Tag: Parascheva

  • 08.10.2022

    08.10.2022

    Ukraine – Les autorités ukrainiennes annoncent la découverte de deux cimetières dans la ville de Liman, dans l’est, récemment libéré de sous le contrôle des occupants russes. Selon la BBC, le gouverneur de la région Pavlo Kirilenko, l’un des deux cimetières contient quelque 200 tombes, où des civils seraient enterrés. L’autre est un fossé commun contenant tant des civils que des militaires. L’Ukraine a accusé à maintes reprises la Russie d’avoir commis des crimes de guerre contre les civils des régions occupées. Plusieurs attaques aux missiles ont eu lieu aujourd’hui à Kharkiv. Samedi matin, le pont qui relie la péninsule de Crimée et la Russie a été endommagé par l’explosion d’un camion alors qu’un train constitué de wagons citerne chargés de carburants traversait le détroit. Les liens ferroviaire et routier à travers le pont ont été coupés. La destruction du pont est un nouveau coup dur à l’effort de guerre russe en Ukraine, puisqu’il perturbe une route cruciale d’approvisionnement. Moscou a annexé la Crimée illégalement en 2014, avant d’envahir durant la même année certaines régions de l’Ukraine.

    Prague – Lors de sa visite à Prague, à l’occasion de la réunion informelle du Conseil européen, le président roumain Klaus Iohannis a réitéré la position de la Roumanie en faveur de l’indépendance, de la souveraineté et de l’intégrité territoriale de l’Ukraine. Il a par ailleurs assuré du soutien continu de Bucarest, y compris pour la préparation de l’hiver dans le contexte de tension accrue avec la Russie. Il a déclaré que des mesures « plus pertinentes » étaient nécessaires à l’échelle de l’UE, afin de réduire les prix des l’Energie et a souligné l’importance de diversifier les sources d’énergie. Le chef de l’Etat a réitéré l’idée de séparer les marchés du gaz et de l’électricité et a mentionné le besoin d’un paquet plus ample de mesures. A l’agenda du Conseil européen figurait entre autres la situation en Ukraine, l’évolution du secteur de l’énergie, la question des prix de l’énergie et de l’approvisionnement ainsi que la situation économique européenne.

    Oslo – Trois champions russe, ukrainien et bélarusse de la lutte pour les libertés civiles ont décroché vendredi un Nobel de la paix assorti d’une critique du régime autoritaire et répressif de Vladimir Poutine, en pleine guerre en Ukraine. Le prestigieux prix a été conjointement attribué au militant bélarusse Ales Beliatski, en prison dans son pays, a l’ONG russe Memorial — frappée par un ordre de dissolution — et au Centre ukrainien pour les libertés civiles, qui s’emploie a documenter les crimes de guerre russes dans le conflit en cours. Ce prix intervient alors que l’Ukraine se confronte à une invasion russe et aux crimes de guerres qui auraient été commis par ses troupes. Le comité Nobel norvégien souhaite honorer trois champions remarquables des droits humains, de la démocratie et de la coexistence pacifique dans les trois pays voisins que sont le Belarus, la Russie et l’Ukraine, a déclaré sa présidente Berit Reiss-Andersen.

    Fitch
    L’agence de notation Fitch Ratings a confirmé la notation souveraine de la
    Roumanie à 3B minus avec une perspective négative, la dernière note de la
    catégorie « recommandée aux investissements ». Cette note est
    due l’appartenance à l’UE et aux flux des capitaux qui soutiennent les
    investissements et à la stabilité macroéconomique. Y contribuent aussi le PIB
    par tête d’habitant, les indicateurs relatifs à la gouvernance et au
    développement humain, qui sont supérieurs à ceux d’autres Etats qui bénéficient
    d’une note de la catégorie 3B. Pourtant, le déficit budgétaire et le déficit du
    compte courant plus élevé par rapport à d’autres Etats, les performances
    réduites de la consolidation budgétaire et la rigidité du budget, ainsi qu’une
    position de débiteur extérieur net sont des faiblesses incontestables, selon Fitch.
    L’agence s’attend aussi à une réduction du déficit fiscal de l’année 2022 à
    6,4% du PIB suite à une performance solide dans le secteur des recettes. Selon
    Fitch, l’économie devrait enregistrer une avancée de 6,2% en 2022, une des taux
    de croissance les plus élevées de l’UE. Elle est menée par la constitution des
    stocks, mais aussi par la consommation privée solide, malgré la guerre en
    Ukraine.

    Iasi – Coup d’envoi aujourd’hui à Iasi dans le nord-est de la Roumanie du pèlerinage organisé à l’occasion de la fête de la Saint Parascheva. Jusqu’au 16 octobre quelque 300 000 fidèles de Roumanie et d’étrangers sont attendus à la cathédrale métropolitaine d’Iasi. Autour de la fête de Sainte Parascheva, le 14 juillet la ville moldave devient le plus grand centre de pèlerinage du pays.

