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The Story of Doctor Carol Davila: The Alleged Illegitimate Son of Franz Liszt Who Built Romania’s First Orphanage

Carol Davila remains one of the most remarkable figures in the history of Romanian medicine, widely recognized as the father of modern medicine in Romania. His life resembled a novel, full of extraordinary professional achievements, personal sacrifices, and tragedies, yet marked by an unwavering dedication to his profession. He saved hundreds of th...

Orașul nevăzut - Comunitățile marginale și lupta tăcută pentru dreptul la București

There is a Bucharest that doesn’t appear in tourist brochures or specialty café Instagram posts. A Bucharest that doesn’t parade down boulevards but lives quietly on their edges—in places the city seems to have forgotten. Here, the right to the city is not a given but a daily struggle for visibility, dignity, and survival.LGBTQ+ people: between enc...

Private healthcare services in Romania: who are they accessible to?

In Romania, the private healthcare sector has grown considerably in recent years, offering an attractive alternative to the public healthcare system. With the promise of superior conditions, shorter waiting times and personalized attention for each patient, private clinics and hospitals have become a tempting option. However, access to these servic...

Private health insurance in Romania: what it is, how it works, and what costs it involves

Private health insurance is an increasingly popular option in Romania, offering access to fast and quality medical services without having to depend on the public health system, where medical processes are more laborious and of lower quality. Private health insurance covers a wide range of medical services, from consultations and tests to hospitali...

What is the surface area of Bucharest? It’s not Romania’s largest city, but it has the highest population density per square kilometer

Bucharest, the capital of Romania, is the country’s economic, cultural, and administrative heart. With a rich history and a continuously growing population, the city stands out not just for its size, but for its extremely high population density. Although it is not the largest locality in Romania by area, Bucharest holds the national record for the...

The best private clinics in Bucharest: Services and facilities

Bucharest is the largest center of private healthcare in Romania, home to a multitude of clinics and hospitals competing to provide top-notch services. Choosing a private clinic can be difficult, given the sheer number of options available, each promising excellence in various medical fields. However, the reputation of the doctors, the facilities a...

Public vs. Private Healthcare: what matters beyond the cost

In today's health care environment, the choice between public and private health care is a decision that often faces every patient. Although the private sector may offer certain advantages in terms of convenience and speed, the public health system continues to present strong arguments for its choice, and not just the obvious financial ones. In wha...

Bucharest’s academic landscape: top institutions, fields of study, and student life

Bucharest is not only the administrative and economic capital of Romania, but also a major academic center, with higher education institutions covering every field — from exact sciences and engineering to arts, medicine, economics, and social sciences. The city’s universities are not just buildings with lecture halls, but important actors in urban...

Quality differences between public and private healthcare services in Romania

The Romanian healthcare system is marked by a clear division between the public and private sectors. While the public health system is fundamental to ensuring universal access to health care, providing subsidized or even free services to the entire population, it often faces significant challenges related to financing, infrastructure and human reso...

The Disappearance of Prince Mircea of Romania, the Alleged Fruit of the Love Between Queen Marie and Prince Barbu Știrbey

In the early weeks of the year 1913, during a tense period for Romania caught between the two Balkan Wars, the royal family welcomed a new member: Prince Mircea, the sixth child of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie. The birth of a desired child and the beginning of a tragic storyThe little one was the much-longed-for “youngest,” so deeply desired by h...