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Romanian Identity

September 20, 2016

WHERE EAST MEETS WEST: DECODING ROMANIAN IDENTITY The task of decoding Romanian identity is daunting, so complex is the east-west cultural and ethnic mosaic that makes up contemporary Romania. Puzzling, too, is that the […]

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Christmas Customs in Romania

September 20, 2016

CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS IN ROMANIASource: Radio Romania International Ancient traditions from Neolithic Times Romanians spend the Christmas holiday in a special way, which is closely connected with traditions and customs which are deeply rooted in centuries-old history, […]

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Oil Empires: Romania at the Crossroads

September 20, 2016

Jan 25, 2008 – HotNews.ro Gazprom buys Serbia national oil operator Jan 21, 2008 – HotNews.ro Putin Russia/Bulgaria Energy ‘heavy blow’ for Romania? Dec 28, 2007 – HotNews.ro A freezing Nabucco? COMMENTARY – Oil Empires: Romania at the Crossroads by […]

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Is Romania a Balkan State

September 20, 2016

COMMENTARY: IS ROMANIA A BALKAN STATE ? by N. Iorga The question is often asked about Romania whether it is Central European, East European, South East European, or Balkan. In 1930, the noted intellectual, prime minister, and statesman, Prof. Nicholas […]

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Origin of the name “Romania”

September 18, 2016

ALSO READ: When did Romania become known as the country by that name? by Dan Dimancescu More useful and current information on RomaniaHERE The Land Called RomaniaExcerpted from “What, if Anything, is […]

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When did Romania become known as the country by that name?

September 18, 2016

COMMENTARY: When did Romania become known as the country by that name?by Dan DimancescuEditorial Note: There is confusion regarding the origin of the name Romania given that it long appeared as Rumelia (or Romania or […]

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Romania in First World War I August 1916 to November 1918

September 18, 2016

DOCUMENTARYDirected by Nicholas Dimancescu HD Video COMMENTARY: Romania in World War I – The Eastern Frontby Dan Dimancescu See “HILL 789” Documentary by Nicholas Dimancescu on WW-I A conversation in the U.S. […]

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Romanian Characteristics and Personality / by Romanian Insider and Dr. Daniel David

September 18, 2016

PSYCHOLOGY OF ROMANIANSStudies by Dr. Daniel David Extensive and interesting psychological study and insightsSynthesis Magazine – Sinteza / March 2015 ROMANIAN CHARACTERISTICSPublished by Romania InsiderThere are some patterns many Romanians tend to follow, and some of them […]

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Gas & Nabucco Pipeline Construction updates / articles from Nine O’Clock

July 21, 2016

Nabucco pipeline collapseCotidianul / July 20, 2016 The collapse of the long-planned NABUCCO pipeline has forced authorities in Bucharest to focus on gigantic projects that can strengthen energy security of the country. One of these is the […]

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Azerbaijan AGRI gas supply via Romania

July 21, 2016

Romania signs strategic partnership with AzerbaijanNine O’Clock, September 29, 2009 Azerbaijan Gas AGRI Deal Cotidianul, July 20, 2016 Nabucco pipeline collapse has forced the authorities in Bucharest to focus on gigantic projects that can strengthen energy security […]

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