More and more people living in Bucharest earn additional income alongside their salaries, whether from rentals, investments, dividends, online trading, or other independent activities. In 2026, several important fiscal changes came into effect, increasing taxation levels for most categories of income obtained by individuals.Although tax legislation... Read more
The luxury real estate market in Manhattan continues to set prices that are difficult to imagine for most European buyers. In some of the borough’s most exclusive areas, the price of a single square meter can equal the cost of a studio apartment — or even a two-room flat — in Bucharest.The enormous gap between the two housing markets highlights not... Read more
Starting in 2026, certain notarized legal transactions — including real estate deals — require a tax clearance certificate confirming the fiscal status of the individuals involved. The measure applies both in Bucharest and throughout Romania and aims to verify that the parties do not have outstanding local tax debts.According to the Official Gazett... Read more
Bucharest is preparing for one of the most significant upgrades to its road infrastructure in recent years. The City Hall has announced a project to introduce AI-controlled smart traffic lights across approximately 580 intersections. The initiative aims to improve traffic flow, reduce pollution and increase the efficiency of public transport.The pr... Read more
Folk artisans and visual artists will showcase handmade mărțișor creations at the “Dimitrie Gusti” National Village Museum, during the Mărțișor Fair taking place from February 23 to March 8. The event is hosted at the museum’s headquarters on 28–30 Kiseleff Road.Visitors will be able to explore a wide range of mărțișor designs, from the simple red-... Read more
The fair season kicks off at Mezanin Market with the Valentine’s Mood event, taking place on 7–8 February at Palatul Universul (23–25 Ion Brezoianu Street, Bucharest), between 10:00 and 18:00. Nearly 400 local creators are expected to take part across more than 20 events throughout the year, according to the organizers.In 2026, the public is invite... Read more
The actors portraying Benedict Bridgerton, Sophie Baek, Lady Violet Bridgerton and Francesca Bridgerton will meet fans at the Bridgerton Masquerade Ball, held at the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, to celebrate the launch of the fourth season of Bridgerton. The Regency-era inspired event will take place on 19 February.Following the release of th... Read more
The National Museum of Natural History “Grigore Antipa” attracted 503,934 visitors in 2025 through the activities and events it organized: 328,402 visitors to the permanent exhibition; 58,073 participants in 60 educational projects, totaling 846 activities; 117,459 visitors to three major temporary exhibitions; and 6,550 visitors with special needs... Read more
Starting February 1, 2026, residents of Bucharest’s Sector 1 have a single point of contact with the local administration. Sector 1 City Hall has opened the Citizen’s Office, a centralized location that brings together several essential public services in order to reduce waiting times and eliminate the need to travel between multiple offices.The ne... Read more
Bucharest residents with a passion for history and cultural heritage are invited on Sunday, February 1, to a special guided tour at the National Museum of Romanian History. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore some of Romania’s most valuable treasures, including the jewels of the Royal Family and the famous “Golden Hen with Chicks” treasur... Read more