For the third year in a row, Niro Investment Group is hosting the International Magic Summer Festival, one of the most important summer events dedicated to classical music. A landmark in the cultural landscape of Bucharest, the “Magic Summer” Festival has reached its tenth edition and takes place between July 7 and August 19, on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, from 7.30 pm, on the stage of the Romanian Athenaeum, under the title “Great Music of the World in Bucharest”, comprising 11 extraordinary concerts, where the public will be able to enjoy renowned works from the national and international repertoire. Present at the launch event Mr. Zsolt Nagy, a Board Member of Niro Investment Group, said:
“It is a pleasure and an honor to be the main partners for the “Magic Summer” Festival 2021, a special edition that physically brings together world-renowned artists and lovers of classical music under the dome of the Romanian Athenaeum. The pandemic showed us how quickly our lives and habits can change. This difficult context, restricting business, events and public activities, has left its mark on each of us. Niro Investment Group has been sponsoring artists and cultural events during the difficult period of 2020 and it is a real joy to continue this partnership by supporting vibrant artistic moments that promote authentic talent and values.”
This year, the International Festival “Magic Summer” organized by Lanto Communication takes place under the theme “Great Music of the World in Bucharest” and brings on the big stage of the Athenaeum famous artists and soloists, such as: Elena Moşuc (soprano), Elisabeth Leonskajav (piano), Alexandru Tomescu (violin), David Lefevre (violin), Edouard Sapey Triomphe (cello), Andrey Yaroshinsky (piano), Sânziana Mircea (piano) and Mădălina Paşol (piano). The Romanian Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Cristian Măcelaru, the Royal Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Constantin Grigore, the Croitoru String Virtuosi Orchestra – soloists Simina and Gabriel Croitoru – violin, Wave Quartet, and the PlaCello Ensemble will also perform.
On the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Romanian-Latvian diplomatic relations, the ceremony of raising the Romanian and Latvian flag took place on February 26, 2021, inside the headquarters of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the headquarters of the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Riga.
As the official sponsor of the Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Bucharest, NIRO Investment Group is honored to announce the signing of the E.S. Mister. Ambassador Ioan Donca as Honorary
Consul of Latvia in Bucharest until March 31, 2025. For 30 minutes, starting at 6.30 pm, the facade of the Romanian Government headquarters in Victoriei Square in Bucharest was covered by the projections of the Romanian and Latvian flags.
NIRO Investment Group and Damian Drăghici have joined forces in “Romania of 10” project – an emotional incursion into the space of Romanian culture and traditions.
NIRO Investment Group supports cultural projects and important publishing projects for the history of Romania. We are honored to be part of the “Romania of 10” project of the beloved Damian Drăghici, a perfect musician, who can combine various and numerous musical styles in a sophisticated audio ensemble.
Within the “Romania of 10” project, ten videos were filmed in which the master Damian Drăghici and his special guests – well-known artists from Romania – reinterpret the traditional Romanian music and art, having as background picturesque landscapes from various regions of the country. His guests include soloist Irina Rimes, actors Bebe Cotimanis and Gruia Sandu.
“We are honored to collaborate with Master Damian Draghici and we are glad that we were able to contribute to the creation of this exciting project, especially in this special year, when the pandemic forced us to isolate and many cultural initiatives were canceled or revised drastically. We hope that unique soundtracks of Master Draghici and the talent of his guests will help us to discover in a pleasant and original way the beauties of Romania and to reconnect to the authentic traditions and values of this nation “, said Zsolt Nagy, CEO of NIRO Investment Group.
Damian Drăghici and Irina Rimes created a story based on the lyrics of Vasile Alecsandri. “Iancu’s Ballad” and “Doina” that were adorned with the beautiful sounds of the panpipe, the guitar chords and the intensity of the drums. The artist’s performance was made against the background of beautiful landscapes in Romania, such as Racoş Volcano, Viscri village and Mercheaşa village, to the oldest oak in Romania.
Niro is a partner of the Nocturnes of Contemporary Poetry project organized by the non-profit association ARCEN and held in Bucharest, between July 31 and September 5.
The festival offers to those passionate about urban culture a unique series of events dedicated to contemporary poetry, which takes place during the summer on the most central roof in Bucharest – the terrace of the Magheru One block.
