Midtown Blogger/Manhattan Valley Follies: Romania Insider

Comment: New legal provisions for Consumer Protection in Romania
Recently, new legal provisions concerning the consumer protection field have taken effect in Romania, and those owning commercial spaces will have to take them into Read more →
Comment: The Swiss Franc or what a surprise from a Central Bank looks like
Shock! Seismic wave! Francogeddon! The international markets were flooded yesterday with tears of blood. In several minutes currencies massively depreciated against each other, stock exchanges Read more →
Comment: Beer stock outs and the Otopeni airport baggage carousel
I have been doing a bit of travel recently with a trip in each of the last three weeks. I do not particularly like flying Read more →

Ten things you should do in Romania
Or rather the first ten of the many, many things you should not miss while in Romania. Add your own suggestions in the comment box Read more →
Bucharest City Tales: Back in Denmark after almost 4 years in Romania
Columnist Eleonore af Schaumburg-Lippe writes in her weekly column about life as an expat in Romania. This week she writes about been back in her Read more →
What to do on World Snow Day in Romania: ice climbing, skiing, snow walking
With World Snow Day coming up in just a few days, on January 18, Romania gears up to celebrate it. CityCompass.ro has selected three events Read more →
Romania crash course – 10 things any foreigner should know
First time in Romania? Or planning to arrive for business, or pleasure? Here are 10 hints that will bring a smoother adjustment to the country. Read more →
State ups funeral payment in Romania + local funeral customs
Romania has recently upped the funeral payment citizens who contributed to the social insurance system are entitled to. The state added an extra RON 117 Read more →

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In Bucharest’s temple of coffee, with Gheorghe Florescu, the number one enemy of mixing coffee with milk
A coffee legend living in downtown Bucharest shares stories and coffee secrets. It’s Saturday morning,the long-time-no-see sun is up again, so it’s time for a Read more →
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Sanda Budis’ freedom at an old age
An interview with Romanian 88-year old architect and writer Sanda Budis about the freedom found in being old and the courage to confront a mad Read more →
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Romanians pay over EUR 3 million to see the “King of Waltz” live in Bucharest next year
Famous Dutch violinist Andre Rieu sold out three concerts in Romania in less than 24 hours, probably setting a new record for best-selling show in Read more →
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Mark Mobius: For a country like Romania there’s no problem in getting money, it’s how to gain investors’ trust
There is plenty of money on the international markets from which Romania could benefit in the following years, as the country has the potential to Read more →
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PHOTOS
Romanian wants to franchise new Bread & Spices bakery – pastry shop concept from Pipera to the world
A Romanian invested EUR 350,000 in a new bakery – pastry shop & restaurant concept and plans to expand it via franchise throughout the world Read more →