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Romanian and U.S. flags face off with a bold “TARIFFS” sign between them, symbolising rising trade tensions and political friction.
Romania begins a historic presidential election rerun after 2024’s annulled vote, with key candidates battling for control of the country’s future direction.
Energy prices in Cluj-Napoca are expected to surge from July 2025 as government caps expire, while Electrica Furnizare faces fresh billing scandals and consumer outrage.
One month after Cluj-Napoca’s road safety meeting, reckless driving persists, red-light enforcement remains absent, and city officials fail to take meaningful action despite repeated warnings.
Romania’s electoral crisis deepens as far-right candidate Călin Georgescu is barred from the presidential race, sparking protests and political controversy ahead of the May election.
Romania faces political uncertainty after President Iohannis’s resignation, following election annulment due to Russian interference. A coalition government struggles to restore stability amid rising tensions.
UNTOLD Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with Post Malone headlining, alongside Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Tiësto, and more, promising an unforgettable experience in Cluj-Napoca.
Cluj-Napoca enforces new safety rules for food couriers, requiring reflective gear and proper lighting. Firms must comply by 15 February or face fines.
As reckless driving dominates headlines in Cluj-Napoca, Romania’s fixed speed cameras offer hope for stricter traffic enforcement.
Revelion 2025 in Cluj-Napoca brings concerts, a drone and light show, festive cheer in Piața Unirii, and extended public transport services.
Woodrow Wilson’s bust, celebrating his legacy in democracy and Romania’s unification, was unveiled in Cluj-Napoca’s Lucian Blaga Square with prominent attendees.
Cluj-Napoca’s road culture is spiralling out of control, with reckless driving, poor enforcement, and rising chaos putting residents and road users at risk.
Cluj-Napoca, Romania’s second most expensive city, struggles with affordability as rising costs in housing, services, and essentials threaten residents and businesses alike.
UBB’s recent statements on Romania’s elections raise questions about the university’s role in addressing politically sensitive topics during a critical time.
Romania’s Constitutional Court has annulled the first round of presidential elections, citing fairness concerns and ordering a complete restart of the electoral process.
UBB’s recent statement on science, religion, and democracy, shared during election season, has raised questions about the university’s neutrality and ethical guidelines.
Călin Georgescu’s sudden rise in Romania’s elections, fuelled by a TikTok campaign and alleged state interference, has sparked investigations into electoral integrity.
The results of Romania’s 2024 parliamentary elections reveal a fragmented political landscape.
Romania meets U.S. Visa Waiver Program requirements, allowing visa-free travel starting 2025. Citizens can visit for tourism or business, strengthening ties between the two nations.
Bosch’s global job cuts spark concerns in Cluj-Napoca, as the city navigates broader economic shifts amidst multinational restructuring and evolving market challenges.
Romania will join the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025, ending border checks and enabling seamless travel and trade across Europe.
Romania faces a pivotal choice in its presidential runoff: a nationalist agenda with Călin Georgescu or a pro-European vision with Elena Lasconi.
9 years on, Residents of Cluj-Napoca gather to honour Colectiv victims, marking a decade since the tragedy and renewing calls for safety and accountability across Romania.
Moldovans in Cluj rallied at Union Square, waving flags and chanting for Moldova’s European future, supporting Maia Sandu’s re-election and continued EU integration efforts.
Romania launches a new platform to report aggressive driving, aiming to tackle the EU’s highest road fatality rate and promote safer driving practices.
The European Commission has suspended €300 million in funding for the Cluj-Napoca metro project due to transparency issues, raising concerns about potential corruption.
Justin Timberlake will headline Electric Castle 2025, marking his first-ever performance in Romania with hits and tracks from his latest album, Everything I Thought It Was.
PATRIR bids farewell to its founding president Kai Brand-Jacobsen, celebrating 23 years of transformative peacebuilding leadership and global impact in conflict resolution.
Romania’s inflation tops EU charts at 5.8% in July, as Cluj feels the squeeze with notable hikes in real estate and consumer goods.
UNTOLD 2024 captivated over 427,000 fans with electrifying performances from global stars like Sam Smith and Martin Garrix, setting the stage for an epic 10th anniversary.
