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Some things are more expensive in Cluj

On 18th January 2023, Jurnalul, one of Romania’s top newspapers, dedicated its front page to how food is becoming more expensive in Romania than in Western Europe. Romanian phrase of the day, mai scump decât în, More expensive than in… … Continue reading

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Are you being counted?

I saw an interesting story in the Romanian press recently: according to the recent census, Romania has lost 1.1 million people in the last year.  Now, considering that the country only has a population of only 19.12 million, that loss … Continue reading

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Is Cluj run by a ghost?

It is always fun to learn a little about the town you live in. So when we were stuck at home, I took the opportunity to rummage through old newspapers and see what I could find out about Cluj’s mayor, … Continue reading

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Review: Mirculica

If you have lived in Cluj long enough, you have probably heard of Mircea Bravo.  He is a YouTube star with a sitcom that is more popular than many of the shows on television. Recently, Mircea Bravo came out with … Continue reading

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