hy everyone

how's you ? my Romania viza refused from Islamabad Pakistan embassy... should I appeal ???? refuse 2nd number select only ...

plz share anybody appeal story ????

I was walking near the forest and found this lovely tuft that smelt like sheep but it’s a trail leading into Braşov, I doubt there would there be sheep there? I washed it in the creek and then it smelt like wet dog.

Whose coat is this?

Hello everyone!

I’m from Germany and have been trying to identify a beautiful song I saw performed on German television back in 1993, most likely on ZDF or ARD.

I suspect the singer may have been Romanian or from another Eastern European country, although I’m not certain about the language.

Here’s everything I remember:
The singer was a beautiful young woman, approximately 24 years old, with dark hair cut into a bob. She had a soft, youthful, feminine voice, but it wasn’t particularly high-pitched.

The song was very melodic, romantic, dreamy and somewhat melancholic.
String instruments, especially violins, were clearly audible throughout the entire song.
It was modern pop music, definitely not techno, dance or traditional folk music.

The chorus was sung slowly and sounded almost exactly like “La li la li lalio, la li la li la li la li lalio.”
Another line sounded something like “com o i naturel” or “comonena” to my German ears.
During the television performance, several male dancers accompanied the singer. Some had partially exposed torsos.
The stage lighting was predominantly reddish.
I’m quite certain the performance took place in 1993, and I believe the song was relatively new at the time.
I’ve remembered this beautiful melody for more than 30 years, but I’ve never managed to identify the song or the singer.
Does this ring a bell for anyone familiar with Romanian or Eastern European pop music from the early 1990s?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!

Here’s a link to the melody I sung on Vocaroo
https://vocaroo.com/11kMaV5jJWEj

Edit
Thank you all for the support 🧡🍀😱🧡💜
Someone found it

Salut!

I'm an EU citizen, living in Bucharest for the past 3 years. I have been working in BPO positions in my native language and have become a bit saturated. I found some positions that interest me, but they require a degree, but I never attended university and regret it now. Since many positions don't really require a specific degree I have started thinking of studying. Since I need to work full time I cannot attend classes, as I work Monday to Friday.

I saw some universities offer distance learning courses, but my level of Romanian is very low, so I wonder if any of the universities offer distance learning courses in English?

If not, how is attendance at the "traditional" universities that provide degrees in English, if you're a full time worker? In my country they don't require attendance, except for final exams

Im currently renting in Bucharest on the EU Blue Card

I have some leave coming up for 3-4 months abroad and was thinking it makes sense to break my lease, then rent somewhere new when I return

But apparently not having an address for more than 30 days is a bureaucratic no-no?

Has anyone tried this?
I thought as long as you're paying your taxes, are employed and contributing to social security, they shouldn't be too picky

My last employer gave me and all the other employees access to a Udemy account using his email address and password, which we all shared. Today is my last day, and I tried logging in from my personal laptop to see if I could still access it after leaving the company. It turns out I can. Would it be a problem if I continued using the account after my employment ends?

Location: Romania

Help! It’s fixing to be booked!

Salute , I’m Tunisian 24 years old looking for a studio rent anywhere in Bucharest as I currently share an accommodation with 9 ppl in a 2 rooms house and I’m paying 180 euro per month , most of the landlords I reach out to they dont like that I’m a foreigner so they don’t rent for me even through an agency they still don’t want rent to a foreigner, I really need to find a new rent in a week . Please help 🙏🙏
My budget is 300 euros max

Hi everyone!

I'm 19, I've finished high school and passed my baccalaureate, and lately I've been trying to figure out what direction to take in life.

I'm not really interested in going to university just to get a degree, and I don't see myself working a regular 9-to-5 job for the rest of my life. I'd rather learn a practical skill, even if the work is physically demanding, and build a career that pays well once I gain some experience.

One thing that really interests me is rotational work, where you work away from home for a few weeks or months and then get a longer period off. Something like wind turbine technician jobs, industrial maintenance, maritime work, offshore jobs, or similar fields, possibly abroad.

The problem is that I have no experience or qualifications in these fields, so I'm trying to figure out what's actually realistic for someone my age. I'm willing to start at the bottom, take courses and put in the work. I just want to choose a path that has good long-term prospects and allows me to have a life outside work, too.

I'd really appreciate some honest advice, especially from people who have experience in these industries.

If you were 19 again and starting with no experience, what trade or career would you choose, and why?

Are there any fields where a beginner can get trained on the job and eventually work on a rotational schedule?

Which jobs offer a good combination of pay, time off and opportunities to progress?

How did you personally get your first job in your field? Were there any specific courses, certificates or companies that helped you get started?

I'm not expecting to make thousands right away, and I understand that some jobs are difficult, demanding or involve being away from home. I'd just rather work hard toward something worthwhile than spend the next few years going in a direction without knowing where it leads.

