Romania’s Alcohol Laws
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2009 by Jhane Reifsteck
Beer in Romania often costs less than the bottled water at restaurants and bars. That may have some effect on the amount of alcohol consumed in Romania, but according to my student counterpart here in Cluj, Bianca Turcus, the laws seem pretty similar to those in the United States.
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Capitalism at Work in Bucharest
Posted Wednesday, May 27, 2009 by Bruce Harrison
A couple prepares to open a travel agency in downtown Bucharest. It is yet another sign of people’s faith and hope in a capitalistic economy in this formerly communist nation.
Hear a new business owner in Bucharest:
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Taking A Roman(ian) Holiday
Posted Tuesday, May 26, 2009 by Pamela Nisivaco
Is the sun better for you in the mountains of Romania or by the sea? Click on the link below to learn about where many Romanians take holidays, both long and short, away from the congestion and pollution of the city. Here they like to bathe in the sunlight.
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Some Romanians Feared Democracy, Professor Explains
Posted Tuesday, May 26, 2009 by Kirstin Skurka
It is taking a long time for Romania to become used to democratic freedom, says Romanian Professor Radu Rardevan. UI students met with the ancient history professor at the Babes-Bolyai University School of Journalism early Tuesday morning. Professor Rardevan compared Communism to the popular American book, 1984 by George Orwell.
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Cluj-Napoca—Illinois Connection
Posted Tuesday, May 26, 2009 by Luke Cleary
Did you know our latest stop in Romania has a sister city in Illinois?
Cluj-Napoca is a sister city to which Illinois city?
Write your comment below, then read more for the answer.
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Romania Rallies to Vote in EU Election
Posted Tuesday, May 26, 2009 by John D Paul
Across Romania, people are seeing signs and rallies about the upcoming election to the parliament for the European Union. A rally designed to attract the youth vote was held Tuesday in central Cluj for residents of the PSD or Social Democratic Party. Each nation in the EU holds its own election. Romania’s will be held in June.
Watch the High Energy Youth Rally for Romania's PSD Party:
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Stray Situation
Posted Tuesday, May 26, 2009 by Bruce Harrison
Bucharest has one of the largest populations of stray dogs in the world.
View this slide show.
Stray Dogs of Bucharest Slideshow:
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Ministry of Tourism Press Conference
Posted Tuesday, May 26, 2009 by Kirstin Skurka
UI student reporters Kirstin Skurka and Karis Morrall attend press conference at the Bucharest Stock Exchange. Ministry of Tourism Elena Udrea rings the opening bell at 10AM. To read the captions more clearly, enlarge the clip to full screen.
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Romania’s Castles A Big Attraction
Posted Monday, May 25, 2009 by John D Paul
Peles Castle, located in Sinaia in the region of Translyvania, is often called the “Pearl of the Carpathians.” Romania’s castles attract thousands of visitors every year. UI journalism students were among those touring this castle and the Castle Bran nearby recently
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Castle Bran: The Legend of Dracula
Posted Monday, May 25, 2009 by Kirstin Skurka
He comes out most frequently at night and is often seen around Halloween in America. We are talking about Dracula, and his blood sucking eye teeth. Dracula was the invention of Irish novelist Bram Stoker, but he was based on the Romanian ruler Vlad Tepes who lived miles away in Transylvania. Tour guide Luiza Levarda separates fact from fiction at Castle Bran—the tourist site also known as Dracula’s Castle.
