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Concerts & Festivals 06 OCT 25

Les Films de Cannes à Bucarest takes place between October 24 and November 2. The festival spans five cities, nine cinemas, and around 40 films — more than 20 of them Romanian premieres.

The 16th edition of Les Films de Cannes à Bucarest will take place between October 24 and November 2. Cinephiles will have the chance to see, on the big screen, some of this year’s most celebrated films from the Cannes Film Festival — many of them premiering in Romania. Screenings will be hosted at Cinema Elvire Popesco, Cinema Muzeul Țăranului Rom... Read more

Apa Nova analysis — In less than two hours, 50% of the multi-year average October rainfall fell

Administrative & Public Services 05 OCT 25

The sewer system of Bucharest carried a volume of water equivalent to the flow of the Mureș River on October 2 and 3, when the city was hit by heavy rainfall. According to an analysis by Apa Nova, the total amount of water represented over 40% of Lake Morii’s storage capacity, and in less than two hours on the evening of October 3, the rainfall amo... Read more
White Night of the Galleries — more than 200 projects in galleries, alternative spaces, creative hubs, and artists’ studios, open in 18 cities

Arts & Culture 03 OCT 25

More than 200 projects in galleries, alternative spaces, creative hubs, and artists’ studios will be open from 3 to 5 October in 18 cities across the country for White Night of the Galleries (NAG).The public can see artworks, installations, and performances in spaces across Bucharest, Alba Iulia, Arad, Brașov, Cluj-Napoca, Craiova, Galați, Hunedoar... Read more
UPDATE — Firefighters from ISU Bucharest–Ilfov carried out 36 interventions due to strong winds. 23 cars were damaged

Administrative & Public Services 03 OCT 25

Firefighters from ISU București–Ilfov handled 36 interventions from Thursday evening to Friday morning to deal with the effects of strong winds. Most of them — 27 — were to remove fallen trees, which damaged 23 cars. Crews are continuing operations to clear downed trees or utility poles, as well as those at risk of collapsing.UPDATE — ISU București... Read more
“Silvia Șerbescu” Festival – Extraordinary recital by pianist Alexandra Silocea at the Romanian Athenaeum

Concerts & Festivals 02 OCT 25

Franco-Romanian pianist Alexandra Silocea, an artist with a remarkable international career and curator of unique musical experiences, will perform at the Romanian Athenaeum on Tuesday, October 14, at 7:00 p.m., as part of the “Silvia Șerbescu” Festival.Through Alexandra Silocea, trained in Paris by a disciple of Silvia Șerbescu, an artistic legacy... Read more
What measures has Bucharest City Hall taken for citizens’ safety in the context of the orange storm warning

Administrative & Public Services 01 OCT 25

The Bucharest City Hall has announced a series of special measures following the orange weather warning for storms issued by the National Meteorological Administration (ANM) for the Capital. Authorities have begun inspecting construction sites, traffic lights, and advertising billboards, while intervention teams are on standby to act quickly in cas... Read more
The George Enescu Philharmonic opens the 2025–2026 season with two sold-out symphonic concerts conducted by Kent Nagano and a piano recital by artist-in-residence Mihai Ritivoiu

Concerts & Festivals 01 OCT 25

The George Enescu Philharmonic opens on Wednesday the 2025–2026 season with an artistic program performed in collaboration with renowned artists from abroad and from Romania. The public is invited to attend the concerts at the Romanian Athenaeum until June 26, 2026.The theme of this season’s communication is “Respiro.”Program of the dayAt 7:00 p.m.... Read more
Consolidation, rehabilitation and modernization works on the “Mihai Eminescu” building of ASE Bucharest completed

Education 30 SEP 25

The consolidation, rehabilitation, and modernization works on the “Mihai Eminescu” building of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE) have been completed, with the project value exceeding 160 million lei.The Minister of Development, Cseke Attila, attended on Monday the inauguration ceremony of the “Mihai Eminescu” building of ASE Buchar... Read more
Tickets for the Iron Maiden concert on May 28, 2026, are now available to the general public.

Concerts & Festivals 29 SEP 25

Tickets for Iron Maiden’s concert on May 28, 2026, at Bucharest’s National Arena are now available to the general public on IronMaiden.Emagic.ro, Tickets.Emagic.ro, and iaBilet.ro.The presale tickets, reserved for fan club members and Emagic/iaBilet customers, sold out extremely quickly — a clear sign of the huge anticipation surrounding the band’s... Read more
“Open Streets – Bucharest” – Acrobatics shows and theater performances on Calea Victoriei and on Râmnicu Sărat Street in Sector 3

Concerts & Festivals 26 SEP 25

This weekend, Calea Victoriei and Strada Râmnicu Vâlcea will turn into lively public spaces filled with performances, concerts, exhibitions, and activities for all ages as part of the “Străzi deschise – Bucharest” program.From morning until evening, Calea Victoriei transforms into a cultural promenade where visitors can explore the city’s heritage... Read more
The “Gheorghe Tattarescu” Museum building, a historic monument classified as seismic risk class II, set to undergo consolidation and renovation / PHOTO

Investment 25 SEP 25

The General Council of Bucharest (CGMB) is set to approve the documentation for the seismic strengthening and energy renovation of the “Gheorghe Tattarescu” Museum, a Class B historic monument built in 1819, located at 7 Domnița Anastasiu Street, Sector 5.The total value of the investment, 24.6 million lei (excluding VAT), will be financed through... Read more