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One square meter of a luxury home in Manhattan costs as much as a studio or even a two-room apartment in Bucharest

The luxury real estate market in Manhattan continues to set prices that are difficult to imagine for most European buyers. In some of the borough’s most exclusive areas, the price of a single square meter can equal the cost of a studio apartment — or even a two-room flat — in Bucharest.The enormous gap between the two housing markets highlights not...

From 2026, buyers need a tax clearance certificate at the notary for transactions in Bucharest and across Romania. How to obtain it

Starting in 2026, certain notarized legal transactions — including real estate deals — require a tax clearance certificate confirming the fiscal status of the individuals involved. The measure applies both in Bucharest and throughout Romania and aims to verify that the parties do not have outstanding local tax debts.According to the Official Gazett...

Bucharest to get AI-controlled smart traffic lights. What the project looks like and the implementation steps

Bucharest is preparing for one of the most significant upgrades to its road infrastructure in recent years. The City Hall has announced a project to introduce AI-controlled smart traffic lights across approximately 580 intersections. The initiative aims to improve traffic flow, reduce pollution and increase the efficiency of public transport.The pr...

Mărțișor Fair at the “Dimitrie Gusti” National Village Museum, February 23 – March 8

Folk artisans and visual artists will showcase handmade mărțișor creations at the “Dimitrie Gusti” National Village Museum, during the Mărțișor Fair taking place from February 23 to March 8. The event is hosted at the museum’s headquarters on 28–30 Kiseleff Road.Visitors will be able to explore a wide range of mărțișor designs, from the simple red-...

The fair season opens at Palatul Universul with Valentine’s Mood, on 7–8 February

The fair season kicks off at Mezanin Market with the Valentine’s Mood event, taking place on 7–8 February at Palatul Universul (23–25 Ion Brezoianu Street, Bucharest), between 10:00 and 18:00. Nearly 400 local creators are expected to take part across more than 20 events throughout the year, according to the organizers.In 2026, the public is invite...

Bridgerton stars Luke Thompson, Yerin Ha, Ruth Gemmell and Hannah Dodd to attend the Bridgerton Masquerade Ball in Bucharest – VIDEO

The actors portraying Benedict Bridgerton, Sophie Baek, Lady Violet Bridgerton and Francesca Bridgerton will meet fans at the Bridgerton Masquerade Ball, held at the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, to celebrate the launch of the fourth season of Bridgerton. The Regency-era inspired event will take place on 19 February.Following the release of th...

“Grigore Antipa” Museum, visited by over 500,000 people in 2025

The National Museum of Natural History “Grigore Antipa” attracted 503,934 visitors in 2025 through the activities and events it organized: 328,402 visitors to the permanent exhibition; 58,073 participants in 60 educational projects, totaling 846 activities; 117,459 visitors to three major temporary exhibitions; and 6,550 visitors with special needs...

What services Sector 1 residents can access at the Citizen’s Office, opened on Mureș Street from February 1, 2026

Starting February 1, 2026, residents of Bucharest’s Sector 1 have a single point of contact with the local administration. Sector 1 City Hall has opened the Citizen’s Office, a centralized location that brings together several essential public services in order to reduce waiting times and eliminate the need to travel between multiple offices.The ne...

Guided tour at the National Museum of Romanian History on Sunday, February 1. The Royal Family jewels and the “Golden Hen with Chicks” on display

Bucharest residents with a passion for history and cultural heritage are invited on Sunday, February 1, to a special guided tour at the National Museum of Romanian History. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore some of Romania’s most valuable treasures, including the jewels of the Royal Family and the famous “Golden Hen with Chicks” treasur...

What the Palace of Parliament will look like after the fence is removed. Details of the project approved by Bucharest City Council

The Bucharest General Council has approved a project that could reshape one of the most rigid urban boundaries in the capital: the fence surrounding the Palace of Parliament. The decision opens the way for a broader urban regeneration process in central Bucharest, covering part of the former Uranus neighborhood.Although the vote marks an important...