the largest producer and distributor of spirits in Romania marked the 18th anniversary of the Brâncoveanu Vinars brand one of the longest-standing brands in the group’s portfolio with a large-scale event organized at Bragadiru Palace strove to spark the interest of people all over the world for Wallachia an area that he tried to shape with a multifaceted approach – a political area with aspirations of independence His long reign is undoubtedly a significant episode of gap bridging and we can assimilate it to a local renaissance which determined Nicolae Iorga to say so beautifully that Brâncoveanu was condemned to make the great politics of culture so beautifully “too much in love with Christ the ruler had great eagerness and a burning love to build in the city of Bucharest” Master Distiller Brâncoveanu Vinars and Oenologist spoke to the guests about the remarkable journey of Brâncoveanu Vinars and the craftsmanship behind each bottle highlighting the attributes that make this vinars unique – the rigorous ingredients selection process carefully supervised maturation and the wine barrels used for maturation sourced from France and from the Domeniile Alexandrion Rhein 1892 winery which give the three expressions remarkable flavors and tasting notes: “The story of Brâncoveanu Vinars began in 2006 and my first responsibility was to commit myself to this brand Nawaf Salameh wanted to launch a premium vinars that would meet the highest international quality standards in terms of distillation and we later launched Brâncoveanu VS and VSOP to offer consumers a more diversified range Irina Baianț, Global Brand Ambassador Brâncoveanu Vinars, sent an emotional message expressing her appreciation for the brand and her commitment to the new role: “Thank you for this welcome in the beautiful family of Alexandrion Group for this honorable invitation to take on a role that I perform for Romania the best I can I would like to share with you a few things about what value and honor mean to me and the fact that people or spirits do not meet or attract each other by chance Along with the people who have touched my heart throughout my life I have learned that responsibilities are a goal and I enjoy carrying them that I am talking on as of today I want to be about honor o togetherness and especially through kind people that we can pass on grace From her new role, Irina Baianț will contribute to strengthening the prestige and visibility of Brâncoveanu Vinars internationally, promoting the brand’s values and amplifying its connection with culture. performed by the internationally acclaimed artists: soprano Irina Baianț violinist Alexandru Tomescu and flutist Cătălin Oprițoiu who performed masterpieces by famous composers accompanied by the Bucharest Symphony Orchestra the guests enjoyed the three expressions of Brâncoveanu Vinars on the beautiful terrace of Bragadiru Palace created in honor of Voievod Constantin Brâncoveanu continues to be a testament to Alexandrion Group’s commitment to preserving and celebrating Romanian culture and history Produced at the Alexandrion Saber Distilleries 1789 in Prahova County one of the most modern distilleries and one of the largest bottling centers in Southeastern Europe Brâncoveanu Vinars preserves the hundreds of years of tradition in the production of vinars this vinars has been distinguished by its refined taste The Brâncoveanu Vinars range includes three expressions with distinct tasting notes and different maturation periods: Brâncoveanu Vinars has gained global recognition over the years Today it is marketed in over 50 countries and awarded at prestigious international competitions In Romania, Brâncoveanu Vinars can be purchased online through the Alexandrion Group store at iconicdrinks.shop and through the official website brancoveanuvinars.com as well as on other e-commerce platforms across the country We use cookies for keeping our website reliable and secure providing social media features and to analyse how our website is used Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The British Romanian Chamber of Commerce was delighted to organize the 2nd Edition of the BRCC AWARDS GALA this year after the success of the first edition aiming to recognize the champions of 2023 in business and continuing to provide excellent services for their members and community The gala honored seven winners who were acknowledged for their ambition and innovative contributions in supporting their communities addressing current environmental challenges and fostering the relationship between United Kingdom and Romania More than 120 international attendees gathered last Thursday to collectively celebrate the recipients of the 2023 BRCC Awards  Our guests enjoyed a quality evening with special artistic moments over a 3-course banquet dinner together with amazing drinks provided by Ursus and Coffee Bike All these were accompanied by a special moment offered by the talented band ConsMusic who delighted us with live music. Another special moment of the evening was the announcement offered by Ionut Nache Owner Inaq Consulting regarding the BRCC certification on ESG standards becoming the 1 st Bilateral Chamber that will be acknowledged and leader in sustainable business demonstrating once again our ESG commitment BRCC extends a round of applauses to all their nominees and winners to various categories in celebrating business success stories from every corner around the UK and Romania “The BRCC community has shown enourmous resilience and compassion during these times and the BRCC Awards Gala takes on a more special meaning this year as we recognise those champions who continue to contribute to Romania’s image and prosperity along with the ever-growing business education and NGO partnerships and initiatives