In the first three months of 2025, companies in Romania opened over 50,000 job opportunities, according to the online platform eJobs. The data reveals a highly active labor market, with nearly 3 million applications submitted. While the total number of jobs and applications remains steady compared to the same period in 2024, a notable development i...
In recent years, Romania’s labor market has undergone an accelerated transformation, amid an increasingly acute shortage of personnel. The massive migration of Romanians to Western European countries has created significant gaps, estimated at around 600,000 people, which forced employers to seek external solutions. In this context, the import of la...
The “Pescăruș” restaurant is one of the gastronomic and cultural landmarks of Bucharest. Built in 1938 according to the plans of architect Horia Creangă, the restaurant appeared even before Herăstrău Park (today King Michael I Park) was landscaped. In fact, the park was later developed around the restaurant, turning the area into a promenade and me...
Bucharest offers a wide range of ice rinks suitable for both children and adults. Indoor rinks operate all year round, while outdoor rinks are open only during the cold season. Whether you want to practice spins, spend time with family or friends, or simply enjoy winter fun, there are options for every taste and skill level.Each rink provides facil...
Bucharest is a city where culinary traditions meet modern tastes, and mici — juicy grilled meat rolls — have become a true symbol of local street food. For many residents, choosing the best place to enjoy mici is a matter of personal pride. However, several locations have stood the test of time and earned a reputation as the city’s landmarks for th...
World War I was a dramatic period for Romania, and the occupation of Bucharest by the Central Powers in December 1916 marked one of the harshest chapters in the modern history of the capital. The German army, led by Field Marshal August von Mackensen, entered the city after the Romanian authorities withdrew to Iași. For almost two years, the city e...
Bucharest is a city with a rich history and a complex urban evolution. As the city expanded, differences emerged between the historic center, symbolic landmarks, and the geographical center of the capital. Understanding the precise location of the center and its importance helps with urban orientation and preserving city identity.Where is Bucharest...
The history of Bucharest’s administrative organization reflects the social and political transformations the Capital has undergone for more than two centuries. From the plăși of the late 18th century to the current six sectors, the city’s subdivisions have always aimed to ensure control, efficiency, and adaptation to rapid population growth. Each s...
The interwar period is often evoked as a “golden age” of Romanian society, yet the reality of those times was far more complex. Beyond the elegance of salons, fashion, and a lively cultural life, Bucharest still retained the image of a city caught between modernity and visible shortcomings. Unpaved streets, the lack of modern infrastructure, and ma...
Residents and drivers passing through the Capital should know that fees for public parking lots managed by the Bucharest Municipal Parking Company vary depending on the area and the type of subscription chosen. Prices range from just a few lei per hour to annual subscriptions worth thousands of lei, with payments available both at parking meters an...