Italy and Germany close in on berths in 2010 World Cup Oct 10, 2009
Serbia however could be docked points should there be crowd trouble in their final two qualifiers against Romania and Lithuania. The threat was made by FIFA after incidents during previous qualifying matches against France, Austria and Romania. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Nobel lit prize goes to little-known European Oct 9, 2009
Herta Mueller, a little-known Romanian-born author who was persecuted for her critical depictions of life behind the Iron Curtain, won the 2009 Nobel Prize in literature Thursday in an award seen as a nod to the 20th anniversary of communism's collapse ... Just two days after a Nobel Prize official worried the literature committee was too "Eurocentric," the winner for 2009 was Herta Mueller, a Romanian-born writer once censored in her native country ... Mueller, whose Nobel was seen as a nod to... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Herta Mueller wins Nobel literature prize Oct 9, 2009
STOCKHOLM: Romanian-born German writer Herta Mueller won the 2009 Nobel Prize in literature Thursday, honored for work that ``with the concentration of poetry and the frankness of prose, depicts the landscape of the dispossessed ... The 56-year-old author, who emigrated to Germany from then-communist Romania in 1987, made her debut in 1982 with a collection of short stories titled ``Niederungen,'' which was promptly censored by the Romanian government ... In 1984 an uncensored version was... (India Times)
Jewish filmmakers make documentary on selling’ Jesus (2) Oct 6, 2009
Bly s next project will be a documentary on the hammer dulcimer, a stringed instrument used in folk music from Appalachia to Romania, including klezmer tunes. The common strand (in these projects) is this unique and interesting America, Bly says. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Trains can be tricky Oct 2, 2009
With a friendly "No worries mate, you'll be right" my new-found companions chat between themselves and hand over some scrunched up notes and coins along with a map of Bucharest, the capital of Romania ... It seems that I had landed on the scenic route to Romania that stops in Krakow, Budapest and finally in Bucharest. (iAfrica.com)
Videocon eyes Finnish electronic major Oct 2, 2009
Elcoteq announced a re-structuring plan to lay off around 5,000 staff and close down several plants in Romania, Russia and US citing an exceptionally uncertain market situation and general economic development. In July this year, as part of its plan to cut costs, it sold a majority of the machinery, equipment and materials at its facility in Tallinn, Estonia to Ericsson and also transferred around 1,200 employees. (India Times)
Changing China Oct 1, 2009
In August 1978, Mao's successor, his former bodyguard Hua Guofeng, travelled to Romania. Together with dozens of the world's China-watchers, I went to Bucharest to report on his visit. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
The Imaginary Pirate of Globalization, Antoine Garapon, Eurozine Sep 23, 2009
The Eurozine conference 2007 in Sibiu, Romania, addressed the challenges facing societies, literature, and the media as the need for change meets the urge for normality. Read the conference texts here. (Harper's Magazine)
After the fall of the wall: Middle Europe reemerges sort of Sep 18, 2009
Under Soviet rule, there was considerable nostalgia for the old Central Europe of the Habsburgs, whose multicultural Austro-Hungarian Empire once included not only what is now Austria and Hungary, but also the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, and parts of Poland, Croatia, Serbia, and Romania. Intellectuals and artists many of them exiles who'd fled the Nazi or Soviet regimes grieved the loss of what the empire almost became: a tolerant federation of diverse peoples protected by a... (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
* Nadal blow gives Israel hope of Davis Cup upset Sep 18, 2009
Brazil, who have lost at this stage for the last three years in a row, play neighbors Ecuador, while Chile host Austria, Romania travel to Sweden and Italy take on Switzerland in Genoa. Roger Federer is scheduled to play in three matches for the Swiss who need to win to stay in the World Group for next year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Ranbaxy's prospects now looking up after recovering from forex losses Sep 14, 2009
In the June quarter, its sales in Europe (except Romania), while still being lower than the year-ago levels, were more than the March quarter. The company has changed its strategy from being a volume-based player to one protecting its bottom line in Europe. (India Times)
RBI to introduce 100 crore Rs 10 plastic notes Sep 9, 2009
Besides Australia, other countries which have introduced plastic notes include New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Bermuda, Brunei and Vietnam. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Henry denies criticising Domenech Sep 9, 2009
