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The Romanian Parliament adopted on Wednesday, June 4, the “Romania Without Violence” law, a significant legislative step aimed at curbing acts of aggression and improving protections for victims. The new legislation amends and supplements several normative acts, most notably doubling the minimum penalties in the Penal Code for assault and other violent offenses. Alongside harsher…

Indie American films, canoe and kayak rides, and the march celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community are among the events happening in Bucharest. Jazz takes center stage in Cluj, while very short films are screened in Timișoara as part of an event which takes place simultaneously in 50 cities around the world. In Bucharest: American Independent Film…

The Bucharest public can attend this month a performance of Noh theater, the centuries-old Japanese mask drama, delivered by Yamamoto Noh Theater. Two works will be presented. Jiai – A Soul’s Journey is a recent creation, a rare occurrence in Noh theater, where original creation requires a deep knowledge of classical Japanese language and theatrical…

The Day of Timișoara, a celebration of the city in western Romania, will see performances from Mika and James Bay, among other artists. From alternative pop and British rock to jazz, electronic music and community experiences, The Day of Timișoara brings together in 2025 the top events of the Timișoara music scene, including Timișoara Jazz…

Horia Colibășanu, one of Romania’s most famous high-altitude climbers, is set to embark on a new high-altitude expedition this summer, aiming to summit Nanga Parbat – one of the world’s most dangerous peaks. Standing at 8,126 meters, it is the ninth-highest mountain on Earth and the second-highest in Pakistan. The expedition marks a major milestone…

The ancient forests of Băiuț in northern Romania are poised to host Eastern Europe’s first certified forest therapy trail, a pioneering project blending science, health, and conservation, WWF Romania said. Announced during the “The Forest Heals” symposium on June 4, the initiative aims to transform the centuries-old woods of Strâmbu-Băiuț, part of Romania’s UNESCO Natural…

Romanian citizens can now access official information about the new electronic identity card (CEI) through a dedicated government website, launched on Wednesday, June 4. The platform provides detailed guidance on how to obtain the new card, explains its features and security elements, and outlines the differences between electronic and traditional identity cards. The site is…

Romanian president Nicușor Dan held his first press conference at the Cotroceni Palace on Wednesday, June 4, outlining key priorities for his mandate, including upcoming fiscal measures, government formation talks, and the foreign policy agenda for June.  He announced that the first draft of the future governing program is expected by Monday, June 9, with…

Former lead singer of the band Smokie, Chris Norman, will perform at Sala Palatului in Bucharest on October 8, according to his official tour website.  Accompanied by his band, Chris Norman will bring to the audience famous hits such as ‘Living Next Door to Alice’, ‘If You Think You Know How to Love Me’, and…

Beloved Greek artist Nikos Vertis is set to perform in Bucharest’s central Constitution Square for the first time in September 2025, during the Unforgettable Festival. Known for his unmistakable voice, Vertis will take the stage on Thursday, September 11, and share the stage with Romanian singer Andra in a premiere duet. “The collaboration between the…