Dracula’s Castle returned (but not to Dracula in person)
Topic: News, Travel (May 26, 2006)
The Bran Castle in Central Romania, the fortress the legend says belonged to Dracula but where the real, Middle Age Wallachian leader thought to be Dracula was once imprisoned was returned to its old owners, the Habsburg family, on Friday. The Gothic fortress, perched on a rock, has appeared in numerous Dracula movies.
The retrocession process gives the castle to Dominic von Habsburg, a US architect and son of Princess Ileana of Romania.
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Romania takes fourth place in Eurovision contest. Lordi’s Hard Rock Hallelujah beat Tornero
Topic: Entertainment (May 23, 2006)
Romanian singer Mihai Traistariu took the fourth place in the Eurovision music contest with his high-octane song Tornero on Saturday. Seen as a favorite before the start of the event, he brought home the best ever points received by Romania in the European competition won by Finnish heavy metal band Lordi.
“I’m pleased with the result! I believe in Tornero and now I’m more certain than ever that it will be successful anywhere in Europe”, Traistariu said following his participation in the contest.
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Lordi first words after they won Eurovision 2006
Topic: Entertainment (May 21, 2006)
“How weird is this? How cool is this?†said lead singer Mr Lordi, at a press conference minutes after his hard rock band Lordi had won the 51st Eurovision Song Contest.
“Think about it, a rock band just won a pop song contest. This is weird, strange, interesting. This is for all rock fans, hard rock fans, metal fans and Kiss fans.â€
He then sang the chorus of Lithuania entry, ‘We Are The Winners’.
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Eurovision winners: And the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest winner is…. Lordi!
Topic: Entertainment (May 21, 2006)
The Eurovision Grand Prix winners in the last 5 years (more…)
Tornero Lyrics
Topic: Entertainment (May 20, 2006)
Mihai Traistariu – Tornero (Eurovision 2006 Song Contest), Romania
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I’m keeping a smile with my mind everyday
I’m feelin’ your touch on my face even while you’re away
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Eurovision 2006 Contestants Video clips
Topic: Entertainment (May 18, 2006)
Play all the video clips competing in Eurovision 2006 in one place!
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Mihai Traistariu Finishes His Promotion Tour for “Tornero” in Cyprus
Topic: Entertainment (May 2, 2006)
Mihai Traistariu, the Romanian representative for 2006 Eurovision Contest arrived in Cyprus on May 5th, and he will stay there for three days, while he is invited to many radio and television programmes. (more…)
