The road traffic is heavy on several important thoroughfares in Bucharest where adds up to the high number of cars to cause more problems, the Bucharest Road Police Brigade announces, according to Mediafax. Heavy traffic is experienced on Heroes’ Boulevard, Razoare Street, Carol I Boulevard, Union Piata – Victory Piata, Splaiul Independentei towards Union Piata, Bucur Obor - Stefan cel Mare Road - Calea Dorobantilor, South Piata and Iuliu Maniu Boulevard.
The Supreme Council of National Defense (CSAT) has approved the acquisition of a new light corvette for the Romanian Naval Forces, part of the country's military modernization efforts. The decision was made during a meeting on Friday, March 28, at Cotroceni Palace, presided over by interim president Ilie Bolojan. The procurement process will be initiated […]
A study conducted by CED Romania and Accenture, with the support of the European Accessibility Resource Centre AccessibleEU, shows that when meeting a person with disabilities for the first time, half of Romanians without disabilities want to help and be useful, but many more (66%) fear causing offense. The study also reveals major gaps between […]
A recently launched hop-on hop-off tourist bus service in Romania connects UNESCO heritage sites between Sibiu, Sighișoara, and Brașov in the famous region of Transylvania. Operated by Carpathian Travel Center in partnership with the Sibiu County Tourism Association, the UNESCO-Bus offers visitors the freedom to discover the breathtaking landscapes and medieval landmarks of the Transylvanian […]
The latest Cushman & Wakefield European Luxury Retail 2025 report shows that the European luxury retail industry continued its growth in 2024, albeit at a more moderate pace compared with previous years, while Romania became an emerging luxury market with plenty of room to grow, despite the 120% growth between 2019 and 2023. European luxury […]
The longest summer sledding track in Romania is set to open in the mountain town of Sinaia, some 120 km north of Bucharest, most likely around August 1. The investment is valued at RON 12 million (EUR 2.4 million). The town, which also hosts the famous Peleș Castle, is currently most popular during the winter […]
Commissioners from Romania’s Consumer Protection (ANPC) imposed fines of RON 161,000 (EUR 32,300) on several businesses in Bucharest’s Gara de Nord (North Railway Station) after irregularities were found during inspections. ANPC visited the major transit hub on Thursday, March 27. Aside from the fines, the agency temporarily suspended the activities at a number of establishments […]
