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Cluj-Napoca Mayor, Emil Boc, attended the 146th CoR Plenary Session and has expressed the need for an urgent and coherent European response, to the rapid increase of energy prices over the past few months.
We recently reported that COVID-19 tests were being offered free across Romania, for people who were experiencing symptoms of the virus, however, despite the tests being free, people report that pharmacies are charging them.
City adds dedicated COVID-19 Restrictions section to their website.
New COVID-19 restrictions have been announced by the Prefect of Cluj County that will come into affect from Thursday, October 7th 2021.
Florin Cîţu has been expelled from government following a no-confidence motion, fuelling what is an already a political crisis.
According to the latest decision, Hotărârea nr. 201 din 3 octombrie 2021, published by the Instituția Prefectului – Județul Cluj (Cluj County Prefect).
British Company who employs over 3,000 people in Romania, has announced that they plan to switch to a “Hybrid Work System.
Prime Minister Florin Cîțu has fired both the head of National Agency for Quality Management in Health and also the manager of the manager of the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Constanța, following a deadly fire which broke out in the ICU today (Friday October 1st, 2021). The third fatal fire at a hospital in the past 12 months.
There are currently 13 pharmacies spread around Cluj county, where visitors can obtain free COVID-19 tests, and receive a certified result.
Current Romanian Prime Minister Florin Cîţu has won the internal elections held by PNL
Yesterday, the government approved decision number “1.015 din 23 septembrie 2021”, in order to prevent and spread the infection of COVID-19. A number of important updates were published.
Cluj-Napoca has jumped from 2.86/1000 to 3.73/1000 cumulative cases in the last 48 hours.
A large fire has broken out in the Tetarom area of Cluj-Napoca. ISU has advised that you should close windows and do not leave your home, unless absolutely necessary due to the smoke, which can be seen over the entire city.
200 new cases in Cluj, 29 in ICU and Government plans to introduce “Green Pass”.
Diplomatic representatives from the UK, Italy the Netherlands, France, Turkey, Mexico, Kazakhstan, Belgium, Japan and Sweden all participated at Colin’s Gastro Pub.
In Cluj-Napoca, where the incidence rate has continued to exceed 2/1000, restrictions have been introduced.
The 29 year old Romanian tennis champion, Simona Halep and her partner, 43 year old Toni Iuruc, an Aromanian millionaire, are getting married on September 15th 2021 in Mamaia, Constanța.
New cases are already approaching 4,000 per day, over double what experts had initially predicted.
Untold Festival will be one of the single largest festivals to take place in Romania since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
The Delta variant of COVID-19 is much more contagious and has even been known to infect people who have completed a full vaccination course.
Romania is second-to-last in the European Union for vaccinations against COVID-19 according to ECDC data.
Over the last year, energy prices have increased by around 20-25% and are expected to continue increasing over winter due to Romania needing to import to cover the country’s consumption.
The “Health Ticket” was deemed such a success, that it has returned and is ready to dispense free bus tickets in exchange for a little exercise.
Doctor Valeriu Gheorghiţă has said that the best time for vaccination, for those who have not already done so, is “now” to gain immunity from the new wave of infections.
August 22nd, 2021 saw around 2,000 people take to the streets as a part of the Cluj PRIDE event, in support of equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community.
Cluj-Napoca was selected to host a European sporting event with international teams, in this case “Group D” from the European Championship of Women’s Volleyball – CEV 2021.
Ștefan cel Mare Park is being transformed by an extensive revitalisation project.
As of Friday, August 13, 2021, only the “Green Certificate” will be accepted as proof to travel to and from Romania. The certificate will be used to indicate if you have been vaccinated, are within 180 days of the disease or have a negative RT-PCR test.
The 4th Infantry Division “Gemina” celebrates this year, on August 15, the 105th anniversary of the simultaneous establishment and entry of the 4th Army (North) in the battles of the First World War.
These insects are known locally as “tigrul platanului”, with their scientific name being Corythucha ciliata and common English name “sycamore lace bug” and are considered an invasive species in Europe, after being introduced from North America
The President of the Cluj County Council, Alin Tișe, signed the contract for the design of the first public hospital in the Transylvania area with, integrated medical services in the field of paediatrics.
Deputy mayor of Cluj-Napoca, has announced that several bus lines, operated by Cluj-Napoca’s Public Transport Company, CTP, will be modified, with some stops being cancelled.
The changes will enter into force from August 1st 2021 and target a number of events, festivals, ceremonies as well as updates to activity in bars, clubs or gaming halls.
Romania’s National Meteorological Administration have given a weather warning (Yellow), warning that many areas of the country will experience extreme temperatures up to 39°C for areas of the country, including Cluj.
Cluj County is one of the counties with the highest vaccination coverage rate. Also, the city of Cluj-Napoca has the highest rate in the country.
Sora Shopping Centre has been falling into disrepair over recent years.
Medical service provider, MedLife reports that Romania is not prepared for a 4th wave, and that it’s only a matter of time before it hits Romania.
The former president of the Social Democrat Party (PSD) who was sentenced to prison for abuse of office in 2018, has been released after Giurgiu Court granted the request for release.
