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UPDATE – Parade in Bucharest on National Day – Almost 3,000 troops will march under the Arch of Triumph

Almost 3,000 troops will march under the Arch of Triumph on Monday, on National Day, with President Nicuşor Dan, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, members of the Government, MPs, numerous other officials and representatives of the diplomatic corps attending the ceremonies. Ilie Bolojan will also attend the ceremonies held in Alba Iulia on Monday for the... Read more

Why did Bucharest’s first electric tram line get the number 14 and not 1, as would seem normal? How public transport electrification unfolded in the capital

Public transport in Bucharest began with horse-drawn trams, introduced in 1871, just two years after they started operating in Timișoara. Initially, trams were pulled by horses and ran on limited routes, but they played an essential role in residents’ urban mobility. At the time, only boyars (nobles) could own private carriages, so collective trans... Read more

Fire on the rooftop of Afi Palace Cotroceni mall. People inside the shopping center are being evacuated

The largest mall in the capital, AFI Palace Cotroceni, is being evacuated on Saturday due to a fire. Initial reports indicate that the fire broke out on the flat rooftop of the shopping center and is manifesting with open flames and large amounts of smoke.UPDATE – ISU Bucharest-Ilfov reports, at the time of this news release, that smoke can be seen... Read more

First edition of Neversea Kapital: three days at the National Arena – recommendations, payment system and access info

DJ Paul Kalkbrenner, Axwell, Lost Frequencies, John Summit, Don Diablo, R3hab, Salvatore Ganacci, Mëstiza, Alok, Charlotte de Witte, Deborah de Luca, Nina Kraviz, and Korolova will perform sets at the National Arena between July 4–6 as part of the Neversea Kapital Festival.The festival will feature three main stages: Mainstage, The Ark, and Temple.... Read more

“Open Streets” in Bucharest: art and play on Calea Victoriei, this weekend

The Capital reopens for walks, gatherings and cultural discoveries on June 14–15 during the 7th “Open Streets – Bucharest” weekendThree iconic areas of Bucharest – the Cotroceni neighborhood, Calea Victoriei, and Râmnicu Vâlcea Street in Sector 3 – will come alive with music, art, and play as part of the “Open Streets – Bucharest” event on June 14... Read more

“Open doors at Cotroceni Palace” becomes permanent

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