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Romania again scrambled F-16 fighter jets and issued a public alert on Wednesday evening, February 25, after a Russian drone briefly entered its airspace during renewed attacks on Ukrainian Danube ports, the Defense Ministry said. Authorities reported no casualties or damage. According to the Ministry of Defense, the Russian Federation launched new aerial strikes on…

This is the weekend to pick and gift mărțișoare, with plenty of options in Bucharest, where the public can also attend a film festival focused on Japanese animation. In Bucharest: Concerts @ George Enescu Philharmonic February 26, 27 Paul Daniel conducts the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra performing, alongside pianist Lucas Debargue, a program of works…

Echoes of Harmony and Silent Cries, an exhibition encompassing works by artist Pavel Brăila, is scheduled to open at Bucharest gallery Gaep on February 27. The exhibition, the artist’s second solo one with Gaep, features three new series of works, namely glass sculptures, ceramic objects, and paintings, which are seen as “containers of grief and…

The company managing the Bucharest subway network, Metrorex, has plans for the extension of the underground connections, with 8 new stations and 19 km of new subway line. Director general Mariana Miclăuș spoke to Arena Construcțiilor about the extension, noting that the documentation under preparation concerns the Preciziei – Chiajna segment (3.3 km, two stations),…

Home buyers in Bucharest pay among the lowest taxes and associated costs in Europe when purchasing a home through a mortgage loan, about EUR 2.500 for an average one-bedroom apartment, according to a market analysis issued by online broker Ipotecare.ro. The associated costs when buying a home include the property registration fee, notary costs, mortgage…

A great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) was rescued by a local police officer in Bucharest after it fell into the snow in the yard of a local institution. The grebe, a protected species, most likely flew there from the nearby Văcărești Delta. Due to its legs, which are positioned far towards the back of the…

On March 7th, JORJ Restaurant welcomes ladies with a new multisensory experience: the Olfactory Dinner Experience, an immersive evening that brings together the art of perfumery and the refinement of fine dining in a truly original format. The event proposes a carefully orchestrated journey through scent and flavor, where each dish becomes an extension of…

Tulips, roses, and tuberoses all have dedicated events that turn into dazzling displays alive with myriad colors. From lavender fields to urban festivals and flower parades, we outline a selection of flower-themed events and destinations in the country. Tulips, cherry blossoms, and roses in Timișoara Timișoara is a great choice year-round, but come spring, it…

Beta – the Timișoara Architecture Biennial – will hold its sixth edition between May 15 and June 28, continuing its role as a Euroregional platform dedicated to architecture and the built environment. Organizers said this year’s event will focus on bridging the gap between theory and real-world architectural practice. Curated by Andreas Kofler and Tudor…

The rehabilitation of Bucharest’s central Unirii Platform could be completed this year, depending on weather conditions, according to District 4 mayor Daniel Băluţă. The project is designed to replace the existing slab, which is almost 100 years old and in a state of degradation. Work began in June 2025, after prolonged disagreements between Nicusor Dan,…