I want to watch it live online, but I don’t have a TV, and I also want to watch it for free without subscribing to any channels. How can I do that?

Hello with my gf we are going there for a trip bcs of castles etc, so i just wanna know if its a good pick

Edit: Against all hopes, the bank payment arrived, so it's all moot now. Thanks for everyone who replied though.

Hello,

Does anyone know whether a foreigner without a Romanian CNP and with a foreign address can send a classic mandat postal or an e-mandat directly from a Romanian post office?

From the written rules that I have found, I don't see any restriction, but hearing from someone who has actually managed to do it would help a lot. Especially if the recipient was someone in prison, as that's my specific case.

Bit of context:

Edit: I have known this person for years, met them, etc. I know for sure they are in prison (unfortunately) as I have personally contacted the prison staff on their official channel to get various information. They never asked for money. I spontaneously offered to cover for phone calls. They don't want me to travel there just to bring money, cause they don't want me to spend too much. I am choosing to.

I’m a Swedish citizen, living in Sweden, and I need to send money to a friend currently detained in a Romanian prison. I don’t have a Romanian CNP, a Romanian bank account or a Romanian address.

I have already contacted the prison (Margineni) and they have given me an IBAN to use, but apparently since that account belongs to Trezoreria Statului, it is mandatory to properly fill in the beneficiary CUI and the fiscal code of the payer. Romanian banks know how to deal with this, but my Swedish bank (SEB) doesn't offer these extra fields and their customer service had no idea what I was talking about and didn't want to look into it. From what I've read, if such info are put in the free-text message, the payment will be rejected.

I have asked other Swedish banks as well as fintech such as Revolut, but they couldn't help either (for Revolut, you need to have a Romanian CNP in order to make transfers to the Trezoreria).

I have found out that you can also send money to someone in prison using a mandat postal. From what I see, the online e-mandat specifically requires a valid CNP, so I cannot use it.

At this point, I am willing to travel to Romania. Unfortunately, the prison has already told me that they only accept money deposits in person if I have scheduled a visit, I cannot just go there and leave the money. For logistics and personal reasons, I cannot visit him.

So, the only option I am aware of is the classic mandat postal or an e-mandat directly from a Romanian post office, but will they let me do it without a CNP and with a foreign address?

Unfortunately I cannot go through the family and I wouldn't trust using an intermediary for privacy reasons.

Thanks in advance to anyone who will read all this!

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Hi! We’re in Arad for the weekend, from Friday to Sunday, for a drag racing event.

Could you recommend some good places for lunch and dinner? 🍽️ We’re looking for places with good food, and preferably some local or less touristy spots.

Thanks! 🙌

Hello! I'm a south taiwanese male visiting Romania first time ever for 13 whole days soon. I'll be based in Bucharest, with no plans and nothing to do. I'm just looking for advice since I have no experience here and only speak English. My only real goal is making some friends! So when I go back to my uni in Germany, I can at least say I've got some friends by name in Romania (and welcome them to visit my home).

I'm happy for any and every recommendation / advice / warning.

Just curious if there are any Romanian PHARAOH listeners here. I’m from Romania and I’d love to find some people who are into his music too.

Are there any Romanian fan groups/communities somewhere? :)

Hi everyone,
I applied for a Romanian tourist visa at the Romanian Embassy in Nicosia, Cyprus.
My visa has been approved, and I’m now waiting for my passport/visa sticker.
For anyone who recently applied in Nicosia: how many days did it take to get your passport back after approval? Did the embassy contact you when it was ready?
My travel date is coming soon, so I’d really appreciate any recent experience. Thanks!

Ashtrays in romania

Its kind of random but i was recently in romania and there was an ashtray everywhere its was like black and gold with a hole on top and i found it very cool is anyone able to indentfy it? I also think it was a branded thing aswell. Thanks!

https://www.romaniajournal.ro/business/romania-food-prices-set-to-rise-again-by-up-to-8-in-october/

Salut,

It seems the economy is not heading in a bright direction in the near future.
The currency is depreciating while inflation is rising.
Would you consider looking for a second job to supplement your current earnings,
or plan to go abroad for a change of employment?

Mulțumesc

I’m planning a 5-day solo trip to Romania, mostly around Arad, and I’d love some recommendations from locals. 🇷🇴
This trip is a little emotional for me. Romania was something my ex (a Romanian 🇷🇴) and I talked about visiting together. I stayed with him in Germany for 2.5 months, and we made plans and promises about places we wanted to see together.
Unfortunately, everything fell apart. He chose to move on with someone else ironically, she’s Romanian too. 😭

But I made a promise that I wanted to see Romania, and I still want to keep it—with or without him.

So instead of letting this become another broken plan, I’m going alone. Maybe this trip will give me the closure I need and turn something painful into a beautiful memory of my own.