What you need to know about UNTOLD Festival 2024: Check-in, wristband collection, and festival rules. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!
Deposit-Return System: A saga of non-functional machines and retailers avoiding responsibility. Recycling made impossibly frustrating.
The European Commission’s 2024 Convergence Report outlines Romania’s significant hurdles in meeting the EU’s economic criteria for euro adoption.
Explore the transient interactions between humanity and nature at ‘Archives of Short-Lived Materialities,’ featured in the Opera Aperta Festival 2024
Celebrate UNTOLD 2024, lauded as the third-best festival globally by DJ Mag. Join the excitement and music in one of the world’s premier events.
Driven by curiosity, we explored entirely closing the centre of Cluj-Napoca to traffic, creating pedestrian spaces with new tram lines, green areas, and time for trees to mature.
Romania enacts Law 406/2023, requiring all registered businesses to accept non-cash payments, enhancing financial security and promoting economic inclusivity from June 16, 2024.
In Cluj-Napoca, the burgeoning rental market faces challenges: informal contracts, legal enforcement issues, and a disconnect between rising rents and local incomes.
Emil Boc wins another term as Cluj-Napoca mayor with 45% of votes, emphasising innovation, education, and green initiatives. Voter turnout exceeded 50%.
Eurocities 2024 in Cluj-Napoca kicked off today, focusing on sustainability and innovation, bringing together European city leaders to address urban challenges.
The EU’s new Entry/Exit System launches this October, requiring biometric data for non-EU travellers.
Groundbreaking for the Cluj Regional Emergency Hospital marks a historic step in enhancing healthcare infrastructure, expected to be completed by 2027.
Construction has started on the Cluj Metropolitan Beltway to reduce traffic congestion and improve connectivity, expanding the road to six lanes.
Several workers from Asia and Africa report widespread job scams in Romania, highlighting serious issues in employment regulation and recruitment, including exploitation of sex workers.
Zilele Clujului (Cluj Days) 2024 from 30th May to 2nd June for vibrant music, art, and cultural celebrations across over 40 locations.
Romania to enforce a 70% tax on undeclared rental income starting 1 July 2024, targeting property owners evading tax obligations.
Gameloft Cluj-Napoca will close, laying off 136 employees. This reflects broader trends in Cluj’s IT sector, marked by rising costs and shifting work styles.
Romania introduces a 70% tax rate on undeclared incomes starting July 1, 2024, aiming to enhance taxpayer compliance and increase state revenue collections
Despite its recent transformation, Strada Universității’s pedestrian zone struggles with rampant illegal parking, undermining its new car-free initiative.
Cluj continues to face issues with the invasive sycamore lace bug, impacting residents and challenging urban green initiatives despite concerted efforts to manage the infestation.
Cluj-Napoca’s City Hall is advancing projects to aid marginalised groups, offering free public transport, social vouchers, and housing assistance to enhance residents’ quality of life.
30-day suspension in for wreckless Sameday van driver: Is it enough to deter reckless driving?
Romania seeks new military recruits and expands NATO base, enhancing its defence forces in response to Eastern European security concerns
Electric Castle 2024 boasts a stellar lineup featuring Sean Paul, Massive Attack, Paolo Nutini, and more, promising a genre-spanning extravaganza
In Cluj-Napoca, high home ownership contrasts stark rental affordability issues, exacerbated by demand from locals and foreigners alike, challenging the city’s inclusivity and economic diversity.
Romania commits to the European minimum wage by 2024, enhancing workers’ pay through calculated adjustments based on average salaries, living standards, and inflation rates.
Amid allegations of illegal billing, Electrica Furnizare faces mounting outrage for overestimated bills and flawed tiered pricing, leaving consumers demanding justice and transparency.
In a move towards public health and sustainability, a new law mandates free tap water in restaurants, cafeterias, and catering services, enhancing customer service.
Cluj-Napoca’s road safety crisis deepens, with rampant traffic law violations and a glaring lack of enforcement measures, putting all road users at risk.
Cluj’s IT sector navigates turbulent times with layoffs and restructuring, reflecting the broader challenges of adapting to post-pandemic realities and possible economic pressures.
