Category Archives: Events

What is going on and recent events in Cluj Napoca and the surrounding area.

Book fair in the main square (and other events this weekend)

Posted on April 24, 2026 by James

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 Romanian, but there are a variety of books … Continue reading →

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Iarmaroc la sat returns to the open air museum

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Fatca Pop

The open air museum on the outskirts of Cluj, also known as the ethnographic park (or the outdoor museum of old mills, churches and houses), is again holding its “iarmaroc la sat.”  What is “iarmaroc la sat?”  (In the first … Continue reading →

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Deceptive pricing at Mega Image

Posted on April 17, 2026 by James

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 my boss told me the importance of pricing … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter, spring is here

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Entertainment Reporter

One advert on the bus once said that Cluj is a “sleepless city.”  Fortunately, we do sometimes get sleep.  I suppose they meant there are sometimes things to do after dark, and even in the holidays. There are a few … Continue reading →

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Beginners, Test your German knowledge. Or, just watch films in French or Italian

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Fatca Pop

The “Central Cultural German Cluj Napoca” has announced A1-level German tests in April. Exam date: 24 of April, 2026. Last day to sign up, 20 March, 2026. Now, they advertised this exam in Romanian and German.  We haven’t taken the … Continue reading →

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Doing Laundry in Cluj: reviews

Posted on March 5, 2026 by eReporter

So, you’re in Cluj and you need a laundromat? Perhaps your electricity went out, your machine is broken, or you’re just visiting and the B&B doesn’t have the machine they said they would? Or, maybe you’re a student and you … 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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