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Theatre & Cinema 09 JAN 26

National Culture Day – the “I.L. Caragiale” National Theatre in Bucharest invites the public to performances, museum visits, guided tours, and light projections

On National Culture Day, celebrated on 15 January, the I.L. Caragiale National Theatre invites the public to take part in a series of representative activities: stage performances, museum visits, guided tours, and light projections.Starting at 7:00 p.m., two productions from the theatre’s current repertoire are scheduled.“Moroi și păpădii”, written... Read more

Over 300 apartment buildings in Bucharest left without hot water. Which areas are affected?

Administrative & Public Services 04 AUG 25

Over 300 apartment buildings across all six districts of Bucharest and several economic operators will be without hot water this week, due to maintenance work on the city’s district heating system. Termoenergetica announced that the works involve the replacement, modernization, or repair of pipelines in the primary thermal network, as well as the c... Read more
Victoriei becomes an urban promenade route again on the weekend of August 2–3.

Concerts & Festivals 01 AUG 25

Victory Avenue becomes a pedestrian promenade again on the Weekend of August 2–3, in a new edition of the “Open Streets – Bucharest, Urban Promenade” projectAlong the pedestrian route of Calea Victoriei, visitors are invited to enjoy open-air artistic and cultural experiences in a vibrant urban holiday atmosphere:Art on Canvas, in the Heart of the... Read more
Accident between a tram and a bus in the Capital – 11 people are receiving medical care

Transport 31 JUL 25

Eleven people required medical attention after a collision between a tram and a bus that occurred Thursday in Bucharest, at the intersection of Calea 13 Septembrie and Progresului Road in Sector 5. Six people were taken to the hospital. Both drivers were tested with a breathalyzer, and the result was 0.UPDATE – As of 11:30 AM, six adult individuals... Read more
ChatGPT a spus: Two trams collided in Bucharest on Wednesday, injuring two people.

Transport 30 JUL 25

Two trams were involved in an accident in Bucharest on Wednesday, with two individuals requiring medical assistance. "On July 30, at around 12:40 PM, the Traffic Police Brigade was notified via the 112 emergency number regarding a traffic accident at the intersection of Giurgiului Road and Olteniței Road, involving two trams," the Capital’s Traffic... Read more
Dorobanți: From unpaved roads to one of Bucharest’s most exclusive neighborhoods

Historical Sites 30 JUL 25

Today, Dorobanți is recognized as one of Bucharest’s most exclusive and elegant areas, attracting people who value a refined lifestyle. Although Calea Dorobanți is now known for its vibrant atmosphere, luxury cars, and upscale venues, it wasn’t always this way. The neighborhood has undergone a remarkable transformation—from dirt roads and open fiel... Read more
Where to go with kids in the park, in Bucharest? We selected 20 wonderful places with tradition and diverse activities

Parks & Gardens 29 JUL 25

Despite its reputation as a crowded city, Bucharest offers numerous green spaces dedicated to relaxation, movement, and play. Whether it's a peaceful walk, an afternoon on roller skates, or a nature escape right in the heart of the capital, parents have plenty of options. We’ve selected 20 parks in Bucharest that provide a wide range of facilities... Read more
The Yellow Palace in Bucharest reopens with exhibition on its future as a cultural center

Museums & Galleries 28 JUL 25

The former building of the Sector 1 City Hall in Piața Amzei, known during the interwar period as the Yellow Palace, has reopened its doors to the public with the opening of the “deGalben” exhibition — a first step in its transformation into an active cultural and social center dedicated to the Bucharest community. The event marks the concrete laun... Read more
Investigations at the Burn Center of Floreasca Hospital, after a patient's family spoke about the "concentration camp" she endured

Hospitals 28 JUL 25

The State Sanitary Inspection and the Control Body of the Ministry of Health are conducting investigations at the Burn Center of Floreasca Hospital in Bucharest, after the family of a critically burned patient spoke out about the “concentration camp” conditions she endured. The testimonies were read by the Minister of Health, Alexandru Rogobete, wh... Read more
How much does maintenance cost for a two-room apartment with two people in the capital? Why Bucharest residents are complaining

Taxes 28 JUL 25

Monthly maintenance costs for a two-room apartment in Bucharest vary significantly, depending on the area where the building is located, the age of the block, the type of heating system, and the occupants’ individual consumption. On social media, Bucharest residents have recently shared how much they pay on average for maintenance, electricity, gas... Read more
Apa Nova Bucharest pays dividends of over 19.5 million lei to the City Hall

Administrative & Public Services 28 JUL 25

Apa Nova Bucharest, the operator of drinking water and sewage services in the capital, has paid the dividends for the 2024 financial year to the Bucharest City Hall. The value of the dividends, in accordance with the Concession Contract, is 19,567,568 lei, the equivalent of over 3.8 million euros.“The annual dividend payment is a contractual respon... Read more