Monthly Archives: February 2026

Learn Chinese language and traditional Chinese instruments at UBB.

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Fatca Pop

Institutul Confucius (at UBB) is offering courses in chinese language, caligraphy, and music.  The deadline to sign up is 2 March 2026. Chinese language courses Beginner Tuesday, 7-8.30 For other levels, see the confucius institute’s website.  You will find options … Continue reading →

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Japanese courses start tomorrow at UBB

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Fatca Pop

It may be too late to sign up… but in case you already are, we thought it might be a good idea to remind you. It appears that courses will be taught through Romanian, as the meme is advertised in … Continue reading →

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Learn Polish or Chinese in Cluj

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Fatca Pop

At Cluj’s UBB, you can study more languages than just Romanian. We tried their summer school, and were mostly satisfied. The courses at the Middle East center are a little out of date. They used to include classes in Greek … Continue reading →

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American energy drinks have undeclared ingredients

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Fatca Pop

Did you think you were safe because you avoided Nestle products?  Well, the Swiss food giant is not the only one caught selling contaminated products.  American companies are being caught all the time (and others may be avoiding detection). We … Continue reading →

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Mărțișor market open in central Cluj

Posted on February 21, 2026 by James

The market of Mărțișor is open in central Cluj. Among the market stalls is one where you can buy wooden recorders and other musical instruments.  (Many of these seem to be suitable for young children.)  The seller speaks some English, … Continue reading →

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Maidan plays in Cluj

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Fatca Pop

Over the next few weeks, there will be Maiden plays in Cluj. “Theatru in centrul Clujului.” These plays will feature an actor that you might know from the Romanian Theatre, and a character from Mircea Bravo, Radu Lărgeanu. He has … Continue reading →

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Henna tattoos in Cluj and study in India

Posted on February 20, 2026 by James

On 21st of February, 2024, Ana’s Work will be doing Hena tattoos in Cluj.  The photos of the tattoos look good, and it is tagged by the Cluj Centre for Indian studies at UBB. https://www.facebook.com/Anahennawork  We find it difficult to … Continue reading →

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Fruit’s origin false: not greek, but Egyptian

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Fatca Pop

Fruit that pretended to be imported from Greece was actually imported from Egypt.  These fruit were sold in many supermarkets in Romania, including hypermarkets. Some had been treated with chemicals, past the legal limits for Romania and for Europe.  The … Continue reading →

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Are toilets and houses overpriced in Cluj?

Posted on February 11, 2026 by James

Here we are in 2026.  According to Monitorul (perhaps our favorite newspaper at the moment), the average resident of Cluj spends over half his salary on rent. Average advertised rent prices for a flat in the most expensive parts of … Continue reading →

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Bank museum exhibit in Bucurest

Posted on February 11, 2026 by eReporter

Occasionally, the local BNR is open to visitors.  This is not one of those occasions. We heard from a foreigner who was confused after reading about the ‘Money speaks to Us” exhibit at the Banca National de Romania.  It was … Continue reading →

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