Ordinul de Merit al Austriei pentru inițiatoarea Balului Vienez de la Timișoara / Ioana Hațegan: Nu m-am așteptat să primesc așa ceva
Ioana Hațegan, a lawyer from Timișoara, received the Order of Merit from the Austrian President for her foundation's role in enhancing Austria-Romania relations. The award was presented during the Austrian Culture Days in Arad, recognizing the foundation's organization of the Viennese Ball in Timișoara. Hațegan expressed her surprise and gratitude for the honor, emphasizing her commitment to continue the project, which supports local children. The 14th Viennese Ball is set to take place at the National Opera in Timișoara, with funds raised to provide warm meals for children in need.