Representatives of the Association for the Promotion of Tourism in Oradea and Region (APTOR) promoted, on November 16 and 17, the wellness and spa services of Oradea and Baile Felix (both in northwestern Romania) at the European Medical Tourism Fair 2023, which took place in Chianciano, Italy."The therapeutic effects of the thermal waters here are unique in the world and have been known since the time of the Roman Empire. The wellness and spa services are naturally complemented by the town's architecture, gastronomy and rich cultural agenda and make an attractive package for this segment of tourists. It was also in this direction that the obtainment of the status of permanent spa area was strategically thought out in 202, for an area of 444 hectares within the city, a title acquired for the first time in Romania for a municipality the size of Oradea. Last but not least, spa, wellness and medical recovery tourism is a solution to maintain the interest of tourists in the context of development projects in the central area," the general director of APTOR - Visit Oradea, Alexandru Chira said in the press release.The participation in this fair was in line with the efforts of the municipality of Oradea to diversify the tourist offer and attract new segments of tourists to Oradea and the region."Visit Oradea participates together with Hotel President Baile Felix and presents the area as the most beautiful thermal destination in Romania and one of the most advantageous choices for health, recovery and rest in Europe," APTOR said in the release.Visit Oradea will also represent Oradea, from November 23 to 26, at the Warsaw Tourism Fair, the last tourism fair of the autumn season, the Polish market being an important source of tourists for the north-west region.
Two Romanians were arrested during Sunday night, May 11, after robbing empty houses in the evacuated mountain village of Brienz located in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. The village had been evacuated since November due to rock falls. The locality was, however, monitored by the authorities to prevent break-ins. The would-be thieves apparently tried to […]
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, or EBRD, has revised its estimates regarding the evolution of the Romanian economy in 2025 downward to 1.6%. The bank expects Romania’s GDP to grow 0.2% less than the 1.8% estimate made in February, and to increase by 2.4% in 2026. Romania's GDP growth slowed to 0.8% in […]
During a meeting on Monday, May 12, the Cluj-Napoca Local Council approved a draft resolution that imposes smoking restrictions in several public spaces in the city, including public transport stations, parks, and sports facilities. The resolution was adopted with 22 votes in favor and 3 abstentions, and will come into effect 90 days from the […]
An internal survey by Romanian Business Leaders, which does not have national representativeness but was answered by 417 entrepreneurs, shows that 62% of entrepreneurs expect to have to make layoffs, while a third expect the number of employees to remain the same. The expected layoffs are directly connected to the possibility of Romania choosing a […]
Romanian Istvan Kovacs will be the main referee for the UEFA Champions League final between Paris St-Germain and Inter Milan, which will be played on May 31 in Munich. The match will be Kovacs’ third European final in the last 4 years. The 40-year-old referee has previously officiated the UEFA Europa Conference League final in […]
Over 70 museums across Romania will open their doors after hours for the 21st edition of Night of Museums, one of the country's most anticipated cultural events. Held on the night of May 17, the event offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore exhibitions, installations, and creative activities in an unconventional, late-night setting. From major […]
