New Relaxation Measures from June 1st
Aaron Roberts
May 28, 2021
The Romanian Government has announced the new relaxation measures that will enter into force on June 1.
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Electric Castle Postponed until 2022
Aaron Roberts
May 17, 2021
The organisers of Electric Castle announced that this year’s EC8 event, will be postponed until 2022, saying that there’s “no real scenario that would allow the festival to happen in 2021”.
Mask Wearing Outdoors no longer required from May 15, with some exceptions.
Aaron Roberts
May 13, 2021
Romania’s president, Klaus Iohannis, has announced that from May 15th 2021, people will no longer be required to wear masks when in outdoor spaces, and traffic restrictions at night will no longer be applied.
Military Hospitals to offer 1-week “appointment-free” vaccination effort.
Aaron Roberts
April 29, 2021
Defence minister Nicolae Ciuca, announced on Digi24, that starting from May 4th, they will try out a one-week pilot project to offer vaccinations without appointment, in order to speed up the vaccination campaign.
COVID-19 Vaccine Drive-Thru opening from week starting Apr 26
Aaron Roberts
April 25, 2021
The first drive-through vaccination center in Cluj County will be opened starting the week of April 26th 2021, at the “Horia Damian” Sports Hall (Sala Sporturilor) in Cluj-Napoca, and those who want receive the vaccine will not need an appointment.
HiSky & Amara connect Cluj to Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, Turkey, Dublin and Lisbon
Aaron Roberts
April 3, 2021
HiSky, will begin operating flights from the Avram Iancu International Airport Cluj (CLJ), with both regular flights to Dublin and Lisbon, as well as charter flights to Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia and Turkey.
President, Klaus Iohannis issues statement following March 29 protests.
Aaron Roberts
March 30, 2021
President, Klaus Iohannis condemned actions of those who participated in protests against the restrictions and “attempted to politically seize the protests and turn them in vectors to spread hatred, xenophobia and antisemitism”.
Mayor wants to organise experimental festival with 5k people
Aaron Roberts
March 29, 2021
Cluj-Napoca mayor, Emil Boc, has informed that he would be willing to carry out an experimental concert with 5,000 people, to see how coronavirus spreads in such situations.
CNSU: New restrictions from March 26th
Aaron Roberts
March 25, 2021
Following the meeting today, CNSU has informed that the movement of persons outside of localities with a rate of over 3/1000 could be prohibited. At this time, the authorities are discussing a number of proposals which could be adopted and submitted to the Government for approval.
Romania ranks #2 for highest taxes in Europe
Aaron Roberts
March 25, 2021
A study, conducted by Income Tax UK, has indicated that Romania ranks as the second highest taxing country across Europe. Bulgaria was revealed to be the best European country to live in, if you wish to pay the lowest amount of tax, with a flat tax rate of 10%.
New Relaxation Measures from June 1st
Aaron Roberts
May 28, 2021
The Romanian Government has announced the new relaxation measures that will enter into force on June 1.
Electric Castle Postponed until 2022
Aaron Roberts
May 17, 2021
The organisers of Electric Castle announced that this year’s EC8 event, will be postponed until 2022, saying that there’s “no real scenario that would allow the festival to happen in 2021”.
Mask Wearing Outdoors no longer required from May 15, with some exceptions.
Aaron Roberts
May 13, 2021
Romania’s president, Klaus Iohannis, has announced that from May 15th 2021, people will no longer be required to wear masks when in outdoor spaces, and traffic restrictions at night will no longer be applied.
Military Hospitals to offer 1-week “appointment-free” vaccination effort.
Aaron Roberts
April 29, 2021
Defence minister Nicolae Ciuca, announced on Digi24, that starting from May 4th, they will try out a one-week pilot project to offer vaccinations without appointment, in order to speed up the vaccination campaign.
COVID-19 Vaccine Drive-Thru opening from week starting Apr 26
Aaron Roberts
April 25, 2021
The first drive-through vaccination center in Cluj County will be opened starting the week of April 26th 2021, at the “Horia Damian” Sports Hall (Sala Sporturilor) in Cluj-Napoca, and those who want receive the vaccine will not need an appointment.
HiSky & Amara connect Cluj to Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, Turkey, Dublin and Lisbon
Aaron Roberts
April 3, 2021
HiSky, will begin operating flights from the Avram Iancu International Airport Cluj (CLJ), with both regular flights to Dublin and Lisbon, as well as charter flights to Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia and Turkey.
President, Klaus Iohannis issues statement following March 29 protests.
Aaron Roberts
March 30, 2021
President, Klaus Iohannis condemned actions of those who participated in protests against the restrictions and “attempted to politically seize the protests and turn them in vectors to spread hatred, xenophobia and antisemitism”.
Mayor wants to organise experimental festival with 5k people
Aaron Roberts
March 29, 2021
Cluj-Napoca mayor, Emil Boc, has informed that he would be willing to carry out an experimental concert with 5,000 people, to see how coronavirus spreads in such situations.
CNSU: New restrictions from March 26th
Aaron Roberts
March 25, 2021
Following the meeting today, CNSU has informed that the movement of persons outside of localities with a rate of over 3/1000 could be prohibited. At this time, the authorities are discussing a number of proposals which could be adopted and submitted to the Government for approval.
Romania ranks #2 for highest taxes in Europe
Aaron Roberts
March 25, 2021
A study, conducted by Income Tax UK, has indicated that Romania ranks as the second highest taxing country across Europe. Bulgaria was revealed to be the best European country to live in, if you wish to pay the lowest amount of tax, with a flat tax rate of 10%.