Few rulers of the Romanian Middle Ages have remained in the memory of history with such a complex and impressive image as Neagoe Basarab. In a period dominated by permanent wars, struggles for power and the enormous pressure exerted by the Ottoman Empire on the states of South-Eastern Europe, the ru... Read more
Bucharest has strengthened its status in recent years as one of the most active European capitals when it comes to entertainment after nightfall. In 2026, the city's nightlife is more diverse than ever, bringing together exclusive clubs, cocktail bars, crowded pubs, rooftop terraces, underground ven... Read more
In 2026, changing your ID card or obtaining a new passport in Bucharest can be done much more easily than in the past, thanks to online appointment systems and the gradual digitalization of public services. However, the process involves following clear rules regarding scheduling an appointment, prep... Read more
Today’s Bucharest, a city illuminated by thousands of modern lighting fixtures and lively until late at night, is far removed from the image it had almost two centuries ago. In the middle of the 19th century, once evening fell, much of the Capital was engulfed in darkness, and the inhabitants were f... Read more
Bucharest is a crowded city, with a fast pace of life and a growing number of people who choose to travel either by bicycle or by personal car. Although these means of transportation offer comfort and flexibility, they also come with certain risks. Bicycle thefts, attempts to break into cars, or dam... Read more
For several decades, Marioara Murărescu represented one of the most important personalities of Romanian traditional culture. Through the passion, rigor, and dedication with which she researched and promoted folk music, the television producer managed to build a strong bridge between the Romanian vil... Read more
The history of Bucharest’s pharmacies began more than three centuries ago and is closely linked to the development of the medical system in Wallachia. The first apothecaries in Bucharest were not simple places where remedies were sold, but true workshops where the pharmacist prepared treatments from... Read more
The name of Lieutenant Aviator Iuliu Tetrat is written in the history of Romanian aviation as a symbol of courage and supreme sacrifice made for his country. Although his life was extremely short, his military destiny remained a remarkable one, as he was the first Romanian aviation officer who lost... Read more
Gogu Carussy was one of the most appreciated operetta singers in Romania at the beginning of the 20th century, being part of the generation of artists who laid the foundations of modern Romanian operetta. Although his name is no longer as well known today among the general public as those of other g... Read more
The history of interwar Bucharest cannot be fully understood without the photographs of Iosif Berman. The faces of people on the streets of the capital, major political events, village life, the royal family, as well as the tragedies and joys of a society undergoing constant transformation were all... Read more