A revision of this year’s budget is scheduled in the first half of August; it would need to include a 10% cut to each ministry’s budget, but also the support measures to mitigate the impact of inflation and increasing energy prices

The country is still far from reaching the 55% recycling target by 2025, with only 12-14% currently subject to separate collection; the ongoing 'Recycle in Romania' campaign aims to encourage separate waste collection

George Enescu Festival, a tradition started in 1958 in Bucharest, will see six cities hosting concerts from the program this year, 16 international orchestras, midnight concerts and first-ever performances until 24 September

Oltenia de sub Munte, a region in southern Romania, is a UNESCO geopark aspirant, as the Kogayon Association is working to obtain this status and give the area the visibility it deserves

Six out of 10 Romanians cannot afford a 7-day vacation a year, the highest percentage in the European Union, although Bucharest is an exception and the city is significantly reduced in pedestrian and car traffic in August