Nicolae Sfetcu

Czechoslovakian Christmas cookies (vánoční cukroví)

I did not meet Iosif Constantin Drăgan but, by his actions, as well as his books that promote the Romanian national pride and the idea that the Dacians, our ancestors, were a hardworking and brave nation, he gained forever my respect.

Today, August 21th, 2008, Iosif Constantin Drăgan died at Palma de Mallorca, Italy. The funeral will take place on August 25th, in his native city, Lugoj, Romania

Rest in peace!

A video clip dedicated to all the gypsies and their profound spirit of freedom, and especially to the gypsies in Italy that confront this period with big social problems.

Music: Bond, Gypsy Rhapsody

Film made by Dan Alexoae

The exact location, time and method of the entry of chess into western Europe is unknown, however linguistic evidence suggest that it was almost certainly obtained from the Arabs.

Doctors' Group Plans Apology For Racism
Washington Post, United States
By Holly Watt The country's largest medical association is set to issue a formal apology today for its historical antipathy toward African American doctors, ...

Everyone was waiting for a come back of the Italian team after the groups. But, after a very difficult and very lucky qualification from the groups, the old team of Italy tried to resist during its match with Spain and to decide the winner during the penalties. And it succeeded. But this time the luck left Italy.

The Knockout stage of the 2008 UEFA European Championships is scheduled to begin with the quarter-finals on 19 June 2008, and be completed on 29 June 2008 with the final at Ernst Happel Stadion in Vienna.