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21 hours ago

Cluj-Napoca City Hall plans to buy Continental Hotel

Cluj-Napoca City Hall is considering buying the former Continental Hotel, an iconic central building. The purchase would use the city's budget surplus.

Why this matters

Could preserve public access to a landmark and shape central urban development.

  • buget
  • local government
  • real estate
  • heritage
  • budget
  • urban development
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22 hours ago

Cluj debates 2026 budget; pledges a green, digital city and major investments to 2030

The city frames a 2026 development plan focused on sustainability, digitalization, and infrastructure investment, according to figures presented at the public budget debate.

Why this matters

Could shift spending toward infrastructure and services, affect mobility, and lock in priorities through 2030.

  • buget
  • budget
  • cluj
  • infrastructure
  • sustainability
  • digitalization
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3 days ago

CTP Cluj-Napoca: Routes diverted due to work at 14 July Square

Cluj-Napoca Public Transport Company (CTP) says that from 15 April 2026 traffic toward the city center will be restricted on the north side of 14 July Square. The restriction affects the section between Giuseppe Garibaldi and Tebei streets.

Why this matters

Could disrupt commutes and require detours for buses and drivers.

  • piata
  • transport
  • roadworks
  • cluj-napoca
  • public-transport
  • traffic
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3 days ago

Over €30 million pledged for new school in Buna Ziua

Cluj-Napoca City Hall plans to build a new school in the Buna Ziua neighborhood. The project is budgeted at more than €30 million.

Why this matters

Could increase local school capacity and reduce overcrowding in nearby schools.

  • scoala
  • education
  • investment
  • cluj-napoca
  • infrastructure
  • schools
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3 days ago

Iuliu Hațieganu University ranks second in SCImago 2026; rector praises medical research

Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj-Napoca placed second in the SCImago 2026 rankings. It is the highest-ranked research and education institution in Romania.

Why this matters

Boosts the university's international profile and could attract more research funding and partnerships.

  • medic
  • farmacie
  • education
  • medical research
  • rankings
  • universities
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5 days ago

Over one million Hungarians in Romania called to vote — where to vote in Cluj-Napoca

Hungary's parliamentary elections began this morning at 06:00 (07:00 Romania time). The report explains where Hungarians in Cluj-Napoca can cast their ballots.

Why this matters

Could affect turnout among Hungary's expatriate voters in Romania.

  • parlament
  • alegeri
  • hungary
  • elections
  • voting
  • cluj-napoca
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5 days ago

Fire in Cluj on Easter night; 20 evacuated

Firefighters from Detachment 1 Cluj-Napoca extinguished a fire in a room of an apartment on Herculane Alley. Twenty people were evacuated.

Why this matters

Could temporarily displace residents and strain emergency services during a holiday night.

  • apartament
  • fire
  • evacuation
  • housing
  • cluj-napoca
  • emergency-services
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6 days ago

Holy Light arrives in Cluj; dozens wait at airport

The Holy Light from Jerusalem arrived in Cluj-Napoca. Dozens of worshippers waited at the airport.

Why this matters

Boosts community morale and draws people to local Easter services.

  • religion
  • easter
  • cluj-napoca
  • airport
  • orthodox
  • community
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6 days ago

Holy Fire from Jerusalem reaches Cluj Saturday evening via special transport

The Holy Fire will be brought to Romania from Jerusalem Saturday evening. A delegation from the Archdiocese of Vad, Feleac and Cluj will bring it to Cluj-Napoca for distribution to parishes.

Why this matters

May affect traffic and access in central Cluj on Saturday evening.

  • religion
  • events
  • transport
  • cluj-napoca
  • public-safety
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7 days ago

U-BT Cluj-Napoca faces Red Star Belgrade on Easter Monday

U-BT Cluj-Napoca will play away against Red Star Belgrade on Easter Monday in the Top 8 phase of the Adriatic League.

Why this matters

Could affect league standings and progression in the Top 8.

  • basketball
  • sports
  • adriatic league
  • red star belgrade
  • u-bt cluj-napoca
  • easter monday
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