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.
In Romania, there are a number of laws and rules in place surrounding noise and anti-social behaviour. This article runs over what you need to know!
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.
Nobody enjoys having monthly expenses, but it’s something we all have to deal with when living independently. This article should help make things a bit easier.
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.
Since the installation of Smart Parking Sensors in Cluj-Napoca, you are now able to download and install the “CityParking Cluj” app to your smartphone in order to find a parking space in real-time.
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 has presented a concept of how the Cetățuii (Fotress hill, where Belvedere hotel is located), would look, following a contest in partnership with O.A.R (Ordinul Arhitecților din România / Order of Architects in Romania).
Primaria Cluj-Napoca (Cluj-Napoca City Council), has introduced new measures, surrounding the use of electric scooters around the city.
The Institution of the Prefect for Cluj County (Instituția Prefectului – Județul Cluj) has announced new restrictions following the continued increase of COVID-19 cases in Cluj over the past few days. The county has now entered the “Red Zone”, and with this, come a number of restrictions, including the obligation to wear a mask in all public spaces.
One of Cluj-Napoca’s most well known landmarks, Continental Hotel, previously named The New York Hotel, is now up for sale after sitting empty for almost a decade.
Due to the fact that the number of COVID-19 cases continue to increase in Cluj, the Cluj County Committee for Emergency Situations (Comitetul Județean pentru Situații de Urgență Cluj), have announced that venues across the county will be closed from October 12th, for a minimum of 10 days and until the amount of cases drops to be low 1.5/1000.
Polling station votes have been counted across 182 polling stations in Cluj-Napoca and show that Emil Boc has won the local elections, meaning that he will continue being mayor of Cluj-Napoca.
The Cluj-Napoca city hall has began to install special parking sensors, created by Bosch, a company with quite a number of specialised development facilities located around the city.
Cluj-Napoca’s Mayor, Emil Boc, announced on September 8th, 2020, that the auctioning process for modernisation of the historic area of Strada Universitatii and Mihai Kogalniceanu has began.
Romania’s Prime Minister, Ludovic Orban, has informed that restaurants in Romania, will be allowed to start serving indoors from September 1st, 2020, but must respect certain conditions.
I was contacted by a concerned student, informing that they believe that someone they had been speaking with regarding an apartment, was trying to steal personal information and also requesting €600 for an apartment located in Cluj-Napoca.
On July 21st, Romania record the record high of 36 deaths, attributed to COVID-19, which is the highest number since the pandemic hit the country, on July 22nd, this figure was still quite high, at 27 recorded deaths.
However, the number which appears to have started to indicate a concerning increase, is the number of reported cases. On July 22nd, Romania recorded 1,030 new cases, up from 994 new cases on the 21st and 681 new cases on 20th.
Based on preliminary figures, Romania retains the title of having the highest amount of road fatalities, for over 2 years in a row.
In 2018, Romania and Bulgaria were the two EU member states with the highest amount of road fatalities, with higher than 80 people out of 1 million being killed on Romania’s roads, with Romania still being the highest with around 96 per 1 million inhabitants compared to 88 per million in Bulgaria.
It seems that the city hall’s desire to breathe new life into areas which have become lost to modern-day traffic requirements, has just had meetings to take on one of the most ambitious projects yet.
Following around 200 accidents in Romania in the past 3 years, resulting in one death, Romania’s government has set out rules for use of electric scooters regarding how and where they can be ridden.
Cluj-based music festival, Electric Castle, has received the title of Europe’s Best Medium Sized Festival, from the European Festival Awards for 2019.
It may seem as though the laws in Romania are constantly changing and adapting, however, a few laws were introduced recently, which you should be aware of.
Anyone visiting Cluj over the past couple of years, has likely seen a lot of renovation activity taking place on a number of buildings around the city, and there’s no coincidence.
Over 3000+ Romanian street dogs have been rehomed since the charity was founded.
Learn how you can help by reading this article.
Cluj-Napoca has a number of different transport options available. You can hail a taxi which has a green light on the top or call using some of the numbers in this article, or alternatively, you can request a car through a mobile application.
At the moment, the law allows for fines to be issued between 200 – 1,000 lei for disturbing neighbours by producing any loud noises, including shouting, using power tools or other objects, resulting in complaints. Also, someone causing distress to inhabitants of a property can between the hours of 10pm and 8am, or 1pm and 2pm will also affected by the upcoming changes to the fines.