Romanian and U.S. flags face off with a bold “TARIFFS” sign between them, symbolising rising trade tensions and political friction.
Romania begins a historic presidential election rerun after 2024’s annulled vote, with key candidates battling for control of the country’s future direction.
Energy prices in Cluj-Napoca are expected to surge from July 2025 as government caps expire, while Electrica Furnizare faces fresh billing scandals and consumer outrage.
One month after Cluj-Napoca’s road safety meeting, reckless driving persists, red-light enforcement remains absent, and city officials fail to take meaningful action despite repeated warnings.
Romania’s electoral crisis deepens as far-right candidate Călin Georgescu is barred from the presidential race, sparking protests and political controversy ahead of the May election.
Romania faces political uncertainty after President Iohannis’s resignation, following election annulment due to Russian interference. A coalition government struggles to restore stability amid rising tensions.
UNTOLD Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with Post Malone headlining, alongside Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Tiësto, and more, promising an unforgettable experience in Cluj-Napoca.
Cluj-Napoca enforces new safety rules for food couriers, requiring reflective gear and proper lighting. Firms must comply by 15 February or face fines.
As reckless driving dominates headlines in Cluj-Napoca, Romania’s fixed speed cameras offer hope for stricter traffic enforcement.
Revelion 2025 in Cluj-Napoca brings concerts, a drone and light show, festive cheer in Piața Unirii, and extended public transport services.
Woodrow Wilson’s bust, celebrating his legacy in democracy and Romania’s unification, was unveiled in Cluj-Napoca’s Lucian Blaga Square with prominent attendees.
Cluj-Napoca’s road culture is spiralling out of control, with reckless driving, poor enforcement, and rising chaos putting residents and road users at risk.
Cluj-Napoca, Romania’s second most expensive city, struggles with affordability as rising costs in housing, services, and essentials threaten residents and businesses alike.
UBB’s recent statements on Romania’s elections raise questions about the university’s role in addressing politically sensitive topics during a critical time.
Romania’s Constitutional Court has annulled the first round of presidential elections, citing fairness concerns and ordering a complete restart of the electoral process.
UBB’s recent statement on science, religion, and democracy, shared during election season, has raised questions about the university’s neutrality and ethical guidelines.
Călin Georgescu’s sudden rise in Romania’s elections, fuelled by a TikTok campaign and alleged state interference, has sparked investigations into electoral integrity.
The results of Romania’s 2024 parliamentary elections reveal a fragmented political landscape.
Romania meets U.S. Visa Waiver Program requirements, allowing visa-free travel starting 2025. Citizens can visit for tourism or business, strengthening ties between the two nations.
Bosch’s global job cuts spark concerns in Cluj-Napoca, as the city navigates broader economic shifts amidst multinational restructuring and evolving market challenges.
Romania will join the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025, ending border checks and enabling seamless travel and trade across Europe.
Romania faces a pivotal choice in its presidential runoff: a nationalist agenda with Călin Georgescu or a pro-European vision with Elena Lasconi.
9 years on, Residents of Cluj-Napoca gather to honour Colectiv victims, marking a decade since the tragedy and renewing calls for safety and accountability across Romania.
Moldovans in Cluj rallied at Union Square, waving flags and chanting for Moldova’s European future, supporting Maia Sandu’s re-election and continued EU integration efforts.
Romania launches a new platform to report aggressive driving, aiming to tackle the EU’s highest road fatality rate and promote safer driving practices.
The European Commission has suspended €300 million in funding for the Cluj-Napoca metro project due to transparency issues, raising concerns about potential corruption.
Justin Timberlake will headline Electric Castle 2025, marking his first-ever performance in Romania with hits and tracks from his latest album, Everything I Thought It Was.
PATRIR bids farewell to its founding president Kai Brand-Jacobsen, celebrating 23 years of transformative peacebuilding leadership and global impact in conflict resolution.
Romania’s inflation tops EU charts at 5.8% in July, as Cluj feels the squeeze with notable hikes in real estate and consumer goods.
UNTOLD 2024 captivated over 427,000 fans with electrifying performances from global stars like Sam Smith and Martin Garrix, setting the stage for an epic 10th anniversary.
