Author: Vlad Palcu

  • Prime Minister Victor Ponta announces his resignation

    Prime Minister Victor Ponta announces his resignation

    RESIGNATION Romania’s
    Prime Minister, Social-Democrat Victor Ponta has announced he is stepping down
    together with his cabinet. The decision comes after last night’s demonstration
    in the memory of the victims of a nightclub fire turned into a protest. Over 25
    thousand people took to the streets of Bucharest last night denouncing the
    corruption of central and local administrations at the same time calling for
    the resignation of Prime Minister Ponta, Deputy Prime Minister Gabriel Oprea
    and the mayor of Bucharest’s district four where 32 club-goers were killed in a
    deadly fire on Friday night. The mayor of district four, Cristian Popescu-Piedone, has also stepped down.
    The Prime Minister has said he cannot ignore the
    legitimate anger society is feeling at the moment adding that he hopes the
    government’s resignation will meet people’s expectations. He made an appeal to
    reason saying that street unrest could affect the country’s economic stability.
    Ponta has also said that those politically speculating people’s suffering will
    pay dearly. We recall that 32 people lost their lives and 130 have been admitted
    to hospitals, mostly in a critical condition – following the deadly fire during
    a rock concert in Colectiv nightclub in Bucharest. Doctors say the death toll
    could go higher because of the atypical injuries.

  • Prime Minister Victor Ponta announces his resignation

    Prime Minister Victor Ponta announces his resignation

    RESIGNATION Romania’s
    Prime Minister, Social-Democrat Victor Ponta has announced he is stepping down
    together with his cabinet. The decision comes after last night’s demonstration
    in the memory of the victims of a nightclub fire turned into a protest. Over 25
    thousand people took to the streets of Bucharest last night denouncing the
    corruption of central and local administrations at the same time calling for
    the resignation of Prime Minister Ponta, Deputy Prime Minister Gabriel Oprea
    and the mayor of Bucharest’s district four where 32 club-goers were killed in a
    deadly fire on Friday night. The mayor of district four, Cristian Popescu-Piedone, has also stepped down.
    The Prime Minister has said he cannot ignore the
    legitimate anger society is feeling at the moment adding that he hopes the
    government’s resignation will meet people’s expectations. He made an appeal to
    reason saying that street unrest could affect the country’s economic stability.
    Ponta has also said that those politically speculating people’s suffering will
    pay dearly. We recall that 32 people lost their lives and 130 have been admitted
    to hospitals, mostly in a critical condition – following the deadly fire during
    a rock concert in Colectiv nightclub in Bucharest. Doctors say the death toll
    could go higher because of the atypical injuries.

  • This Week…in Your Letters

    This Week…in Your Letters

    Hi, RRI-English! Since recently I often hear at the end of the week RRI English broadcasting, for me The Week in Review will be saved. In addition, “World of Culture and “Roots, because there are a lot of great content in the 30 minutes. Ive been listening to this broadcast for the Pacific as much as frequently to the broadcast for Japan. Thank you!


    Satishi Nishimoto, Japan



    Thank you for a nice QSL cards that you kindly sent to me. I enjoy listening to your radio program, and will send you feedback and reports. I appreciate great programs!!


    Koji Nakayama, Japan



    Always nice to hear and to write friends! I hope you are OK and ready for the dark period of the year. Here I am, all well, and so is my family. Just one main problem: time goes so fast. You would like to do this or that, and then is too late. Many and warm wishes to all of you!


    Hans Verner Lollike, Denmark



    Hello Romania, sorry I havent been able to catch your show for a while. The reception wasnt great, but I hope it will steadily improve, because RRI is the best foreign broadcast in my and my husbands opinion.


    June Guernsey, US



    Dear RRI, Im writing to include my reception report for September for the Listeners Club. Reception has been good and bad over the last month. Some nights your broadcasts have been very clear but on others I could barely hear you and some nights not at all. Mostly just noise and static. Hopefully reception will improve in the coming months. I hope everyone at RRI had an enjoyable summer and is ready for the fall season.


    Henry Zapatka, US

  • This Week…in Your Letters

    This Week…in Your Letters

    Hi, RRI-English! Since recently I often hear at the end of the week RRI English broadcasting, for me The Week in Review will be saved. In addition, “World of Culture and “Roots, because there are a lot of great content in the 30 minutes. Ive been listening to this broadcast for the Pacific as much as frequently to the broadcast for Japan. Thank you!


    Satishi Nishimoto, Japan



    Thank you for a nice QSL cards that you kindly sent to me. I enjoy listening to your radio program, and will send you feedback and reports. I appreciate great programs!!


    Koji Nakayama, Japan



    Always nice to hear and to write friends! I hope you are OK and ready for the dark period of the year. Here I am, all well, and so is my family. Just one main problem: time goes so fast. You would like to do this or that, and then is too late. Many and warm wishes to all of you!


    Hans Verner Lollike, Denmark



    Hello Romania, sorry I havent been able to catch your show for a while. The reception wasnt great, but I hope it will steadily improve, because RRI is the best foreign broadcast in my and my husbands opinion.


    June Guernsey, US



    Dear RRI, Im writing to include my reception report for September for the Listeners Club. Reception has been good and bad over the last month. Some nights your broadcasts have been very clear but on others I could barely hear you and some nights not at all. Mostly just noise and static. Hopefully reception will improve in the coming months. I hope everyone at RRI had an enjoyable summer and is ready for the fall season.


