We see it all over the Romanian news. The Tate Brothers, the best known life coaches in Eastern Europe, are leaving Romania. If what they are accused of is true, then they…
Squash for physical and emotional well being (MA in Happiness Review)
So, we’ve been doing a course, and I decided to give a review not by giving my opinion, but by giving a sample week. 1.1 Weekly Discussion How can the game of…
Spring is returning to the Botanical Garden in Cluj
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…
Macedonian nightclub fire reminiscent of Collectiv fire
Monuments can stand for more than one thing. The monument on the main avenue in town, with the bell tower, was built to remember the Memorandists, protestors who wanted more state-funded institutions…
Keez vs Startco vs Solo
If you want to start a PFA or SRL, you might need the help of an outside service. For SRLs, you need an accountant by law. Now, a lot of people might…
Happy Martisoare
The first of May is celebrated throughout Europe, but slightly differently in each country. Most have similar-looking traditions, creating a false friends kind of misunderstanding, where similar symbols might have different meanings….
Is the roach problem under control?
Two years ago, Cluj heard many stories of eateries being closed because of insect manifestations. Cluj 24 reported that many fast food shops have been closed after cockroaches and unsanitary conditions were…
Summer schools in Romania
Some English speakers might think of summer school as where you go when you failed the year in high school. In Europe, however, summer schools are attended by adults who wish to…
Recommended Romanian courses
It can be difficult for expats to find Romanian courses. There are plenty of good teachers out there, but few structured courses that go beyond the A1 level. I tried three that…
Cluj and Tallinn
Romania recently claimed the world’s fastest Internet speeds. Estonia also likes to see itself on the forefront of tech. Cluj is the tech hub for Romania, making house prices unreachable. There was…