
Bucharest Streets Deteriorate, Mayors Blame Salt and Lack of Repairs
Bucharest's streets are in their worst condition in years, with mayors blaming road salt and insufficient repairs. The city has 5,340 streets, with 880 managed by the Capital City Hall and the rest by sectors.

Prime Minister Bolojan: 'We have properly concluded the coalition talks' / Wednesday or Thursday, the Government will send the budget to Parliament
Ilie Bolojan said in a B1 TV show that Wednesday's coalition meeting was not marked by disputes between parties, and the PSD's statement after the meeting is 'in contradiction with reality'.

Bucharest Mayor Ciprian Ciucu Plans Urban Regeneration Projects
Bucharest Mayor Ciprian Ciucu announced plans for urban regeneration projects in the city center, having consulted with architects and urban planners from the City Hall and independent professionals.

Bucharest Police Officer Accused of Bribery
A police officer in Bucharest has been indicted for allegedly accepting a bribe from a drug trafficker in preventive detention to facilitate an intimate meeting with a woman.

Bucharest Teacher Becomes Entrepreneur After 30 Years in Education
After nearly three decades as a teacher, Ionica Bota from Bucharest transitioned into entrepreneurship in 2022, launching her own business.

European leaders discuss Europe's future and security in Bucharest
Prime Ministers from Romania, Moldova, and Albania, along with high-ranking European officials and business leaders, are convening in Bucharest for the Economist Romania Government Roundtable to discuss Europe's future and security.

Un jucător de la Rapid e acuzat că a lovit o femeie cu mașina și a fugit de la locul accidentului
Un mijlocaș al echipei de fotbal Rapid București, Kader Keita (25 de ani), ar fi fost implicat într-un accident rutier marți, 3 martie, informează DigiSport.

New US Ambassador Darryl Nirenberg Begins Mandate in Romania
Darryl Nirenberg, the new United States Ambassador to Romania, officially began his mandate in Bucharest after presenting his credentials to President Nicușor Dan, expressing a desire to strengthen relations.

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Etihad Airways and Emirates, based in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, say they would operate some flights from the country.

Bucharest drivers face challenges with potholes, guidance on claiming damages
Drivers in Bucharest are facing significant challenges due to potholes, especially after winter, with an article detailing the steps, necessary documents, and responsible parties for claiming damages to vehicles.

Bucharest Prefect Announces Fines for Unjustified Absences from Land Fund Meeting
The Prefect of Bucharest announced fines for officials who were unjustifiably absent from a scheduled land fund meeting, which could not proceed due to a lack of quorum.

Bucharest City Parking Switches to Card-Only Payments
Starting February 27, drivers in Bucharest can no longer pay cash for parking in areas administered by the Capital City Hall, with payments now exclusively accepted via card, mobile apps, or SMS.

Echipa exclusă de Ioan Ovidiu Sabău din lupta pentru titlu: „Parcă îi lipsește ceva”
Ioan Ovidiu Sabău, fost antrenor al echipei Universitatea Cluj, a vorbit despre Rapid București, formație care va evolua în play-off-ul SuperLigii.

Donald Trump Invited to B9 Summit in Bucharest
The Romanian Presidential Administration will invite former US President Donald Trump to the Bucharest 9 (B9) summit scheduled for May 13 in Bucharest.

Black Snow in Bucharest Symbolizes Pollution, Says Environment Minister
Diana Buzoianu, Romania's Minister of Environment, stated that the black snow on the streets of Bucharest is a symbolic image of the city's pollution, warning that this pollution affects residents' lungs.

Nobel Laureate Daron Acemoglu to Speak in Bucharest
Nobel Prize winner in Economics, Daron Acemoglu, is scheduled to visit Bucharest to participate in the Economist Romania Government Roundtable 2026.

Hubert Thuma Dismisses Ilfov-Bucharest Unification Referendum Proposal
Hubert Thuma, President of the Ilfov County Council, strongly criticized Vlad Gheorghe's proposal for a referendum on the unification of Ilfov with Bucharest, calling it 'unacceptable' for a simple councilor to launch such an attack.