between the UK and Romania We also welcome our new British Ambassador to Romania Giles Portman and look forward to forging even greater ties and opportunities for British and Romanian enterprises in 2024 and beyond” The BRCC Champions have set the standard for innovation and resilience once again,” added Madalina Ciinaru Head of Bucharest Office at British Romanian Chamber of Commerce “Proud to have contributed to celebrate our community champions and would like to thank all nominees for their efforts in submitting remarkable applications for this year BRCC Awards Gala The BRCC award is a testament to the dedication ‘The 2024 Gala Awards organized by the British Romanian Chamber of Commerce has received many interesting nominations were honored to have had the opportunity to learn about all these wonderful projects and also the difficult task of selecting the winners The process was transparent to the nominees and all jury members sent their votes to the BRCC team for centralization before sharing with me as the Head of Jury I found ranking the nominations was a difficult task as there were many impactful projects to consider but only one winner in each category!’ concluded Mihai Marinescu Head of Jury and Business Transformation Director at EY Romania Special thanks go to all the event partners for their continuous support and trusting BRCC Diamond Partner: Heveco Silver Partner: DsSmith JTInternational Strategic Partner: BDR Associates Supporting Partners: ChocoLand The Coffee Bike Mobility Partner: Blue Official Beer Partner: Ursus Breweries Media Partners: The Diplomat Bucharest The BRCC Excellence Awards promotes merit in business education by recognizing companies who have made extraordinary contributions to the community programs that exemplify the highest standards and organizations that have conducted activities to promote and expand business at both local and international level and have also contributed to the BRCC community and made a notable impact for 2023 Award winners serve as inspirational leaders to the BRCC community: they embody the core values of serving students and being committed to excellence and success More details here: BRCC AWARDS GALA 2024 | BRCC (brcconline.eu) The British-Romanian Chamber of Commerce is the leading business organization promoting bilateral trade and investments between the United Kingdom and Romania Its mission is to facilitate and enhance trade between these two countries through business dialogues The British-Romanian Chamber of Commerce plays a significant role in creating and sustaining an environment in which free trade and investments can flourish By facilitating partnerships and having an extensive network of corporate members and key personalities BRCC provides essential support through resources crucial for UK companies to make the most of emerging opportunities in Romania and for Romanian companies BRCC is an independent organization wholly owned by its members with 20 percent of the housing units already booked The second phase features two blocks with 4 floors and a total of 94 apartments and studios The project is located in the southwestern part of the city The building surfaces vary around 42 sqm for double studios, 60 to 68 sqm for 2-room apartments and 79 to 87 sqm for the 3-room apartments. The investments in Adora projects are financed by the UK-based Patron Capital fund and managed by the real estate developer and property administrator Tagor Romania (AP) — In the slightly incongruous settings of an ornate late 19th century palace a man with hundreds of metal piercings hangs in the air by hooks dug into his skin next to a bearded giant tattooed from tip to toe The display was part of the 10th International Tattoo Convention which gathered more than 100 tattoo artists from around the world in the Romanian capital The three-day event was held at the end of last week in the Bragadiru Palace a boisterous specimen of the ornate monumental architecture from the turn of the 20th century that got Bucharest known as the "Paris of the East." It was designed by Austrian architect Anton Shuckerl for a Romanian beer tycoon Visitors had the opportunity to get inked by artists such as Bob Tyrrell and Gabriel Ripley from the U.S or to see at close quarters people famous for covering their bodies in tattoos — Venezuela's Emilio Gonzales Canada's Doug Smode and Germany's Guinness World Record holder Rolf Buchholz Artists from 26 countries competed in creating the best tattoo in several categories such as Best Black and Grey and Best Color Tattoos were virtually unknown until fairly recently in Romania which was ruled by a repressive communist regime from 1947-1989 A typical Romanian tattoo artist charges from 250 lei ($58) per hour while elaborate projects can cost more than 5,000 lei ($1,158) The British Romanian Chamber of Commerce (BRCC) is honored to announce the organization of the second edition of the BRCC Awards Gala celebrating business excellence Dedicated to the business achievements of member companies during 2023, the event, which is open to the leaders of over 100 BRCC member companies, will highlight, as in the previous edition, the outstanding contribution made by the British-Romanian business community to various economic sectors in Romania. The award categories to be given at the BRCC Gala are Start-up of the year BRCC Champion (Awarded by the Board of Directors) covering both business success and the essential contribution companies make to improving the quality of life of communities as well as relevant sustainability projects The involvement of a high representative of the British Embassy in Bucharest in the judging process is a great honor for BRCC For more information about the second edition of the BRCC Gala, please