Articles (1840)

Tuberculosis Crushed the “Prince of Operetta” on the Stage in Bucharest: The Tragic Story of Interwar Tenor Nae Leonard

Few artists have captured the hearts of Romanians as Nae Leonard did, famously known as the “Prince of Operetta.” At the height of his fame, women across the country adored him with an almost feverish passion. From schoolgirls to married women, all kept a photograph of his smiling face under their pillows. He was a true symbol of elegance, masculin...

How much RCA insurance costs in Bucharest and how it compares to Ilfov. Rates are rising by the end of 2025

By the end of 2025, drivers from Bucharest and Ilfov will continue to face the highest RCA insurance costs in Romania. The new reference rates, published by the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF), show an average increase of over 5% for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Although these rates are only indicative, they reflect real market tre...

Masterpieces by Picasso and Canaletto on view at Art Safari starting Thursday – PHOTO

Masterpieces such as The Painter and His Model Outdoors (1963) by Pablo Picasso and Capriccio with Gothic Church and Lagoon (c. 1720–1721) by Il Canaletto can be seen starting Thursday in a new Art Safari exhibition, The Charm of Antiquity: Art treasures from the Intesa Sanpaolo collections.Other major names featured in the exhibition include Giova...

How to build a credible electoral program: objective criteria for evaluating any candidate

As the Bucharest mayoral elections approach, the public space is filling with promises, rapid plans, and solutions presented as decisive. In this noise, the real difference between a solid electoral program and one built purely for campaigning becomes visible only when you evaluate it through objective criteria, not rhetoric. The city already opera...

The History of Berăria H: From Pavilion H Exhibition Hall to Bucharest’s “City of Joy”

Berăria H in Bucharest is one of Romania’s most well-known and visited entertainment venues, offering visitors a complete experience that combines gastronomy, live music, and socializing in a large and welcoming space. This article details the building’s history, its impressive capacity, culinary offerings, and the events that make Berăria H a land...

The story of Leon Leonida, the first Romanian to die in a car accident, owner of the first garages and car shops in Bucharest

Leon Leonida was born on June 16, 1882, in the city of Buzău, at a time when the automobile was still considered a curiosity and a symbol of modernity. He came from a wealthy family that provided him with an excellent education. He attended primary school in Buzău and continued his studies in Bucharest and Iași. After graduation, he enrolled at the...

Who was General Henri Mathias Berthelot and why a street in Bucharest bears his name

Henri Mathias Berthelot was born on December 7, 1861, in Feurs, a town in the Loire department of France. A graduate of the prestigious Saint-Cyr Military Academy, class “Egypt” (1881), he began his career as a young officer serving in Algeria, followed by a period in Tonkin, a French colony in Southeast Asia. His solid education and leadership ski...

Mother Alexandra, the most beautiful and courageous princess of Romania. How Princess Ileana was exiled by the communists

Princess Ileana of Romania was born on January 5, 1909, an event celebrated with twenty-one cannon salutes. Queen Marie affectionately described her as “without a doubt, the one who completed me,” considering her her favorite child. Rumors circulated that Ileana was the daughter of Barbu Știrbey, a close confidant of the royal family, but no eviden...

Christmas events in Bucharest begin this month. Here is the calendar of fairs organized by the City Hall

Bucharest is once again preparing to become the Capital of Winter Holidays. Starting November 29, 2025, and for an entire month, the city will be transformed into a winter wonderland filled with light, color, and festive music. The Bucharest City Hall, through CREART – the Center for Creation, Art and Tradition, is organizing for the first time thr...

The district heating network in Bucharest: between history, problems, and solutions

The centralized district heating system in Bucharest has been, for decades, a crucial topic for the daily life of the city’s residents. Once considered one of the most advanced in Eastern Europe, the network has deteriorated over time, becoming today one of the most significant administrative and technical challenges for local authorities. Nearly a...