Protected Bird Rescued by Police in Bucharest
Local police in Bucharest, Romania, rescued a protected great crested grebe that had fallen in the snow in a courtyard, likely due to exhaustion or adverse weather conditions.

Companiile din aviație, despre depresurizarea avionului cu pasageri: O procedură de rutină, transformată în spectacol al girofarurilor
Anunțul ministrului Sănătății, Alexandru Rogobete, de duminică, privind depresurizarea unui avion cu 180 de pasageri la bord care se îndreptau de la București la Hurghada a provocat reacții de panică

Bucharest weather forecast: Rising temperatures and rain expected
Bucharest is expected to have cloudy weather with rain over the next three days, but temperatures will be close to seasonal norms.

București Residents Express Dissatisfaction with City and Country Direction, Survey Shows
A CURS survey reveals that Bucharest residents are dissatisfied with the direction of both the country and the city, holding negative perceptions of key officials.

Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Romania: Flights Canceled, Ports Closed, Train Delays
Severe winter weather, including abundant snowfall, is causing widespread disruption across 16 counties in Romania and Bucharest, leading to power outages, fallen trees, blocked roads, a canceled flight at Otopeni, closed maritime ports, and train delays.

Bucharest Streets Remain Snow-Covered Despite Unused Snow-Melting Equipment
Bucharest is struggling with snow-covered streets, icy sidewalks, and water-filled roads, leading to fines for sector city halls, while 12 snow-melting machines remain unused in institutional depots.

Metaloglobus announced the name of its new head coach
The football team Metaloglobus București announced on Wednesday, on its official Facebook page, the appointment of technician Florin Bratu as head coach, a position left vacant after the separation from...

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România și alte cinci state membre cer sprijinul UE și activarea mecanismului de protecție civilă pentru repatrierea cetățenilor blocați în Orientul Mijlociu, în contextul războiului din regiune.

Accident in Bucharest's Piața Romană leaves woman seriously injured
A woman was seriously injured after being hit by a car while crossing the street in Piața Romană, central Bucharest, on Wednesday.

Caravana medicală„Obezitatea este o boală”aduce evaluări gratuite în mallurile din București
Cu ocazia Zilei Mondiale a Obezității, compania Lilly lansează Caravana medicală „Obezitatea este o boală” în luna martie, un program de evaluare gratuită dedicat publicului larg.

Momentul accidentului provocat de jucătorul echipei Rapid. Kader Keita află astăzi dacă va fi arestat preventiv
Au apărut imagini cu accidentul provocat de Kader Keita, mijlocaș defensiv care a bifat 26 de meciuri în acest sezon pentru echipa de fotbal Rapid București.

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Napadi širom Bliskog istoka se nastavljaju i danas. SAD i brojne države pokušavaju da evakuišu građane iz ratnih područja, dok su Konzulat u Dubaiju, stanica CIA u Saudijskoj Arabiji i američka baza…

Ciprian Ciucu Unblocks Theater Manager Competitions in Bucharest
Bucharest Mayor Ciprian Ciucu announced that he is unblocking the competitions for theater manager positions. He stated that the regulation for these competitions, based on law, has been put up for public transparency and debate for two weeks.

Cloud9 Evolution's Vision for Urban Development in Bucharest
Amid a growing real estate market in Romania and increasing demand for quality housing, Cloud9 Evolution presents its vision for urban development in Bucharest, focusing on combining comfort with urban quality.

Tax Evasion Network Dismantled in Romania
Police and prosecutors conducted 62 searches in Bucharest and eight counties, dismantling a tax evasion network involving 21 individuals suspected of using shell companies for fictitious acquisitions, causing damages over 4.2 million lei.

Pajura, the pearl of the green crown in Bucureștii Noi and the paradox here from communism
It is said that the name of the Pajura neighborhood comes from ancient times, from the times when there was a forest full of birds of prey there.

Plecare de la Rapid, înainte de play-off: „Am suferit și am cântat împreună”. Merge în prima ligă a Franței
Daniel Sandu, care a ocupat funcțiile de director de scouting și director sportiv la Rapid București, a părăsit gruparea giuleșteană. Despărțirea a fost anunțată chiar de club.