Under the proposed changes, it’s possible that these fines could reach up to 6,000 lei and in addition, community service.
Learn about how recycling and waste disposal works in Cluj-Napoca. Find out the timetables for collections and where to dispose of your waste and how.
Come by and experience the relaxed atmosphere at Stories by /FORM, the perfect place to unwind and enjoy great food and drinks in a laid-back environment.
As far as property development goes, Cluj has seen a boom in the past few years with new properties sprining up all over the city, however, none of them can claim the title of the tallest residential building in Cluj-Napoca, let alone in the entire country.
Located directly in the heart of the city, After Eight Cocktail Club is a perfect location for all those who are looking for a unique nightlife entertainment.
GoodFellas Barbershop is the first ever “barbershop” in Cluj-Napoca, and first opened on February 14, 2013. Throughout the years, the barbershop not only has more than 90% customer loyalty, but has also built a strong community.
A night out that’s 20,000 leagues under the sea: Cluj-Napoca’s submarine bar complete with torpedoes, control panels, periscopes, visible pipes, bolted metal doors, radars and
In the vast majority of agreements, whenever renting a property, the deposit is paid before the tenancy begins, and is returned to the tenant upon leaving. Here’s everything you need to know about getting it back!
If you’re wondering what’s a better choice when it comes to finding a property to rent in Cluj, check out this article.
Looking to rent a property in Cluj-Napoca? Here’s some important things you should know about tenancy agreements in Romania.
So, looking for a flat-mate? It can go a long way to keeping the costs down and building a social life, but there are still a few risks worth evaluating. Here’s a few tips!
If you’re looking for a place to rent or buy, then understanding the different neighbourhoods around Cluj can really help you narrow down your choices.
If you’re looking to rent or buy a property in Cluj-Napoca, you should always check some of these important characteristics of the building.
There’s a number of ways your new home might be heated, find out more about the types of heating systems in Cluj in this article.
Fuses, Circuit Breakers, Wiring and Power Outlets. Hardly something you think about when viewing a property, but very important. Learn more here.
We all use the bathroom multiple times per day, so it’s important to know that everything is working as it should. Here’s some things to check!
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.
In Romania, there are a number of laws and rules in place surrounding noise and anti-social behaviour. This article runs over what you need to know!
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.
Nobody enjoys having monthly expenses, but it’s something we all have to deal with when living independently. This article should help make things a bit easier.
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.
Since the installation of Smart Parking Sensors in Cluj-Napoca, you are now able to download and install the “CityParking Cluj” app to your smartphone in order to find a parking space in real-time.
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 has presented a concept of how the Cetățuii (Fotress hill, where Belvedere hotel is located), would look, following a contest in partnership with O.A.R (Ordinul Arhitecților din România / Order of Architects in Romania).
Primaria Cluj-Napoca (Cluj-Napoca City Council), has introduced new measures, surrounding the use of electric scooters around the city.
The Institution of the Prefect for Cluj County (Instituția Prefectului – Județul Cluj) has announced new restrictions following the continued increase of COVID-19 cases in Cluj over the past few days. The county has now entered the “Red Zone”, and with this, come a number of restrictions, including the obligation to wear a mask in all public spaces.
One of Cluj-Napoca’s most well known landmarks, Continental Hotel, previously named The New York Hotel, is now up for sale after sitting empty for almost a decade.
Due to the fact that the number of COVID-19 cases continue to increase in Cluj, the Cluj County Committee for Emergency Situations (Comitetul Județean pentru Situații de Urgență Cluj), have announced that venues across the county will be closed from October 12th, for a minimum of 10 days and until the amount of cases drops to be low 1.5/1000.
Polling station votes have been counted across 182 polling stations in Cluj-Napoca and show that Emil Boc has won the local elections, meaning that he will continue being mayor of Cluj-Napoca.
The Cluj-Napoca city hall has began to install special parking sensors, created by Bosch, a company with quite a number of specialised development facilities located around the city.
Cluj-Napoca’s Mayor, Emil Boc, announced on September 8th, 2020, that the auctioning process for modernisation of the historic area of Strada Universitatii and Mihai Kogalniceanu has began.
Romania’s Prime Minister, Ludovic Orban, has informed that restaurants in Romania, will be allowed to start serving indoors from September 1st, 2020, but must respect certain conditions.
