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How New Year’s Eve was celebrated in interwar Bucharest: elegance, luxury, and refinement

New Year’s Eve in interwar Bucharest was far more than a simple party marking the transition between years. It was a true social event, defined by etiquette, splendor, and meticulous attention to detail. For the political, economic, and cultural elite of the time, the night of December 31 became a stage on which social status, refined taste, and be...

Tourists visiting Bucharest in 2026 will pay a new tax

Bucharest is aligning itself with European trends in urban tourism by introducing a tourist tax that will come into force starting in 2026. The measure was adopted through a decision of the General Council of the Municipality of Bucharest and applies to all tourists who choose to stay overnight in accommodation units within the Capital.The new tax...

New Year’s Eve in Bucharest: where to go beyond the club scene

On New Year’s Eve, Bucharest settles into a familiar rhythm: lighter traffic, fully booked restaurants, overcrowded clubs, and a city suspended—briefly—between the fatigue of a long year and the anticipation of a new one. Beyond the standard nightlife offer, however, there are several recurring events, spaces, and urban contexts that allow for a mo...

Metallica and Eros Ramazzotti, among the most anticipated concerts of 2026. The full list

The year 2026 is shaping up to be one of the richest in live music events for Bucharest, with a packed calendar of international concerts, special shows, and large-scale productions. From rock and heavy metal legends to pop artists, crossover performances, and thematic orchestral shows, the Capital will host events catering to a wide range of music...

The only mall in Bucharest open on January 1, 2026. Here you can also find a hypermarket with the same schedule

The period between Christmas and New Year’s Eve brings, every year, major changes to the operating hours of Bucharest’s large shopping centers. While most malls close their doors on January 1 or operate with extremely reduced schedules, there is a single exception in the Capital. It is AFI Palace Cotroceni, which will be open on the first day of 20...

Which Christmas markets remain open in the Capital until the end of the 2025–2026 winter holidays

Bucharest remains lively even after Christmas, although some of the themed markets close before the end of the year. For the 2025–2026 winter season, the Capital set a record, with no fewer than eight Christmas markets organized across several areas of the city. However, only three of them remain open through New Year’s Eve, offering residents and...

Bucharest in 2025: a retrospective of projects launched and completed, and the visible changes across the city

How does Bucharest close out 2025? In a familiar state: a city under construction. It was not a year of grand openings or spectacular transformations, but rather a year defined by difficult interventions, unavoidable construction sites, and projects that finally moved from promises to execution. From the consolidation of the Unirii Planșeu—one of t...

What the weather is like in Bucharest after Christmas. Will it keep snowing?

Christmas brought snow to Bucharest this year, and for a few days the city finally looked the way many people expect it to look in winter. Parks filled up, children played outside, and the atmosphere felt unmistakably seasonal. After that brief winter moment, the obvious question followed: does the snow continue, or was it just a short episode?Weat...

What you can do in Bucharest at Christmas and New Year’s Eve

The winter holiday season turns Bucharest into a city filled with lights, events, and leisure options for both residents and tourists. From Christmas markets and strolls among festive decorations to cultural performances, family-friendly activities, and New Year’s Eve parties, the capital offers a wide range of options for every taste. Whether you...

What you need to know if you are a property owner renting out a home in Bucharest in 2026: rules, taxes, and obligations

Renting out a home in Bucharest remains an important source of income for many property owners, but 2026 comes with a clear set of tax rules that must be understood in order to avoid problems with the authorities. While the taxation of long-term rentals does not undergo major changes compared to previous years, significant adjustments apply to shor...