“These cultural initiatives are extremely important for the city – through culture and art we keep our spirit alive, we benefit from what it means to have quality recreation, we get closer to our loved ones by sharing common passions and we take the pulse of the city that goes on. Our company is supporting artists and associations that are currently reinventing themselves and making a huge effort to provide a constructive context in which the creative spirit can manifest itself, ”said Zsolt Nagy, CEO of Niro.
Under the slogan – We cannot be healthy, if we are not happy, the series of events offers a unique experience for the city: outdoors reading, night, experimental scenery, and selection of songs by DJs who climb with poets and audiences above the city means living in a special state of mind that supports creativity.
The sixth edition of the event started on Friday, July 31, 2020, starting with 19.00, on the terrace of the Magheru One block in Bucharest.
This year’s edition brings to the public the largest selection of established writers and poets, premiere readings from unpublished volumes and dialogues between poets moderated by Răzvan Ţupa. The nineteen writers who will be present at this year’s Nocturnes are: Florin Iaru, Radu Niţescu, Mina Decu, Răzvan Andrei, Gelu Diaconu, Miruna Vlada, Mitoş Micleuşanu, Claudiu Komartin, Teona Galgoţiu, Ionel Ciupureanu, Răzvan Dupuna, Te , Simona Popescu, Mihok Tamas, Andrei Dosa, Ştefan Manasia, Sorin Gherguţ, Adela Greceanu and Anastasia Gavrilovici.
Niro Investment Group is for the second consecutive year the main partner of the “Magic Summer” Festival, one of the most important international cultural events that takes place annually at the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest.
The traditional “Magic Summer” Festival organized by Lanto Communication brings extraordinary concerts of classical music and renowned artists every year in the spotlight of the capital’s cultural events. For its ninth edition, the festival takes place in 2020 for the first time outdoors and invites lovers of classical music in Bucharest to enjoy a series of 14 chamber and symphonic concerts that will take place between July 15 and August 27, in the evenings of Wednesday and Thursday, from 8 pm, in the Court of the Romanian Athenaeum, under the title “Beethoven Year in Bucharest”. Present at the launch event Mr. Zsolt Nagy, General Manager of Niro Investment Group, said: “We are honored to be the main partner of this cultural event which is already a significant milestone for classical music in Europe. Our company is constantly involved in supporting cultural projects and we are happy to be the main partner of the 2020 edition which is taking place in a challenging period. Beyond the immediate medical impact, the coronavirus pandemic has suspended cultural life as we knew it by closing theaters, cinemas, museums and art galleries, and we all dream of a gradual return and the relauch of initiatives that provide access to art and culture. We are happy to support those that are successfully reinventing themselves in this atypical period and succeed in carrying out extraordinary cultural projects.”
Seven orchestral ensembles will perform on the stage in front of the Athenaeum: “George Enescu” Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor and soloist David Lefevre, Royal Chamber, conductor Constantin Adrian Grigore, soloist Rebekka Hartmann – violin, Romanian Youth Orchestra conducted by Cristian Mandeal, soloist Ştefan Cazacu – cello, Romanian National Symphony Orchestra, soloist Wave Quartet soloist, conductor Cristian Mandeal, Romanian Chamber Orchestra, conductor Cristian Măcelaru, Romanian Sinfonietta Orchestra, conductor and soloist Alexander Sitkovetsky – violin and Kamerata Kronstadt, under the stick of Cristian Oroşanu.
The program also includes seven extraordinary chamber recitals given by the Violoncellissimo Chamber Ensemble, founded by Marin Cazacu, the Raro Ensemble founded by Răzvan Popovici, the famous mezzo-soprano Ruxandra Donose, accompanied by pianist Sergiu Tuhuţiu, ARCADIA Quartet, violinist Alexand and violinist Alexand. Josu de Solaun, Wave Quartet and Trio Georgeta Iordache – violin, Andrei Ioniţă – cello, Daria Tudor – piano.
The traditional “Magic Winter” concert took place this year on December 21, being organized by Lanto Communication in collaboration with the “Romanian Youth” National Art Center, at the Romanian Athenaeum. The Romanian Youth Orchestra was conducted by Cristian Mandeal, and the Prelude Choir prepared by Voicu Enăchescu also performed in concert. The event was broadcast live on Radio Romania Muzical and TVR 3.