    Henry Zapatka, US

  • This Week…in Your Letters

    This Week…in Your Letters

    James Obrien, UK


    Your transmission I received this morning to western Europe for half a hour on 9.700 Khz. Newsreel was listened to Intently for the latest update of news and Information as was the feature that followed regarding the Romanian health system and how It is In a modern day Romania. On business club you touched on a switch over from the Romanian Lei to the Euro a plan that seems to may possibly be going ahead come the 1st of January of 2019, this would no doubt I am sure be a huge step forward for many Romanians but also not so for others maybe who may wish to hold on to the current currency of the country. I know that here in the UK we ourselves appear to be split on the same subject when the topic has come up of adopting to the EU currency or keeping hold of the British. I also heard on this broadcast a pleasant song on hit of the day entitled I love you and cultural event. Please do keep up your hard work In supplying us your listeners with what you do best and I shall be looking forward to report into you again soon”.



    Brian Kendall, UK


    “I am always pleased to receive your programme schedules. They include photos of Romania that bring the country into my home. The details of what you are broadcasting are appreciated too. I wonder whether, though, you could slightly change the information you give. For example, neither Sunday Studio (a very interesting interview today by the way) nor Listeners’ Letterbox are mentioned in the current schedule. Perhaps one approach would be a note at the top of the schedule to the effect that Radio Newsreel begins every broadcast and is then followed by these programmes on these days. That way, you should be able to include all that you are broadcasting (including the repeats, such as All That Jazz today). I hope the idea sparks some thoughts! With my customary best wishes from England, Brian Kendall”.



    Alfred Spremo, US


    The broadcast came in with a SINPO of 45444 due to slight fading and a low level of noise. I could understand about 90% of the words spoken. My equipment was a Ccrane CCRadio SW, utilizing the built-in telescopic antenna. I enjoyed the program. I particularly liked the Radio Newsreel and the interview with Robert Ross, which I found extremely interesting for its exploration of a foreigner’s life in Romania under the communist regime”.



    Karl Fry, US


    On 18 May 2015 at 00:00UTC-00:45UTC on 9730 kHz I was able to enjoy Radio Newsreel, I have come to rely on your station for news that makes me think about the story after its over. You offer a much better look at Europe then we get from main stream news in the states. Another favorite of mine is Think Greener. I have been given a much needed kick in the butt to change my ways when it comes to the planet. I would like to add that as a life long stamp collector your Friday program Philatelist corner, your station and Radio Havanah Cuba are the only two that I know about that offer such a program. Even in our digital age there are many of us who like a real piece of mail with a wonderful stamp attached. That reminds me I want to thank you for the beautiful stamps you add to the mailings you send out! I have never really collected the stamps of Romania, but after seeing some from you I think I might start a new collection. Thank you I hope to receive a qsl card from you for this report as I am working toward the certificate you offer”.



    K. P. Muneer, UAE


    I always feel happy to tune Radio Romania International radio programs, as you are airing many interesting programs, especially on Romania’s beauty, culture in diversity. Let me appreciate you all in this occasion for your good work”.

  • This Week…in Your Letters

    This Week…in Your Letters

    James Obrien, UK


    Your transmission I received this morning to western Europe for half a hour on 9.700 Khz. Newsreel was listened to Intently for the latest update of news and Information as was the feature that followed regarding the Romanian health system and how It is In a modern day Romania. On business club you touched on a switch over from the Romanian Lei to the Euro a plan that seems to may possibly be going ahead come the 1st of January of 2019, this would no doubt I am sure be a huge step forward for many Romanians but also not so for others maybe who may wish to hold on to the current currency of the country. I know that here in the UK we ourselves appear to be split on the same subject when the topic has come up of adopting to the EU currency or keeping hold of the British. I also heard on this broadcast a pleasant song on hit of the day entitled I love you and cultural event. Please do keep up your hard work In supplying us your listeners with what you do best and I shall be looking forward to report into you again soon”.



    Brian Kendall, UK


    “I am always pleased to receive your programme schedules. They include photos of Romania that bring the country into my home. The details of what you are broadcasting are appreciated too. I wonder whether, though, you could slightly change the information you give. For example, neither Sunday Studio (a very interesting interview today by the way) nor Listeners’ Letterbox are mentioned in the current schedule. Perhaps one approach would be a note at the top of the schedule to the effect that Radio Newsreel begins every broadcast and is then followed by these programmes on these days. That way, you should be able to include all that you are broadcasting (including the repeats, such as All That Jazz today). I hope the idea sparks some thoughts! With my customary best wishes from England, Brian Kendall”.



    Alfred Spremo, US


    The broadcast came in with a SINPO of 45444 due to slight fading and a low level of noise. I could understand about 90% of the words spoken. My equipment was a Ccrane CCRadio SW, utilizing the built-in telescopic antenna. I enjoyed the program. I particularly liked the Radio Newsreel and the interview with Robert Ross, which I found extremely interesting for its exploration of a foreigner’s life in Romania under the communist regime”.



    Karl Fry, US


    On 18 May 2015 at 00:00UTC-00:45UTC on 9730 kHz I was able to enjoy Radio Newsreel, I have come to rely on your station for news that makes me think about the story after its over. You offer a much better look at Europe then we get from main stream news in the states. Another favorite of mine is Think Greener. I have been given a much needed kick in the butt to change my ways when it comes to the planet. I would like to add that as a life long stamp collector your Friday program Philatelist corner, your station and Radio Havanah Cuba are the only two that I know about that offer such a program. Even in our digital age there are many of us who like a real piece of mail with a wonderful stamp attached. That reminds me I want to thank you for the beautiful stamps you add to the mailings you send out! I have never really collected the stamps of Romania, but after seeing some from you I think I might start a new collection. Thank you I hope to receive a qsl card from you for this report as I am working toward the certificate you offer”.



    K. P. Muneer, UAE


    I always feel happy to tune Radio Romania International radio programs, as you are airing many interesting programs, especially on Romania’s beauty, culture in diversity. Let me appreciate you all in this occasion for your good work”.