Popeyes aduce Mardi Gras în România: un Mystery Sandwich în ediție limitată și un Party Bus care a adus căldura din New Orleans la București
În februarie Popeyes ridică din nou ștacheta experiențelor de brand și aduce în România spiritul autentic Mardi Gras, cea mai faimoasă și colorată sărbătoare din New Orleans, un eveniment…

Bucharest Pothole Repairs to Begin Soon, Says Daniel Băluță
Daniel Băluță announced that road repair work will begin in Bucharest in the coming days, promising to address urgent issues and achieve a 'truly reasonable situation' across the city.

Donald Trump Reportedly Invited to B9 Summit in Bucharest
Political sources indicate that Donald Trump is expected to be invited to the B9 Summit in Bucharest on May 13. The B9 format brings together Eastern NATO flank states.

Bucharest Sanitation Operators Fined for Poor Snow Removal
Bucharest's Local Police have issued fines totaling 760,000 lei to sanitation operators for their 'defective' handling of snow removal operations over the past week.

Bucharest Nears Record February Precipitation
Bucharest is close to setting a new record for precipitation in February, with 2026 experiencing significantly above-average snowfall, particularly in Muntenia, according to ANM data spanning 125 years.

Romanians Renegotiate Cross-Border Loans Amid Economic Challenges
Over 6,400 Romanians have renegotiated their cross-border loans in the past two years, struggling with high inflation, rising deficits, and persistent interest rates.

Former Austro-Hungarian Club, Now Elisabeta Theatre, Up for Sale in Bucharest
The building currently housing the Elisabeta Theatre, once the Austro-Hungarian Club where German officers met during the occupation of Bucharest, is for sale. Its rare Secession-Art Nouveau facade reflects Vienna's imperial grandeur.

Romanian Health Minister Criticized for Communication on Diverted Plane
Romania's PSD Health Minister, Alexandru Rogobete, faced public criticism for allegedly causing panic by announcing the mobilization of six hospitals for a plane that turned back mid-flight, with critics questioning the ministry's relevance to the incident.

Bucharest Streets Remain Icy and Snow-Covered Ahead of School Reopening
Days after a severe winter episode, many sidewalks in Bucharest remain covered in ice and snow, drawing criticism from pedestrians ahead of schools reopening.

Bucharest City Hall Demands Urgent Snow Removal from Sectors
Bucharest City Hall is demanding urgent snow removal interventions from city sectors, particularly in the central and Old Town areas, citing irregularities and emphasizing their importance as the city's 'calling cards'.

Incendiu la un generator electric al Spitalului Fundeni din București
Un incendiu a izbucnit la un generator electric de rezervă, amplasat în exteriorul Spitalului Fundeni din Capitală, la aproximativ 25 de metri de clădire. Pompierii intervin pentru stingerea incendiul

Romania Repatriates Citizens from Israel Amid Regional Tensions
A group of 172 Romanian citizens was repatriated from Israel on Wednesday with assistance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

România față cu „umbrela nucleară" a lui Macron. De ce ezită Bucureștiul
Anunțul președintelui Emmanuel Macron că Franța este pregătită să-și extindă umbrela nucleară asupra aliaților europeni, a trimis un semnal care a traversat continentul, a ajuns până la București,…

Mario Iorgulescu to be Retried for Driving Under Drug Influence
Romania's High Court of Cassation and Justice admitted an extraordinary appeal by prosecutors, ordering a retrial for Mario Iorgulescu, but only for the offense of driving under the influence of drugs, after the Court of Appeal had ruled the act was prescribed.

Bucharest Budget Referendum Law Tacitly Passed by Senate
Former USR president Cătălin Drulă announced that the law transposing the Bucharest budget referendum tacitly passed the Senate and urged PSD and PNL to vote on the project once it reaches the Chamber of Deputies.

Police Raids in Romania Over 3.6 Million Lei Fraud Scheme
Police conducted eight home searches in Bucharest, Ilfov, and Vrancea counties in Romania as part of an investigation into a continuous fraud and concealment case. The estimated damage to several companies exceeds 3.6 million lei.

