I think the biggest mark of character of a person or a town is what they would do with a little extra money. One of the Cluj newspapers really disappointed me on…
Author: James
Cluj Market reviews
Why haven’t we spoken about the local markets in Cluj? Most of them have wonderful fruit, friendly sellers, and they are nicely laid out. It is easier to make your way through…
universities in Cluj Napoca (Kolozsvar, Klausenburg)
9 or 10 We keep telling people that there are 10 universities in Cluj. But we can only find application procedures for 9. So, there are 9 universities in Cluj, and another…
Cluj Days was crowded but had activities for children
Cluj Days 2026 seemed like a great success for locals with small families to enjoy a variety of cultures, music street food, and local crafts. It was not something that we’d travel…
Bosch offers job/scholarship for Hardware/Software PhD students
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…
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…
Is Bosch on the way out?
This article is aimed at four groups of people. 1) University lecturers (especially in engineering) or other trainers of engineers, 2) those who run businesses that create appliances and other machines (including…
Book fair in the main square (and other events this weekend)
The Gaudemaus (our dyslexic reporter told us “Gaumant”) book fair is in the main square (Cluj’s piata unirii) again. This is an annual event. 22-26 April, 2026. Most books, naturally, are in…
Deceptive pricing at Mega Image
When it comes to pricing, no supermarket (in Cluj) is perfect. At Auchan, we’ve seen old labels with old prices left up. I remember working at a DIY shop in Britain, where…
Mărțișor market open in central Cluj
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…