For five days, Bucharest becomes the center of editorial and literary life in Romania. Between June 3 and June 7, 2026, the Bookfest International Book Fair opens its doors at Romexpo, bringing together hundreds of guests, publishing houses, authors, and book lovers in an edition with special signif... Read more
The Bookfest 2026 International Book Fair opens its doors in Bucharest between June 3-7, bringing before the public one of the largest cultural events dedicated to books and reading in Romania. Hosted in Pavilion B2 of the Romexpo Exhibition Complex, the event brings together hundreds of publishing... Read more
Bucharest is a city of contrasts, where historic buildings coexist with modern architecture, and traditions blend with the rhythm of a European capital in continuous transformation. In the summer of 2026, Romania’s capital remains one of the most interesting urban destinations in Eastern Europe, att... Read more
Romanian feminism did not appear suddenly during the interwar period, but rather represented the result of a complex process of social, cultural, and political modernization that began in the second half of the nineteenth century. In a society dominated by patriarchal norms and a traditional vision... Read more
Before elegant restaurants, modern cafés, and grand entertainment halls became the main social gathering places for Bucharest residents, the social life of the capital was largely carried out within the walls of aristocratic homes. In the first decades of the nineteenth century, the most appreciated... Read more
The history of Romanian literature is full of names that contributed decisively to the formation of the national language and culture, but which, with the passage of time, were overshadowed by the great personalities of later generations. Among them is Barbu Paris Mumuleanu, a poet of the early nine... Read more
Summer in Bucharest can become extremely difficult for the residents of the Capital. Temperatures frequently exceed 35 degrees Celsius, the heated asphalt transforms the city into a true urban oven, and tropical nights make rest almost impossible. In many old apartments, especially in blocks built b... Read more
The interwar period represented one of the most spectacular stages in the development of Bucharest. Between the two world wars, the capital of Greater Romania expanded rapidly, the population grew massively, and the city began to acquire the image of a modern European metropolis. At the same time, h... Read more
Interwar Bucharest was a period of artistic brilliance, cultural effervescence, and performances that transformed the evenings of the Capital into true social events. During that era, revue theaters, summer gardens, and performance halls were the places where the public came to forget their worries... Read more
Romanian sport has offered over time numerous personalities who made history through their performances, but few names managed to go beyond the boundaries of one discipline and become symbols of sporting excellence worldwide. One such name is Lia Manoliu, one of Romania’s most important athletes and... Read more