, and a land “bubble” market waiting for the big western buy-outs. This month, we are showing you some pointers for dealing with the complex real estate permit & construction planning procedures in Romania. Read More >>
THE LAST WORD
New Year Resolution Last year I saw film called "The Day After Tomorrow". For those of you who missed it, it is a film about the world in the midst what seemed at the time, only LAST YEAR, an exaggerated environmental disaster. Read More >>
EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
Events & Attractions - February 2007 A new year means it is time to start celebrating all over again. Bucharesters have hardly had time to realize the change of date (and European status), with all the preparation and then the eating of tons of good food over the holidays. Therefore, until we start to feel the real vibes of the new “double-o-seven” year, we ought to prepare for more party time! No longer a newcomer, St. Valentine has begun to be celebrated by more and more Romanians over the last decade. February 14th is the time the citizens of Bucharest have once again chosen to try once more to impress and be especially gallant with their women, offering them flowers, chocolates and, approaching March 1, curious tiny little artifacts called Martisor to ... Read More >>
BUSINESS - DRACULA'S CASTLE
Dracula's Castle - a 60 millions Euros deal? One of the most important tourist attractions in Romania, the Bran Castle, could soon become an exclusive private property if County authorities or the Minister of Culture cannot buy it back from the owner.
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BRAN CASTLE - SHORT HISTORY
The Bran Castle Short History Bran, with its Germanic architecture and numerous historic sites, lays about 30 kilometers from Brasov. Built on a strategically hilltop overlooking the hamlet, the castle of Bran is better known to foreign visitors as Dracula’s Castle. Read More >>
BUCHAREST OPERA - FEBRUARY 2007
Bucharest Opera Program in February 2007 Bucharest National Opera 70-72, M Kogalniceanu Blvd Ph: 313-1857, fax: 315-7849 email:
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