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

Happy Carolling to Cluj

Posted on December 24, 2022 by eReporter

Andra, the Romanian pop and folk star, had a little sing-along on the aeroplane on the way from Bucharest to Cluj.  It seems that all the passengers sang along. The fair under Avram Iancu appears to be closed, but there … Continue reading →

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Sora is bouncing back

Posted on December 8, 2022 by eReporter

Last year, one of the other English language papers reported that Sora was a shadow of its former self.  We went to visit it during the lockdown, and there was not a lot to see.  Though there were a few … Continue reading →

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Mini Christmas market in Northern Cluj

Posted on December 7, 2022 by eReporter

You might not have been to the Iris neighborhood unless you live there.  North of the river Somes, North even of the train station, you will find the Piața Karl Liebknecht. There is a mini Christmas market in the Karl … Continue reading →

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Cluj women’s team in Romania Cup

Posted on December 7, 2022 by James

The Romanian football cup will be held at Gherla, at 1.30 pm (1330) on 7 December 2022 at the municipal park.  Gherla is about an hour from Cluj-Napoca by car or train. Competing will be Atletic Olimpia Gherla and AS … Continue reading →

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Shows for young people

Posted on December 3, 2022 by James

Faclia of Cluj reports that the Puck theatre is here again. Free plays, mostly puppet shows, in December. These are mostly in Romanian and can be a good introduction to the rhythms of the language. However, in the past two … Continue reading →

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Cluj celebrates unification day

Posted on December 2, 2022 by eReporter

La multi ani Romania, happy Birthday Romania. The 2022 celebration included an air show, fireworks, speeches by re-enactors, and a concert. The Christmas lights were on full display, guiding onlookers to a day and night of celebration. The streets were … Continue reading →

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