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Administrative & Public Services 21 AUG 25

Bucharest City Hall begins restoration works on the alleys in Herăstrău Park

The General Mayor of Bucharest, Stelian Bujduveanu, announced on Thursday that restoration works on the alleys in Herăstrău Park have begun, with an urgent priority being the alley between the Rowing Club and the Fishermen’s Area, which is severely affected by the collapse of the bank and faces a real risk of crumbling. “After years of delays, the... Read more

Sector 6 secures over 51 million lei in EU funds to rebuild Hilary Clinton Kindergarten

Administrative & Public Services 23 JUN 25

Bucharest, June 23, 2025 – Sector 6 of Bucharest continues to attract European funding for infrastructure development, with a newly signed contract worth over 51 million lei aimed at the complete reconstruction of the Hilary Clinton Kindergarten, originally built in 1968.According to Mayor Ciprian Ciucu, public procurement procedures for design and... Read more
Shows and Concerts on the TNB Rooftop Starrting July 7

Arts & Culture 23 JUN 25

The “I.L. Caragiale” National Theatre in Bucharest will host a series of performances and concerts between July 7 and September 8 on its open-air rooftop stage. The summer program, titled “Summer Nights, Up on the Theatre,” first launched in 2019.According to the National Theatre of Bucharest (TNB), the series of shows in collaboration with indepen... Read more
Universal Day of the Romanian Blouse – “Alai” Exhibition as a tribute to living heritage at Casa Eliad

Business Culture 23 JUN 25

The exhibition “Alai”, curated by artist Ștefana Samfira, explores the richness and diversity of Romanian traditions through the lens of traditional clothing, with a focus on ceremonial and festive costumes worn during significant community events. The exhibition will be open to the public from June 24 to July 6 at ARCUB – Casa Eliad.“Alai” invites... Read more
Balkanik Festival – Home of World Music returns between September 5 and 7 at Grădina Uranus

Shows 20 JUN 25

The 12th edition of Balkanik Festival – Home of World Music, fueled by OSCAR Downstream, takes place between September 5–7 and brings to the stage artists who, through reinvented traditions, sonic fusion, and storytelling, celebrate a kind of joy that doesn’t ignore reality, but confronts it with beauty, energy, and solidarity.Artists of the 12th e... Read more
Baccalaureate 2025 – The first results of the baccalaureate exam have been published. Pass rate announced

Education 20 JUN 25

The baccalaureate exam pass rate is 74.3%, lower than in 2024, when it was 76.4%, the Ministry of Education announced along with the publication of the exam results. A total of 24 candidates obtained a perfect 10 average in the written exams."According to data recorded in the exam platform, the overall pass rate (for all graduating classes), before... Read more
Anti-corruption prosecutors conduct raids in Bucharest and Dâmbovița, including at Central Military Hospital

Administrative & Public Services 19 JUN 25

On Thursday, Romania’s National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) carried out four searches in Bucharest and Dâmbovița County, one of which targeted the Central Military Hospital in the capital.According to a statement from the DNA, the investigation focuses on suspected corruption offenses committed by military medical personnel during the 2024–202... Read more
STUDY: Most young Romanians are unsure about their career path and 70% of those aged 28 to 35 don’t have the job they once dreamed of

Education 18 JUN 25

More than half of Romanian teenagers aged 16 to 18 say they are uncertain about the career path they want to follow, even though they are just months away from major academic milestones such as the baccalaureate and university entrance exams. The findings come from the Vocational DNA study, conducted by Mind Architect.“More than half of the young r... Read more
Half the country and the capital will be under a yellow heat alert on Thursday, according to ANM

Safety 18 JUN 25

Meteorologists are forecasting high temperatures and increased thermal discomfort across several regions of Romania this week. On Wednesday, four counties will experience unusually hot weather, while on Thursday, half the country — including the capital, Bucharest — will be under a yellow heat alert, with maximum temperatures expected to reach up t... Read more
Exhibition dedicated to the rediscovery of hemp as a sustainable resource, open at the Museum of the Romanian Peasant

Arts & Culture 17 JUN 25

The documentary art exhibition “Hemp – Back to the Future” will be open at the National Museum of the Romanian Peasant between June 18 and July 12. The cultural project, initiated by the Ivan Patzaichin – Mila 23 Association, is dedicated to rediscovering hemp as a sustainable resource positioned at the crossroads of heritage, contemporary design,... Read more
Organized crime group selling psychoactive substances in Bucharest and Ilfov dismantled by police

Safety 16 JUN 25

A criminal group selling psychoactive substances in Bucharest and Ilfov has been dismantled by police and prosecutors following a series of house searches. The substances, sold on the street for 15 lei per dose, were reportedly shipped from the Netherlands via international courier services. Heroin was also found during the searches. Five individua... Read more