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Visegrad: A New European Military Force

19 mai 2011 octavian.sergentu

By George FriedmanWith the Palestinians demonstrating and the International Monetary Fund in turmoil, it would seem odd to focus this week on something called the Visegrad Group. But this is not a frivolous choice. What the Visegrad Group decided to do last week will, I think, resonate for years, long after the alleged attempted rape by Dominique Strauss-Kahn is forgotten and long before the Israeli-Palestinian issue is resolved. The obscurity of the decision to most people outside the region should not be allowed to obscure its importance.

Goran Bregovic to bring Balkan music to Sibiu, Romania this summer

19 mai 2011 Claudiu Padurean

The well known Bosnian musician Goran Bregovic will perform, along with the Wedding and Funeral Orchestra, in Piata Mare in Sibiu, Romania on June 16. The concert will be held during the second night of the Transylvania International Film Festival (TIFF), according to the organizers

Otelul confirmed as Romanian champions after CAS verdict

19 mai 2011 Claudiu Padurean

Otelul Galati were confirmed as this season’s Romanian champions on Wednesday when CAS, sport’s highest tribunal, upheld a decision to award them a 3-0 walkover win over Pandurii Targu-Jiu in February.

University of Nevada, Reno students continue their exploration of Romania

18 mai 2011 Claudiu Padurean

This past weekend the research in Romania group set off on a road trip to Maramures, the northernmost region of Romania. The lively beats of the techno music pumping through the maxi-van’s speakers seemed a fitting match for our bumpy excursion across the scenic region of Maramures, but also contrasted with the solemn nature of some of our stops.

Romanian cosmetics producer Farmec grows sales due to anti-aging product Gerovital

18 mai 2011 Claudiu Padurean

Romanian cosmetics producer Farmec Cluj – Napoca grew its revenues by 15.6 percent in the first quarter of the year, to EUR 5.8 million, mostly due to the increase in sales for the Gerovital anti-aging product, the company has announced. Its 2010 sales stood at EUR 22.8 million, a growth of 10 percent compared to 2009. Farmec Cluj – Napoca hopes to achieve a growth of 7 percent in sales this year.

Orange commits EUR110 million towards rural 3G expansion in Transylvania

17 mai 2011 Claudiu Padurean

According to Romania’s Business Review, Orange Romania intends to plough EUR110 million (USD155.5 million) into network expansion projects during 2011, increasing 3G coverage in rural areas and simplifying customer experience. CEO Thierry Millet confirmed that the investment forms the first stage of a EUR500-600 million plan, to be undertaken by end-2015. However, the CEO noted that the exact volume of investments will depend on how the company is affected by external factors, such as the erosion of financial indicators in the telecoms market and pending regulatory decisions. Millet confirmed that 2011’s mooted investment represents a higher figure than was invested in both 2009 and 2010.

Orange plans to invest EUR 110mln this year and EUR 500-600mln by 2015

13 mai 2011 Claudiu Padurean

Orange Romania announced it plans to invest EUR 110 million this year into network expansion, increasing coverage of the rural areas, the launch of new products and the simplification of customer experience

Michael York will be awarded at the Romanian Film Festival, TIFF

11 mai 2011 Claudiu Padurean

British actor Michael York will receive an award for his entire career at this year’s edition of the Transylvania International Film Festival (TIFF). Now in its tenth year, TIFF has awarded Claudia Cardinale, Catherine Deneuve or Franco Nero with the same award throughout its history.

Blog: UNR students in Romania to teach educators there and to do some learning themselves

11 mai 2011 Claudiu Padurean

Alex Redei is a graduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno College of Education, participating in the “Research in Romania” program this summer with three other Nevada students and two University of Texas students.

The untitled Kartik Krishnan project to show at TIFF

10 mai 2011 Claudiu Padurean

The untitled Kartik Krishnan project is among the 12 films that will contend for the Transilvania Trophy at the tenth edition of Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF).