Author: Ana-Maria Popescu
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On Saturday, March 13, an art gallery in downtown Bucharest opened a show entitled “mud&butterflies,” the second personal show by artist Chioma Ebinama with the Catinca Tăbăcaru gallery and her first ever exhibition in Romania.
Born in 1888, Chioma Ebinama is a Nigerian-American artist whose work delves into mythology, animism, and pre-Colonial philosophy. In 2018 she had her first personal show with Romanian-born US-resident Catinca Tăbăcarus Gallery in New York City, followed by shows with Boys Quarters Project Space in Port Harcourt, Nigeria (2019), Fortnight Institute in New York (2020), and The Breeder in Athens (2020). For this year she has several solo projects with Catinca Tăbăcaru in Bucharest, Maureen Paley in London and the Haute-Vienne Contemporary Art Museum in France.
The “mud&butterflies” exhibition will be opened in Bucharest until April 24.
RadioRomaniaInternational · Happening in Romania: “mud&butterflies” – Chioma Ebinamas first exhibition in Romania
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President Iohannis designates Viorica Dancila as the new prime minister
GOVERNMENT The President of Romania Klaus Iohannis has decided to accept the PM nomination made by the Social Democratic Party, in power in Romania, after consultations with the leaders of the parliamentary parties. Viorica Dancila, MEP, is Romania’s prime minister-designate.
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This week… in your letters
“I really enjoyed listening to this program! It was the first program Ive listened to for an extended period of time on my new radio. I would have enjoyed more biographical information about the traditional music singer Sofia Vicoveanca – the music was very interesting and enjoyable.
Kenneth Berglund, Providence, RI, USA
“Hi RRI, My friends in Bucharest I hope all is well. Transmission received here in Cardiff at 17.00 hours on a frequency of 11.810 Khz that come in with a good signal for this time of the evening. Some slight fading during broadcast. I heard a very Interesting world of culture as well as Radio Romania’s Encyclopaedia that always educates me from your country. Next All that Jazz, a genre that you know I am very passionate about, as I love the smooth stuff, good cymbal work on the ride cymbal In the opening which I very much enjoyed to listen to. After which was DX mail bag informing us the listeners of the changes to your winter frequencies that I will be programming into my radio. Loving the news and information from Romania; you make it work, you have an extremely skilled team and the more I listen the more that I learn. To you all in the English section that makes it all happen, all the best from a very cloudy Cardiff. Will be in touch soon. P.S. thank you for the QSL and the coat of arms of Bucharest which you might like to know is on my fridge on display!
James Obrien, Cardiff, GB
“Hi all at RRI, Reception has been very good throughout the month of September. As per usual there have been many enjoyable features in the past month’s programmes, and I enjoyed today’s show very much, especially the ‘Traveller’s Guide’ feature about the Iron Gate Museum, and the piece that featured the school which was rediscovering traditional crafts, something which is always a worthy aim. Thank you also for the most recent QSL card that you sent me, these always have interesting photographs on them, but it would also be nice to see one with a shot of the RRI presenters on the front of it one day. 🙂
Alan Gale, Great Britain
“Dear RRI! Dear friends! I hope you are all well, now the summer high temperatures are over. I wonder how the harvest has been all over Romania with this unusual summer. Being born and raised on a farm I am always thinking about the farmers, also realizing, that we get all our food from the countryside. Right now we are picking pears and apples, so that we have for most of the winter. Last winter our apples lasted until beginning of May. I am writing you ahead of the football match: Romania-Denmark on Sunday. I will off course be watching the match on TV. If Denmark wins, we will be playing as number 2 in the group with another number 2 from another group, in order to go to Russia next summer. May the best team win and give us an exciting match with a lot of goals – all those 0-0 and 1-0 matches are boring. Best and warmest wishes!
Hans Verner Lollike, Denmark
“My name is Staffan Crona, and I am 66 years old, with wife and five children. A family picture is enclosed – we have a tradition to make a new picture at every Christmas. I was a shortwave listener about 50 years ago, and I have made a comeback now. My interest for radio and later audio made me study electronics at Chalmers University of technology.
Staffan Crona, Sweden
“Hi there, My name is Ian Sampson. I am writing from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. I tuned into your English language program at 0:45 UTC, October 3, 2017 on 9370 KHZ. It was an interesting discussion on duels in Romania and how some people insisted it is adopted and not originally part of Romanian culture. The program continued to discuss how Romanian duels had less deaths then other nations because they generally ended when blood was drawn. Finally it ended exploring how the legal system was lenient on deaths caused by duel. Please keep up the great English language programs!
Ian Sampson, Canada
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This week… in your letters
“I really enjoyed listening to this program! It was the first program Ive listened to for an extended period of time on my new radio. I would have enjoyed more biographical information about the traditional music singer Sofia Vicoveanca – the music was very interesting and enjoyable.
Kenneth Berglund, Providence, RI, USA
“Hi RRI, My friends in Bucharest I hope all is well. Transmission received here in Cardiff at 17.00 hours on a frequency of 11.810 Khz that come in with a good signal for this time of the evening. Some slight fading during broadcast. I heard a very Interesting world of culture as well as Radio Romania’s Encyclopaedia that always educates me from your country. Next All that Jazz, a genre that you know I am very passionate about, as I love the smooth stuff, good cymbal work on the ride cymbal In the opening which I very much enjoyed to listen to. After which was DX mail bag informing us the listeners of the changes to your winter frequencies that I will be programming into my radio. Loving the news and information from Romania; you make it work, you have an extremely skilled team and the more I listen the more that I learn. To you all in the English section that makes it all happen, all the best from a very cloudy Cardiff. Will be in touch soon. P.S. thank you for the QSL and the coat of arms of Bucharest which you might like to know is on my fridge on display!
James Obrien, Cardiff, GB
“Hi all at RRI, Reception has been very good throughout the month of September. As per usual there have been many enjoyable features in the past month’s programmes, and I enjoyed today’s show very much, especially the ‘Traveller’s Guide’ feature about the Iron Gate Museum, and the piece that featured the school which was rediscovering traditional crafts, something which is always a worthy aim. Thank you also for the most recent QSL card that you sent me, these always have interesting photographs on them, but it would also be nice to see one with a shot of the RRI presenters on the front of it one day. 🙂
Alan Gale, Great Britain
“Dear RRI! Dear friends! I hope you are all well, now the summer high temperatures are over. I wonder how the harvest has been all over Romania with this unusual summer. Being born and raised on a farm I am always thinking about the farmers, also realizing, that we get all our food from the countryside. Right now we are picking pears and apples, so that we have for most of the winter. Last winter our apples lasted until beginning of May. I am writing you ahead of the football match: Romania-Denmark on Sunday. I will off course be watching the match on TV. If Denmark wins, we will be playing as number 2 in the group with another number 2 from another group, in order to go to Russia next summer. May the best team win and give us an exciting match with a lot of goals – all those 0-0 and 1-0 matches are boring. Best and warmest wishes!
Hans Verner Lollike, Denmark
“My name is Staffan Crona, and I am 66 years old, with wife and five children. A family picture is enclosed – we have a tradition to make a new picture at every Christmas. I was a shortwave listener about 50 years ago, and I have made a comeback now. My interest for radio and later audio made me study electronics at Chalmers University of technology.
Staffan Crona, Sweden
“Hi there, My name is Ian Sampson. I am writing from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. I tuned into your English language program at 0:45 UTC, October 3, 2017 on 9370 KHZ. It was an interesting discussion on duels in Romania and how some people insisted it is adopted and not originally part of Romanian culture. The program continued to discuss how Romanian duels had less deaths then other nations because they generally ended when blood was drawn. Finally it ended exploring how the legal system was lenient on deaths caused by duel. Please keep up the great English language programs!
Ian Sampson, Canada
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This Week… in Your Letters
“I was very pleased to pick up your broadcast from my location in Chicago, IL, USA. It is not often that I receive a strong signal from your station but it seems that on this particular night, your broadcast reached quite far. Thank you for continuing to work in the shortwave medium. I look forward to hearing you more and will try and listen in. Sending you peace and thankfulness from Chicago.
Henry Harris, Chicago, USA
“I enjoyed the show on November 22, RRI has great programming and is an authoritative source of news and culture on Europe. I look forward to hearing Christmas music on RRI. Thanks for your support of shortwave!
Richard Nowak, USA
“Its hard to believe that another year has passed. We are all busy trying to wrap up things at our office. According to the latest weather forecast we will have unseasonably warm weather this winter. Christmas is my favourite time of year. Every street is decorated and business picks up. My family is not Christian but we enjoy spending Christmas together. White Christmas is romantic, but as far as I remember weve never had snow on Christmas in this town. Thank you for your help and support. Please continue to keep us informed in the future.
Hidemitsu Miyake, Japan
“Many thanks for the programme. Enjoyed the music and travel info about Romania. Thanks for the schedule and QSL for my previous reception report. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 2017!
Rauno Eerola, Finland
“There was an extremely interesting program on the Technical History of Radio in Romania, including how recordings were made, “Battery Bricks and the role of radio during the events of 1968. I hope you will continue to broadcast on shortwave, as this is the only way I can hear you. I really enjoyed the Technical History of Radio Romania. This was a most enjoyable program. I have told my friends about it. As always, I also enjoy your informative broadcasts very much. They are a great resource for news not only on Romania, but also about neighbouring countries such as Moldova. I am very appreciative of your broadcasts. I wish to thank you also for all the beautiful QSLs which you have sent in the past. I enjoy showing them to my friends. Please accept my best wishes, I hope to hear from you soon.
John Fisher, USA
“I usually enjoy your news and Romanian music.
Yoshihiro Toyama, Japan
“Greetings from Canada! I write to you as the transition from early fall to late fall is underway. The trees will be bare from leaves in a matter of a few weeks. As we prepare for the first few snowflakes, temperatures are already about to fall below zero at night on a regular basis. Shortwave reception of RRI is also sporadic at times as well. Reception of European stations has been kind of hit and miss the last month. Ice hockey season has begun in Canada. It is by far the most popular sport in Canada. Many thanks for the attention to my letter and your continued presence on shortwave.
Robert Gauvin, Canada
“As always I enjoyed the programs from Radio Romania. I do believe the Salt Mine Therapy information was a repeat, as I remember it from a previous show. Still I learned something new. I thought the music was great and as always the programs professional and crisp in their delivery. You guys and ladies really have it together. Can you believe its been over two straight years now I have been reporting monthly to your station? Time does fly. Thank you very much for reading my report. I hope your engineers found it useful. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Good luck and 73s.
John Cooper, USA
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This Week… in Your Letters
“I was very pleased to pick up your broadcast from my location in Chicago, IL, USA. It is not often that I receive a strong signal from your station but it seems that on this particular night, your broadcast reached quite far. Thank you for continuing to work in the shortwave medium. I look forward to hearing you more and will try and listen in. Sending you peace and thankfulness from Chicago.
Henry Harris, Chicago, USA
“I enjoyed the show on November 22, RRI has great programming and is an authoritative source of news and culture on Europe. I look forward to hearing Christmas music on RRI. Thanks for your support of shortwave!
Richard Nowak, USA
“Its hard to believe that another year has passed. We are all busy trying to wrap up things at our office. According to the latest weather forecast we will have unseasonably warm weather this winter. Christmas is my favourite time of year. Every street is decorated and business picks up. My family is not Christian but we enjoy spending Christmas together. White Christmas is romantic, but as far as I remember weve never had snow on Christmas in this town. Thank you for your help and support. Please continue to keep us informed in the future.
Hidemitsu Miyake, Japan
“Many thanks for the programme. Enjoyed the music and travel info about Romania. Thanks for the schedule and QSL for my previous reception report. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 2017!
Rauno Eerola, Finland
“There was an extremely interesting program on the Technical History of Radio in Romania, including how recordings were made, “Battery Bricks and the role of radio during the events of 1968. I hope you will continue to broadcast on shortwave, as this is the only way I can hear you. I really enjoyed the Technical History of Radio Romania. This was a most enjoyable program. I have told my friends about it. As always, I also enjoy your informative broadcasts very much. They are a great resource for news not only on Romania, but also about neighbouring countries such as Moldova. I am very appreciative of your broadcasts. I wish to thank you also for all the beautiful QSLs which you have sent in the past. I enjoy showing them to my friends. Please accept my best wishes, I hope to hear from you soon.
John Fisher, USA
“I usually enjoy your news and Romanian music.
Yoshihiro Toyama, Japan
“Greetings from Canada! I write to you as the transition from early fall to late fall is underway. The trees will be bare from leaves in a matter of a few weeks. As we prepare for the first few snowflakes, temperatures are already about to fall below zero at night on a regular basis. Shortwave reception of RRI is also sporadic at times as well. Reception of European stations has been kind of hit and miss the last month. Ice hockey season has begun in Canada. It is by far the most popular sport in Canada. Many thanks for the attention to my letter and your continued presence on shortwave.
Robert Gauvin, Canada
“As always I enjoyed the programs from Radio Romania. I do believe the Salt Mine Therapy information was a repeat, as I remember it from a previous show. Still I learned something new. I thought the music was great and as always the programs professional and crisp in their delivery. You guys and ladies really have it together. Can you believe its been over two straight years now I have been reporting monthly to your station? Time does fly. Thank you very much for reading my report. I hope your engineers found it useful. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Good luck and 73s.
John Cooper, USA
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This Week… in Your Letters
Jose Socorro Soeiro Maranhao, Brazil “Dear friends of the English Service of RRI, my name is Jose Socorro Soeiro Maranhao. Im Brazilian, 46 years old, Im short wave radio listening since 1988, and Im an old admirer of your station, since the times of your extinct Portuguese language section. It is a great joy for me to be able to still capture your wonderful station here in Brazil via shortwave band! The short waves are the wonder of radio! I would like to receive more information about your station, and your beautiful country, such as stickers, broadcast schedule, post cards, and any material about Transylvania region. Other souvenirs from your station would also be appreciated, I will be very grateful. I hope this report will be useful for your technical department. It has not been possible to specify with accuracy the program details, because of the hard propagation at that moment. Best regards.
Grant Skinner, UK “Radio Romania Intl is one of the most popular radio broadcasts in the world. Even with the invention of the worldwide web, listening to RRI on shortwave stands apart because it provides some of the best “unfiltered news and content to be found. The joy of shortwave listening is that I dont need expensive equipment, a connection to the internet, an elaborate antenna or even AC mains power. All I need to listen to RRI is a few batteries.
Richard Cook, UK “Hope you had a nice weekend and a nice summer. Its been a mixture of sunshine and showers here during the summer, with highs of 21 C. Hope you have a great week and a great September.
Sahadot Hossain, Bangladesh “RRI broadcasts are excellent and transmission very nice to listeners all over the world. I am a regular shortwave listener of RRI. Your programmes give me pleasure and knowledge. RRI is my most favourite listening station, your programmes are very attractive and informative. We can get a lot of information from your programmes and enjoy it very much.
Muneer K P, UAE “Greetings from Sharjah, UAE. Very glad to send this mail regarding my Reception Report on RRIs ‘Travellers Guide and ‘Guests programmes heard on 9540 kHz. Quite nice programmes I always listen to. In this edition of Travellers Guide I heard many interesting things on Bram Stokers famous novel ‘Dracula historical scenes. Thanks and regards.
Sinichirou Morii, Japan “This is my 48th reception report to your broadcasting station since 2012. Yes, 4 years have passed since I returned to listening to SW and MW broadcasts. Thank you for your program that does not come in tired during these 4 years! I would like you to continue your English broadcast for many years to come. By the way, this years summer was the worst summer for me, because my father died on August 2nd. Therefore, I could not listen to the radio almost at all this month. But still, to listen to the radio, my heart will be healed!
Jeb Horton, South Carolina, USA “Dear RRI staff, I would like to thank you for the wonderful QSL package. I really enjoyed it. I enjoy the program very much, I like the music. Thanks again for the verification.
John Fisher, Massachusetts, USA “Dear RRI, I again wish to let you know that I enjoy your programs very much. I always learn something new about your country. Through your shortwave radio broadcasts I can travel to Romania. Thank you very much. Please accept my best wishes. I hope to hear from you soon.
Raymond Tufo, New York, USA “Greetings everyone, I hope you are having a nice summer and are looking forward to the autumn season. I always look forward to autumn reports, especially around Halloween time.
John Cooper, USA “Ive grown to really like and respect your great country, and especially RRI. I will proudly display any items you in my radio shack upstairs in my home. I do tell all my friends and fellow DX-ers about your station and broadcasts. Thanks again! 73s
Robert Siebert, Florida, USA “Im enjoying your programming and want to be counted as one of your regular listeners of your broadcast. I would appreciate a QSL, if possible.
Richard Nowak, USA “Just a quick note to say I enjoyed the segment on beer making tonight. I work for a brewery so this is especially interesting.
Michael Berger, Pennsylvania, USA “I listen to RRI a few times a month. Interesting listening. I particularly enjoyed the segment about the 100th anniversary of Romanias entry into World War One.
Edward Cheek, North Carolina, USA “I very much enjoy listening to Radio Romania. Your station is very good. I would like very much to receive QSL cards if possible. I will listen daily.
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This Week… in Your Letters
Jose Socorro Soeiro Maranhao, Brazil “Dear friends of the English Service of RRI, my name is Jose Socorro Soeiro Maranhao. Im Brazilian, 46 years old, Im short wave radio listening since 1988, and Im an old admirer of your station, since the times of your extinct Portuguese language section. It is a great joy for me to be able to still capture your wonderful station here in Brazil via shortwave band! The short waves are the wonder of radio! I would like to receive more information about your station, and your beautiful country, such as stickers, broadcast schedule, post cards, and any material about Transylvania region. Other souvenirs from your station would also be appreciated, I will be very grateful. I hope this report will be useful for your technical department. It has not been possible to specify with accuracy the program details, because of the hard propagation at that moment. Best regards.
Grant Skinner, UK “Radio Romania Intl is one of the most popular radio broadcasts in the world. Even with the invention of the worldwide web, listening to RRI on shortwave stands apart because it provides some of the best “unfiltered news and content to be found. The joy of shortwave listening is that I dont need expensive equipment, a connection to the internet, an elaborate antenna or even AC mains power. All I need to listen to RRI is a few batteries.
Richard Cook, UK “Hope you had a nice weekend and a nice summer. Its been a mixture of sunshine and showers here during the summer, with highs of 21 C. Hope you have a great week and a great September.
Sahadot Hossain, Bangladesh “RRI broadcasts are excellent and transmission very nice to listeners all over the world. I am a regular shortwave listener of RRI. Your programmes give me pleasure and knowledge. RRI is my most favourite listening station, your programmes are very attractive and informative. We can get a lot of information from your programmes and enjoy it very much.
Muneer K P, UAE “Greetings from Sharjah, UAE. Very glad to send this mail regarding my Reception Report on RRIs ‘Travellers Guide and ‘Guests programmes heard on 9540 kHz. Quite nice programmes I always listen to. In this edition of Travellers Guide I heard many interesting things on Bram Stokers famous novel ‘Dracula historical scenes. Thanks and regards.
Sinichirou Morii, Japan “This is my 48th reception report to your broadcasting station since 2012. Yes, 4 years have passed since I returned to listening to SW and MW broadcasts. Thank you for your program that does not come in tired during these 4 years! I would like you to continue your English broadcast for many years to come. By the way, this years summer was the worst summer for me, because my father died on August 2nd. Therefore, I could not listen to the radio almost at all this month. But still, to listen to the radio, my heart will be healed!
Jeb Horton, South Carolina, USA “Dear RRI staff, I would like to thank you for the wonderful QSL package. I really enjoyed it. I enjoy the program very much, I like the music. Thanks again for the verification.
John Fisher, Massachusetts, USA “Dear RRI, I again wish to let you know that I enjoy your programs very much. I always learn something new about your country. Through your shortwave radio broadcasts I can travel to Romania. Thank you very much. Please accept my best wishes. I hope to hear from you soon.