    ANIMEST – Plus de 340 films et courts métrages figurent à l’affiche de la 17ème édition du Festival international de film d’animation, Anim’est, qui se déroule du 7 au 16 octobre à Bucarest. Selon les organisateurs, cette année à l’affiche du festival figurent des projections et des événements spéciaux, des fêtes et des master classes données par des professionnels de l’industrie invités spéciaux à Bucarest. Parmi les productions présentées, plusieurs se sont déjà remarquées dans des festivals et des compétitions internationales. C’est le cas, par exemple, de « Flee », du Danois, Jonas Poher Rasmussen. Sur l’ensemble des films signés par des artistes roumains, notons « L’île », une comédie surréaliste inspirée par l’histoire de Robinson Crusoé.

    Météo – Il fait généralement beau ce weekend en Roumanie. Le ciel est variable, couvert sur le sud et le sud-est, où des pluies sont possibles. Les températures tourneront autour des 20 degrés.

  • Iasi

    Iasi

    Today we are going to the northeast of the country, in a city filled with history, with an intense cultural life, Iasi. The first time visitor will find out that they are surrounded by history with every step, related to many eras, be it the history of the prehistoric culture of Cucuteni, the era of the great medieval noble families, the historic election of Alexandru Ioan Cuza as ruler of the united Romanian Principalities, or many manifestations of the arts and sciences.



    Today’s trip to Iasi is occasioned by an important celebration. 160 years ago, on January 5, the Elective Assembly in Iasi voted into office as ruler of Moldavia Alexandru Ioan Cuza. The corresponding assembly in Bucharest elected him ruler of Wallachia on January 24, 1859, effectively uniting the two entities into a single state, called the Romanian Principalities, a first important step in the creation of the modern Romanian state. We spoke to Anca Zota, coordinator of the Iasi Tourism Information Center.



    “On January 24, we always have activities dedicated to this event, which is the most important of the year for us here in Iasi. We have lots of festivities that end with the Round Dance of the Union. We also have traditional music concerts, and every museum and tourist site that has the slightest connection with this celebration organizes some event to observe the day.



    Anca Zota recommends Iasi for its pleasant atmosphere and the welcoming air: “There are plenty of opportunities for cultural tourism, we have great offers for active tourism, too. There is the famous pilgrimage on St. Paraskeva day, along with a rich offer in terms of religious tourism. Lately, another type of tourism that emerged is business tourism, as well as medical tourism. However, in order to truly grasp the essence of the city of Iasi, I would recommend starting your visits with the Palace of Culture, which includes four very interesting museums. The History Museum will provide you with an idea of how the city developed. The Ethnography Museum shows us the way in which our ancestors made their daily living. The Art Museum has a great Romanian painting collection. One other great collection is that of the Museum of Mechanical Music. The curators of this museum organize a festival every two years. Another interesting collection is that of the Metropolitan Museum, in the basement of the Metropolitan Bishopric of Iasi. Visitors can see the old foundations of the building, in addition to the exhibits. One other emblematic museum for the city is the University Museum, showcasing the Cucuteni stone age civilization, and about the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, the oldest one in the country. I want to make a point of telling tourists that they should not miss the opportunity to visit famous writer Ion Creanga’s memorial house. All Romanians know all about this writer, but foreign visitors may enjoy it too, because it is a very well preserved traditional Romanian home, in a beautiful neighborhood. One other beautiful objective is the Botanical Garden, especially for tourists who enjoy the outdoors.



    It is a great idea to visit Iasi during your summer vacation. You will find there a relaxing atmosphere, great Romanian cuisine restaurants, and restaurants catering for international tastes as well. There are plenty of clubs and cafes with live music. Local bands and bands traveling from all over the country and abroad play jazz, rock and blues late into the night. You can also plan a vacation depending on the schedule of events. You will definitely find something to enjoy here.



    Here is Anca Zota once again: “We have some events that have gained tradition, and are scheduled at specific times. In late February we have the Azalea and Camellia Exhibition at the Botanical Garden. In the first week of March we have the March Fair. One week before Easter we have a fair dedicated to the event, and in May we have a month dedicated to music. On May 11 and 12 we have the Folk Festival of Iasi, between May 16 and 19 we have a rock music festival, and between May 24 and 26 we have the Hangariada Festival at the Air Club in Iasi, which is a festival including art, music, and flying airplanes. The music shows are accompanied by air shows and parachute jumps. In the last weekend of June we have a traditional festival dedicated to the Cucuteni stone age culture, featuring the famous Cucuteni ceramics. In October we have two interesting festivals: the International Literature and Translation Festival, and the International Youth Theater Festival. If you want to attend you should buy your tickets a few months in advance, because these festivals sell out very quickly. The people who come to Iasi may want to book their trip for the month of October, where we have the city celebration on the 14th.



    Anca Zota told us that tourist traffic has been on the rise in the last few years: “So far, since our grand opening in 2006, the greatest numbers of tourists have come from France, Italy, Spain and Germany. Lately we have had greater and greater numbers of tourists from Israel. They are delighted with the fact that this is a special city, full of welcoming and smiling people, with plenty of things to see and do. We have a map of the city in English, and lots of promotional materials in English, French and German, which we provide to tourists.



