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Romania continues to be one of the cheapest countries in the European Union (EU), according to data from the statistical office Eurostat.
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Like any capital city, Bucharest has its top tourist landmarks that visitors need to cross off their list but also surprising venues and history worth exploring. https://t.co/5BUEFTcBNf

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Enchanting town plazas that date back to medieval times, rolling hills as far as the eye can see, castles cloaked in the mystery of Count Dracula, craggy mountain vistas, and a seemingly infinite array of fortresses and churches.

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In a time when most children would much rather switch on their phones than open a book, a Romanian teacher has found a fun way to make them read: making trailers for books. And what started as a classroom project is now a big event named Boovie Festival. https://t.co/o2Clap98lu

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When thinking of Europe, people tend to choose Greece, Italy, France or Spain as a destination. Although Romania has amazing landscapes, great weather and friendly people it is often overlooked as a holiday destination due to lack of promotion or awareness https://t.co/5TPmVN46qC

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He found the country very welcoming from the start but it took him several years before he “mentally unpacked” his bags and decided to settle here. He is now living in one of the most famous rural areas in Romania but he also enjoys working in Bucharest https://t.co/nrCz5LZGbb

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El Pais, one of the most read daily newspapers in Spain, both in print and online, published in its online edition a feature article dedicated to Romania, in which it recommends readers 15 Romanian villages to discover
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Outside of the many concerts and festivals that take place in Bucharest, a list of landmarks of music history to visit https://t.co/XVcFHgncwZ

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From the “world capital of night and magic” to events held in remote locations but featuring top-notch lineups and stunning surroundings, music fans can discover a variety of destinations. https://t.co/dbU5YmEj2F

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eMag Hungary, a subsidiary of the biggest online retailer in Romania - eMag, will merge with Extreme Digital, the biggest online retailer in the neighboring country https://t.co/2tsYaFDIFF

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Famous Romanian soprano Angela Gheorghiu received the Global Star award in the Bravo International Professional Music Awards ceremony at the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, on March 19. American actor John Travolta handed her the award. https://t.co/aybrMkofLG

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Robotic Process Automation company UiPath, founded by Daniel Dines and Marius Tirca in Bucharest, is reportedly in talks to obtain a major new financing round that could take the company’s valuation to USD 7 billion, more than doubling the current value https://t.co/w9w6LDfErg

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More than 100 years ago, in 1906, the terracotta factory in Mediaş opened its doors, manufacturing tiles used in the construction of terracotta stoves. https://t.co/ybj4j7DUwx

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In an article published by The Independent, wine columnist Terry Kirby recommended eight Romanian wines representing good value for money. https://t.co/rhNbQfuUeo

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Net investments in Romania’s economy rose by 0.8 percent last year compared with 2017, to RON 84 billion (EUR 18 billion), the slowing down being mainly due to a slump in new constructions, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) https://t.co/DtIRyjorWq

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Romania has achieved two major targets last year in its development course, as the gross domestic product (GDP) has increased by 4.1 percent up to EUR 202 billion, equivalent to more than EUR 10,000 per capita.
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The second edition of the Michelin Green Guide dedicated to Romania, launched eight years after the first edition, lists the best tourist attractions in Romania, including new locations such as the Turda Salt Mine and the Retezat National Park https://t.co/pvbC2riFoy

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The sales of new cars and commercial vehicles in Romania soared by almost 22% year-on-year to slightly over 11,000 units in January 2019, according to the association of car producers and importers APIA. https://t.co/nfyuFCksSy

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Open-air folk museums are definitely something to add to the “what to visit this vacation” list. In addition to offering a most welcome break from the noisy and crowded city life, they also give visitors the chance to discover the traditional village life https://t.co/Tu28URxjFD

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Little tiny libraries will appear acroos the city of Timisoara thanks to a man called Alex Dascalu. The Reading Little Houses will be set up on streets. https://t.co/IogGpDOgeG