The former building of the Sector 1 City Hall in Piața Amzei, known during the interwar period as the Yellow Palace, has reopened its doors to the public with the opening of the “deGalben” exhibition — a first step in its transformation into an active cultural and social center dedicated to the Bucharest community. The event marks the concrete laun... Read more
The State Sanitary Inspection and the Control Body of the Ministry of Health are conducting investigations at the Burn Center of Floreasca Hospital in Bucharest, after the family of a critically burned patient spoke out about the “concentration camp” conditions she endured. The testimonies were read by the Minister of Health, Alexandru Rogobete, wh... Read more
Monthly maintenance costs for a two-room apartment in Bucharest vary significantly, depending on the area where the building is located, the age of the block, the type of heating system, and the occupants’ individual consumption. On social media, Bucharest residents have recently shared how much they pay on average for maintenance, electricity, gas... Read more
Apa Nova Bucharest, the operator of drinking water and sewage services in the capital, has paid the dividends for the 2024 financial year to the Bucharest City Hall. The value of the dividends, in accordance with the Concession Contract, is 19,567,568 lei, the equivalent of over 3.8 million euros.“The annual dividend payment is a contractual respon... Read more
Bucharest is a city of contrasts, where history meets modernity and tradition blends with innovation. Romania’s capital offers visitors a wealth of attractions—from grand palaces and fascinating museums to peaceful gardens and lively streets lined with cafés and restaurants. For those experiencing Bucharest for the first time, here are seven iconic... Read more
Apa Nova is launching the campaign "The official water from everything you love in Bucharest," an initiative that puts the spotlight on the quality of tap water and its role in city life. The project has a strong educational and awareness component, aiming to encourage Bucharest residents to rediscover the value of a local, safe, and sustainable re... Read more
The George Enescu International Festival presents, as part of this year’s edition, a new format for showcasing classical and contemporary music: the Enescu – JTI Immersive Experience series, hosted at MINA – the Museum of New Immersive Art.This absolute premiere for the festival signals an openness to new ways of artistic reception, where music, vi... Read more
The storm that hit the Bucharest-Ilfov region last week has so far resulted in the opening of over 500 insurance claims, according to the National Union of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies of Romania (UNSAR). “The storm that affected the Bucharest-Ilfov area last week has led to the opening of more than 500 damage claims so far. These have been... Read more
Bucharest ranks among the most congested cities in the worldIn 2025, Bucharest remains one of the world’s most congested cities, according to the latest data from the TomTom Traffic Index. Romania’s capital holds the 8th place globally and 4th in Europe in the ranking of cities with the worst traffic. Urban traffic in Bucharest has steadily worsene... Read more
Magazinul București, located in the very heart of the capital near Piața Roma, at the end of the historic Lipscani Street, is more than just a building. It is a chapter of urban and commercial history, rooted in the life of a remarkable man: Bucur Bunescu.The story begins at the end of the 19th century, when a poor boy from Turcheș, a village near... Read more