Apa Nova Bucharest, the operator of drinking water and sewage services in the capital, has paid the dividends for the 2024 financial year to the Bucharest City Hall. The value of the dividends, in accordance with the Concession Contract, is 19,567,568 lei, the equivalent of over 3.8 million euros.“The annual dividend payment is a contractual respon... Read more
Bucharest is a city of contrasts, where history meets modernity and tradition blends with innovation. Romania’s capital offers visitors a wealth of attractions—from grand palaces and fascinating museums to peaceful gardens and lively streets lined with cafés and restaurants. For those experiencing Bucharest for the first time, here are seven iconic... Read more
Apa Nova is launching the campaign "The official water from everything you love in Bucharest," an initiative that puts the spotlight on the quality of tap water and its role in city life. The project has a strong educational and awareness component, aiming to encourage Bucharest residents to rediscover the value of a local, safe, and sustainable re... Read more
The George Enescu International Festival presents, as part of this year’s edition, a new format for showcasing classical and contemporary music: the Enescu – JTI Immersive Experience series, hosted at MINA – the Museum of New Immersive Art.This absolute premiere for the festival signals an openness to new ways of artistic reception, where music, vi... Read more
The storm that hit the Bucharest-Ilfov region last week has so far resulted in the opening of over 500 insurance claims, according to the National Union of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies of Romania (UNSAR). “The storm that affected the Bucharest-Ilfov area last week has led to the opening of more than 500 damage claims so far. These have been... Read more
Bucharest ranks among the most congested cities in the worldIn 2025, Bucharest remains one of the world’s most congested cities, according to the latest data from the TomTom Traffic Index. Romania’s capital holds the 8th place globally and 4th in Europe in the ranking of cities with the worst traffic. Urban traffic in Bucharest has steadily worsene... Read more
Magazinul București, located in the very heart of the capital near Piața Roma, at the end of the historic Lipscani Street, is more than just a building. It is a chapter of urban and commercial history, rooted in the life of a remarkable man: Bucur Bunescu.The story begins at the end of the 19th century, when a poor boy from Turcheș, a village near... Read more
Prosecutors from Romania’s National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) carried out searches on Tuesday at five locations across Bucharest and the counties of Ilfov, Prahova, and Constanța, one of which is the headquarters of a public institution.Searches also took place at the residence of Cristian Popescu Piedone in Bragadiru, as well as at a hotel... Read more
Kinetic, part of the Regina Maria Healthcare Network, is opening a medical recovery clinic in northern Bucharest. The project spans over 2,100 square meters, with a total investment of €4 million.“Kinetic, part of the Regina Maria Healthcare Network, is launching Kinetic Flagship – the most complex and technologically advanced outpatient medical re... Read more
The end of August brings two exceptional theatre productions to the stage of the National Theatre in Bucharest. On August 30 and 31, audiences are invited to rediscover the classic comedy “A Stormy Night”, directed by Vlad Zamfirescu, and to explore the complexities of family dynamics in the premiere of “Anti-Family Portrait”, a contemporary play w... Read more