French daily Le Parisien reported that Henry had spoken to Domenech at Frances training camp last Friday, the day before the teams World Cup qualification hopes were hit by a 1-1 draw at home to Romania. It quoted Henry as telling Domenech: We are getting bored during your training sessions. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Nasscom lobbies for single work visa for EU Sep 9, 2009
In case of the Czech Republic, it can take up to six months to get a work visa while for Romania, getting just an appointment for a visa can take up to 18 weeks, said an HR head of a mid-level technology services company, who did not wish to be named. 1. (India Times)
The Schengen Area Countries, Border... Sep 7, 2009
In addition, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania are working towards becoming part of the Schengen Area. They do not currently meet all conditions for abolishing border controls with the other Schengen countries. (Suite101.com)
Madonna wrapping up world tour in Israel Sep 2, 2009
Her previous two stops on the current tour, in Romania and Bulgaria, were marred by controversy ... In Romania, she was booed during her concert for criticizing widespread discrimination against eastern Europe's Gypsies, also known as Roma. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Student holds benefit concert in Holliston for return trip to Romania Sep 2, 2009
Alicia Palmisano, a Rivers School senior, plans to travel to Romania to help abandoned and disabled kids ... A Rivers School senior hoping to return to Romania and help abandoned and disabled children there is holding a benefit concert in Holliston to raise money for her trip ... Alicia Palmisano, who grew up in Holliston and now lives in Natick, first went to Romania as part of a school service trip in March 2008. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Best Cheap Travel Destinations Aug 31, 2009
Romania: Vacation in Romania is a focus on the beautiful landscapes and rich history. Camp or hike in the Carpathian Mountains, visit medieval churches and monasteries in Moldavia, or take photographs of the famous Danube Delta, or see the Medieval Castles of Transylvania. (Suite101.com)
Madonna booed in Bucharest for defending Gypsies Aug 28, 2009
U.S. singer Madonna, center, performs during her concert in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009 ... "There is generally widespread resentment against Gypsies in Eastern Europe. They have historically been the underdog," Radu Motoc, an official with the Soros Foundation Romania, said Thursday ... Romania has the largest number of Roma in the region. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Former Wizards plan China return 30 years later Aug 27, 2009
Joining them will be another former Bullet, 7-foot-7 Gheorghe Muresan of Romania, one of the tallest men to play in the NBA.. The trip will include a series of clinics, including one with last season's China Basketball Association championship team, Guangdong Hongyuan. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Accor: 2009 First-Half Results Aug 27, 2009
Revenue growth was led by stepped-up marketing and sales initiatives, which drove the development of new products and the penetration of new markets, in particular with the launch of travel agency cards in the United Kingdom and holiday vouchers in Romania. Other initiatives targeted France's prefunded Universal Employment Service Vouchers (CESU Social) program, which is designed to support people most hurt by the recession. (PR Newswire)
Taking home bronze from abroad (5) Aug 27, 2009
In the consolation game against Romania, Kiernan s U.S. squad came through with a 66-44 victory, improving to 4-3 in the tournament and securing the bronze medal. After the gold medal game in which Vienna was defeated by another U.S. team, an awards ceremony was held with everyone in the program to present medals to the winning teams. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Former Wizards to return to China 30 years later Aug 26, 2009
Also joining them will be another former Bullet, towering 7-foot-7 center Gheorghe Muresan of Romania - one of the tallest men to ever play in the NBA.. The trip will include a series of basketball clinics, including one with last season's China Basketball Association championship team, Guangdong Hongyuan. (Anchorage Daily News)
Mets ace Santana out for the season Aug 26, 2009
In the women s draw, defending champion and No. 2 seed Caroline Wozniacki took just 43 minutes to roll past Edina Gallovits of Romania, 6-0, 6-0, in a first-round match and third-seeded Flavia Pennetta defeated Ioana Raluca Olaru, 6-1, 6-2. Two Boston youngsters - Noah Bragg, 16, and Anthony Twymer, 15 - have been selected to play at Flushing Meadows Saturday during Arthur Ashe Kids Day, a lead-in to the US Open to show off blooming talent. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Salisbury Resident's Show Tracks Students in 7 Countries Aug 21, 2009
