How Bucharest Survived the Early Years of Communism: Tricks, Connections, and the Black Market

On June 11, 1948, Romania woke up to a different economy. The nationalization law passed through the Grand National Assembly in a matter of hours — the draft had been presented to the government that morning and voted through unanimously by midday — and by evening, factories, banks, and transport companies had changed hands without a penny of compe...

Water Parks in Bucharest, 2026. Where to Escape the Heat This Summer

The 2026 summer season has only just begun, but Bucharest's aquatic leisure offer is already worth mapping out. From year-round thermal complexes to urban beaches and full-scale water parks, the capital and its metropolitan area have several solid options for the days when the temperature makes staying in the city an uncomfortable choice. A detaile...

What communist-era Bucharest shops looked like and what they sold, from Unirea to neighborhood alimentaras

Communist Bucharest could sometimes be read directly in its shop windows. In the city center, the large department stores displayed their sections, the promise of a modern, orderly life, with curtains, fabrics, crystalware, electronic watches, and clothes “in the latest fashion.” In the neighborhoods, the grocery shop, the greengrocer’s, the tobacc...

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Flights from Bucharest to Jordan, Armenia and Georgia are coming soon. Here are the prices

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

Temporary suspensions on the Gara de Nord – Otopeni Airport route. Several CFR trains will not run until May 29

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

Bucharest Ranked Second Cheapest City Break in Europe for UK Travellers in 2026. Sarajevo Takes the Top Spot

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

Casa Experimentelor - Romanian Science Center

CASA EXPERIMENTELOR este Centrul Științific Român înființat la inițiativa ASOCIAȚIEI PENTRU FORMARE, organizație non-guvernamentală, non-profit, înființată în anul 2010.

Asociaţia pentru Formare are ca scop Formarea Oamenilor Responsabili prin Motivare, Atitudine şi Resurse pentru Excelenţă....

15 OCT 21 - 31 JUL 29

Precomanda consumatie Club 99

Nu mai astepta dupa comanda sau dupa nota de plata! Alege ce vrei sa bei la show inainte iar bautura te va asteapta pe masa!

18 JAN 23 - 31 DEC 26

Muzeul Fotbalului

Veți putea descoperi lucruri uimitoare în strânsă legătură cu fenomenul fotbalului, cum ar fi evoluția mingii de fotbal din 1930 până în prezent, istoria arbitrilor, dar și tricouri purtate și alte lucruri ce au aparținut...

16 NOV 23 - 30 NOV 28