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Stories of Bucharest: Henrieta Delavrancea knew she would become one of the greatest Romanian architects from the age of just 6

Henrieta Delavrancea, also affectionately known as “Riri,” was born in 1894 into a family that breathed culture through every pore. The youngest daughter of the writer Barbu Ștefănescu Delavrancea, one of the most powerful personalities of Romanian intellectual life at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, Henrieta grew...

Tiny smiles, big stakes: 6 kids' dental clinics in Bucharest that actually make a difference

In the chaos of Bucharest traffic and endless to-do lists, taking your child to the dentist shouldn’t feel like going into battle. Fortunately, several dental clinics across the city are proving that oral health for children can be handled with empathy, precision, and even a bit of joy.These clinics don’t just fix cavities—they build trust. And eac...

Why I Wouldn’t Move from Bucharest to Any Other City in Romania... Even Though I’ve Thought About It

We all admit it: Bucharest is a city that exhausts and enchants you in equal measure. There are days when the traffic on Iuliu Maniu or the crowds at Unirii make you open real estate websites, searching for a quiet little house in the mountains or a bohemian apartment in Oradea. It’s a thought that crosses the mind of every Bucharest resident at le...

Bucharest’s Mayors: From Communism to the Present Day

Bucharest, the capital of Romania, has undergone major transformations over the decades, and those who have held the office of mayor have had a significant impact on the city's development. From the communist regime, when decisions were taken under strict Party supervision, to the democratically elected mayors who promised modernization and progres...

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...

Elena Caragiani Stoenescu, the first woman aviator in Romania, has a street bearing her name in Bucharest

Romania can take pride in numerous personalities who have had a significant impact not only nationally, but also internationally. Among them is Elena Caragiani-Stoenescu, a remarkable figure of early aviation, who managed to overcome the limits imposed by the society of her time and carve out her own path in a field considered exclusively masculine...

Dr. Iacob Felix, founder of the school of hygiene and public health in Romania, has a street named after him in Bucharest

Iacob Dimitrie Felix was born on January 6, 1832, in Bohemia, a territory that today is part of the Czech Republic. Coming from a family of Jewish ethnicity, young Felix benefited from a solid education from his earliest years. He attended high school in the town of Gitschin (today Jičín), later continuing his studies in Prague, where he passed his...

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...

General Ioan Drăgălina, the hero of the Jiu Gorge, was shot one day after being appointed commander of the First Army in the First World War

General Ioan Drăgălina remains one of the most powerful and dramatic figures of Romanian military history during the First World War. His destiny, brutally cut short just one day after he was appointed commander of the First Army, symbolizes the supreme sacrifice of the Romanian military elite at a critical moment for the existence of the state. Hi...

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...