"In just two paragraphs, he had summed up the situation. And in 2000, 189 UN member countries had promised that by 2015 every child in the world would be able to get a free education. The richer countries promised money and the developing countries would do the same by dropping fees, making uniforms free, etc. I got really excited and [proposed] an idea for a series that would follow some of these students from their first day in school through to 2015, which would also be the end of their high... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
* Fired-up Gunners face Celtic in Battle of Britain Aug 18, 2009
VfB Stuttgart are aiming for their third appearance in the group stage, but will do so against Champions League newcomers Timisoara of Romania without midfielder Martin Lanig. He suffered cruciate ligament damage to his right knee in the 4-2 victory against Freiburg on Saturday, joining Christian Trasch on the injury sidelines after he broke a wrist last week. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Football: Teams to battle in Champions League play-off round Aug 18, 2009
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Catching Up With Alex Slovic Aug 11, 2009
AS: "I make tennis plans on my own. However, I frequently ask coach Anger for advice. This part of year I play on clay, and there are a lot of tournaments in Europe during summer. I have three futures tournaments at home staring the first week of August. After that I will play three challengers in September (Romania, Slovenia and Bosnia). That's my schedule until the end of September. After that I haven't made any plans.". GH: Are there any big differences in playing styles between the guys you... (Gohuskies.com)
News from MSU Media Relations--August 8 Aug 8, 2009
" The Bulldogs entertain Arkansas-Little Rock, Jackson State and McNeese State August 28-29 in the season-opening Mississippi State Maroon Classic. State plays three of its school-record 17 home matches to open the 35th season of Mississippi State volleyball. Hazelwood, who starred as a setter with the Volleyball Bulldogs during her record-setting four-year collegiate career (1996-1999), will be working with a solid blend of seasoned veterans and untested newcomers during what she terms... (GenesPage.com)
Maria Sharapova enters Los Angeles quarter-finals Aug 7, 2009
Agnieszka Radwanska will take on Sorona Cirstea of Romania, who was leading Sabine Lisicki 6-3, 1-0, when the German retired with a right shoulder injury. More Stories from this section. (India Times, India)
Cedar Mill Library completes second part of oral history project Aug 5, 2009
Alice Koppel Kern was born in Sighet, Romania in 1923, and was imprisoned during World War II at Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen, from which she was liberated by American forces. The Swedish Red Cross transported her to Helsingborg, Sweden, where she began her recovery and sought to be reunited with the surviving members of her family. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Life Under Communism in Post-War Ro... Aug 3, 2009
Life Under Communism in Post-War Romania. Life Under Communism in Post-War Romania ... Mircea Veleanu was only 12 when communism was established in his native Romania. (Suite101.com)
Divided country Jul 29, 2009
The Communists also have a lukewarm relationship with EU-member Romania, Moldova's neighbour. Outgoing President Voronin had backed Prime Minister Greceanii's candidacy. (BBC News -- Europe)
Vodafone First-Quarter Sales Rise 9.3% on Currency Swings, Acquisitions Jul 25, 2009
The biggest declines were in Turkey and Romania, where service revenue fell 11. 2 percent and 17. (Bloomberg -- UK)
BUCHANAN: Has Obama's luck run out? Jul 25, 2009
He would greet the astronauts on the aircraft carrier in the Pacific on their return, travel to Guam to announce the Nixon Doctrine, journey on to Vietnam and visit the troops, thence to Romania the first U.S. president to travel behind the Iron Curtain. Returning in triumph, Nixon departed for his August vacation. (The Drudge Report)
Alcatel-Lucent hives off unit to Infosys Jul 24, 2009
Of these, while approximately 175 are based out of India, the rest of the employees are spread across in France (59), Germany (72), Romania (101), Morocco (22), Egypt (10) and China (152), says the report. The employees have been told that they will be working with Infosys for a period of 18 months after which the IT major can take a decision on their further retention. (India Times, India)
Publicis Groupe Services: Half-Year 2009 Results Jul 23, 2009
Alfa telecommunications (Libya), Capital One (United Kingdom), Cerveceria Nacional (Panama), Heinz (Mexico), Honda (Spain), Kraft Foods (United Arab Emirates), Metro Group (Poland), PTC telecommunications (Poland), PZU financial services (Poland), Schering Plough Claritin (Hungary), CNAMTS health insurance (France), Supermercados Plaza's (Venezuela), Bupa International health insurance (United Kingdom), British Gas (United Kingdom), Comcast (United States), An Post postal service (Ireland),... (PR Newswire)
IGN Mailbag: July 20, 2009 Jul 21, 2009
Hey, IGN my name is Mardan Cristian (Chris), I'm 18 and I'm from Romania. Lately, I've seen a phenomenon occurring. (IGN Wireless Games)
Europa League: Roma handed Belarus or Belgium trip Jul 18, 2009
