In 2023, Bucharest is on the 8th place in the list of the most crowded cities in the world, according to the annual index conducted by the manufacturer of GPS systems Tomtom. In Europe, we are in 4th place. Last year, the people of Bucharest lost 150 more hours in traffic due to congestion, the average travel speed at peak hour being about 17 km/hour. The congestion level was around 55%, according to the cited source. Compared to 2022, the city is more congested, with the time required to travel a distance of 10 km increasing by 20 seconds to 27 minutes and 40 seconds. In 2022, we were 7th in this list, and in 2021, we were 8th. The most congested day in 2023 was November 28 when it took 36 minutes and 50 seconds to travel a distance of 10 km. Due to the crowding at peak hours, the people of Bucharest lost 150 hours more and paid almost 1,000 lei more for fuel. During the week, the greatest traffic congestion is recorded on Wednesdays, between 17.00 and 18.00, when a distance of 10 km is covered in about 41 minutes on average. Top most crowded cities in the world London Dublin Toronto Milan Lima Bengaluru Pune Bucharest Manila Brussels
Romanians shift priorities: Health, Culture, and Hobbies take the lead, while Fashion and Home&Deco lose ground to low-cost non-EU commerce Black Friday 2025 marks a turning point for Romanian eCommerce. After two years of stagnation, the day recorded a +10% increase in the number of transactions, while the overall campaign week saw a +20% rise […]
The winter holidays are, for many of us, that rare time when everything slows down and joy becomes simple again: a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, a glass of fine wine, laughter mingling with the clinking of glasses, and breathtaking views all around. In the world of Ana Hotels, the magic of the season is celebrated […]
Kings’ Valley Medical & Spa Hotel is more than a luxurious retreat — it is a gateway to one of Bulgaria’s most enchanting regions. – The Rose Valley. Nestled in the heart of the country, just a few scenic hours from Bucharest, the hotel offers guests a rare blend of tranquility, wellness, and discovery....
President Nicușor Dan presented Romania’s new National Defense Strategy on Wednesday, November 12, identifying weaknesses in public administration and corruption as key national vulnerabilities, Biziday.ro reported. The strategy, set to open for public debate, is scheduled for review by the Supreme Council of National Defense (CSAT) later this month, on November 24, before being submitted […]
The second-largest pot in the history of the Romanian lottery game 6/49 was won by a 30-year-old engineer from Arad, who spent RON 12 (EUR 2.3) on a ticket online. He collected the roughly EUR 9.6 million in prize money on Tuesday, November 11. “The winner of the First Category Prize in the Loto 6/49 game […]
Romania has made notable progress in combating human trafficking, but additional efforts are needed to protect vulnerable groups from trafficking risks, identify and assist victims, and punish the perpetrators, according to a new report published by the Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) of the Council of Europe. The report evaluated the […]
