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Weekend calendar: Les Films de Cannes, West Side Hallo Fest, Feline World Show in Bucharest, Iași International Literature Festival and more
One of fall’s most awaited film festivals kicks off in Bucharest, where the season of Halloween events has already started, alongside many concerts and exhibitions. In Bucharest: Les Films de Cannes à Bucarest October 24 – November 2 The festival showcasing productions awarded or selected at the Cannes film festival, returns this fall to Bucharest…
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Romanian film review – Astra & Culmea festivals, The Spruce Forest
Autumn is a great season for festivals, so let’s have a look at those happening: one of the greats and a fresh one. With a feature bonus, a theatrical release that fits in this cinematic take on social, historical, and political themes – past, present, and future. Sibiu’s Astra Film Festival has been consistently great…
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Johann Strauss Ensemble and Russell McGregor return to Romania with “Best of Vienna” tour in December
Johann Strauss Ensemble, one of Austria’s most acclaimed classical orchestras, will embark on a new tour in Romania in December, with the celebrated concert “Best of Vienna.” Conducted by violinist and maestro Russell McGregor, the ensemble will bring the charm of Vienna’s festive season to Romanian audiences for the 21st consecutive year. The tour will…
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Half of Romanian parents talk to their children about social media use every day, study says
A national study conducted by World Vision Romania in partnership with TikTok shows that although 51% of parents in Romania talk daily with their children about the use of social networks, almost 70% of them do not trust their own abilities to support them in navigating online. According to the study, which is meant to…
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New Fidelis state bonds worth RON 2.2 bln to start trading on the Bucharest Stock Exchange
The Fidelis government bonds issued in October by the Romanian Ministry of Finance, worth almost RON 2.2 billion, can be traded on the Bucharest Stock Exchange starting Thursday, October 23. The Romanian government attracted RON 946.8 million and EUR 246.1 million through seven issues of government securities for the population in October, as part of…
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Government confirms December date for Bucharest mayoral election
The Romanian government has officially scheduled the election for Bucharest’s general mayor for Sunday, December 7, following a decision made during Thursday’s cabinet meeting. Elections will also be held for the presidency of the Buzău County Council and for mayors in ten other localities where seats have remained vacant since last year, Digi24 reported. The…
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Romanian electronic retailer Flanco first to kick off Black Friday sale
Flanco, a large electronics retailer in Romania, is the first major brand to kick off Black Friday discounts in the 2025 edition. The company announced lower prices from October 24 to November 30, both online and in the 162 stores across the country. Moreover, for the first time, customers using the Flanco Smart Discounter app…
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Cracked gas pipe most likely cause of explosion at residential building in southern Bucharest, investigators say
A crack in a gas pipe is the most likely cause of the October 17 explosion at the apartment building in the Rahova district in Bucharest, according to investigators. Three people died in the blast, while 15 others were injured. Police representatives provided more details on the explosion on Wednesday, October 22. According to Police…
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Exclusively in the Portfolio of North Bucharest Investments: Primes Lake Collection
North Bucharest Investments (NBI) proudly announces the exclusive addition of Primes Lake Collection to its portfolio. A limited collection of eight boutique apartments, located on the shores of Floreasca Lake, each occupying an entire private floor – an architectural concept unique to Bucharest. Every apartment offers an exceptional level of privacy and exclusivity, standing as…
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Oradea introduces public transport ticket payments via RoPay QR code
Oradea has become the first city in Romania where passengers can pay for public transport tickets directly on board by scanning a RoPay QR code, without the need for a payment terminal, physical card, or preinstalled app. The digital solution was launched by Oradea Transport Company (OTL) in partnership with BCR. “We are proud to…