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Bucharest vs. Cluj-Napoca vs. Timișoara: where can you live better on the same salary

In 2025, average salaries across Romania’s major cities vary significantly — and so does the cost of living. While an identical salary may look appealing on paper, its purchasing power differs widely depending on where you live. According to data from the first quarter of the year, the average monthly net salary in Bucharest was around 5,500 lei, c...

Obor Market in Bucharest, the history of the old "Outside Fair": from cattle market to place of execution

Obor Market is one of the oldest and most emblematic places in Bucharest, a space that has witnessed the city’s evolution from a small trading settlement to a modern capital. For more than two centuries, this place has been the beating heart of Bucharest’s commerce, a meeting point for producers, sellers, buyers, and curious onlookers, but also a s...

The National Museum of Maps and Old Books in Bucharest, a Hidden Treasure in a Boyar Mansion in the “Capitals’ Quarter”

In the heart of one of Bucharest’s most elegant neighborhoods, on Londra Street, lies the National Museum of Maps and Old Books, a place where visitors can discover an impressive collection of maps and graphic works that showcase the evolution of geography and visual art over the centuries. The museum was opened to the public in 2003, following the...

Miorița Fountain, the legendary monument and the most famous ballad in the history of Romanian literature

Miorița Fountain, located in the northern part of Bucharest, stands as one of the city’s most valuable architectural and cultural landmarks. Positioned in an area now marked by heavy traffic and numerous construction sites, the fountain nonetheless preserves a distinct elegance and a significance that transcends everyday hustle. A symbol of the cap...

When was the Coral Temple built, the largest Jewish place of worship in Bucharest

The Coral Temple in Bucharest is one of the most important and impressive Jewish monuments of worship in Romania, being the largest mosaic temple in the capital. Located at 9 Sfânta Vineri Street, in Sector 3, the building is an architectural masterpiece that combines the elegance of Moorish style with Byzantine refinement, carrying an undeniable h...

Elisabeta Palace in Bucharest – the history of a royal residence. Built for King Ferdinand’s daughter, now home to Princess Margareta of Romania

Elisabeta Palace, located at 28C General Pavel D. Kiseleff Boulevard, is one of Bucharest’s most elegant and historically significant buildings. Constructed in the first half of the 20th century, the palace has always been closely connected to the destinies of Romania’s Royal Family and continues today to stand as a symbol of monarchical continuity...

Elena, the unhappiest of Romania’s queens. Betrayal, divorce from King Carol II, the difficult birth of King Michael I and the most painful exile

Queen Elena’s life, the mother of King Michael I of Romania, was like a reversed Cinderella story. A descendant of Empress Catherine the Great, Queen Victoria, and James I of England, granddaughter of emperors and daughter of kings, Elena seemed destined for a serene existence as a sovereign. She did indeed become a queen — but never a reigning one...

How Companies Operate in Bucharest: Cultural Differences and Best Practices

Bucharest, as Romania's economic hub and a gateway for foreign investment, hosts an extremely diverse work environment. Companies in the Capital operate at the intersection of cultures: from Eastern European work ethics to modern, Western-inspired management. Understanding this cultural mosaic is essential for success in the local corporate landsca...

The Labor Market in Bucharest in 2025: Growth Sectors and Average Salaries

Bucharest is solidifying its position as Romania's economic engine in 2025, maintaining the highest average salaries in the country. The labor market in the capital is dynamic, polarized, dominated by highly skilled sectors, but also characterized by a constant demand for blue-collar workers (skilled and unskilled laborers).Average Net Salary in th...

How Bucharest Spends Its Money: The Most Expensive Public Services in the Capital

Bucharest operates on a model where operating costs and subsidies swallow most of the city’s budget, leaving little room for real investment. The 2025 municipal budget is around 11 billion lei; over 60% goes to maintenance and subsidies, while only about 21% is allocated to development. The heavyweights that burden the budget year after year remain...