Turneul de tenis BRD Bucharest Open care s-a desfasurat intre 5 si 13 iulie 2014, a marcat nu doar primul turneu de tenis WTA organizat vreodata in Romania, dar si prima incercare bine conturata de a promova tenisul romanesc si pe cei care il practica cu atata ardoare. Turneul in sine o fi fost si... Continue Reading →
Palace of the Romanian Parliament
Right in the historical and geographical centre of Bucharest stands an impressive building that strikes one's eye by its particular style. It is the Palace of the Romanian Parliament, a "giant" built during the "golden age" of the dictatorial regime and born in the mind of a man (Nicolae Ceausescu) for whom the notion of... Continue Reading →
Wounded to Death/ Ferite a Morte in Luxembourg (photos)
Here are some pictures from last night's theatrical project ''Wounded to Death'' written and directed by famous Italian journalist Serena Dandini. The event was hosted in Luxembourg's Conservatoire and marked the first stage of the project for 2014. Future performances will be held in Geneva, Strasbourg and Paris. Some 300 people attended the play aimed... Continue Reading →
The birthday of Constantin Brancusi
Today marks the birthday of Constantion Brancusi, one of the most influential 20th-century sculptors. Born in Romania on the 19th of February 1876, Constantin Brancusi first studied sculpture at the School of Arts and Crafts in Craiova (1894–98) and the National School of Fine Arts in Bucharest (1898–1902). In 1904 he left Romania permanently, traveling... Continue Reading →
Luxembourg Winter Apero Jazz with Geta Burlacu
On January 12, members of the Romanian and Moldovan communities in Luxembourg reunited at Brasserie Le Neumunster, in Luxembourg City's Grund neighbourhood, for an exclusive New Year jazz concert performed by Geta Burlacu, Petru Haruta and Ovidiu Pana. The Moldovan singer and her band performed a number of the world's international jazz repertoire, but also... Continue Reading →
Ballet @ Russian Charity Ball 2014
At this year's Russian Charity Ball in Luxembourg, Larisa Lezhnina and Jozef Varga delivered an outstanding performance of ballet, marking the highlight of a night of glamour, elegance, seduction and solidarity. Impressed with the two dancers' talent, I wanted to briefly share with you the story of their professional career. LARISA LEZHNINA Following her training... Continue Reading →