Do you need money to complete your PhD? Bosch is investing in the future. We saw a job advert, that we aren’t qualified for, but you might be if you are studying…
They sell it, but wouldn’t touch it.
Barbie was advertised all over Europe, you couldn’t escape the hype. However, star Ryan Gosling wouldn’t let his daughters see it. He’s not alone among celebrities who don’t let their children watch…
True journalism still exists
Many broadcasters have had their budgets cut. Often, this comes at the expense of journalism. As former British Prime Minister (and journalist) Boris Johnson once noted, many journalists today report from an…
Cluj Days, 21-24 May, 2026
Are you ready for Cluj Days? What are Cluj Days, or Zilele Clujului? It is a big party in the middle of town, not only on the main square but on other…
Ten things we miss about Victor Orban
Our original article was ten things we should miss about Victor Orban. However, the first time we really visited Hungary was only five years ago. traffic law enforcement. The Rule of Law…
Made in Romania market this weekend
Clujenii (residents of Cluj) are invited to a market of “Made in Romania” at the Horia Demian Sports hall. (About halfway between town center and the Vivo mall or on the road…
How easy is it to run a school in Cluj?
You might have looked for international schools in Cluj, and found two. Or maybe you thought you found four, and discovered one was online and one had closed down. In any case,…
Do Romanian newspapers understand George Washington?
I love the newspaper named “Magazin.” Excuse me, do you have The Magazin (Newspaper)? “Fără supărară. Aveți (Ziarul) Magazinul?” It is a very informative newspaper, and normally gets things right. However, the…
Before you make a social media app…
We heard a conversation between an immigrant and some students, about a Federal Europe. The pro-federalist students mentioned that Europe doesn’t have its own Facebook or big social media companies. The foreigner…
Why is it easy and difficult to learn Romanian?
I saw this video on Edward Snowden. It reminded me of the movie about him that was available on the TIFF (Transylvania International Film Festival) online by Oliver Stone. (We won’t link…