    Iasi is a great venue for outdoor activities: “The city is surrounded by forests, where you can take long walks. The forests are very safe. We have marked trails for walking, as well as for cycling. You can pick among trails for experienced trekkers, and less experienced ones. You can take walks as long as 20 km in the forests. There are bicycle rental centers, and our office keeps in touch with them, and we highly recommend them.



    Iasi, therefore, is a highly recommended tourist destination for any time of the year.

  • Iasi

    Iasi

    Today we are going to the northeast of the country, in a city filled with history, with an intense cultural life, Iasi. The first time visitor will find out that they are surrounded by history with every step, related to many eras, be it the history of the prehistoric culture of Cucuteni, the era of the great medieval noble families, the historic election of Alexandru Ioan Cuza as ruler of the united Romanian Principalities, or many manifestations of the arts and sciences.



    Today’s trip to Iasi is occasioned by an important celebration. 160 years ago, on January 5, the Elective Assembly in Iasi voted into office as ruler of Moldavia Alexandru Ioan Cuza. The corresponding assembly in Bucharest elected him ruler of Wallachia on January 24, 1859, effectively uniting the two entities into a single state, called the Romanian Principalities, a first important step in the creation of the modern Romanian state. We spoke to Anca Zota, coordinator of the Iasi Tourism Information Center.



    “On January 24, we always have activities dedicated to this event, which is the most important of the year for us here in Iasi. We have lots of festivities that end with the Round Dance of the Union. We also have traditional music concerts, and every museum and tourist site that has the slightest connection with this celebration organizes some event to observe the day.



    Anca Zota recommends Iasi for its pleasant atmosphere and the welcoming air: “There are plenty of opportunities for cultural tourism, we have great offers for active tourism, too. There is the famous pilgrimage on St. Paraskeva day, along with a rich offer in terms of religious tourism. Lately, another type of tourism that emerged is business tourism, as well as medical tourism. However, in order to truly grasp the essence of the city of Iasi, I would recommend starting your visits with the Palace of Culture, which includes four very interesting museums. The History Museum will provide you with an idea of how the city developed. The Ethnography Museum shows us the way in which our ancestors made their daily living. The Art Museum has a great Romanian painting collection. One other great collection is that of the Museum of Mechanical Music. The curators of this museum organize a festival every two years. Another interesting collection is that of the Metropolitan Museum, in the basement of the Metropolitan Bishopric of Iasi. Visitors can see the old foundations of the building, in addition to the exhibits. One other emblematic museum for the city is the University Museum, showcasing the Cucuteni stone age civilization, and about the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, the oldest one in the country. I want to make a point of telling tourists that they should not miss the opportunity to visit famous writer Ion Creanga’s memorial house. All Romanians know all about this writer, but foreign visitors may enjoy it too, because it is a very well preserved traditional Romanian home, in a beautiful neighborhood. One other beautiful objective is the Botanical Garden, especially for tourists who enjoy the outdoors.



    It is a great idea to visit Iasi during your summer vacation. You will find there a relaxing atmosphere, great Romanian cuisine restaurants, and restaurants catering for international tastes as well. There are plenty of clubs and cafes with live music. Local bands and bands traveling from all over the country and abroad play jazz, rock and blues late into the night. You can also plan a vacation depending on the schedule of events. You will definitely find something to enjoy here.



    Here is Anca Zota once again: “We have some events that have gained tradition, and are scheduled at specific times. In late February we have the Azalea and Camellia Exhibition at the Botanical Garden. In the first week of March we have the March Fair. One week before Easter we have a fair dedicated to the event, and in May we have a month dedicated to music. On May 11 and 12 we have the Folk Festival of Iasi, between May 16 and 19 we have a rock music festival, and between May 24 and 26 we have the Hangariada Festival at the Air Club in Iasi, which is a festival including art, music, and flying airplanes. The music shows are accompanied by air shows and parachute jumps. In the last weekend of June we have a traditional festival dedicated to the Cucuteni stone age culture, featuring the famous Cucuteni ceramics. In October we have two interesting festivals: the International Literature and Translation Festival, and the International Youth Theater Festival. If you want to attend you should buy your tickets a few months in advance, because these festivals sell out very quickly. The people who come to Iasi may want to book their trip for the month of October, where we have the city celebration on the 14th.



    Anca Zota told us that tourist traffic has been on the rise in the last few years: “So far, since our grand opening in 2006, the greatest numbers of tourists have come from France, Italy, Spain and Germany. Lately we have had greater and greater numbers of tourists from Israel. They are delighted with the fact that this is a special city, full of welcoming and smiling people, with plenty of things to see and do. We have a map of the city in English, and lots of promotional materials in English, French and German, which we provide to tourists.



    Iasi is a great venue for outdoor activities: “The city is surrounded by forests, where you can take long walks. The forests are very safe. We have marked trails for walking, as well as for cycling. You can pick among trails for experienced trekkers, and less experienced ones. You can take walks as long as 20 km in the forests. There are bicycle rental centers, and our office keeps in touch with them, and we highly recommend them.



    Iasi, therefore, is a highly recommended tourist destination for any time of the year.