Steaua Bucharest, the 1986 European Cup winner from Romania, must advance against Hungary's Ujpest next week to play Motherwell of Scotland or Albania's Flamurtari in the third qualifying round. Fulham, which finished seventh in the English Premier League last season, was drawn away to face Vetra of Lithuania or Finland's HJK Helsinki. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Fennell Arrives in Europe; Joins American A2 Junior National Team Jul 17, 2009
C.S.U Targu Mures (Romania). Falconara Juniors (Italy). (Clemsontigers.com)
Nicky Anosike settles in as a pro Jul 17, 2009
I signed with a team in Romania, said Anosike, who has soaked up the cultural opportunities. I read online that the University of Tennessee is thinking of implementing a plan where every student has to spend at least one semester abroad because now a lot of employers are looking for well-rounded employees. (InsideTennessee.com)
Serbs set for visa-free EU travel Jul 16, 2009
The Schengen zone is made up of 25 European countries - the 27 EU members, minus the UK, Ireland, Bulgaria, Romania and Cyprus; plus three non-EU nations - Norway, Iceland and Switzerland. Although Bulgaria and Romania are not yet in Schengen they do have visa-free arrangements with the EU, so they are also set to ease the travel rules for their Balkan neighbours, if they have not already done so unilaterally. (BBC News -- Europe)
Turkey signs Europe gas pipe deal Jul 14, 2009
The United States hailed the signing of the accord by the prime ministers of Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Turkey, a milestone in the Nabucco pipeline project much delayed by lack of commitment from gas-exporting nations. The 3,300-kilometre (2,000-mile) conduit is supposed to become operational in 2014 at an estimated cost of 7. (India Times)
Fort Stockton native, Marissa Villa going on Adventures in Missions Jul 10, 2009
Villa, a 2000 Fort Stockton High School graduate, will be part of a team that is scheduled to travel to Ireland, Romania, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Uganda, Kenya, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. The team is also scheduled to spend an additional month in Africa asking for God's guidance on another mission location. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Verner's Views III Jul 10, 2009
This week has been a little bit of a tougher week with Romanian ... Today, we had a presentation on Romanian art forms in current Romania ... I have to do my presentation next and my topic is about monasteries in Romania, the most famous of which is the Voronet monastery. (Uclabruins.com)
SA cheap for expats Jul 8, 2009
Glasgow fell 60 places to 129th, German and Spanish cities all fell by between eight and 11 places, and cities in Sweden, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Romania and Hungary dropped between 36 and 48 places. Expat life also became cheaper in Australia, New Zealand and India. (iAfrica.com)
Cap-and-trade’s a lot of hot air Jul 7, 2009
A HUGE number of Americans died in the Army Air Corps, bombing the oil fields in Ploesti, Romania. AH infuriated his generals when he began to miocromanage Operation Barbarossa; the goal of the southern thrust was to turn south & capture the oil fileds in the Caucusus. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Arrest made in Windsor man's fatal beating Jul 5, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Couple looks to make a difference Moldova Jul 4, 2009
And, if all goes well, they just might make Moldova which sits between Romania and the Ukraine their new home. Such commitment doesn t seem to worry the Minikels, both of whom are members of the Kenosha First Assembly of God church. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Leroy Nayes: Behind enemy lines Jul 4, 2009
The first plan was for the little group to walk to Romania, then get to Africa and from there back to their bases in Italy, Nayes said. However, plans changed when the partisans took in another entire bomber crew, which had bailed out nearby. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Spanish immigrants hit hard Jul 2, 2009
But now a similar plan is being considered for more than 70,000 unemployed Romanians. What Spain is trying to do is to take Romanian unemployed out of the Spanish statistics and move them over to the Romanian statistics ... Gheorghe GainarPresident of Alcala's Romanian cultural association. (BBC News -- Europe)
Race attack families due to leave Jun 26, 2009
More than 70 members of the Roma community who fled their homes in Belfast after racist attacks are due to travel back to Romania on Friday ... Assistant Chief Constable Alistair Finlay said on Wednesday: "We didn't, probably, know enough about the Romanian community. "We didn't have the ability to, perhaps, reach in and understand what was going on in their lives and what their fears and apprehensions were, and perhaps we came to that slightly late. (BBC News -- UK)
Ex-'Bow Lojeski best in Belgium Jun 22, 2009
5 assists per game as a rookie for Univ Mobitelco in Romania. He was named to the all-league second team. (Honolulu Advertiser)
