Around 1050 in Jerusalem, a hospital was established for the pilgrims coming to the Holy Land. This hospital was administered by the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta (currently, the Sovereign Military Order of Malta). As a religious order, the Sovereign Order of the Knights of Malta […]
In history, although located at the extremities of the European continent,RomaniaandSpainhave shared common interesting aspects. Emperor Trajan, a personality of the Latin history, was born inAndalusia. Ambassadors from the Court of Castile were sent to Stefan the Great inMoldavia. The beginning of the Hispano-Romanian diplomatic relations dates back to the 15th century, when Iancu de
500 years ago, not far from the current Suceava town, on top of Bulai Hill, near a black wooden chapel, two Armenian brothers halted one night on their way toBudapestwhere they were going to sell their cattle. The Holy Virgin appeared in the dream of the two brothers telling them: “I bless you, may your
Assuming its role of national and international cultural values and traditions promoter, Romfilatelia introduces into circulation the joint stamp issue Romania – Hong Kong, China: Handicraft (Painted eggs and rice flour figurines). Painted eggs Kept from ancient times in the Romanian tradition – eggs painting represents a testimony of the continuation of the
On 27 August 1991, the Parliament of theRepublic of Moldova gathered in an extraordinary meeting adopted the Declaration through which they proclaimed the country’s independence and on 29 August 1991 the diplomatic relationships between Romania and the Republic of Moldova were established at the embassy level. To mark the two decades that have passed since
Halfway between Medias and Sighisoara, in Transylvania Plateau, there is one of the earliest Saxon settlements from this part of the country. Halfway between Medias and Sighisoara, in Transylvania Plateau, there is one of the earliest Saxon settlements from this part of the country. Documentary attested for the first time in 1283, the
Celebrating the Birth of Our Lord, Romfilatelia introduces into circulation the joint stamp issue Romania – Vatican, “Christmas 2010”.Celebrating the Birth of Our Lord, Romfilatelia introduces into circulation the joint stamp issue Romania – Vatican, “Christmas 2010”. This year marks 90 years since, in 1920, at Vatican request, the first discussions with the Romanian state
50 years ago, in November 1960, Romania established the diplomatic relationships with the Republic of Cyprus. 50 years ago, in November 1960, Romania established the diplomatic relationships with the Republic of Cyprus. In order to mark this event, Romfilatelia introduces into circulation the joint stamp issue Romania – Cyprus on “Viticulture” theme. A series of
The Orient Express train made the connection between Paris and Constantinople, namely between the Occident and Orient, and was undoubtedly the most famous and romantic of all trains. “Today, at 5 minutes to five, in Targoviste station, the first Express train (the Orient Express) arrived with a 10 minutes delay. The Orient Express consists of
In December 1930, the Romanian-Argentinian diplomatic relations were established at legation level. But the relationships of the two countries are older, dating back to 1880, continuing with the opening of a Romanian honorary consulate at Buenos Aires, in 1900. In December 1930, the Romanian-Argentinian diplomatic relations were established at legation level. But the relationships of
