Articles related to "Romania"

Travel to Romania to the Maramures Mountains. Magical wooden churches and traditional agriculture - rural Romanian culture largely unchanged since the Middle Ages.

Ottoman Turks exacted tribute from their chosen Romanian leaders despite anti-Ottoman policies until their power declined in the 19th century.

Find all the information you need on traveling in and around Romania here: from the capital of Bucharest, to Transylvania and cruising the Danube or Black Sea.

The Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen dynasty ruled Romania through the reigns of King Carol I, King Ferdinand I, King Carol II, and the split reign of King Michael I.

The Quebec Declaration on Ecotourism gives guidelines on ecotourism that the Romanian tourist industry seeks to enforce.

Nine teams travel to Bucharest, Romania and participate in a gymnastics routine. One team loses their passports on their way to the pit spot in Transylvania, Romania.

The establishment and development of the feudal system in Romania during the medieval period created landowning and peasant classes.

Since joining the European Union on January 1, 2007, Romania's trade surplus with the United States decreases by 34%.

Travel direct to Eastern Europe's new hot tourist destination on budget airlines from London, Vienna, Rome, Barcelona, Paris, Cologne and Venice.

Romania and Moldova Christmas celebrations include St. Nicholas, carols, and . . . werewolves? Some surprising traditions arise from these countries' pagan pasts.

The Dacians, also known as Getae, developed a sophisticated culture and united under their king Burebista.

Although Romania does not have a national religion, Greek-Orthodoxism is widespread (87%), making Orthodox Easter one of the most important holidays.

Mircea Veleanu was only 12 when communism was established in his native Romania. What he endured back then remains deeply entrenched in the far reaches of his daily life.

Michael the Brave was a Romanian prince who united Moldovia, Wallachia, and Transylvania and revolted against the Ottoman Turks.

At first welcomed by the West, Nikolai Ceausescu was later realized to be one of the most brutal Stalinist dictators.

Entry into the European Union and massive investment in infrastructure makes Romania's emerging marketplace an exciting investment opportunity for foreign investors.

The World Heritage Lists sites with outstanding universal value. Seven Sites are in Romania. Following are outstanding significant historic places in Romania.

In Romania's capital, there are sites linked to the country's former dictator. Here are some facts on the world's second biggest government building and more.

Roman influences on Dacia included an infrastructure system, language, religion, and the name of the territory that was once Dacia - Romania.

The story of Vlad the Impaler, or the real "Dracula" is one of early psychological damage, revenge, and betrayal.

Moldovan President Vladimir Voronin holds the neighboring country responsible for the anti-communist protests and reintroduces entry visas for Romanian citizens.

Prince Alfred of Edinburgh, Queen Victoria's son, and Grand Duchess Marie of Russia had five children, including the future Queen Marie of Romania.

German immigrants began arriving in Bukovina after the Austrian annexation in 1775, but emigration and repatriation reduced the Bukovina German population considerably.

1989 witnessed revolutions all over Eastern Europe, toppling the Soviet Union. While the majority were peaceful, Romania stands out as the most violent of them all.

The castle commonly known as Dracula's Castle, which is the backdrop for Bram Stoker's classic novel is being offered for sale.

A complete guide and full fixture list for the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Find out where and when your team are playing with this list of matches in each venue city

The high demand for low and medium-skilled labor in Italy and Spain determined increased emigration from Romania's rural areas.

From Constanta in Romania to Sinemorets in Bulgaria, the Black Sea is a hot destination for travelers around Europe and Russia.

The 2008 European Soccer Championship will be held between June 7 - 29 in Austria and Switzerland. Here are details of the groups and fixtures for the tournament.

There are only two games at Murrayfield in the Rugby World Cup, but both feature Scotland, with one match against New Zealand. There won't be an empty hotel in the city

Travel magazines are sources of ideas, tips, inspiration and relaxation. hidden europe magazine often looks at out-of-the-way parts of Eastern Europe.

Orphaned children are some of Eastern Europe's most helpless - and least helped - citizens. Under-funded and understaffed, orphanages are some children's only homes.

After the win of the Communist Party on April 5, thousands of Moldovans take their disappointment to the streets of Chisinau, asking for new parliamentary elections.

Although the global economic crisis caused some return migration, Romanian immigrants are not convinced that going back home would represent the best solution.

The home of Dracula may seem an unusual snowboarding destination but the resort at Poiana Brasov is great for beginners and more experienced boarders and skiers alike.

The non-confidence vote of the Romanian Parliament, which determined the collapse of the Government, could produce long-term political instability.

The vampire, a creature from the ancient Far East still haunts the collective human conscious with tales of death and immortality.

Transylvania, the mountainous region in northern Romania and home of Dracula, also offers spectacular hiking and a chance to see wolves, brown bears and lynx in the wild.

Opportunities to discover the wildlife of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve include accommodation in hotels, on the river, camping or with local people.

Though the US was strong, managing to pull through on their nemesis uneven bars and coming within a point of the Chinese on beam, trouble on floor cost them the gold.

King Christian IX of Denmark's descendants have sat on the thrones of eleven countries, and still rule Denmark, Great Britain, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Spain.

While much is being said about Cho Seung-Hui, a Korean immigrant, let us focus on someone who saved others that day, also an immigrant.

The collapse of the USSR in the early 1990s gave independence to Lithuania, who soon began to compete in international football in their own right.

You can cruise the Danube along the border of Romania and Bulgaria, reaching the Danube Delta just south of Ukraine; and then the entire Black Sea is at your fingertips.

First known as the European Economic Community, the European Union was formed in the early 1990s. As with any club, members have to meet certain requirements to join.

Explore Bucharest's center including attractions like the Palace of the Parliament, the Patriarchal Cathedral and museums reflecting Romanian history.

Kind Decebal organized a Dacian military force against invading Romans and saw both victories and losses before his death.

Germany is tops in GDP while Luxembourg leads in GDP per capita, but Eastern European countries including Latvia, Estonia & the Slovak Republic show the strongest gains.

The groups have been chosen for the 2009-2010 UEFA Champions League. Here is preview of Group G featuring FC Rangers, Unirea Urziceni, VfB Stuttgart, and FC Sevilla.

Bucharest, often nicknamed "Little Paris of the East" lives up to its nickname with interesting tourist attractions, good quality shops, markets and fine restaurants.