The 565th anniversary of the first documentary attestation of Bucharest will be marked on September 21 and 22 in Constitution Square through a video mapping contest, live concerts and activities for all ages. The international 3D video mapping competition, iMapp Bucharest, now in its 9th edition, will transform the city into a ' true world capital of light' bringing the spectacle of visual arts and technology to the 23,000 square metre facade of Palace of Parliament. The theme of this year is'Legacy' and will honour the richness of culture, folklore and traditions, but also universal values and emotions. PIXEL, the virtual MC of iMapp Bucharest, generated by artificial intelligence will speak to the spectators from the projection surface and present the participating teams. During the two days, the partner Bucharest Street Food Festival - special edition by iMapp ' the biggest street food event in Europe' will be present in the Constitution Square with dishes from over ten international cuisines. On September 22, starting at 11 a.m. the city's celebration continues with live music, in Piata Constitutiei and with Bucharest Street Food Festival (more than 50 food trucks).
Murillo Diosa Luis Alfonso, a Colombian man who intended to blow up strategic targets in Romania, was definitively sentenced on Monday, September 22, by the High Court of Cassation and Justice to six years in prison for attempted acts of sabotage. The Supreme Court dismissed the Colombian’s appeal, upholding the sentence handed down in June […]
Romanian real estate developer Nordis, which was embroiled in a national scandal at the beginning of the year for allegedly defrauding clients of EUR 200 million through a pyramid scheme, announced on Monday, September 22, that a new strategic investor is looking to take over its business. The investor, the Avangarde Group, is also active […]
Authorities carried out checks in several schools and hospitals in Bucharest and other cities in the country after threatening emails were received at official addresses, reportedly from abroad. Dozens of emails containing messages like “I will enter the school with two Beretta pistols,” or “I will cause a real massacre” were sent to schools and […]
Romanian filmmaker Radu Jude, one of Europe’s most acclaimed contemporary directors, has made his debut in the visual arts with the video installation Sleep #2, now on display at The Film Gallery in Paris. The show, running from September 22 to October 4, is supported by the Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR) through its Cantemir Program, […]
Romania has been elected to the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for a two-year mandate covering 2025–2027, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) announced. This marks the country’s return to the 35-member body for the first time since 2010. The vote took place on Friday, September 19, the closing day […]
Romanian car brand Dacia has launched a new utility version of its well-known Duster car, the Cargo. The new car is intended exclusively for the United Kingdom. Dacia routinely launches utility versions of its cars, and a Pick-Up version was announced last week for the Duster as well. Like the Pick-Up, the Cargo is also […]
