Category: Change Makers

Arethia Tatarescu was a remarkable figure whose influence extended far beyond her own lifetime. Her tireless advocacy for education, women’s rights, and social justice left an indelible mark on Romanian society, inspiring future generations to continue the fight for progress and equality. Tatarescu’s legacy serves as a reminder of the power of activism and the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity.

Today’s edition features Learnity, a environment especially created for high-school students to complement what they’ve learnt in the formal education system. Later in the show we will travel briefly to Niculitel, in the beautiful Dobrogea, south-eastern Romania, home not only to some of the most famous vineyards in the country, but also to breathtaking scenery that any visitor would enjoy.

Famous castles such as Peles, Bran or Corvin have for long now attracted many tourists from all over the world. Romania boasts a large number of castles and mansions, but unfortunately many have turned into ruins, while others have been returned to their rightful owners and turned into hotels. Either way, they are all witnesses of our long and interesting history and culture. Today I will introduce you to just a few of the least known castles in Romania, but which are worth visiting.

Sofia Ionescu-Ogrezeanu was the first female neurosurgeon in south-eastern Europe. She helped build the foundation of Romanian modern medicine, right after the war. It seems that before her, no woman had dared perform surgery on a human brain. Since that first, for 47 years she would operate on brains and spines, hardly ever enjoying a day off or a holiday.

The village of Cloasterf, in Mures County, Transylvania, is a place hardly touched my modernity. It’s the perfect place for relaxation, with guest houses embellished with old, hand painted furniture, with no TV or other modern amenities. The main point of attraction in the village is the fortified church standing right in the middle of it, built after the bigger one in Saschiz. The interior of the church has been preserved, as it was back in the 17th century, in the popular baroque style.

On January 15th Romanians celebrate the National Culture Day, established in 2011 to honour the great journalist and writer Mihai Eminescu, cherished as a national poet both in Romania and in Moldova. He has been dubbed by many literary critics as the most important writer in Romanian literature

In the past weeks we have celebrated some of the most precious holidays in our calendar and there are still more to come. For each holiday, there are customs and traditions. Each nation has its own distinct traditions that make it unique among the many fascinating cultures of the world. Romania also has its share. Many of its traditions go back to the superstitious and religious rural world. Some are so bizarre and funny that only Romanian people can understand them. So, to start the new year, we’ll be going through a list of some of the most original Romanian traditions.