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
Romania’s Minister of Transport, Ciprian Șerban, announced that the winner has been selected for the Bucharest–Giurgiu high-speed road project. The contract was awarded to the consortium formed by Activ Proiectare Infrastructură and an engineering company from Turkey, with a value of 33 million lei (excluding VAT).“We are taking an important step f... Read more
The “Bucharest City Tour” tourist line will begin operating on Monday, with buses departing daily from Casa Presei between 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM, at 30-minute intervals.“Passengers will be able to use the ‘Bucharest City Tour’ line for a ride through several landmark areas of the capital, starting Monday, August 25, 2025,” announced the Bucharest T... Read more
A powerful fire broke out Monday morning near the capital, at a warehouse used for storing plastics, located in Buftea.“We are intervening to extinguish a fire at a storage facility in Buftea, the affected area being approximately 700 square meters,” announced representatives of ISU Bucharest – Ilfov.Firefighters are working to contain the blaze an... Read more
September brings to the capital a series of outstanding musical events, from symphony concerts to festivals and recitals by world-renowned artists. Among the most anticipated highlights are the legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli’s performance in Constitution Square and the 2025 edition of the prestigious George Enescu Festival.The George Enescu Festiva... Read more
The degree of atmospheric instability will be high on Friday afternoon in Bucharest, when there will be periods of heavy cloud cover, intensification of the wind, storms with gusts of 50–70 km/h, lightning, and showers that will also be torrential.“The weather will remain hot, with high thermal discomfort; the maximum temperature will be around 35... Read more
Shows, cultural activities, and sports experiences will take place on August 23 and 24 on Calea Victoriei and in Piața Amzei, as part of “Open Streets – Bucharest, Urban Promenade.”One of the most anticipated moments of the weekend is the marathon dedicated to movement and rhythm – “The Night of Dance – Bucharest Dances.” The event, which turns the... Read more
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
Open-Air Cinema kicks off on Tuesday with a diverse selection of films, ranging from international premieres and acclaimed Romanian productions to family-friendly animations. Screenings will take place Tuesday through Sunday, starting at 9:00 p.m., on the Island of Arts in Titan Park. Admission is free.The full program is available at https://cinem... Read more
The Bucharest National Opera will launch the 2025–2026 season with the premiere of Georges Bizet’s opera Carmen, directed by Ada Hausvater. Costumes are designed by Corina Grămoşteanu, sets are created by Helmut Stürmer, and the musical direction is led by Maestro Ciprian Teodoraşcu. The event takes place in the wider context of the international o... Read more