I was contacted by a concerned student, informing that they believe that someone they had been speaking with regarding an apartment, was trying to steal personal information and also requesting €600 for an apartment located in Cluj-Napoca.
On July 21st, Romania record the record high of 36 deaths, attributed to COVID-19, which is the highest number since the pandemic hit the country, on July 22nd, this figure was still quite high, at 27 recorded deaths.
However, the number which appears to have started to indicate a concerning increase, is the number of reported cases. On July 22nd, Romania recorded 1,030 new cases, up from 994 new cases on the 21st and 681 new cases on 20th.
Based on preliminary figures, Romania retains the title of having the highest amount of road fatalities, for over 2 years in a row.
In 2018, Romania and Bulgaria were the two EU member states with the highest amount of road fatalities, with higher than 80 people out of 1 million being killed on Romania’s roads, with Romania still being the highest with around 96 per 1 million inhabitants compared to 88 per million in Bulgaria.
It seems that the city hall’s desire to breathe new life into areas which have become lost to modern-day traffic requirements, has just had meetings to take on one of the most ambitious projects yet.
Following around 200 accidents in Romania in the past 3 years, resulting in one death, Romania’s government has set out rules for use of electric scooters regarding how and where they can be ridden.
Cluj-based music festival, Electric Castle, has received the title of Europe’s Best Medium Sized Festival, from the European Festival Awards for 2019.
It may seem as though the laws in Romania are constantly changing and adapting, however, a few laws were introduced recently, which you should be aware of.
Anyone visiting Cluj over the past couple of years, has likely seen a lot of renovation activity taking place on a number of buildings around the city, and there’s no coincidence.
Over 3000+ Romanian street dogs have been rehomed since the charity was founded.
Learn how you can help by reading this article.
Cluj-Napoca has a number of different transport options available. You can hail a taxi which has a green light on the top or call using some of the numbers in this article, or alternatively, you can request a car through a mobile application.
At the moment, the law allows for fines to be issued between 200 – 1,000 lei for disturbing neighbours by producing any loud noises, including shouting, using power tools or other objects, resulting in complaints. Also, someone causing distress to inhabitants of a property can between the hours of 10pm and 8am, or 1pm and 2pm will also affected by the upcoming changes to the fines.
Under the proposed changes, it’s possible that these fines could reach up to 6,000 lei and in addition, community service.
Learn about how recycling and waste disposal works in Cluj-Napoca. Find out the timetables for collections and where to dispose of your waste and how.
Come by and experience the relaxed atmosphere at Stories by /FORM, the perfect place to unwind and enjoy great food and drinks in a laid-back environment.
As far as property development goes, Cluj has seen a boom in the past few years with new properties sprining up all over the city, however, none of them can claim the title of the tallest residential building in Cluj-Napoca, let alone in the entire country.
Located directly in the heart of the city, After Eight Cocktail Club is a perfect location for all those who are looking for a unique nightlife entertainment.
GoodFellas Barbershop is the first ever “barbershop” in Cluj-Napoca, and first opened on February 14, 2013. Throughout the years, the barbershop not only has more than 90% customer loyalty, but has also built a strong community.
A night out that’s 20,000 leagues under the sea: Cluj-Napoca’s submarine bar complete with torpedoes, control panels, periscopes, visible pipes, bolted metal doors, radars and
In the vast majority of agreements, whenever renting a property, the deposit is paid before the tenancy begins, and is returned to the tenant upon leaving. Here’s everything you need to know about getting it back!
If you’re wondering what’s a better choice when it comes to finding a property to rent in Cluj, check out this article.
Looking to rent a property in Cluj-Napoca? Here’s some important things you should know about tenancy agreements in Romania.
So, looking for a flat-mate? It can go a long way to keeping the costs down and building a social life, but there are still a few risks worth evaluating. Here’s a few tips!
If you’re looking for a place to rent or buy, then understanding the different neighbourhoods around Cluj can really help you narrow down your choices.
If you’re looking to rent or buy a property in Cluj-Napoca, you should always check some of these important characteristics of the building.
There’s a number of ways your new home might be heated, find out more about the types of heating systems in Cluj in this article.
Fuses, Circuit Breakers, Wiring and Power Outlets. Hardly something you think about when viewing a property, but very important. Learn more here.
We all use the bathroom multiple times per day, so it’s important to know that everything is working as it should. Here’s some things to check!