From September 1, 2025, service on Metro Line 4 (Gara de Nord 2 – Străulești) is temporarily adjusted to connect the future M6 (1 Mai – Otopeni) to the existing network. The transfer is at Jiului station, where trains run on a single track between 1 Mai and Jiului; passengers get off and board the train on the adjacent track in the desired directio... Read more
KINOdiseea – the International Film Festival for Young Audiences returns this autumn with a new Open Air edition, taking place September 3–14 at the “Mihai Eminescu” Summer Theatre in Parcul Național, the organizers announce.Highlights this year include the charming, interactive Teo Magic Show; the fascinating world of dry ice experiments presented... Read more
For many residents of large cities, pets are part of the family and bring joy and balance to everyday life. Still, apartment living comes with clear rules of coexistence, especially when it comes to dogs and cats. Although most people assume they can decide for themselves how many animals to keep, the law sets specific limits, and failing to comply... Read more
Public transport in Bucharest began with horse-drawn trams, introduced in 1871, just two years after they started operating in Timișoara. Initially, trams were pulled by horses and ran on limited routes, but they played an essential role in residents’ urban mobility. At the time, only boyars (nobles) could own private carriages, so collective trans... Read more
The “Saint Anthony” Church at Curtea Veche in Bucharest is considered the oldest surviving church in Romania’s capital. Built more than 500 years ago, it was initially the size of a chapel and was the fourth sanctuary where the rulers of Wallachia offered their prayers. All the other churches around the Royal Court have disappeared over time, but S... Read more
Cișmigiu Park is today one of the most beloved leisure areas in Bucharest, as well as a tourist landmark of great value. Located in the very heart of the city, the park has a history spanning almost two centuries. Its transformation from a simple lake into a modern public garden happened gradually, through sustained efforts and major interventions.... Read more
“Open Streets – Bucharest, Urban Promenade” returns this weekend on Calea Victoriei and in Piața Amzei, but only on Saturday, the organizers announce. On Sunday, Calea Victoriei will become part of the route of the 4th edition of L’Étape România by Tour de France, an event created for cycling enthusiasts.Throughout Saturday, visitors can discover t... Read more
Ricky Martin will perform at Romexpo on December 16. Tickets are available at rickymartin.emagic.ro, tickets.emagic.ro and iaBilet.International superstar Ricky Martin returns to Romania with his latest tour – “Ricky Martin Live”, the organizers announced.Known for his electrifying concerts, where he blends Latin rhythms with pop and international... Read more
The exhibition “Landscapes of Care / Peisaje ale îngrijirii”, an exploration of the intimate and shared spaces of Bucharest—its balconies and courtyards between apartment blocks—viewed as places of memory, resilience, and community, will open on August 29 at The Institute space, Combinatul Fondului Plastic, Bucharest.The exhibition aims to show how... Read more
The capital is seen more as a 30-minute city, according to Bucharest residents surveyed in the Friendly City Index, an initiative comparing modern cities in Central and Eastern Europe.Bucharest, 28.08.2025 – Residents of 54 cities across nine Central and Eastern European countries were asked how long it usually takes them to reach most of their des... Read more