Before the Palace of the Parliament came to dominate Bucharest’s skyline, the area it now occupies was home to the Uranus neighborhood—a charming district of cobbled streets, elegant houses, and an atmosphere that reflected the soul of old Bucharest. It was a middle-class community, inhabited by merchants, artisans, and small business owners. The a... Read more
"Open Streets – Bucharest, Urban Promenade" returns this weekend with an invitation to stroll, discover, and enjoy performances, in the newly expanded pedestrian zone on Calea Victoriei. On Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Calea Victoriei, Piața Amzei Street, and Christian Tell Street become spaces where culture and leisure meet.Thro... Read more
On Friday, Bucharest City Hall announced the temporary closure of the city's Zoo due to damage caused by Thursday’s severe storm. The closure is necessary to allow for the removal of fallen trees and the repair of fences. “The Bucharest City Hall informs that, following the extreme weather conditions on July 17, 2025, Bucharest Zoo has sustained si... Read more
Jennifer Lopez set to perform in Bucharest’s Constitution Square on July 27, as part of the Summer in the City festival — and her appearance brings more than just music and dance. It also involves a detailed list of requirements that reflect her carefully balanced and highly disciplined lifestyle. With just a few weeks left before the concert, the... Read more
August 2025 promises a rich lineup of concerts, festivals, and cultural events that will bring life to the summer evenings of the Capital. Bucharest becomes a stage for a variety of musical experiences – from indie, rock, and folk, to jazz, electronic, and classical music. Many of these events take place in unconventional or open-air venues, offeri... Read more
The “Matei Balș” Institute of Infectious Diseases in Bucharest, the company contracted by the hospital for emergency services, its administrator, and the head of the Procurement and Contracting Office within the Institute are being criminally investigated for negligent destruction resulting in a disaster and abuse of office, in a separate case spli... Read more
Strada Armenească Festival returns August 1–3 in the “Dimitrie Brândză” Botanical Garden in Bucharest. Now in its 9th edition, the festival brings into focus the living heritage of the Armenian community in Romania and the diaspora. This year’s edition aims to strengthen the cultural axis Bucharest–Chișinău–Yerevan, through an artistic program that... Read more
Acting Mayor of Bucharest, Stelian Bujduveanu, announced that students who wish to apply to a high school in Bucharest can access the platform toe.hubproedus.ro, described as “a useful and user-friendly tool” that allows them, for example, to search for schools based on various criteria or, if they choose, take “virtual tours” to explore the facili... Read more
Bucharest City Hall is preparing to design, promote, and implement a low emission zone (LEZ) covering the entire metropolitan area over the next two years, according to a draft plan currently under review and obtained by Profit.ro.The LEZ will gradually restrict access for the most polluting vehicles, following a phased timeline based on fuel type... Read more
Teatrul Masca is laying the foundation for the first alternative theatre school in Romania and is launching an open call for artists interested in innovative and unconventional forms of performance, through Masca Lab: The School of Alternative Theatre. The program includes four workshop modules led by both Romanian and international artists, as wel... Read more