> SA reach Confed semis Jun 21, 2009
They also matched the 35-match unbeaten streak held by Brazil between 1993 and 1996, with Spain's run stretching back to November 2006 when they lost to Romania. South Africa came into the game with expectations around the country high and the match was played in front of a sell-out and deafening crowd at the 40,000-capacity Free State Stadium. (iAfrica.com)
Cruise ship with swine flu outbreak heads to Aruba Jun 19, 2009
Venezuela's state news agency, Agencia Bolivariana de Noticias, said the passengers included 198 Spaniards, 151 Colombians, 11 Argentines, 11 Peruvians, seven U.S. citizens, five from Holland, four from Brazil, Chile and Panama, three from Uruguay, two each from Russia, Romania, France and one from Belgium, Ireland and Italy. Passengers will receive a partial refund for not having made the planned port calls in Grenada and Barbados, the company official said. (Yahoo News)
Davydenko to miss Davis quarters vs. Israel Jun 19, 2009
The top-ranked Russians, who beat Romania 4-1 in the first round in March, drafted former world No. 1 , ranked number 23, (25), (27) and (44) for the July 10-12 match in Tel Aviv. "Of course, we still have time before we travel to Israel so we might see some changes in the team in the next couple of weeks," said Tarpishchev. (ESPN -- Tennis)
115 Romanians flee after race attacks Jun 17, 2009
115 Romanians flee British homes after racist attacks - UK - World - The Times of India ... 115 Romanians flee British homes after racist attacks ... LONDON: More than 100 Romanians have been moved to the safety of a church after mounting racist attacks in the city of Belfast forced them to try and huddle together in a single home, police said. (India Times, India)
Del Bosque thanks his stars Jun 17, 2009
" Spain go into Wednesday's match looking to equal the record for the longest winning run by a national team. The record of 14 straight victories is jointly held by Brazil and France and the European champions have a great chance of not just matching it but going one better, with South Africa next up after Iraq. Following the emphatic way they dispatched New Zealand 5-0 in their tournament opener on Sunday, few would bet against Del Bosque's men achieving the feat, as well as matching Brazil's... (iAfrica.com)
Jubilees jump out of the norm Jun 5, 2009
At the World Folkfest, now in its 23rd year, native dancers will travel from Algeria, Nepal, Romania and other countries to perform in colorful costumes in small-town Springville. In addition to the international performers, three local groups, Rocky Mountain Express, Voice of Polynesia and Morning Star, will perform this year, July 28 through August 1. (The Daily Universe, UT)
27 countries, 375 million votes Jun 4, 2009
Elections will take place in all 27 member countries of the EU, with the citizens of Bulgaria and Romania included for the first time. How many MEPs are there and how many does each country elect. (CNN -- International)
Danube: A charm centred on timelessness and warmth Jun 4, 2009
Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania ... In Romania, we stumbled on a sleepy village stalked by the ghost of Dracula which lurks in a Grimms fairy-tale type of castle t 00004000 hat rises above the morning mist with a delicious air of mystery ... Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania- countries of Eastern Europe have the slightly tousled air of a beautiful woman who has just got out of bed unlike their showpiece cousins in Western Europe that don't have a hair out of place. (India Times)
Talent crunch hits hiring plan Jun 3, 2009
The talent shortage doesn't affect all regions equally, the survey by Manpower Inc found, with the problem being far more acute in Taiwan and Romania - where 62 per cent of companies are grappling with talent scarcity. The two countries are followed by Peru (56 percent), Japan (55 percent) and Australia (49 percent). (India Times)
Buying abroad May 31, 2009
For example, R80000 will get you a small, rickety house in rural Romania ... They were Romania, Poland, Portugal, the Baltic States (Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia), Sweden, Belgium, Slovakia, Sweden, Finland, Hungary, Luxembourg, Germany, Czech Republic, Ireland, Austria, Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain and Cyprus. (iAfrica.com)
Swine flu cases pass 15,000 mark: WHO May 30, 2009
Meanwhile, the Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Romania, Slovakia and Uruguay reported cases to the WHO for the first time. Slovakia and Czech Republic posted a case each, Uruguay and Dominican Republic had two cases each and Romania reported three. (India Times)
Great French escapes May 29, 2009
Tsonga defeated Argentina's Juan Monaco 7-5, 2-6, 6-1, 7-6 (10/8) on Suzanne Lenglen Court before Monfils confidently beat Victor Crivoi of Romania 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 just minutes later on the Philippe Chatrier court. "That was a great win for me against a real claycourter - a serious competitor," said Tsonga. (iAfrica.com)
