Monthly Archives: January 2026

Mind Days, review

Posted on January 31, 2026 by eReporter

To think of Mind Days, one should compare it to other film festivals in Cluj. I remember the 2021 edition of TIFF film festival.  There was an autobiographical film where the filmmaker interviewed her father and his struggle with mental … Continue reading →

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Georgina Lonbonț returns to Cluj, 4 April 2026, at BT arena

Posted on January 31, 2026 by eReporter

Georgina Lobonț will appear at Cluj Arena on 4th Only 3 percent of tickets are left.  Tickets range from 690 lei to 1384 lei.  Sometimes you might find them on sale for 582 lei.  (But with only 3 percent left, … Continue reading →

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Transilvania Open 2026 schedule

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Fatca Pop

The Transilvania Open, considered by Faclia de Cluj to be the most important tennis match in Romaia, began at the BT Arena in Cluj today, 31 January, at 11 am.  8 singles qualifiers. Tickets for some matches in the first … Continue reading →

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More Nestle products taken from the market

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Fatca Pop

You might have heard of cereulide.  Cereulide is a toxin that recently was found leaked in baby products.  Some sourses  said to come from an acid that was brought in from a supplier in China, others warn that it is … Continue reading →

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100 Romanians I never heard of

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Fatca Pop

I once saw, “Top 100 Români de Pretutindeni” translated as “Top 100 Romanians from everywhere.”  The translation appears to come from a self-published author who happened to get on that list. But what is that list?  I think “Pretutindeni” can … Continue reading →

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La Mulți ani România

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Fatca Pop

On the 24th of January, Romania celebrated “Little Union Day,”  the anniversary of the day when Prince Alexandru Curza oversaw the unification of Wallachia and Moldova. As with every 24th of January, traffic stopped for a small parade and a … Continue reading →

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Clear roads remain a priority in Cluj

Posted on January 26, 2026 by James

Last week, you might have heard what sounded like a train going through residential and central parts of Cluj at night. If you looked out of the window on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday night, you might have seen a snow … Continue reading →

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“Free” bus rides are NOT completely free

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Fatca Pop

Some people might have heard that the bus is free in Cluj Napoca to those who do squats, seniors and students. First, it is not free to all students.  Secondly, see it more as you are eligible for free bus … Continue reading →

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Expats or immigrants?

Posted on January 19, 2026 by James

Why do English speakers call themselves Expats instead of immigrants? The use of the term expat goes back in two directions.  In American English, it was often used to refer to those who came to America from other countries as … Continue reading →

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ice hazard warning for walking, biking, driving in Cluj

Posted on January 17, 2026 by James

This January has been much snowier than the previous five years.  While frost could easily be found in 2023-2024, and below freezing temperatures have been common, this year seems to have more condensation on the ground. Expats have broken bones … Continue reading →

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