Raymond Tufo, New York, USA “Greetings everyone, I hope you are having a nice summer and are looking forward to the autumn season. I always look forward to autumn reports, especially around Halloween time.
John Cooper, USA “Ive grown to really like and respect your great country, and especially RRI. I will proudly display any items you in my radio shack upstairs in my home. I do tell all my friends and fellow DX-ers about your station and broadcasts. Thanks again! 73s
Robert Siebert, Florida, USA “Im enjoying your programming and want to be counted as one of your regular listeners of your broadcast. I would appreciate a QSL, if possible.
Richard Nowak, USA “Just a quick note to say I enjoyed the segment on beer making tonight. I work for a brewery so this is especially interesting.
Michael Berger, Pennsylvania, USA “I listen to RRI a few times a month. Interesting listening. I particularly enjoyed the segment about the 100th anniversary of Romanias entry into World War One.
Edward Cheek, North Carolina, USA “I very much enjoy listening to Radio Romania. Your station is very good. I would like very much to receive QSL cards if possible. I will listen daily.
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This week… in your letters
“I am an SWL since 1989 but now I am back on the shortwaves and found your very nice signal. I really enjoy it.
Juan Carlos Munoz, Guatemala
“I am a regular follower of your website. I like your website very much. I especially like your news, from which I get information about Romania and the rest of the world. I like the sports news, particularly Romanian football information, and I also like your music very much.
Sathi Parvin, Bangladesh
“Little fading, but receiving loud and clear. The newsreel and music highlights are my favourite. Thanks for the SW broadcast to North America.
Tye Neiswonger, Beallsville, Ohio, USA
“Dear Radio Romania, I am from Uzbekistan, my name is Ergash Tursunov. I am 52, former English teacher and now the office manager of a joint venture. This morning I was listening to RRI at 17760 due to poor reception I couldnt clearly hear the three questions of the contest. Please could you send me the questions ASAP so I can try to find the answers and send them back to RRI?
Ergash Tursunov, Uzbekistan
“Dear RRI, I really enjoy listening to your shows in English daily. I find them very informative and a nice way to end the night with. I am particularly fond of your History part of the show. I have been a listener since summer 2015. I am due to go on holidays next month to Europe. I am bringing my portable radio just to listen to your station in English. Thank you once again.
Jordan Heyburn, Northern Ireland
“Dear RRI, Some recent days here have been characterised by temperatures soaring into the high 80sF and sometimes above 90, but by high humidity as well. Even if New York State is located in the north-east of the USA, sometimes summers here can be plenty hot and unbearably humid too. I imagine that your current broadcasts will include the British decision to quit the EU. The British people decided to do so despite the obvious reluctance of their PM, Mr. Cameron. I am surprised that Great Britain made this decision. The explanation appears to be that Great Britain does not want the EU to determine their immigration policies. But this recent decision in Britain will take a while to effect. It will take months to negotiate the trade deals, etc.
Robert Krolikowski, Perry, NY, USA
“Dear RRI, I am most pleased to send you this reception report on your broadcast. I again wish to thank you for your shortwave broadcasts. Listening to them was a great way to get to know your wonderful country. I appreciate the hard work you have done to produce and present the programs. Please accept my best wishes.
John Fisher, N. Chelmsford, MA, USA
“The primary reason for listening to RRI or browsing its website is to connect myself with the most friendly voice of a proud and resurgent nation that is seeking its rightful place in the comity of nations. I like RRI for what it is – its open policy of projecting not only the positive attributes but also highlighting its deficiencies which is rather rare in the world of broadcasting. RRI never fails to report of any shortfalls in its commitments to the EU or shirks from reporting of any public fund laundering even if it happens to be a person holding high office. This bold exercise reaffirms my faith in the transparency and integrity of the Romanian people which serves as a model for the world to follow. The depth and variety of the programmes offered by RRI are so multifarious that they suit audience of every taste and age group who are eager to know and learn more about the exciting country of Romania. My family and I appreciate RRI for the latest updated news and reviews that are presented in a balanced, unbiased manner, and for educating us on the current developments in the country’s music, art, cinema, culture, politics, sports, economy and science and technology. As I look back to Radio Romania’s almost 88 years of service I can easily visualize an even more glorious future scenario where RRI will be quite capable of rendering the best of broadcasting technology to its worldwide fraternity of listeners with its dynamically-oriented bouquet of programmes. RRI as the Voice of Romania has ensured that it is heard even in the remotest corners of the globe by continuing on its shortwave transmission when most of the world’s leading radio stations have curtailed it. Wouldn’t you call it an inspiration which few words can describe?