Reprezentantul Iranului la București, convocat la MAE de Oana Țoiu. „Apelul ferm” al României
Însărcinatul cu afaceri al Iranului la București, Javad Karimi, a fost convocat la sediul Ministerului Afacerilor Externe, marți, din dispoziția ministrului Oana Țoiu, pentru a-i fi prezentate…

Millionaire Velleanu, one of the most bizarre disappearances in Bucharest's history. His house still exists today, with all its mysteries
On Calea Călărași, at number 65, there is a beautiful house with muses on the facade, with sculpted medallions, mascarons and cupids, with painted doors and ceilings.

US Ambassador to Romania Presents Credentials
The new US Ambassador to Bucharest, Darryl Nirenberg, was received by President Nicușor Dan at Cotroceni Palace to present his credentials and officially assume his post.

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Trending weekend in Bucharest, February 28 – March 1: Mărțișor, party with 2016 prices, Andreea Bălan's happiness at Sala Palatului and Oscar at Expirat
The last weekend of February and the first of March bring a packed program to Bucharest, where the beginning of spring is marked especially by concerts and events with Mărțișor in the title.

Romania Weather Forecast: Pleasant Temperatures Expected for Weekend and Start of Spring
The general director of Romania's National Meteorological Administration announced a pleasant end to winter and a beautiful start to spring, with temperatures expected to be higher than usual, reaching 10-14 degrees Celsius during the day.
Man Threatened with Gun in Bucharest Parking Lot
A man was threatened with a gun by another driver in a commercial complex parking lot in Bucharest's Sector 6, following a conflict that reportedly started when the victim, driving a large vehicle, lacked sufficient space.

Perhaps the most beautiful narrow house in Bucharest. It's just over three meters wide and is in the Old Town, on Franceză Street.
In the heart of Bucharest's Historic Center, on Franceză Street, one of the city's oldest arteries, stands Casa M.

Bucharest Mayor Ciucu Criticizes 'Hysteria' Over Snow Removal
Bucharest Mayor Ciprian Ciucu stated that there is widespread 'hysteria' in Romania when it snows, with journalists and mayors overreacting and using excessive salt, which damages asphalt.

Bucharest's Timișoara Boulevard to be Expanded to Four Lanes
Bucharest's Sector 6 City Hall announced plans to expand Timișoara Boulevard to four lanes on a key section, connecting it to the new Radial Road 1.

Ciucu Accuses Băluță of Blocking Thermofication Works in Bucharest
Bucharest Mayor Ciprian Ciucu warns that the municipality risks losing over 220 million lei designated for modernizing the thermofication network in Sector 4 due to Sector 4 Mayor Băluță's refusal to cooperate.

Referendum Proposed for Unification of Ilfov and Bucharest in Romania
Vlad Gheorghe, an advisor to Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, proposes a referendum on the unification of Ilfov county with Bucharest, aiming to eliminate 'local barons' and improve governance.

VIDEO Tensions at the Bucharest Court of Appeal. Dozens of Călin Georgescu's supporters entered the building and wanted to go into the courtroom
Dozens of supporters of the former presidential candidate appeared on Monday at the Bucharest Court of Appeal where a new hearing is being held in the case of crimes against the constitutional order
Chisinau Mayor announces 'massive' road repair works
Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban announced that municipal services will begin 'massive' road repair works this week, comparing the city's roads to those in Bucharest.

Protests Erupt in Romania Over Dog Shelter Horrors
Thousands of people are protesting in Bucharest and other Romanian cities following revelations about the killing of 15,000 dogs at a state-contracted shelter, demanding sterilization instead of euthanasia.

MAP: Bucharest has the most consistent layer of snow after the new episode of blizzard and snowfall. What awaits us next week
Meteorologists have not issued new warnings and announced that the weather will change considerably in the coming days. The new episode of blizzard and snowfall left behind a new layer of snow in...

Ro-Alert Issued for Missing 12-Year-Old Girl in Bucharest
Authorities have issued a Ro-Alert message for a missing 12-year-old girl from Sector 6 of Bucharest who voluntarily left home and has not returned.