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Book fair in the main square (and other events this weekend)

Posted on April 24, 2026 by James

The Gaudemaus (our dyslexic reporter told us “Gaumant”) book fair is in the main square (Cluj’s piata unirii) again.  This is an annual event.  22-26 April, 2026. Most books, naturally, are in Romanian, but there are a variety of books … Continue reading →

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Deceptive pricing at Mega Image

Posted on April 17, 2026 by James

When it comes to pricing, no supermarket (in Cluj) is perfect.  At Auchan, we’ve seen old labels with old prices left up. I remember working at a DIY shop in Britain, where my boss told me the importance of pricing … Continue reading →

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YouTube channel talks about Romanian business successes

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Entertainment Reporter

The site: https://www.youtube.com/@vlaicudr  The topic, Romanian commercial successes, like eMag, Bitdefender, and Altex. It’s not necessarily a site celebrating great inventors, but savvy business owners who have created successful brands in Romania. Vlaicu Dragos tells us how eMag started when … Continue reading →

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Mărțișor market open in central Cluj

Posted on February 21, 2026 by James

The market of Mărțișor is open in central Cluj. Among the market stalls is one where you can buy wooden recorders and other musical instruments.  (Many of these seem to be suitable for young children.)  The seller speaks some English, … Continue reading →

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Scam ATMs are in Cluj

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Fatca Pop

The famous Euronet ATM machines, featured on “The Honest Guide” of Prague, have been spotted in a mall in Cluj.  Areound the same time we found that machine, police saw someone wanted for murder in France.    Fortunately, police picked … 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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Top Picks at the christmas market – exotic fruit

Posted on December 9, 2025 by eReporter

If you are new to Cluj, you might have heard about the Langos.  While some of the Langos at the Christmas market taste okay, not all are up to the usual quality.  And you can get Langos by the mall … Continue reading →

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“Chaos” as card machines go offline at Auchan

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Fatca Pop

There was an announcement shortly after 3pm this afternoon at the Auchan’s in Cluj.   It was in Romanian, but here is a rough translation. “Dear shoppers.  We are sorry to inform you that we cannot accept payment by card at … Continue reading →

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Lidl’s design has improved

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Entertainment Reporter

In the past few years, we have noticed changes in the designs of Romania’s major supermarkets. Kaufland, Auchan, Mega Image, Profi, Carrefour and now Lidl have all added new self-checkout lanes or moved the self-checkouts. Auchan’s seemed most drastic, with … Continue reading →

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Getting the “Trump Bible” in Romania

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Fatca Pop

The “God Bless The USA Bible” costs about sixty dollars.  (It is only 59.99, but you can no longer buy a gumball with a penny.) But what if you want one in Romania?  Well, if you get the default shipping … Continue reading →

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