What you need to know about UNTOLD Festival 2024: Check-in, wristband collection, and festival rules. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!
Deposit-Return System: A saga of non-functional machines and retailers avoiding responsibility. Recycling made impossibly frustrating.
The European Commission’s 2024 Convergence Report outlines Romania’s significant hurdles in meeting the EU’s economic criteria for euro adoption.
Explore the transient interactions between humanity and nature at ‘Archives of Short-Lived Materialities,’ featured in the Opera Aperta Festival 2024
Celebrate UNTOLD 2024, lauded as the third-best festival globally by DJ Mag. Join the excitement and music in one of the world’s premier events.
Driven by curiosity, we explored entirely closing the centre of Cluj-Napoca to traffic, creating pedestrian spaces with new tram lines, green areas, and time for trees to mature.
Romania enacts Law 406/2023, requiring all registered businesses to accept non-cash payments, enhancing financial security and promoting economic inclusivity from June 16, 2024.
In Cluj-Napoca, the burgeoning rental market faces challenges: informal contracts, legal enforcement issues, and a disconnect between rising rents and local incomes.
Emil Boc wins another term as Cluj-Napoca mayor with 45% of votes, emphasising innovation, education, and green initiatives. Voter turnout exceeded 50%.
Eurocities 2024 in Cluj-Napoca kicked off today, focusing on sustainability and innovation, bringing together European city leaders to address urban challenges.
The EU’s new Entry/Exit System launches this October, requiring biometric data for non-EU travellers.
Groundbreaking for the Cluj Regional Emergency Hospital marks a historic step in enhancing healthcare infrastructure, expected to be completed by 2027.
Construction has started on the Cluj Metropolitan Beltway to reduce traffic congestion and improve connectivity, expanding the road to six lanes.
Several workers from Asia and Africa report widespread job scams in Romania, highlighting serious issues in employment regulation and recruitment, including exploitation of sex workers.
Zilele Clujului (Cluj Days) 2024 from 30th May to 2nd June for vibrant music, art, and cultural celebrations across over 40 locations.
Romania to enforce a 70% tax on undeclared rental income starting 1 July 2024, targeting property owners evading tax obligations.
Gameloft Cluj-Napoca will close, laying off 136 employees. This reflects broader trends in Cluj’s IT sector, marked by rising costs and shifting work styles.
Romania introduces a 70% tax rate on undeclared incomes starting July 1, 2024, aiming to enhance taxpayer compliance and increase state revenue collections
Despite its recent transformation, Strada Universității’s pedestrian zone struggles with rampant illegal parking, undermining its new car-free initiative.
Cluj continues to face issues with the invasive sycamore lace bug, impacting residents and challenging urban green initiatives despite concerted efforts to manage the infestation.
Cluj-Napoca’s City Hall is advancing projects to aid marginalised groups, offering free public transport, social vouchers, and housing assistance to enhance residents’ quality of life.
30-day suspension in for wreckless Sameday van driver: Is it enough to deter reckless driving?
Romania seeks new military recruits and expands NATO base, enhancing its defence forces in response to Eastern European security concerns
Electric Castle 2024 boasts a stellar lineup featuring Sean Paul, Massive Attack, Paolo Nutini, and more, promising a genre-spanning extravaganza
In Cluj-Napoca, high home ownership contrasts stark rental affordability issues, exacerbated by demand from locals and foreigners alike, challenging the city’s inclusivity and economic diversity.
Romania commits to the European minimum wage by 2024, enhancing workers’ pay through calculated adjustments based on average salaries, living standards, and inflation rates.
Amid allegations of illegal billing, Electrica Furnizare faces mounting outrage for overestimated bills and flawed tiered pricing, leaving consumers demanding justice and transparency.
In a move towards public health and sustainability, a new law mandates free tap water in restaurants, cafeterias, and catering services, enhancing customer service.
Cluj-Napoca’s road safety crisis deepens, with rampant traffic law violations and a glaring lack of enforcement measures, putting all road users at risk.
Cluj’s IT sector navigates turbulent times with layoffs and restructuring, reflecting the broader challenges of adapting to post-pandemic realities and possible economic pressures.