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Luminita Anghel’s performance in Romania’s first semi-final was easily one of the most memorable of the entire Selectia Nationala 2013. With its imposing choreography, sharp lighting, and Luminita’s air of…

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Romania’s Selectia Nationala: Results of the Second Semi-Final

Posted on February 25, 2013June 11, 2016
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byBogdan Honciuc

The second semi-final of the Romanian Selectia Nationala was, in some ways, a repeat of the first semi: supposedly funny ABBA covers, lame jokes, awkward Green Room quietness, questionable fashion…

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Romania: Second Semi-Final Poll Prediction

Posted on February 24, 2013June 11, 2016
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byWilliam Lee Adams

The show must go on! After a surprising first semi-final, the second semi-final of the Romanian Selectia Nationala is on tonight, starting from 20:CET, on TVR and eurovision.tvr.ro. WiwiBloggs readers…

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Romania’s Selectia Nationala: Results of the First Semi-Final

Posted on February 24, 2013June 11, 2016
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byBogdan Honciuc

The first semi-final of the Romanian Selectia Nationala almost had it all: the Romanian ABBA (with Ovi speaking with a Norwegian accent), spectacular and ridiculous performances, nervous singers, official bloggers,…

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Romania: Who Should Advance From the First Semi-Final?

Posted on February 23, 2013June 11, 2016
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byBogdan Honciuc

Stop voting! wiwibloggs readers have cast their ballots and we now have six clear favourites to advance from tonight’s first semi-final in the Selectia Nationala.

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Poll: Who Should Win the Second Semi-Final in Romania?

Posted on February 21, 2013June 11, 2016
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byBogdan Honciuc

The second semi-final of the Romanian Selectia Nationala will be broadcast live on Sunday, 24 February on TVR1 and on TVR’s official Eurovision web site, starting 20:00 CET. That’s just…

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Romania: Semi-Final 1 Running Order Revealed

Posted on February 19, 2013June 11, 2016
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byBogdan Honciuc

Romania’s Selectia Nationala is in full swing and the first semi-final is fast approaching. It will be broadcast Saturday, 23 February on TVR1 and on TVR’s new and improved Eurovision…

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Romania: Semi-Finalists Announced for Selectia Nationala

Posted on February 16, 2013June 11, 2016
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byBogdan Honciuc

In a surprise move, most likely meant to give artists time to prepare for the two semi-finals next weekend, Romanian broadcaster TVR has released the list of semi-finalists four days…

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Paula Seling Releases New Album, Sells Out Valentine’s Day Concert

Posted on February 13, 2013June 11, 2016
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byBogdan Honciuc

Paula Seling, the gorgeous Romanian singer who finished third in Oslo together with Ovi, surprised her fans this week with her brand new album “One Mile Of Words”. You can…

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Diana Hetea Interview: Meet One of the Favourites in Romania

Posted on February 11, 2013June 11, 2016
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byBogdan Honciuc

It’s only been seven days since the deadline for song submissions in Romania, but the level of excitement among Eurovision fans is already sky-high. A plethora of talented artists have…

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ABBA to Host Romanian Eurovision

I know. I also had a mini-heart attack when I read Romanian broadcaster TVR’s attention-grabbing headline. Alas, they are actually talking about the national semifinals and final being hosted by…

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Romania: 135 Songs to Battle for Selectia Nationala

Posted on February 4, 2013February 4, 2013
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byBogdan Honciuc

Dan Manoliu, chief of the Romanian Eurovision committee, announced that 135 songs were sent to Romanian broadcaster TVR by February 3, the last day of submissions. This exceeds last year’s…

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Romania Announces Calendar for ‘Selectia Nationala’ 2013

The Romanian broadcaster TVR announced today that songwriters can submit their compositions for the national selection between 14 January and 3 February.

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Who Could Win for Romania in Malmö?

Romania’s participation in Eurovision is a surprisingly sensitive issue. On the one hand, we have the ever-harsh Romanian press, who inexplicably ask, “Why does Romania still participate in Eurovision?” They…

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Moldova’s Natalia Barbu to Compete in Romanian National Selection

Natalia Barbu, the beautiful singer from Moldova who placed 10th at Eurovision 2007, has a confession to make. More specifically, she has announced that she will contest the 2013 Romanian…

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Album Review: Should You Buy “Club de Mandinga”?

Posted on December 31, 2012June 24, 2025
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byDeban Aderemi

Club de Mandinga, the latest album from Romania’s 2012 Eurovision contestants, was released in Romania, Hungary and Moldova in May. The album climbed the charts in those territories, and it’s…

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Who Should Represent Romania at Eurovision 2013?

Posted on December 21, 2012June 24, 2025
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byDavid Thielen

Paula Seling & Ovi, Luminta Anghel & Sistem, and Mihai Traistariu have all shown that Romania has what it takes to crack the top five at Eurovision. As national selection…

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X Factor Romania: Is This The Worst “Euphoria” Cover Ever?

It’s official. Loreen’s Eurovision hit “Euphoria” simply shouldn’t be covered at X Factor competitions throughout Europe.

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Exclusive: Luminita Anghel Dishes on Romania’s Selectia Nationala

Romania’s Selectia Nationala: Results of the Second Semi-Final

Romania: Second Semi-Final Poll Prediction

Romania’s Selectia Nationala: Results of the First Semi-Final

Romania: Who Should Advance From the First Semi-Final?

Poll: Who Should Win the Second Semi-Final in Romania?

Romania: Semi-Final 1 Running Order Revealed

Romania: Semi-Finalists Announced for Selectia Nationala

Paula Seling Releases New Album, Sells Out Valentine’s Day Concert

Diana Hetea Interview: Meet One of the Favourites in Romania

ABBA to Host Romanian Eurovision

Romania: 135 Songs to Battle for Selectia Nationala

Romania Announces Calendar for ‘Selectia Nationala’ 2013

Who Could Win for Romania in Malmö?

Moldova’s Natalia Barbu to Compete in Romanian National Selection

Album Review: Should You Buy “Club de Mandinga”?

Who Should Represent Romania at Eurovision 2013?

X Factor Romania: Is This The Worst “Euphoria” Cover Ever?

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