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Faithful in Romania celebrate Saint Dimitrie (Demetrius) the Great Martyr on October 26

Saint Dimitrie's Day is the last and most important autumn celebration.

Radu Dumitrescu · 26 Oct · 3 min read

Society

Central Romania: EU-funded EUR 2.5 mln theme park dedicated to bears to be built in Sovata

The park will not house live animals, but will focus on education and interactivity.

Radu Dumitrescu · 23 Oct · 1 min read

Business

Romanian travel agency Beyond Dracula allocates 1% of revenues to develop Via Transilvanica project

The decision comes as the company expects the value of trips sold and completed in 2026 to exceed EUR 1.5 million.

Radu Dumitrescu · 22 Oct · 2 min read

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Bucovina named world’s most underrated travel destination for 2027 by Time Out magazine

The region was visited by editor Grace Beard, who signalled her enjoyment by ironically asking “Bran Castle, who?” in the ranking.

Radu Dumitrescu · 16 Oct · 1 min read

Life

'If it's not sustainable, a path will become overgrown': Alin Ușeriu on the expansion and potential of Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail crossing Romania

Four years since the long-distance trail Via Transilvanica was inaugurated, work is underway to have it reach other historical regions of the country, and the kind of experiences it offers puts it in a strong position to attract an increasing number of tourists, Alin Ușeriu, the president of Tășuleasa Social, explains.

Simona Fodor · 12 Oct · 11 min read

Society

Flamingos filmed on Romania’s Lake Techirghiol

Several flamingos have been filmed on the shore of Lake Techirghiol in southeastern Romania, where sightings of the species have become increasingly common in recent years.

Irina Marica · 12 Oct · 1 min read

Life

National Geographic includes Romania in list of most beautiful holiday destinations for October

Tourists are invited to discover Transylvania, Bran Castle and the Black Church in Brasov, or explore the mysterious Hoia-Baciu Forest, known for stories about paranormal phenomena.

Radu Dumitrescu · 8 Oct · 1 min read

Life

Pădurea Craiului becomes Romania’s seventh recognised ecotourism destination

The three-year designation covers eight communities in western Romania’s Bihor county.

Irina Marica · 8 Oct · 1 min read

Life

Romania launches four-week tourism campaign in Seville

A tram wrapped in images of Romanian landmarks will travel through the Spanish city’s historic centre until November 1.

Irina Marica · 6 Oct · 1 min read

Life

New 42 km hiking and cycling trail connects 14 villages in Romania’s Prahova county

The Oak Road (Drumul Stejarului) is designed to draw visitors to a rural area northwest of Bucharest while creating opportunities for local communities and small businesses.

Irina Marica · 5 Oct · 1 min read

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Banca Transilvania provides EUR 14 mln financing for Turda Salt Mine expansion in Romania

The project will open a previously inaccessible mine to visitors and upgrade the attraction’s treatment facilities while the site remains operational.

Irina Marica · 1 Oct · 1 min read

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Genetic monitoring of wolves in Romania's Southern Carpathians shows decrease in population

Genetic monitoring carried out by the Conservation Carpathia Foundation in the Southern Carpathians showed a dramatic decrease in wolves, which, counterintuitively, may lead to more interactions with humans.

Radu Dumitrescu · 23 Sept · 3 min read

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