Category Archives: sights

Stray dogs: fact of myth?

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Fatca Pop

There was apparently a rumor that Romania was filled with stray dogs.  Then, that was changed.  But has it changed back? According to Dog Desk animal action there are 900 million dogs worldwide.  This includes strays and pets.  Of that 900 … Continue reading →

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Clear roads remain a priority in Cluj

Posted on January 26, 2026 by James

Last week, you might have heard what sounded like a train going through residential and central parts of Cluj at night. If you looked out of the window on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday night, you might have seen a snow … Continue reading →

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24b is a bilingual bus

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Fatca Pop

You may have heard a few languages in Cluj.  We often hear French, German, and of course Hungarian in addition to Romanian.  A few people speak English, but when we hear it, it is more like Romglish (Romanian with a … Continue reading →

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Spring is returning to the Botanical Garden in Cluj

Posted on March 18, 2025 by James

Did you hear the adverts for Gradina Botanica by the bus stop? It spoke of experiencing “Linisterea primarii”, the peace of spring. Yesterday, the Botanical Garden surveyed its clients about what they liked and what could be improved. Do you … Continue reading →

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