Jayanta Chakrabarty, India
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This week… in your letters
“I am an SWL since 1989 but now I am back on the shortwaves and found your very nice signal. I really enjoy it.
Juan Carlos Munoz, Guatemala
“I am a regular follower of your website. I like your website very much. I especially like your news, from which I get information about Romania and the rest of the world. I like the sports news, particularly Romanian football information, and I also like your music very much.
Sathi Parvin, Bangladesh
“Little fading, but receiving loud and clear. The newsreel and music highlights are my favourite. Thanks for the SW broadcast to North America.
Tye Neiswonger, Beallsville, Ohio, USA
“Dear Radio Romania, I am from Uzbekistan, my name is Ergash Tursunov. I am 52, former English teacher and now the office manager of a joint venture. This morning I was listening to RRI at 17760 due to poor reception I couldnt clearly hear the three questions of the contest. Please could you send me the questions ASAP so I can try to find the answers and send them back to RRI?
Ergash Tursunov, Uzbekistan
“Dear RRI, I really enjoy listening to your shows in English daily. I find them very informative and a nice way to end the night with. I am particularly fond of your History part of the show. I have been a listener since summer 2015. I am due to go on holidays next month to Europe. I am bringing my portable radio just to listen to your station in English. Thank you once again.
Jordan Heyburn, Northern Ireland
“Dear RRI, Some recent days here have been characterised by temperatures soaring into the high 80sF and sometimes above 90, but by high humidity as well. Even if New York State is located in the north-east of the USA, sometimes summers here can be plenty hot and unbearably humid too. I imagine that your current broadcasts will include the British decision to quit the EU. The British people decided to do so despite the obvious reluctance of their PM, Mr. Cameron. I am surprised that Great Britain made this decision. The explanation appears to be that Great Britain does not want the EU to determine their immigration policies. But this recent decision in Britain will take a while to effect. It will take months to negotiate the trade deals, etc.
Robert Krolikowski, Perry, NY, USA
“Dear RRI, I am most pleased to send you this reception report on your broadcast. I again wish to thank you for your shortwave broadcasts. Listening to them was a great way to get to know your wonderful country. I appreciate the hard work you have done to produce and present the programs. Please accept my best wishes.
John Fisher, N. Chelmsford, MA, USA
“The primary reason for listening to RRI or browsing its website is to connect myself with the most friendly voice of a proud and resurgent nation that is seeking its rightful place in the comity of nations. I like RRI for what it is – its open policy of projecting not only the positive attributes but also highlighting its deficiencies which is rather rare in the world of broadcasting. RRI never fails to report of any shortfalls in its commitments to the EU or shirks from reporting of any public fund laundering even if it happens to be a person holding high office. This bold exercise reaffirms my faith in the transparency and integrity of the Romanian people which serves as a model for the world to follow. The depth and variety of the programmes offered by RRI are so multifarious that they suit audience of every taste and age group who are eager to know and learn more about the exciting country of Romania. My family and I appreciate RRI for the latest updated news and reviews that are presented in a balanced, unbiased manner, and for educating us on the current developments in the country’s music, art, cinema, culture, politics, sports, economy and science and technology. As I look back to Radio Romania’s almost 88 years of service I can easily visualize an even more glorious future scenario where RRI will be quite capable of rendering the best of broadcasting technology to its worldwide fraternity of listeners with its dynamically-oriented bouquet of programmes. RRI as the Voice of Romania has ensured that it is heard even in the remotest corners of the globe by continuing on its shortwave transmission when most of the world’s leading radio stations have curtailed it. Wouldn’t you call it an inspiration which few words can describe?
Jayanta Chakrabarty, India