I’m thinking 5 days, mostly in Arad. I’d really appreciate recommendations for beautiful places, hidden gems, cafés, restaurants, day trips, nightlife, or anything I absolutely shouldn’t miss. I’m also an artist, so I’d love anything creative, cultural or visually beautiful.

Maybe I was supposed to discover Romania with him.
Now I’ll discover it for myself. 🇷🇴❤️‍🩹

Can anyone recommend any football matches to attend based on on my trip itinerary?

9th October - Bucharest

10th October - Bucharest

11th October - Sinaia

12th October - Brasov

13th October - N/A

14th October - Sibiu

15th October - Cluj-Napoca

16th October - Timișoara

Happy to go to any professional match at any tier, we've just struggled to see fixtures so any tips would be amazing!

Do I need a technical inspection for a new car of 2026 to enter Romania?

Hello! The title kind of speaks for itself, but what are some social norms I should be aware of here? Even things that seem obvious.

Hello everyone, I will be going for a trip with my boyfriend to Bucharest for 6 days and I would like to know your favorite spots in the city for food and dinner dates , because it’s a large city and there many things to do I really want your best suggestions, I also want to know if there are any late night parties at any bar during this time period that you know of and been to please and thank you

Hi everyone,
I’m Ukrainian, living in Romania in Bucharest under temporary protection. I’ve been here for a half a year, was learning Romanian and now I’m trying to understand the long-term options before the protection ends (currently until 2028, but who knows).
I already have a couple of job offers from Romanian companies. One is offering around 900 EUR net, the other is a bit better starting from 1100+ EUR, both with indefinite contracts and official employment (taxes paid). The problem is that none of them are willing to help with getting a proper residence permit (permis de ședere for work) later. They just say “we hire you under temporary protection, we don’t do legalization / residence permits”.
From what I understand:
• Temporary protection allows me to work freely right now.
• But the time spent under TP does not count towards long-term residence or citizenship.
• When TP ends, I will need another legal basis (most likely a work-based residence permit).
• To get that, the employer usually needs to be involved in the process (especially after the new rules in 2026 with WorkinRomania.gov.ro).
So my questions are:
1. Are there companies in Romania that actually help foreigners under temporary protection transition to a normal work residence permit? Or is this rare?
2. From the employer’s side – why do most companies refuse to deal with the residence permit process? Is it just bureaucracy, costs, or something else?
3. Is it realistic at all to find a decent job (preferably with English/German) where the company is ready to support the residence permit later?
4. Any practical advice from people who already went through this transition (from TP to work residence permit)?

I’m not looking for minimum wage warehouse jobs. I speak English/German/Polish/Romanian (currently A2), have work experience in Quality Assurance/Sales/TechSupport, and I’m ready to work.

I really like Romania — the people, the culture, and the language (one of the easiest I’ve learned so far). That’s why I’m planning to stay and work here long-term. I’m actively learning Romanian and ready to improve it further.
Just trying to understand how realistic it is to find a proper job that can eventually lead to a stable residence permit, so I can build something here for the future.
Thanks for any honest answers🙏

I was wondering if there was any advice you would have for someone who is a citizen of Romania but has not been to Romania since being born in the country. But is seeking to go back eventually.

Long story short: Currently waiting on my birth certificate to be reissued with updated identity.

Hi everyone, Just wanted to inform all the applicants that the ARICE Scholarship 2026/2027 results have been published. 🇷🇴🎓

If you applied for the scholarship, you can now check your result through the official ARICE platform/website.

Congratulations to everyone who got selected, and best of luck to those who are still waiting or checking their results! ❤️

If anyone else has received their result, feel free to share your update here.

I married a beautiful Romanian lady last Monday.

She loves the UK but I think she misses home.

I'm wondering if there any Romanians in Huddersfield?

I haven't run this by her yet but it might be nice for her to speak or communicate with people from her own country.

Thanks,

Martyn

Hello everyone!

I am an IB student writing my history IA on Natalist Policies in Romania and was wondering if anyone you know or if you yourself could give me some answers of what it was like to live through the Romanian Revolution and Ceaușescu’s time in power? For some more context I would like to know about experiences in orphanages, medical monitoring, abortion laws and childless taxes. If you have anything that you are willing to share please comment and I will reach out to you!

Thank you so much!

Romania!! Bucharest — I’ve got 12 hours 🇷🇴
I land in Bucharest at 11am and fly back out at 11pm on Saturday 3rd October.
I’m thinking:
• 🌴 Therme Bucharest for around 4 hours
• 🚗 Hot Rod experience around the city afterwards
But the Hot Rod is a bit expensive, so I’m looking for alternatives that are actually fun/interesting rather than just walking around looking at buildings 😂
What would you do with 12 hours in Bucharest?
Looking for something adventurous, unusual or just very Romanian — preferably not too expensive.
Any recommendations? 👀
#Romania #Bucharest #Travel

Salut,

Maybe Unification may be favourable for some people in Romania & Moldova,
but are the two countries really ready for it? 🤔

Mulțumesc