The program of the evening included: Gioacchino Rossini – Overture to Wilhelm Tell, Aram Haciaturian – Adagio from the Spartacus Ballet, Felix Mendelssohn – Bridal March from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, P.I. Tchaikovsky – Pax des deux from the ballet The Nutcracker, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov – The Spanish Whim, J. S. Bach – Choral from Cantata BWV 147 “Jesu bleibet meine Freunde”, G.F. Handel – Hallelujah from the Messiah Oratorio, Edward Elgar – Nimrod from Enigma Variations, R. Wagner – Prelude to Act 3 from Lohengrin, Giuseppe Verdi – Va pensiero Choir from Nabucco, Giuseppe Verdi – Anvil Choir from Troubadour, Sabin Păutza – Romanian Medley.
On the occasion of the concert, Casa Radio Publishing House released the albums “Magic Winter” and “Magic Summer”. The albums, published in the Radio Romania Musical collection, include a selection of recordings made by cellist Valentin Răduţiu, the Romanian Youth Orchestra, the Romanian National Symphony Orchestra and conductors Cristian Mandeal and Cristian Măcelaru and represent an audio version of the two famous series of musical events. organized under this generic over the years by Lanto Communication and the National Art Center “Romanian Youth”, respectively the coordinators of the two cultural bodies, Mr. Dorin Ioniţă and Marin Cazacu.
Regarding the “Magic Winter” concert and the collaboration with Radio Romania, Mr. Dorin Ioniţă, General Manager of Lanto Communication, stated in a recent interview with Radio Romania Music: The day has come when I received a wonderful surprise, a proposal from Casa Radio Publishing House and Radio Romania Musical for the editing of the two discs – Magic Summer and Magic Winter. It was a very pleasant surprise for me. It is an honor to collaborate with the Radio label and with – I can say after more than ten years – Radio Romania Musical. […] It is a collaboration that has always been fruitful and always respectful between Lanto Communication and Radio, for which I thank Casa Radio and those wonderful people there.
Cu ocazia concertului, Editura Casa Radio a lansat albumele „Iarna Magică” și „Vară Magică”. Albumele, apărute în colecţia Radio România Muzical, cuprind o selecție de înregistrări realizate de violoncelistul Valentin Răduțiu, Orchestra Română de Tineret, Orchestra Națională Simfonică a României și dirijorii Cristian Mandeal și Cristian Măcelaru şi reprezintă o imagine sonoră a celor două reputate serii de evenimente muzicale organizate sub acest generic de-a lungul anilor de către Lanto Communication şi Centrul Național de Artă „Tinerimea Română”, respectiv coordonatorii celor două organisme culturale, domnii Dorin Ioniță și Marin Cazacu.
Despre concertul „Iarna Magică“ și despre colaborarea cu Radio România, domnul Dorin Ioniță, director general al Lanto Communication, declara, într-un interviu acordat recent postului Radio România Muzical: A venit o zi în care am primit o surpriză superbă, o propunere din partea Editurii Casa Radio și Radio România Muzical pentru editarea celor două discuri – Vară Magică și Iarna Magică. Pentru mine a fost o surpriză extrem de plăcută. Este o onoare să colaborez și cu casa de discuri Radio și cu – pot să spun după mai bine de zece ani – Radio România Muzical. […] Este o colaborare care s-a dovedit întotdeauna rodnică și întotdeauna plină de respect între Lanto Communication și Radio, fapt pentru care mulțumesc Casei Radio și acelor oameni minunați de acolo.
Ca partener principal, Niro Investment Group a fost reprezentat la acest eveniment de dl Zsolt Nagy, CEO.
Niro Investment Group, one of the largest Romanian business groups with expertise in real estate investments, development and asset management, and its Group member Business Hotels Investment held a Ground-Breaking Ceremony event at the building site of a new hotel located in Bucharest, in Expozitiei Boulevard. With an estimated investment of EUR 60 million, the new project is due to be opened by 2021 and will consist of almost 30,000 sqm total built area, targeting the premium business and leisure market.
During the ceremony event that was organised in the presence of authorities and building partners, a strategic partnership with the world-leading augmented hospitality group was announced. Niro Investment Group signed a management contract with Accor, that will operate the new hotel under Swissôtel – the premium hotel brand, which is launching its premier on the Romanian market.
“For twenty-five years our company, as a real estate developer and investor, has launched important business projects, often of pioneering nature. We are excited to break ground on this major project that will bring more amenities, jobs, out-of-town visitors and business guests to Bucharest”, stated Mr. Nicolae Dumitru, Chairman of Niro Investment Group. “This is an exciting period in Niro Investment Group’s development, and we are honoured to be partners with an important luxury brand like Swissôtel.”
