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14 février 2011

No downgrade for Hala Matache BUT....

NEWS FLASH!!! Latest news from Matache - Ultima Ora (translated by me so excuse any screw-ups) Breaking News: Hala Matache remains on the map! Ministry of Culture supports the cause! February 14, 2011 2:05 · · Evenimentul Zilei announces in an article...

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12 février 2011

Silent protest - Arta la Matache

(Photo source: Mihaela Mihaila) 11am this morning saw 'Arta La Matache', a very unique demonstration opposing the demolition of Hala Matache, the historic indoor market (see post HERE dated 9th Feb) on str. Buzesti, central Bucharest. Gathered at Piata...

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9 février 2011

The plight of Hala Matache

Yet another scandalous act of destruction seems about to take place in Bucharest and we are powerless to do anything to stop it unless we do so 'en masse'. At this rate there will soon be nothing left of the city to destroy. This time, it's the Matache...

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4 février 2011

The valuable hostages: exchange for a cash-starved economy

Fascinating. Dreadful, but fascinating. I was aware of this, since a 95 year old friend of mine and her husband escaped from Roumania in 1947 with the help of Jacoba... her story is as incredible as the article found below. In fact, her life, like so...

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27 janvier 2011

Liana Dumitrescu dies aged 38

So very sad. May Liana Dumitrescu rest in peace. I do hope this isn't another case of malpractice: MP Liana Dumitrescu dies at 38 after cardiac arrest (Source: Bucharest Herald) MP Liana Dumitrescu died Thursday morning, after an almost two week struggle...

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21 janvier 2011

A final goodbye to Cristi Paturca: prophesy or anthem?

And so Cristi Paturca was laid to rest today not at all as he had planned, but nevertheless, the final goodbyes have now been said, en masse, and wonderfully captured for posterity HERE by TVR. The crowds speak for themselves and even the priest sings...

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20 janvier 2011

Bellu - a far cry from Pta Universitatii

A great sadness tonight to discover that Cristi Paturca's family have decided to have him buried at Bellu. One could not really get further from his wishes to be cremated and have his ashes scattered at Pta Universitatii than to end up at Bellu. It's...

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19 janvier 2011

In homage: Mai bine mort decat comunist

The passing of Cristi Paturca has more elements to it than we in the west can ever know. For those of us who have connections with and love Roumania, his death resounds with great sadness, an echoing of enormous disappointment and nostalgia. Cristi Paturca...

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16 janvier 2011

The crying crosses of Bellu

Cum “plâng” crucile din Bellu 15 Ianuarie 2011 de RAZVAN VOICULESCU Cum “plâng” crucile din Bellu Mihai Eminescu, Ion Luca Caragiale, Nichita Stănescu, Eugen Barbu, Gheorghe Pituţ, Ion Iuga, Marin Preda, George Călinescu, Laurenţiu Ulici, Mircea Nedelciu,...

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15 janvier 2011

More on Pierre Michel

News on the little boy sold in Alfortville, France: Pierre Michel was taken from Fiuruta Lingurar by the French Child Protection Office and is currently in care in Alfortville. It appears that Lingurar (ex-Zimbru) was arrested in Timisoara as she got...

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15 janvier 2011

The sad return of Pierre Michel

(photo source) Newspapers on Wednesday reported en masse of how Roumanian authorities have started proceedings to repatriate a child sold in France in 2004, paid for in installments. The Rroma family from Salaj sold their baby for EUR 5,100 to another...

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14 janvier 2011

Florentina's trial date moved to 7th February

Florentina's trial date has been moved to 7th February and she is accused of involuntary manslaughter. Apparently, the 'negligence' plea does not exist in Roumanian legislation which is a massive omission in my humble opinion. She will be joined in the...

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13 janvier 2011

Raul Volcinschi dies at 89

Raul Volcinschi, a former anti-communist Romanian dissident, dies at 89 By: Alison Mutler, The Associated Press 01/11/2011 Raul Volcinschi, an anti-communist dissident who risked his life to fight for democracy in Romania, has died. He was 89. Volcinschi...

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11 janvier 2011

A night at the Opera

How lovely! This from Bucharest Herald: Verdi at Bucharest National Opera in January Giuseppe Verdi, who died 110 years ago on January 27, will be celebrated by the Bucharest National Opera (ONB) with four performances based on the composer's works. The...

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6 janvier 2011

Another gem of patrimony destroyed in 2010

Another house destroyed by much the same shameful and needless methods in 2010 was the Memorial House of Ionel Teodoreanu in Iasi. Even looking at the photo where the decay and lamentable state is evident, one can still imagine how beautiful it once was...

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3 janvier 2011

V.Alecsandri's house in flames TWICE - Bacau

T his is such an outrage... the house (photo source) lived in by the Roumanian poet, Vasile Alecsandri was attacked by arsonists not once but twice in 24h. One cannot help but jump to the conclusion that it was done on the 'ok' of the owners. Where was...

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31 décembre 2010

La Multi Ani!! Sanatate! Bucurii! Noroc!

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28 décembre 2010

Pass the Gothic novel, please!

Working pretty hard on British Victorian literature (becoming a bit bored with it after 3h) and analysing various styles such as the Gothic novel and the Bildungsroman, I started wondering what the Roumanian equivalent in literature would have been. Of...

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26 décembre 2010

Merry Christmas 2010 and a very Happy New Year!

A very happy Christmas, one and all, and may the new year bring you good health, love, success and days filled with happiness. With love,Sarah

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13 décembre 2010

Nicusor Dan stands up for victims of Bdul Nou...Bravo!

(photo source) Nicusor Dan, president of the association Salvati Bucurestiul, tried to stop the demolitions of Friday night and Saturday morning on Berzei/Stirbei Voda. The foreman didn't have copies of the demolition order and the police were called....

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