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Dorobanți: From unpaved roads to one of Bucharest’s most exclusive neighborhoods

Today, Dorobanți is recognized as one of Bucharest’s most exclusive and elegant areas, attracting people who value a refined lifestyle. Although Calea Dorobanți is now known for its vibrant atmosphere, luxury cars, and upscale venues, it wasn’t always this way. The neighborhood has undergone a remarkable transformation—from dirt roads and open fiel... Read more

  • Storm in Bucharest - ISU employees managed almost 600 interventions in the capital and Ilfov

    Administrative & Public Services

    Employees of the Bucharest-Ilfov Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (ISU) handled nearly 600 interventions in Bucharest and Ilfov County following Monday's storm. Firefighters responded to over 150 fallen trees, which resulted in damage to more than 65 vehicles. Nearly 150 homes were flooded, along with numerous streets, basements, and garages."... Read more

  • Reconstruction work on the Unirii slab begins, announces Sector 4 mayor

    Administrative & Public Services

    On Monday, Sector 4 Mayor Daniel Băluță announced the beginning of the reconstruction works on the Unirii Slab. Traffic on Splaiul Independenței, between Piața Națiunile Unite and Piața Unirii, is restricted, except for local residents. The mayor also recommends alternative routes.“We're starting the reconstruction of the Unirii Slab! The first are... Read more

  • Infotraffic Center: Heavy Traffic on A1 at the Entrance to Bucharest

    Transport

    Traffic levels are high on Monday afternoon on the A1 motorway at the entrance to Bucharest, as well as near Pitești and in the area of Margina, Timiș County, according to the Infotraffic Center. There is also congestion on several national roads, including DN1 in the resort areas along the Prahova Valley, where visibility is reduced due to heavy r... Read more

  • “Open Streets – Bucharest”: locations hosting events this weekend

    Have Fun

    This weekend, the “Open Streets – Bucharest” program takes place on June 8 on Calea Victoriei, Vasile Bacilă – Poiana cu Aluni streets (Sector 2), and Splaiul Unirii near the Timpuri Noi Pier.Dâmbovița Delivery – a Neighborhood Project under “Open Streets”, Initiated by ARCUB As part of the partner projects series held in Bucharest neighborhoo... Read more

  • “Open doors at Cotroceni Palace” becomes permanent

    Museums & Galleries

    The “Open Doors at Cotroceni Palace” event, launched by the Presidential Administration in March, is set to become a permanent program, with a new format to take effect starting June 14.During the Pentecost weekend, access to the Cotroceni Palace complex will be suspended on Saturday and Sunday (June 7–8). On Friday, June 6, visitors will only be a... Read more

  • Tram derails in Bucharest, blocking lines 19, 27 and 49

    Transport

    A tram derailed on Thursday in Bucharest, on Theodor Pallady Boulevard, shortly after departing from the end-of-line station. As a result, tram services on lines 19, 27, and 49 are currently suspended.“STB (Bucharest’s Public Transport Company) announces that today, June 5, 2025, at 11:05 AM, a tram operating on line 19 derailed on Theodor Pallady... Read more

  • New master’s program launched by SNSPA and the University of Meaning

    Education

    The National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA) and the University of Meaning / Universidad del Sentido — an international university operating under the authority of the Vatican State — signed a new cooperation agreement on Wednesday. This partnership establishes a new master’s program that promotes the core values e... Read more

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