On Monday, Sector 4 Mayor Daniel Băluță announced the beginning of the reconstruction works on the Unirii Slab. Traffic on Splaiul Independenței, between Piața Națiunile Unite and Piața Unirii, is restricted, except for local residents. The mayor also recommends alternative routes.“We're starting the reconstruction of the Unirii Slab! The first are... Read more
Traffic levels are high on Monday afternoon on the A1 motorway at the entrance to Bucharest, as well as near Pitești and in the area of Margina, Timiș County, according to the Infotraffic Center. There is also congestion on several national roads, including DN1 in the resort areas along the Prahova Valley, where visibility is reduced due to heavy r... Read more
Over 20 embassies issue joint statement for the 20th anniversary of Bucharest pride: “The Romanian people reaffirmed their commitment to democratic values”On Thursday, over 20 embassies issued a joint statement marking the 20th anniversary of Bucharest Pride, commending the Romanian people for reaffirming their commitment to democratic values, plur... Read more
This weekend, the “Open Streets – Bucharest” program takes place on June 8 on Calea Victoriei, Vasile Bacilă – Poiana cu Aluni streets (Sector 2), and Splaiul Unirii near the Timpuri Noi Pier.Dâmbovița Delivery – a Neighborhood Project under “Open Streets”, Initiated by ARCUB As part of the partner projects series held in Bucharest neighborhoods th... Read more
The “Open Doors at Cotroceni Palace” event, launched by the Presidential Administration in March, is set to become a permanent program, with a new format to take effect starting June 14.During the Pentecost weekend, access to the Cotroceni Palace complex will be suspended on Saturday and Sunday (June 7–8). On Friday, June 6, visitors will only be a... Read more
A tram derailed on Thursday in Bucharest, on Theodor Pallady Boulevard, shortly after departing from the end-of-line station. As a result, tram services on lines 19, 27, and 49 are currently suspended.“STB (Bucharest’s Public Transport Company) announces that today, June 5, 2025, at 11:05 AM, a tram operating on line 19 derailed on Theodor Pallady... Read more
The National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA) and the University of Meaning / Universidad del Sentido — an international university operating under the authority of the Vatican State — signed a new cooperation agreement on Wednesday. This partnership establishes a new master’s program that promotes the core values e... Read more
Minister of Development, Cseke Attila, has announced that the ministry is allocating nearly 255 million lei for seismic rehabilitation and strengthening works on 15 public facilities. These include educational institutions located in Bucharest and the counties of Maramureș, Teleorman, Olt, Dâmbovița, Constanța, Tulcea, Galați, and Gorj, as well as... Read more
“Divertis Dictionary of Humor” is a project exploring the evolution of Romanian humor from the 1980s to the present, presented as three live podcasts under the title “Anatomy of Comedy 2025.” These events will be hosted by ARCUB at Sala Gabroveni on June 3, 4, and 7. The moderators are Dan Chișu, Gojira, and Andrei Boncea, and the guest list includ... Read more
Nearly 70% of high school students in Bucharest have consumed alcohol, 37% have been drunk at least once, 39% have smoked, 45% have used e-cigarettes, and almost 15% have tried various illegal substances, according to a comprehensive study conducted by the General Directorate of Social Assistance of the Municipality of Bucharest (DGASMB) in 60 high... Read more