Monthly Archives: April 2013

NATO’s Next Secretary General From Romania? Basescu vs. Geoana

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

Rumour has it that NATO’s 2014 Secretary General might come from Central or Eastern Europe. Or more precisely from Romania. Here is what Damon W. Wilson (ExecVP @ Atlantic Council reporting insider diplomatic insights and analysis on a Europe whole … Continue reading →

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Shale Gas Explorations in Romania Present No Environmental Risk, Official Says

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

Environment and Climate Change Romanian Minister Rovana Plumb has acknowledged that exploration permits have been granted to foreign companies in Dobrogea Region. She pointed out that in order for Romania to reach shale gas exploitation, the Ministry she overlooks needs … Continue reading →

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Best Horror Movie: #Monday

Posted on April 29, 2013 by
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Palm Sunday or Flower’s Sunday in Romania

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

Romanian Orthodox are one week ahead of Easter Celebrations and this means today is Palm Sunday or Flower’s Sunday. Since Romanians do not have palm trees we’re using pussy willows in churches celebrating the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Christians … Continue reading →

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Aleppo: Scenes from a City of Ruins

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

Originally posted on World:
Italian photographer Alessio Romenzi has been chronicling the Syrian civil war for months. The following pictures of his are from a few days in mid-April spent in the battle-scarred city of Aleppo. They include a glimpse…

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Sunshine Award Nominations Go To…

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

After precisely three months of blogging, I have been nominated for my second award, the Sunshine Award! Thank you WorldViaStandBy for the kind words and nomination, I do appreciate it! You should check this blog for incredible pictures of Africa, … Continue reading →

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U2 – It’s A Beautiful Day

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

It’s a beautiful day Sky falls, you feel like It’s a beautiful day Don’t let it get away

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