The Romanian government has confirmed that starting from July 1st, the EU’s digital COVID-19 certificate, will be available for download from the government-run website, certificat-covid.gov.ro.
Following the postponement of 2020’s event, due to COVID restrictions, the Untold Festival organisers have announced that the festival will take place in Cluj-Napoca between
Between August 6th and 15th, there will be a unique “EC_Special” edition held at the familiar Bánffy Castle in Bonţida, just outside of Cluj-Napoca, but also in 30 venues across Cluj-Napoca, which is a first for Electric Castle.
The Romanian Government has announced the new relaxation measures that will enter into force on June 1.
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”.
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.
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.
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, 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 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”.
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.
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.
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%.
Cases have now reached 6.57 per 1000 inhabitants in Cluj-Napoca, as revealed by DSP Cluj on March 23rd, 2021. However, the mayor informs that there will not be any lockdowns, saying it would be “fatal” for the city. DSU is planning to discuss changes to measures on March 25th.
Cluj-Napoca mayor, Emil Boc, has informed that he has been discussing with CTP (Public Transport Company), to allow residents of Cluj to enjoy free public transport every Friday, starting from April.
President Klaus Iohannis, made a press statement on March 9th, in which he addresses a number of topics such as investments in hospitals, jobs and also the likelihood that the current curfew will be changed to 10pm instead of 11pm as cases continue to rise in Romania.
The Avram Iancu International Airport has announced, that from March 20, 2021, there will be scheduled flights from Cluj to Dubai in the UAE, provided by Dubai headquartered flight operator, FlyDubai.
Now that the rate of infection in Cluj-Napoca has dropped to 2.97/1000, restaurants, cafes, cinemas and other related venues will be allowed to operate indoors, with a restriction of 30% capacity.
The International Committee Cluj, wrote to the prefect of Cluj County, to request information about the process for individuals and employers of foreign individuals, to obtain the COVID-19 vaccination.
From Smart Streets to awards, Cluj-Napoca has often been though of as being “different” than other cities in Romania.
Primaria Cluj-Napoca, in Partnership with the Cluj-Napoca International Committee, held the annual “Meet the Mayor” event, this time through Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here’s a unique opportunity, to make one of the city’s most well-loved attractions, your home. If you’re a creative kind of person, this is an opportunity that you shouldn’t miss!
There have been numerous attempts around Cluj, to create unique and interesting places to live, but we’re pretty sure that this one tops the list. Formerly “Q Caffe”, this 84sqm, fantasy world, has been converted with extreme attention to detail and love, into a loft-style apartment, in the heart of the city.
Cluj-Napoca Mayor, Emil Boc, attended the 146th CoR Plenary Session and has expressed the need for an urgent and coherent European response, to the rapid increase of energy prices over the past few months.
We recently reported that COVID-19 tests were being offered free across Romania, for people who were experiencing symptoms of the virus, however, despite the tests being free, people report that pharmacies are charging them.
City adds dedicated COVID-19 Restrictions section to their website.
New COVID-19 restrictions have been announced by the Prefect of Cluj County that will come into affect from Thursday, October 7th 2021.
Florin Cîţu has been expelled from government following a no-confidence motion, fuelling what is an already a political crisis.
According to the latest decision, Hotărârea nr. 201 din 3 octombrie 2021, published by the Instituția Prefectului – Județul Cluj (Cluj County Prefect).
British Company who employs over 3,000 people in Romania, has announced that they plan to switch to a “Hybrid Work System.
Prime Minister Florin Cîțu has fired both the head of National Agency for Quality Management in Health and also the manager of the manager of the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Constanța, following a deadly fire which broke out in the ICU today (Friday October 1st, 2021). The third fatal fire at a hospital in the past 12 months.
There are currently 13 pharmacies spread around Cluj county, where visitors can obtain free COVID-19 tests, and receive a certified result.
Current Romanian Prime Minister Florin Cîţu has won the internal elections held by PNL
Yesterday, the government approved decision number “1.015 din 23 septembrie 2021”, in order to prevent and spread the infection of COVID-19. A number of important updates were published.
Cluj-Napoca has jumped from 2.86/1000 to 3.73/1000 cumulative cases in the last 48 hours.
A large fire has broken out in the Tetarom area of Cluj-Napoca. ISU has advised that you should close windows and do not leave your home, unless absolutely necessary due to the smoke, which can be seen over the entire city.
200 new cases in Cluj, 29 in ICU and Government plans to introduce “Green Pass”.
Diplomatic representatives from the UK, Italy the Netherlands, France, Turkey, Mexico, Kazakhstan, Belgium, Japan and Sweden all participated at Colin’s Gastro Pub.
In Cluj-Napoca, where the incidence rate has continued to exceed 2/1000, restrictions have been introduced.
The 29 year old Romanian tennis champion, Simona Halep and her partner, 43 year old Toni Iuruc, an Aromanian millionaire, are getting married on September 15th 2021 in Mamaia, Constanța.
New cases are already approaching 4,000 per day, over double what experts had initially predicted.
Untold Festival will be one of the single largest festivals to take place in Romania since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
The Delta variant of COVID-19 is much more contagious and has even been known to infect people who have completed a full vaccination course.
