Articles (128)

Calea Plevnei, the origin of the name of the Bucharest thoroughfare: The decisive battle that secured Romania’s Independence

Few streets in Bucharest bear the memory, in their very name, of a military event that radically changed Romania’s history. Calea Plevnei is one of them. Today, the name of the street is associated with hospitals, historic buildings, neighborhoods, institutions, and the daily traffic of the capital, but behind these two words lies one of the most i...

Mental Health in Bucharest: Why the Capital Has So Many Psychotherapists

In Bucharest, you can find a psychotherapist much the same way you can find a specialty coffee shop: open your phone, choose a neighborhood, and start comparing. Cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, systemic therapy, integrative therapy, Adlerian therapy, Jungian therapy, couples therapy, therapy for burnout, trauma, anxiety, ADHD. Sometim...

Bucur Maternity Hospital, a brief history. Few Romanians know it was built from the donation of industrialist Dumitru Mociorniță

Few residents of Bucharest know today that Bucur Maternity Hospital, one of the essential medical institutions in the southern part of the Capital, has its origins in an exceptional act of generosity. The building that houses the maternity hospital was built with funds donated by the industrialist Dumitru Mociorniță, a name that, although no longer...

What Bucharest will look like in the next 10 years: mobility, neighborhoods and infrastructure

Bucharest is going through one of the most important periods of transformation in recent decades. The growth of the population in the metropolitan area, the accelerated development of new neighborhoods, and the need to modernize infrastructure are forcing the authorities to rethink how the capital functions. Although some of the current problems—he...

Societatea Salvarea, Dr. Nicolae Minovici’s Project, and the Story of the First Ambulance in Bucharest

Nicolae Minovici is one of the most important names in the history of medicine in Romania, especially in Bucharest. An exceptional doctor, skilled in pedagogy and passionate about art, he laid the foundations for two essential institutions for public health: the first Emergency Hospital in the country and the first ambulance service, called Societa...

How much apartments in Bucharest cost in May 2026. Prices, conditions, units for sale

The apartment market in Bucharest continued to become more expensive in May 2026, while the difference between new and old homes remains one of the capital’s most important particularities. While in other major cities prices for new and old apartments are close, Bucharest still shows a visible gap: old apartments often end up being, on average, mor...

The lesson of history: who was Horia Hulubei – fighter pilot, war hero, and father of Romanian nuclear physics

The father of Romanian nuclear physics, Horia Hulubei, lived a tumultuous life marked by both brilliance and hardship. His story combines the courage of a fighter pilot, the resilience of a war hero, and the intellect of a visionary scientist. He fought in World War I, secretly collaborated with the Allies during World War II to help Romania change...

The promises of Bucharest’s new mayor, Ciprian Ciucu: “city-park”, urban regeneration, a special PUZ on the Unirii–Victoriei axis, the Green Belt and “zero-accidents” policies

The promises of Bucharest’s new mayor, Ciprian Ciucu: “city-park”, regeneration of the central axis, strict rules for the urban space, Green Belt, reduced seismic risk and “Vision Zero” strategiesCiprian Ciucu won the mandate of general mayor with a clear margin, and his electoral platform sets out an ambitious framework for transforming Bucharest....

How to quickly find a family doctor in Bucharest, when you are new to the city

Moving to a new city comes with enthusiasm, but also with a long list of things to sort out: finding a home, changing your documents, getting familiar with the neighborhoods and, not least, choosing a family doctor. In a crowded city such as Bucharest, where the pace of life is fast and the medical system is varied, the process may seem complicated...

20,000 People and a 5.5-Kilometer Table in Constitution Square, for a New World Record

Constitution Square turned into a tightly organized construction site overnight. For hours, dozens of workers assembled modules made of europallets and particleboard panels, until the structure stretched across the entire square and continued onto Union Boulevard, toward Union Square. The result: 5.5 kilometers of table, built to seat 20,000 people...