“Romania is a quickly developing, very attractive market with huge potential and very good yields. There is a strong domestic demand for hospitality services, also by affluent Romanians, not speaking about international visitors. We feel honoured that Niro Investment Group has chosen Swissôtel and Accor for the management of this ambitious hotel project. We’re sure that Swissôtel Bucharest will bring new standards to the Romanian hotel industry.” – adds Frank Reul, Head of Development at Accor for Eastern Europe
The ground-breaking ceremony was held on the future site of what promises to be an exciting addition to Bucharest’s leisure and business tourism offerings. The project’s builder is PORR Construct Company, a reputed contractor specializing in complex construction and renovation projects. The design is developed by one of the most skilled local architects’ company with international presence, Architect Service Company. For this management agreement, the owner was advised by Beaufort Global, a leading asset management firm.
Upon completion, the development operated under the Swissôtel brand will feature 225 rooms distributed on 18 floors, restaurants, a pool, a Spa & Sport facility and a designated area of meeting and function space.
Located in Expozitiei Boulevard, the property is 10min away drive from Otopeni Airport and in close proximity to several corporate and business headquarters, including Romexpo, the biggest event and exposition centre in Romania. Leisure travellers will also enjoy the hotel’s ideal location, just a short drive away from many major attractions like: Herastrau Park and the Bucharest Old City.
Ceremonia de inaugurare a avut loc în spațiul unde au început deja lucrările de construcție pentru viitorul hotel care promite să devină o ofertă unică în zona ospitalităţii din Bucureşti. Constructorul proiectului este PORR Construct Company, o companie renumită, specializată în proiecte complexe de construcție și renovare. Proiectarea este dezvoltată de către compania Architect Service, una dintre cele mai importante firme de arhitecți locali, cu prezență internațională. Consultanța de business în cadrul tranzacției a fost oferită proprietarului de către compania Beaufort Global, una dintre cele mai mari firme de investiții, dezvoltare și administrare de active.
La finalizare, clădirea care va fi operată sub marca Swissôtel va fi cel mai înalt hotel din Bucureşti şi va avea 225 de camere distribuite pe 18 etaje, restaurante, piscină, facilități spa & fitness și o zonă dedicată pentru întâlniri de afaceri şi organizarea de evenimente corporate.
Situat pe Bulevardul Expoziţiei, imobilul se află la 10 minute de mers cu maşina de Aeroportul Otopeni şi în imediata vecinătate a mai multor sedii de afaceri, inclusiv Romexpo, cel mai mare centru expoziţional şi de evenimente din România. Turiştii se vor bucura de locația ideală a hotelului, care este situat aproape de atracții importante cum ar fi Parcul Herăstrău și Centrul Vechi.
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Romania together with Niro Investment Group and the Romanian-Chinese House organized, between January 31 and February 2, for the tenth consecutive year, the series of cultural events “Spring Festival”, on the occasion of the Chinese New Year. During this edition, the artistic ensemble of the Beijing Dance Academy held performances of traditional Chinese dance in Bucharest and Ploiesti.
The events reflect the good relations that the two states have been developing for seven decades and which are based on a successful economic collaboration. Niro Investment Group has been supporting this collaboration for 25 years through investments and partnerships with Chinese companies, contributing to the development of large-scale projects in several fields. For example, more than 2,000 Chinese companies operate in the Dragonul Rosu Shopping Zone, the largest shopping center in Central and South-Eastern Europe.
The first show in the series of events “Spring Festival” took place in Ploiesti, at the Trade Union Hall, on Thursday, January 31, 2019, where the Beijing Dance Academy was preceded by the Doina Prahova Ensemble and the Chindia Folk Ensemble.
On Friday, February 1, 2019, those interested were able to watch the Chinese artists in a short performance inside the Dragonul Rosu Shopping Complex.