visit https://brcconline.eu/brcc-awards-gala-2024/ We thank our partners for their support in organizing the BRCC 2024 Awards Gala: Diamond Partner: Heveco JT International; Strategic Partner: BDR Associates The Coffee Bike; Mobility Partner: Blue; Official Beer Partner: Ursus Breweries and Media Partners: The Diplomat Bucharest The prestigious Bragadiru Palace in Bucharest is set to host the highly anticipated 2nd edition of the BRCC Awards Gala on February 22 The British Romanian Chamber of Commerce (BRCC) proudly presents this event dedicated to honoring the champions of 2023 across the spheres of Business Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition, where excellence in business among BRCC members was celebrated, the Awards Gala returns, promising an evening of recognition and celebration for outstanding achievements in the previous year. This gala dinner aims to spotlight and commend BRCC members who have showcased exceptional performance and innovation throughout 2023 It serves as a platform to applaud the commendable efforts and success stories in business that have bridged the realms of the UK and Romania Join BRCC in celebrating business success stories from every corner around the UK and Romania! You can REGISTER HERE The deadline for submitting applications for these esteemed accolades is the 1st of February. Individuals and organizations vying for recognition are encouraged to apply and showcase their remarkable contributions. Submit your application by 1st of February here INFORMATION AND JUDGING CRITERIA All entrants or nominations must be active members of the BRCC or have applied for membership in 2023/2024: an exclusive offer is available until January 29th Companies can secure a table for their team members they will receive an additional ticket for free Seize this opportunity to unite your team and craft unforgettable memories together at this grand celebration For detailed information regarding tickets, registrations, and the event, please visit the BRCC Website the BRCC Awards Gala has garnered support from esteemed partners along with Business Review Magazine as media partners Join the British Romanian Chamber of Commerce in commemorating the triumphs and milestones of 2023 Let us gather to applaud the relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation that has propelled businesses and initiatives towards greater success Register now to be part of this prestigious celebration and honor the luminaries of the British-Romanian business landscape at the BRCC Awards Gala 2024 one of the longest-standing brands in the group’s portfolio Founding President of Nawaf Salameh Family Office emphasized: “18 years after its launch Brâncoveanu Vinars has been a leader in its category for many years has been awarded in all the major international competitions and is appreciated by consumers in over 50 countries With respect for the vinars making tradition honoring the memory and legacy of Voivode Constantin Brâncoveanu who inspired the story of the brand; with investment in state-of-the-art technology and innovative bottle and label design that has evolved over the years; with absolute commitment to quality and the utmost care for our consumers’ health; and last under the guidance of Master Distiller Jean-François Joumier who has been with us for more than 20 years.” Global Brand Ambassador Brâncoveanu Vinars expressed her appreciation for the brand and her commitment to the new role: “Thank you for this welcome in the beautiful family of Alexandrion Group Leroy Merlin will open the 11th store in its network in Targu Mures on March 11th The store will open with over 28,000 products on its shelves and is located in the Promenada Mall The new store will have a team of about 100 employees and a surface of 14,000 square meters “The Leroy Merlin Targu Mures store is the fifth one in our network in Transylvania area deserves its place among the most economically socially and culturally dynamic counties in this part of the country with a remarkable growth in the last five years,” said Frederic Lamy This takes the number of Leroy Merlin stores in Romania up to ten, after the company recently opened a second store in Cluj-Napoca. The company also has two stores in Bucharest, one on the Alexandria highway in Bragadiru, Ilfov county, and one each in Craiova, Ploiesti, Brasov, Sibiu, and Constanta. Monday will see the opening of circulation on another 13 km of the A0 South the motorway built with EU funds around Bucharest.„Circulation on another 13 km of the A0 South The completion of works on another segment of lot 1 (Glina – Vidra) of the Southern sector of the Capital’s Ring Road makes it possible to circulate on the 6 km out of the 16.3 km of lot 2 (Vidra – Bragadiru) Starting Monday, circulation will practically be possible on approximately half (23.3 km) of the 52 km of the southern A0 semi-ring (between DN6 and DN4)", announced the manager of the National Company for Road Infrastructure Administration (CNAIR), Cristian Pistol, on Facebook The contractor for Lot 1 Glina - Vidra (16.93 km) is Alsim Alarko Sanayi Tesisleri Ve Ticaret AS from Turkey with 12 months for design and 30 months for execution.The contract value amounts to 830.68 million lei with funding from the Large Infrastructure Operational Program (POIM) On the other hand, Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu stated on Friday that he promises that this year 147.8 km of the Moldova highway will be opened to traffic. "No matter how much you may have developed within the county if there is no connection with the rest of the country if we don't cross the Carpathians Mountains if we don't have a ring road from Bucharest to Constanta forgive me (...) Moldova has no chance," said Marcel Ciolacu in Suceava