I'd also love to hear about the downsides. If you've worked in any of these fields and wouldn't recommend them, I'd like to know why.

Thanks to anyone who takes the time to share their experience. I'd genuinely appreciate any advice or suggestions!

Hi everyone I’m from North Africa and I wanna share my story with everyone
I got offered a job contract to Romania to work as a postal delivery service using a van provided from the company
Working 8 hours a day 40 a week Monday - Friday and getting payed 4100 lei after taxes
The company provided health insurance and accommodation for free , This is the contract I personally read and signed and payed 5k euros for
I got my visa and landed in Bucharest with 4 other dudes from the same country but we dont know each other the person in contact with me showed up at the airport of otepeni with the owner of the company I work with got us an uber and took us to the accommodation and there I found a guy waiting for us supposedly the owner of the accommodation when we all gathered inside of the house they straight up gave us scouters and told us they we will won’t as delivery scouter drivers and we have to pay for the accommodation rent and the scouter and a 10 of the income we make this is all per a week , and told us these contracts that we signed are fake just to get u guys to Romania , now I’m living with 10 ppl from different nationalits at a 2 room house the living conditions are teenage and unbearable, I can’t write all the details here but I really need help !

Hi everyone! I'm an EU citizen considering buying an apartment in Bucharest for myself and my two children. I'd love to hear from people with firsthand experience, especially foreign buyers.

What I'm looking for:

• 3 bedrooms + separate living room
• Approximately 110–150 m²
• Building completed after 2010
• Preferably fully completed and legally approved (final handover/occupancy documents in place)
• Cash purchase, no mortgage
• Expected move-in: 2–3 years from now
• English-speaking professionals, as I don't speak Romanian

I'm particularly interested in real-life experiences, practical tips and pitfalls that aren't easy to find online.

I'd really appreciate advice on:

1. Prices and timing: When is the best time to negotiate? How much discount is realistic? Does paying cash help?
2. Neighbourhoods: Which areas offer the best value, quality of life and environment for children? Any areas or new developments to avoid?
3. Building quality: What should I check regarding construction, sound insulation, heating, maintenance fees and actual usable floor area?
4. Legal approvals: What documents and permits should I verify before buying? Would you consider an apartment without final occupancy approval?
5. Agents and lawyers: Can you recommend trustworthy real estate agents and independent English-speaking property lawyers based on personal experience?
6. Scams and pitfalls: Any red flags involving deposits, developers, ownership documents, parking spaces, building permits or hidden fees?

Most importantly: If you've bought property in Bucharest, what do you wish you'd known beforehand? What would you do differently?

Thanks in advance! 🙏

im asking ts beacouse i see a lot of tiktoks about calin goergescu? (asking from slovakiaSK)

Hi I’m from Tunisia and I live in Bucharest, I currently stay in a 2 room house with 9 ppl from different nationalities I pay 180 euros and it’s unbearable I have been looking for rent for the last 2 weeks and most of the landlords say that they don’t rent to foreigners only Romanians I’m working here as a delivery driver and I have a TRC so every about me is legit and legal I do t understand why Landlords don’t want rent to foreigners as the say ? If anyone know how I can get rent here please reach out
Rather directly with the owner over talking to an agency 🙏🙏

my budget is 350 euros

Ai haine în stare foarte bună pe care nu le mai porți? La CLOSR, ele pot deveni piesele preferate ale altcuiva, iar tu poți descoperi altele pentru garderoba ta. 🖤

CLOSR este o comunitate de schimb vestimentar din București. La prima ediție ne întâlnim într-un grup restrâns, de maximum 10 participante, să probăm haine, să facem schimburi și să ne cunoaștem.

CÂND ȘI UNDE?
📅 Sâmbătă, 24 octombrie 2026
🕚 Ora 11:00
📍 Beans & Dots, București — Mantuleasa, 22

CE POȚI ADUCE?
Până la 10 piese vestimentare sau accesorii curate, în stare foarte bună, pe care ești pregătită să le dai mai departe. Poți veni și cu mai puține de 10 piese.

CUM FUNCȚIONEAZĂ SCHIMBUL?
Ai două variante:

• Schimb direct: discuți cu o altă participantă și, dacă vă înțelegeți, faceți schimb de piese. Dacă nu găsești un schimb potrivit, hainele rămân ale tale.

• Credite CLOSR: predai piese pentru colecția comunității și primești credite în funcție de evaluarea lor. Folosești apoi creditele pentru a alege alte articole disponibile în colecție. Numărul de credite necesar diferă de la o piesă la alta.

Creditele nefolosite nu expiră și pot fi păstrate pentru evenimentele următoare. Dacă nu le-ai folosit și piesele tale sunt încă disponibile în colecție, le poți recupera la final.

