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Business

Understanding Romanian Intrastat Reporting for EU Trade

If your business moves goods between Romania and other EU countries, you may need to file Intrastat declarations. Here is a practical guide to who must report, what information is required, and how to stay compliant.

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Traditional Romanian winter folk celebration with costumed performers
Lifestyle

Romanian New Year Traditions: Plugușorul, Sorcova and the Bear Dance

From plough rituals to wish-chanting children, discover the folk customs that still mark the turning of the year in Romania.

Jars of homemade Romanian fruit preserves on a table
Lifestyle

How to Make Romanian Fruit Preserves: Dulceață and Gem

Learn the difference between dulceață and gem, the fruits Romanians love most, and a simple method for making your own preserves at home.

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Lifestyle

How to Grow Herbs on a Romanian Balcony: A Practical Guide

Balcony gardening is a cherished tradition in Romania, where apartment dwellers make the most of limited space. With the right herbs and a little care, you can enjoy fresh flavours all year round.

A birthday cake with lit candles
Lifestyle

Romanian Birthday Traditions: How to Celebrate Like a Local

Birthdays in Romania are warm, family-centred affairs with a few distinctive customs. Here's what to expect and how to join in.

Hands sealing a cardboard parcel with brown tape
Lifestyle

How to Send a Parcel in Romania: A Practical Guide

From choosing the right packaging to tracking your delivery, here's what you need to know about sending parcels within Romania and abroad.

Illustration of three mystical women with thread and spindle
Culture

Ursitoarele: Romania's Fate Fairies and the Stories They Shape

Discover the Romanian folk belief in ursitoare, the three fairy godmothers who visit newborns to bestow gifts and set the course of a life.

Dancers in traditional Romanian costumes performing the brâul dance, holding each other by the waist.
Culture

Brâul: Romania's Lively Belt Dance and How to Join In

Learn about the brâu, Romania's traditional belt dance, its fast steps, regional variations, and how to join in at a village celebration.

A table set with Romanian memorial foods, including colivă and braided bread.
Culture

Pomană: Romania's Tradition of Giving for the Souls of the Departed

Pomană is a deeply rooted Romanian custom of giving food and alms to honour the dead. It connects families, neighbours and strangers in shared remembrance.

Performers in traditional Romanian winter costumes acting in a village street
Culture

Viflaim: Romania's Christmas Folk Theatre of Shepherds and Kings

A centuries-old Christmas tradition, Viflaim brings the Nativity story to life through verse, music and masquerade in villages across Romania.

Chrysanthemums and lit candles on a grave in a Romanian cemetery during the autumn remembrance tradition.
Culture

Moșii de Toamnă: Romania's Autumn Day of Remembrance

Each autumn, Romanians honour their departed loved ones with candles, chrysanthemums and shared food. Here's what the tradition means and how it is observed.

Freshly fried langosi topped with sour cream and grated cheese
Food & Drink

Langoși: Romania's Savoury Fried Flatbread Explained

Crisp on the outside, soft within, langoși are a beloved street food found across Romania, especially in Transylvania. Here's what to know and how to enjoy them.

Jars of dulceață with whole fruit in syrup
Food & Drink

Dulceață: Romania's Whole-Fruit Preserve and How to Enjoy It

Dulceață is a beloved Romanian preserve made with whole fruit suspended in thick syrup. Learn what makes it special and how locals typically serve it.

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