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What caused the Great Stink of Cluj-Napoca?

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Fatca Pop

Hey Cluj! It is so great to be with you. Sorry to have to open my first assignment with a story that stinks! Anyone who has lived in Cluj-Napoca for the past three years has noticed a trend. At first, … Continue reading →

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The land of two Easters

Posted on April 15, 2023 by eReporter

Hristos a inviat! Christ has risen. You may have read this in the news paper, or heard it being said by people in the street. Emil Boc, mayor of Cluj, took out an ad in several local newspapers saying so, … Continue reading →

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What do you call a fast food capital in Romanian?

Posted on January 10, 2023 by James

Is Cluj the fast food capital of Romania?  Făclia de Cluj called Cluj the “champion” of Romania in fast food on its front page on the 9 January.  The residents of Cluj (including ex-pats and perhaps tourists) ordered 42,372 cheeseburgers in … Continue reading →

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Is Cluj run by a ghost?

Posted on December 16, 2022 by eReporter

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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