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Education 30 SEP 25

Consolidation, rehabilitation and modernization works on the “Mihai Eminescu” building of ASE Bucharest completed

The consolidation, rehabilitation, and modernization works on the “Mihai Eminescu” building of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE) have been completed, with the project value exceeding 160 million lei.The Minister of Development, Cseke Attila, attended on Monday the inauguration ceremony of the “Mihai Eminescu” building of ASE Buchar... Read more

The first immersive performance series in the history of the Enescu Festival: a new dimension of classical music at MINA

Shows 24 JUL 25

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
Last week’s storm in the Bucharest-Ilfov area led to over 500 insurance claims

Administrative & Public Services 24 JUL 25

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... Read more
Which are the most congested areas in Bucharest in 2025? It's one of the most crowded capitals in Europe.

Transport 23 JUL 25

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
The Story of Magazinul București: The Reinvention of a Historic Landmark in Bucharest’s Old Town After 90 Years

Shopping 22 JUL 25

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
DNA prosecutors raid five locations in corruption case involving consumer protection chief Piedone

Administrative & Public Services 22 JUL 25

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 investing €4 million in a recovery clinic in Bucharest

Hospitals 21 JUL 25

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
“A Stormy Night” and “Anti-Family Portrait” close out August on the National Theatre Bucharest stage

Theatre & Cinema 21 JUL 25

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
Uranus, the vanished neighborhood of old Bucharest. What once stood where the People's House—now the Palace of the Parliament—rises today

Historical Sites 21 JUL 25

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
A new “Open Streets – Bucharest, Urban Promenade” weekend brings art and entertainment back to Calea Victoriei

Have Fun 19 JUL 25

"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
Bucharest Zoo temporarily closed following storm damage

Parks & Gardens 18 JUL 25

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 sustain... Read more