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Europe's 'unfriendliest' cities, according to tourists

A ranking based on tourist reviews rates European cities by locals' attitudes, cleanliness and perceived safety.

  • Tourists rated cities on locals' attitudes, cleanliness and safety.
  • The ranking provides no methodology or identified study source.
  • Traveller perceptions often diverge sharply from objective urban indicators.

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Fire at National Arena during a concert leaves 15 treated by medics

A fire broke out at Bucharest's National Arena during a Max Korzh concert on Friday evening, prompting emergency services to intervene and treat fifteen people on site.

  • Fire broke out at the National Arena during the Max Korzh concert on Friday night.
  • Fifteen people received medical treatment at the scene.
  • Cause of the fire and severity of injuries have not been officially disclosed.

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Competitive sport in Romania drifts out of reach for families without means

Despite a rise in after-school activities, access to elite-level sport increasingly depends on parents' money and willingness to drive hundreds of kilometres a day.

  • One family drove 50 km four times a day just to get their child to training.
  • Performance clubs are absent from rural areas and small Romanian towns.
  • Without grants or organised transport, selection filters by wealth, not talent.

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City pigeons: caught between feeders and frustrated neighbors

The habit of feeding pigeons in public spaces fuels neighborhood disputes and swells flocks that foul buildings and pavements across Romanian cities.

  • Feeding pigeons in public spaces accelerates reproduction and the growth of urban colonies.
  • Droppings damage building facades, vehicles and air quality in densely populated areas.
  • Local regulations exist in some cities but are rarely enforced consistently.

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Urban pigeons: a problem cities keep ignoring

Feeding pigeons in public spaces fuels a vicious cycle — more food means more birds, more mess, and more conflict between residents.

  • Large pigeon flocks produce waste and damage building facades across Romanian cities.
  • Feeding in public spaces accelerates overpopulation by reducing natural bird mortality.
  • Local authorities lack clear, enforced programmes for managing urban pigeon populations.

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Processed foods: nutritionists say not all are equally harmful

Specialists push back against blanket warnings: some supermarket products can fit a balanced diet, provided shoppers know how to read labels.

  • Not all processed foods are harmful — it depends on the degree and type of processing.
  • The ingredient list and nutrition table are the main decision tools at the shelf.
  • Ultra-processed products high in sugar, salt or additives should be avoided or consumed rarely.

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Bucharest ranks among Europe's cheapest city-break destinations

A Post Office Travel Money report comparing 50 European cities places the Romanian capital near the top of the most affordable destinations for 2026.

  • Bucharest features in the top tier of the 50 most affordable European cities analysed for 2026.
  • The Post Office Travel Money study weighed accommodation, food, transport, drinks and attractions.
  • Central and Eastern European cities dominate the affordability ranking for summer tourism.

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Europeans throw away over 70 kg of food per person every year

A new study finds that food waste in Europe is driven more by behaviour than poverty — bulk promotions, misleading labels and a "stock-up" mentality are the real culprits.

  • Europeans discard over 70 kg of food per person annually, a new study shows.
  • Bulk promotions and confusing date labels are identified as key behavioural drivers.
  • The EU targets a 50% reduction in food waste by 2030, but the current pace falls short.

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70 kilograms of food thrown away per European, per year

A new European study finds that household food waste is larger than previously thought — driven not only by poverty, but by bulk promotions, confusing labels and a "just in case" buying culture.

  • Europeans discard over 70 kg of food per person annually, a new study shows.
  • Bulk promotions and confusing expiry labels are key drivers of household waste.
  • The EU is targeting a 10% reduction in household food waste by 2030.

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Fire breaks out at Max Korj concert in Bucharest's National Arena

Pyrotechnics set off by the Belarusian rapper's crew ignited stage materials; firefighters extinguished the blaze quickly with no casualties reported.

  • Pyrotechnics fired by Max Korj's crew triggered a blaze on the National Arena stage.
  • ISU firefighters responded quickly and put out the fire with no injuries reported.
  • The incident occurred at the very start of the concert, in front of a large crowd.

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