The Bucharest General Council has approved a project that could reshape one of the most rigid urban boundaries in the capital: the fence surrounding the Palace of Parliament. The decision opens the way for a broader urban regeneration process in central Bucharest, covering part of the former Uranus neighborhood.Although the vote marks an important... Read more
Romania’s capital ranks among the European cities with the highest five-star hotel rates, despite having a less developed hotel infrastructure than other capitals in the region. An analysis by Ziarul Financiar, based on data from Booking.com for the 27 February–1 March weekend, shows that a room in a top-tier hotel in Bucharest can cost close to €1... Read more
The musician Robert Treviño, 41, has been appointed Principal Conductor of the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra, beginning with the 2026–2027 Season. The American conductor will assume his position in October 2026, for an initial term of four years.The offer followed his electrifying debut with the Orchestra in November 2025, when he conducted... Read more
The Ministry of Culture has announced the launch of a management project competition for the position of Director of the “I.L. Caragiale” National Theatre in Bucharest. The competition will be organized at the Ministry’s headquarters, located at 22 Unirii Boulevard.Application files must be submitted by March 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM, to the Human Resou... Read more
Bucharest’s North Railway Station, the capital’s main rail hub and the transit point for approximately 85% of the city’s rail traffic, is set to enter a large-scale renovation and modernisation process. The project, estimated at around 500 million lei, is scheduled to begin this month and will cover a total area of roughly 33,000 square metres.The... Read more
The renowned musical Notre Dame de Paris is coming to Romania for the first time, with a series of performances scheduled at Romexpo between January 15 and 19. The show will be presented in French, in its original version, with music by Riccardo Cocciante and lyrics by Luc Plamondon.The event is part of the international tour of the original produc... Read more
National Culture Day has been celebrated since 2010, every year on January 15, the birthday of the poet Mihai Eminescu. This year, dozens of events are being organized at national cultural institutions both in Romania and abroad. The public can choose from an extremely diverse program, ranging from visits, guided tours and free-entry exhibitions to... Read more
On January 15, National Culture Day, the Bulandra Cinematheque opens with a theatrical and cinematic marathon. Over 12 hours of video materials from the TVR Archive, the event traces part of the history of Bulandra Theatre and the legendary stories told on its stages.The event takes place Thursday at the “Liviu Ciulei” Hall (Izvor), from 10:00 AM t... Read more
On National Culture Day, public cultural institutions under the authority of the Ministry of Culture are offering a rich program that includes exhibitions, performances, concerts, guided tours, workshops, film screenings, and meetings with artists, researchers, and creators.Events dedicated to National Culture Day take place both in Bucharest and i... Read more
Bucharest is bracing for a weekend and the start of the week marked by authentic winter weather. The Administrația Națională de Meteorologie has updated its special forecast for the Capital, announcing a period characterized by low temperatures, snowfall, icy conditions, and the accumulation of a significant snow layer.The alert is in effect from F... Read more