If you're thinking of settling in Bucharest or you already live here and you want to change your home, you definitely want to choose a better, safer and nicer neighborhood. And if you don't have an unlimited budget (as most of us do), then the decision definitely needs to be weighed even more.Storia has conducted a survey of over 44 thousand respon...
Louis Pasteur was born on December 27, 1822, in the town of Dole, France, into a modest family. His father was a tanner, and his mother managed the household. In 1827, the family moved near Arbois, where young Louis began his studies. He was not considered a prodigy, but he was hardworking, disciplined, and deeply curious about the world around him...
At the beginning of the 20th century, passersby walking along Calea Victoriei could often see an elegant gentleman sitting at a table in front of the Continental Hotel, sipping coffee and reading the Viennese newspaper Neue Freie Presse. That man was Jacques M. Elias — the hotel’s owner, banker, industrialist, and one of Bucharest’s most respected...
The destiny of Dr. Dumitru Bagdasar, the founder of the Romanian school of neurosurgery, is one of the most remarkable stories in the history of Romanian medicine. Born on December 17, 1893, in the village of Roșiești, Vaslui County, Dumitru was the fourth child in a large family of freeholding peasants, Iancu and Smaranda Bagdasar. Coming from a m...
Few scientists have had as profound an impact on modern medicine as Joseph Lister. Born in 1827 in Upton, England, and passing away in 1912, Lister is considered the founder of antiseptic surgery, a medical field that has saved millions of lives and completely transformed the way surgical operations are performed. A visionary who forever changed su...
The University Square, located in the center of Bucharest, is probably the best known square in Romania, constituting "kilometer zero" of the country's road network. Situated in the center of Bucharest, it is perhaps the most representative place of the capital, built in a style that encourages urban modernization and with strong Parisian influence...
On October 30, 2025, Romania once again bows its head in remembrance of one of the most devastating tragedies in its recent history — the Colectiv nightclub fire. Ten years have passed since the night that tore apart a generation and revealed the painful truth of a society wounded by negligence, corruption, and indifference. Sixty-four young people...
Colțea Hospital is one of the oldest and most renowned medical institutions in Bucharest, Romania, with a long history and a major significance in the development of the Romanian health system. Founded in the 18th century, Colțea Hospital had from the very beginning the status of a city hospital (not a simple ward) operating according to the Europe...
Mica Ertegun, born Ioana Maria Banu, came into the world in Bucharest, in a privileged family during an era when refinement and education defined social standing. Her father, Dr. George Banu, was a respected physician and a close associate of the Romanian Royal Family. Mica’s life seemed destined for comfort and culture—until history took a dramati...
The 112 emergency system is the direct connection to rapid intervention services in Romania — police, ambulance, firefighters, and specialized rescue units. For those living in Bucharest, understanding how the system works and when it is truly necessary to call can make the difference between an efficient response and an unnecessary call. Below, we...