Romania is second-to-last in the European Union for vaccinations against COVID-19 according to ECDC data.
Over the last year, energy prices have increased by around 20-25% and are expected to continue increasing over winter due to Romania needing to import to cover the country’s consumption.
The “Health Ticket” was deemed such a success, that it has returned and is ready to dispense free bus tickets in exchange for a little exercise.
Doctor Valeriu Gheorghiţă has said that the best time for vaccination, for those who have not already done so, is “now” to gain immunity from the new wave of infections.
August 22nd, 2021 saw around 2,000 people take to the streets as a part of the Cluj PRIDE event, in support of equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community.
Cluj-Napoca was selected to host a European sporting event with international teams, in this case “Group D” from the European Championship of Women’s Volleyball – CEV 2021.
Ștefan cel Mare Park is being transformed by an extensive revitalisation project.
As of Friday, August 13, 2021, only the “Green Certificate” will be accepted as proof to travel to and from Romania. The certificate will be used to indicate if you have been vaccinated, are within 180 days of the disease or have a negative RT-PCR test.
The 4th Infantry Division “Gemina” celebrates this year, on August 15, the 105th anniversary of the simultaneous establishment and entry of the 4th Army (North) in the battles of the First World War.
These insects are known locally as “tigrul platanului”, with their scientific name being Corythucha ciliata and common English name “sycamore lace bug” and are considered an invasive species in Europe, after being introduced from North America
The President of the Cluj County Council, Alin Tișe, signed the contract for the design of the first public hospital in the Transylvania area with, integrated medical services in the field of paediatrics.
Deputy mayor of Cluj-Napoca, has announced that several bus lines, operated by Cluj-Napoca’s Public Transport Company, CTP, will be modified, with some stops being cancelled.
The changes will enter into force from August 1st 2021 and target a number of events, festivals, ceremonies as well as updates to activity in bars, clubs or gaming halls.
Romania’s National Meteorological Administration have given a weather warning (Yellow), warning that many areas of the country will experience extreme temperatures up to 39°C for areas of the country, including Cluj.
Cluj County is one of the counties with the highest vaccination coverage rate. Also, the city of Cluj-Napoca has the highest rate in the country.
Sora Shopping Centre has been falling into disrepair over recent years.
Medical service provider, MedLife reports that Romania is not prepared for a 4th wave, and that it’s only a matter of time before it hits Romania.
The former president of the Social Democrat Party (PSD) who was sentenced to prison for abuse of office in 2018, has been released after Giurgiu Court granted the request for release.
The Romanian government has confirmed that starting from July 1st, the EU’s digital COVID-19 certificate, will be available for download from the government-run website, certificat-covid.gov.ro.
Following the postponement of 2020’s event, due to COVID restrictions, the Untold Festival organisers have announced that the festival will take place in Cluj-Napoca between
Between August 6th and 15th, there will be a unique “EC_Special” edition held at the familiar Bánffy Castle in Bonţida, just outside of Cluj-Napoca, but also in 30 venues across Cluj-Napoca, which is a first for Electric Castle.
The Romanian Government has announced the new relaxation measures that will enter into force on June 1.
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”.
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.
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.
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, 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 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”.
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.
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.
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%.
Cases have now reached 6.57 per 1000 inhabitants in Cluj-Napoca, as revealed by DSP Cluj on March 23rd, 2021. However, the mayor informs that there will not be any lockdowns, saying it would be “fatal” for the city. DSU is planning to discuss changes to measures on March 25th.
Cluj-Napoca mayor, Emil Boc, has informed that he has been discussing with CTP (Public Transport Company), to allow residents of Cluj to enjoy free public transport every Friday, starting from April.
President Klaus Iohannis, made a press statement on March 9th, in which he addresses a number of topics such as investments in hospitals, jobs and also the likelihood that the current curfew will be changed to 10pm instead of 11pm as cases continue to rise in Romania.
The Avram Iancu International Airport has announced, that from March 20, 2021, there will be scheduled flights from Cluj to Dubai in the UAE, provided by Dubai headquartered flight operator, FlyDubai.
Now that the rate of infection in Cluj-Napoca has dropped to 2.97/1000, restaurants, cafes, cinemas and other related venues will be allowed to operate indoors, with a restriction of 30% capacity.
The International Committee Cluj, wrote to the prefect of Cluj County, to request information about the process for individuals and employers of foreign individuals, to obtain the COVID-19 vaccination.
From Smart Streets to awards, Cluj-Napoca has often been though of as being “different” than other cities in Romania.
Primaria Cluj-Napoca, in Partnership with the Cluj-Napoca International Committee, held the annual “Meet the Mayor” event, this time through Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here’s a unique opportunity, to make one of the city’s most well-loved attractions, your home. If you’re a creative kind of person, this is an opportunity that you shouldn’t miss!
There have been numerous attempts around Cluj, to create unique and interesting places to live, but we’re pretty sure that this one tops the list. Formerly “Q Caffe”, this 84sqm, fantasy world, has been converted with extreme attention to detail and love, into a loft-style apartment, in the heart of the city.