Category Archives: Events

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

Wonderland Family Fest leads to exodus from Romania

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Fatca Pop

Okay, maybe the title is a bit of an exaggeration.  I am sure not everyone who is leaving Romania is doing it to get away from the Wonderland family fest.  In fact, I’ve met quite a few rich people who … Continue reading →

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Scam ATMs are in Cluj

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Fatca Pop

The famous Euronet ATM machines, featured on “The Honest Guide” of Prague, have been spotted in a mall in Cluj.  Areound the same time we found that machine, police saw someone wanted for murder in France.    Fortunately, police picked … 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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Top Picks at the christmas market – exotic fruit

Posted on December 9, 2025 by eReporter

If you are new to Cluj, you might have heard about the Langos.  While some of the Langos at the Christmas market taste okay, not all are up to the usual quality.  And you can get Langos by the mall … Continue reading →

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Store brand shoes in Cluj, tested

Posted on December 4, 2025 by James

Most of the world has the same shoes. Unless you are getting pirated products, you will find the same Adidas in Cluj as you would in Tokyo or New York City. We tested store brand shoes. You might order shoes … Continue reading →

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“Chaos” as card machines go offline at Auchan

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Fatca Pop

There was an announcement shortly after 3pm this afternoon at the Auchan’s in Cluj.   It was in Romanian, but here is a rough translation. “Dear shoppers.  We are sorry to inform you that we cannot accept payment by card at … Continue reading →

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Technical University Run – registration deadline tomorrow (friday 7 November)

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Fatca Pop

“Chase the Sun” is a cross country run organized by students at Cluj’s technical university (UTCN). Advertised in Romanian as “Crosul Universitati Tehnice,” the run is nine miles long and stars at the Parcul Feroviarilor. The run is on Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Things to do on Halloween in Cluj

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Fatca Pop

Go to the movies Sure, you can go to the cinema any day, but on Halloween you can see films at Cinema City for less than 20 lei. Films in English include Zoocropolis (14:40 at Iulius Mall) and if you … Continue reading →

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Travel disruptions to Britain or France?

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Fatca Pop

If you are planning to go to Britain in the next couple of weeks, prepare for possible disruptions. You might have heard of protests in London planned for September 13th.  Well, allegedly, so did some travel companies, and rail tickets … Continue reading →

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Events you missed this summer

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Fatca Pop

We all know about Untold, Electric Castle, and TIFF film festival.  But there is more to Cluj-Napoca and Transylvania than just three events.  In fact, almost every day of summer has something going on, usually at least two or three … Continue reading →

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