The series of events dedicated to entering the Chinese New Year ended on Saturday, February 2, 2019, with a show-event that took place at the Romanian Athenaeum. The guests enjoyed a variety of artistic styles, from traditional Chinese dance to pop-opera and authentic Romanian folklore, experiencing at the artistic level the Chinese-Romanian symbiosis. “The year 2019 has a special significance, because it marks 70 years of uninterrupted diplomatic relations between Romania and China. It is remarkable how the two countries have managed to provide a solid model of interstate cooperation, based on friendship and mutual support. We are confident that these bilateral relations will continue to expand into even wider areas, with the help of our Romanian partners. Therefore, on this anniversary, I would like to thank our Niro Investment Group partners for their involvement and support over the years, “said Tu Jiang, Acting Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Romania.
“Niro Investment Group is a traditional partner of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Bucharest in organizing events marking the Chinese New Year and beyond. We look forward to supporting the Chinese community and strengthening this mutually beneficial cooperation. We hope that our partnership will grow and we are looking forward to starting new projects of common interest with the Chinese community in Romania, “said Nicolae Dumitru, president of Niro Investment Group.
“We are happy to reveal Romanians the Chinese traditions and customs, and promote the values of one of the oldest cultures in the world, with a history as rich as China. The Romanian-Chinese House aims to be a bridge between the two countries, to contribute to the development of relations between Chinese and Romanian businessmen, to promote cultural exchanges and to come up with valuable initiatives for the community “, said Ecaterina Vanea, general manager of the Romanian-Chinese House.
In the opening of the event at the Athenaeum, Distinto, the first pop-opera project in Romania, was the first performer and was followed by the Chisinau Fiddler Orchestra conducted by maestro Nicolae Botgros, together with the singer Veta Biriş. The Chinese New Year show was performed by artists at the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy, established in 1954 and acquired the status of a higher education institution in 1978. The academy has a university teaching staff of nearly 600 people and over 3500 students.
The show offered in Romania this year by Chinese artists is based on Guo Feng, one of the four main sections of Shi Jing (Book of Poetry), the first anthology of songs, poems and hymns in Chinese literature. The choreographers of the Beijing Dance Academy created a whole dramatic performance based on folk and love songs from Guo Feng. The dance combines poetic elements with modern ideas, offering a way of natural communication through body expressions. Artists do not copy ancient popular movements, but present a reinterpretation of them.
NIRO Investment Group supported as a main partner one of the most important humanitarian events: the City of Good Deeds, organized by Radio ZU and the Capital City Hall through Creart, between December 15-21, in the University Square in Bucharest.
During Christmas season, Radio ZU became the platform that unites people in need with those who can fulfill them, through the City of Good Deeds. With the experience already gained in the social projects in which it has been involved, NIRO Group Investment joins, supports and encourages this project that essentializes both the spirit of the holidays and the company’s principles: the joy of being close to loved ones and the generosity that transforms destinies.
In the context of this partnership and the celebration of 25 years of activity – 25 years of good deeds, Niro launched the campaign “We support values, we support the future”. Together with institutional partners and the St. Peter’s Foundation, the Niro Group will identify the stories of 25 talented children with good learning outcomes that it will support in this mentoring program for 10 years. The 25 children will join the NIRO family from the moment of selection until the end of school; they will be advised and supported throughout the education and, depending on individual needs, will be financially assisted with school supplies, clothing and footwear, etc.
“Niro wants to mark its 25th anniversary by celebrating in the spirit of a united Romania, first and foremost through Good Deeds – because a community retains its hope and strength, especially when there is involvement, action and tangible results. This is what we want to contribute actively and in the long term for those who need support. In order to see a real change, we believe it is important to continue our help beyond the holiday season. We want our good deeds and the support of our values to reach the right people at the right time, which also means a long-term commitment “, said Mr. Florin Suicescu.
Capital Magazine celebrated 26 years since its first appearance in an anniversary gala that took place on Tuesday evening, November 27, 2018, in the company of the local business environment.
Although with an analytical profile, aimed at the economic zone, on its 26th anniversary, Capital Magazine went beyond numbers and celebrated people. People who make it possible for beautiful things to happen, who make Romania evolve, who bring prosperity, get involved and bring hope.
During the Gala, trophies and diplomas of excellence were awarded to Romanian entrepreneurs with outstanding results and initiatives, which involve and develop the local business environment.
Mr. Nicolae Dumitru received the award for the greatest experience in the field of investments, development, and asset management, and for the efforts to expand the Niro Investment Group on the local tourism market by developing two new hotel projects and by creating a hotel management institute on the local market. Niro Investment Group is the owner of the largest commercial and distribution hub in Eastern Europe with office buildings, residential projects and hotels.
