When Bucharest enters a period of extreme heat, the city often feels hotter than the thermometer shows. Asphalt, concrete, traffic and the lack of shade in many central areas can turn a summer day into an endurance test, especially around midday. In such periods, a short trip outside the capital can... Read more
The apartment market in Bucharest continued to become more expensive in May 2026, while the difference between new and old homes remains one of the capital’s most important particularities. While in other major cities prices for new and old apartments are close, Bucharest still shows a visible gap:... Read more
Bucharest remains one of the most accessible European capitals for tourists who want to discover a large city without the budgets usually needed in northern or western Europe. The latest Eurostat data, analysed by Euronews, shows that Romania has the lowest prices in the European Union compared with... Read more
Bucharest is one of those cities that is not always easy to understand at first glance, but it can quickly win visitors over through images. It does not have just one official postcard view, but several different faces: monumental buildings, elegant streets, old passages, cafés, spectacular bookstor... Read more
In Bucharest, summer has its own sound: misted glasses, full terraces, fans slowly turning, tables set out on the street and conversations stretching late into the night. Among all these small urban rituals, a cold beer has remained one of the city’s simple pleasures. It is not just a seasonal drink... Read more
On June 25, 1984, the Ceaușescu regime officially marked the beginning of one of the largest urban projects in Bucharest’s history: the construction of the House of the Republic, later known as the House of the People and today as the Palace of Parliament, along with “Victory of Socialism” Boulevard... Read more
The “Gheorghe Lazăr” National College remains the first choice among eighth-grade students in Bucharest, according to data from the CMBRAE report for the 2025–2026 school year, cited by Edupedu.ro. The next positions are held by the “I.L. Caragiale” National College and the “Spiru Haret” National Co... Read more
Bucharest has some of the largest schools in Romania, and the pressure on educational infrastructure is most visible in neighbourhoods where parents look for schools with good results, a stable schedule, nearby after-school options and relatively easy access. In many areas, schools considered “good”... Read more
For many Bucharest residents, Pentecost is one of those holidays that bring a day off, a mini-break and the temptation of a quick trip out of the city. But if you are not going to the seaside, the mountains or visiting relatives, Bucharest can be rediscovered differently: more quietly, more slowly,... Read more
Bucharest has many places to go out, but sometimes you need a change of scenery without planning a real holiday. For days like these, the areas around the capital are the simplest option: you leave in the morning, arrive quickly, spend a few hours in nature, visit a palace, a monastery or a park, th... Read more