Mihai Manea, Owner of Nine O’Clock, attended the German Unity Day reception hosted by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bucharest, at the invitation of H.E. Angela Ganninger, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Romania.
Held at the JW Marriott Bucharest, the elegant reception brought together members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of Romanian institutions, business leaders and figures from the cultural community. The evening offered an opportunity to celebrate German Unity Day while highlighting the importance of dialogue, friendship and shared European values.
The reception was opened by remarks from H.E. Angela Ganninger and Mircea Abrudean, President of the Senate of Romania, who addressed the significance of the occasion and the longstanding relationship between Germany and Romania.
Throughout the evening, guests had the opportunity to exchange views and strengthen professional and institutional connections in a warm and distinguished atmosphere. Among the notable moments was a conversation between Her Royal Highness Princess Sofia of Romania and H.E. Katae Takashi, Ambassador of Japan to Romania, reflecting the international and diplomatic character of the gathering.
For Mihai Manea, the evening carried an additional significance. As Owner of Nine O’Clock, Romania’s diplomatic newspaper, he highlighted the publication’s longstanding relationship with the Embassy of Germany. The Embassy has been a subscriber to Nine O’Clock for 35 years — a remarkable tradition reflecting continuity, trust and sustained professional cooperation.
Thirty-five years of dialogue, diplomacy and continuity represent an important chapter in the relationship between Nine O’Clock and the German Embassy in Bucharest.
The reception was a celebration not only of German Unity Day, but also of the values and relationships that continue to bring Romania, Germany and their international partners closer together.
Nine O’Clock extends its warm congratulations on German Unity Day and best wishes to the people of Germany.
Reflecting on the evening, Mihai Manea said:
“It was an evening dedicated to unity, dialogue and shared values. I was honoured to attend, at the invitation of H.E. Ambassador Angela Ganninger, the reception hosted by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bucharest to mark German Unity Day, at the JW Marriott Bucharest.
It was an elegant event that brought together representatives of Romania’s diplomatic, institutional and cultural communities, in a distinguished atmosphere marked by dialogue, music and friendship.
I was particularly pleased by the warm welcome from the Ambassador and by the opportunity to meet with distinguished representatives of the diplomatic corps.
The ceremony was opened by remarks from H.E. Angela Ganninger, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Romania, and Mircea Abrudean, President of the Senate of Romania.
One of the evening’s memorable moments captured Her Royal Highness Princess Sofia of Romania and H.E. Katae Takashi, Ambassador of Japan to Romania, in conversation.
For me, this evening also carried a special significance. As Owner of Nine O’Clock, Romania’s diplomatic newspaper, I am pleased to continue a longstanding relationship with the German Embassy, which has been a subscriber to our publication for 35 years.
Thirty-five years of dialogue, diplomacy and continuity.
It was a beautiful evening in which diplomacy met friendship and respect for the values that bring us closer together.
Happy German Unity Day!”
