Bonnie Tyler, the unmistakable voice behind “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out for a Hero”, was due to perform in Bucharest on 23 October 2026, at Sala Palatului. The concert had been announced as an anniversary event, dedicated to the Welsh artist’s 50-year career.The singer died at the age of 75, in a hospital in Portugal, where she ha... Read more
Bucharest is once again becoming a departure point this summer for three international destinations that can be reached directly by train: Istanbul, Sofia and Varna. CFR Călători has resumed the seasonal international “România” train service, providing daily connections between Bucharest North Station and destinations in Bulgaria and Türkiye, a use... Read more
Bucharest residents will soon be able to fly directly to the Middle East and the Caucasus. Dan Air will launch flights from Henri Coandă International Airport to Amman, Yerevan and Tbilisi this summer, with tickets already available for purchase.When do the flights start and how often do they runThe first route to launch is Bucharest–Amman, the cap... Read more
Passengers using the rail link between Gara de Nord and Henri Coandă International Airport should account for temporary changes to the train schedule. CFR Călători has announced the suspension of several services due to railway infrastructure works carried out by CNCF CFR SA.The measure is in effect from May 26 to 29, 2026, and affects 12 of the 48... Read more
Eastern Europe dominates the latest tourist cost report published this week by the UK's Post Office Travel Money. Eight of the top ten places in the ranking go to cities in the eastern part of the continent, with Bucharest coming in second place, just behind leader Sarajevo.What the report measuresThe City Costs Barometer is an annual study produce... Read more
The East European Music Conference (EEMC) returns to Bucharest between May 20 and 24. Over the course of five days, across multiple venues in the city center, EEMC brings together artists, festival directors, venue managers, safety experts, booking agents, promoters, policymakers, technicians, researchers, students, and audiences from across Europe... Read more
The May 1st long weekend in 2026 turns Bucharest into a lively city filled with events for every taste. From food festivals and live concerts to all-night parties and cultural activities, the capital offers plenty of options for both tourists and locals.If you choose to stay in the city, you won’t run out of things to do. On the contrary, Bucharest... Read more
May 1st is a public holiday in Romania, but in 2026 most major retail chains will remain open. For those spending the long weekend in Bucharest—or simply needing last-minute shopping—store hours will be largely similar to a regular day.There may be slight variations depending on location and store type, with some units operating on a slightly reduc... Read more
Bucharest kicks off the May 1st season with one of its most popular urban food events: the Big “Mici” Festival. Between April 30 and May 3, 2026, Alba Iulia Square becomes the main destination for street food lovers and fans of traditional Romanian cuisine.The event is designed for both tourists and locals, combining gastronomy with a festival atmo... Read more
According to a proposal initiated by Mayor Ciprian Ciucu and approved by the General Council of Bucharest, hybrid vehicles will no longer benefit from free parking in public parking spaces managed by the City Hall, those marked in blue, starting May 1, 2026.For electric vehicles, the free parking policy will remain in place until the end of 2027.Th... Read more
