Bucharest’s airports closed 2025 with results that confirm a clear trend of growth in air mobility. According to official data, the capital’s two airports – Henri Coandă and Băneasa – handled nearly 18 million passengers, the highest volume ever recorded. The increase of more than 10% compared to the previous year shows not only a full recovery aft...
Traffic in western Bucharest has become one of the biggest challenges for residents in recent years. Iuliu Maniu Boulevard and Chitila Road are overcrowded on a daily basis, especially during rush hours, making access to nearby areas in Ilfov and Giurgiu counties increasingly difficult. In this context, the “Orbital Bucharest” project, through the...
The year 2025 brought better news for people looking to rent a home in Bucharest. After several years of steady increases, the rental market entered a mild correction phase, with visible decreases in most areas of the capital. Data analyzed by Storia.ro at the request of Wall-Street.ro shows that, by the end of 2025, landlords were asking for lower...
When an apartment is cold but official apps indicate “normal operation,” residents are faced with one of the most frustrating situations in Bucharest: the absence of a clear explanation. Although the instinct is to immediately look for answers in apps or on institutional websites, the correct verification process does not start online, but inside t...
When temperatures drop and the city becomes increasingly crowded, tea houses remain some of the few places where you can still find peace, warmth, and time for yourself. Unlike cafés, they offer a slower pace, more intimate spaces, and an atmosphere that invites you to stay rather than leave quickly.For those who work remotely, read, or need a few...
Bucharest is a city that does not reveal itself easily. It quickly shows its bustle, contrasts, and fast pace, but hides its true stories behind façades, street names, and buildings that have passed through several historical eras. To truly understand it, it is not enough to walk or drive through the city. You have to read it.Books about Bucharest...
The Bucharest–Ilfov region ranks among the European areas with the lowest percentage of people at risk of poverty, according to the latest data published by the European Statistical Office (Eurostat). In 2024, only 3.7% of residents in this region were considered at risk of poverty—the lowest rate recorded in the European Union at regional (NUTS 2)...
The salary of a cashier in Bucharest is a constant topic of interest, especially in the context of rising living costs and staff shortages in the retail sector. Cashiers are among the most in-demand employees in the capital, working in supermarkets, convenience stores, fast-food chains, and DIY retailers. Although the position is generally consider...
Romania’s real estate market slowed down in 2025 after a more dynamic year in 2024, yet interest in housing remained high in several key areas. Data from the National Agency for Cadastre and Land Registration (ANCPI), analyzed by Economica.net, show that the total number of apartments sold nationwide decreased by about 5% compared to the previous y...
The history of Romanian cinema cannot be told without mentioning Jean Georgescu, one of the most important comedy directors Romania has ever had. A lucid, ironic spirit, deeply attached to the work of I. L. Caragiale, Jean Georgescu managed to transfer to the screen the essence of Romanian comedy, in an era dominated by ideological constraints and...