O INVITATĂ SPECIALĂ
Iarina, creatoarea brandului ARLO, va fi alături de noi și oferă o rochie colecției comunității. Una dintre participante o va putea lua acasă folosind creditele necesare. Dacă mai multe participante își doresc rochia și au suficiente credite, o tragere la sorți va decide cui îi revine.

CUM ÎȚI REZERVI LOCUL?
🎟 Scrie-mi pe instagram: closr13

Ai întrebări? Lasă-le în discuția evenimentului sau scrie-ne pe Instagram: closr13

We don’t shop. We swap.

https://www.romaniajournal.ro/society-people/law-crime/teacher-and-student-stabbed-by-7th-grader-in-bistrita-school/

I was shocked when I read this news because my Romanian friend is a teacher.
I visited her workplace (i.e. the school) & also met some of her colleagues
(both teaching & non-teaching staff)
when the school was in summer break back in 2024.
There were no students on the school premises.
I remember the public school relies mostly on
CCTV surveillance cameras, electronic access systems & fences, etc.
I did a quick check online &
I just realised that security personnel in public schools are not common because of funding cuts?
I also learnt that there is bullying in schools
(most schools across the globe will probably have such issues regardless of nation)
from my Romanian friend's sharing, but
having a student so violent, is this common these days?
Does the Romanian State provide Mental Health support to students who struggle with mental condition(s)?

Mulțumesc

Hi everyone!
I’m a non-EU citizen planning to marry my Romanian partner and eventually relocate to Romania.

I’d love to hear from anyone who has been through a similar experience, particularly non-EU citizens who married a Romanian national and moved to Romania.

I’m curious about a few things:
Residency process: How straightforward was it to obtain legal residency after marriage? How long did the process take, and did you face any complications?

Life in Romania: How has your experience been settling into the country? Was it difficult to adjust to the culture, language, and lifestyle?

Employment: How easy or difficult was it to find a job as a non-EU citizen? Did your residency status affect your employment opportunities?

Long-term experience: Are you happy with your decision to relocate? Is there anything you wish you’d known before moving?

I’m currently based in Dubai and considering making Romania my permanent home, so I’d really appreciate hearing some genuine experiences, both positive and negative.
Thanks in advance!

Am pornit cu încă cineva cu o idee de un app. Noi nu lucrăm în IT sau nimic de genul , avem doar common knowledge despre ce presupune, cu ajutorul lui Claude (good friend) am făcut cat de cât un sample a ceea ce ar putea să devină. Întrebarea mea este , ați reușit vreo unii dintre voi să creați o aplicație fully funcțională prin Claude ca noi am ajuns într-un impas, și ne gândim să căutăm un Softwear developer sau cineva priceput pentru a o duce la bun final, voi ce ziceți?

They seemed very invested in this. Figured they're Romanian by passport

Hello everyone!

One of my closest friends, who is Japanese, is getting married to a Romanian man. I’d like to give her husband a message card at their wedding. If you help me, I can't thank you enough.

First, I want to make something clear: this is something I do for all of my friends’ partners when they get married. It has nothing to do with him being Romanian, and I really hope you won’t misunderstand that.

Whenever one of my friends gets married, I tell their new spouse something along these lines:

“Congratulations on your marriage! Now that you’re part of my friend’s family, I’d love for us to get along too.

But there’s one thing you need to remember.
If you ever treat my friend or future child makes cry, I will take her back to her parents’ home. I will chase you to the ends of the earth, by any means necessary, and make sure you suffer for it. I mean it.
I mean it. She is a very precious friend to me, so please take good care of her."

However, this time, the groom is Romanian.
We both speak English, but it’s a second language for both of us, so I’m not confident that all my feelings will come across the way I intend.

My intention is to combine humor with just enough fear to make him think, “Wow, my wife has a crazy friend. I’d better treat her well!”

I’m not sure how well that combination of humor and intimidation would work in English. I feel that expressing it in his native language, Romanian, would better convey just how serious I am about wanting him to cherish my friend.

Would any native Romanian speakers be willing to help me express these feelings naturally in Romanian?

I’d especially love to know if there are any Romanian expressions traditionally used at weddings or during arguments that might fit this situation.

If there’s a Romanian proverb, or even a line from a famous Romanian novel, that could make the message more impactful or intimidating, I’d be absolutely delighted!

But above all, what matters most to me is that the message sounds natural to a Romanian person.
Please feel free to make it as short or as long as you think works best. I’m happy to leave the wording up to you.

I’ve never studied Romanian, and I’m worried that relying on AI alone would result in something awkward or unnatural. That’s why I’m hoping to ask for help from people who actually speak the Romana.

Would you be willing to lend me a hand?

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my rather selfish and unusual request. I wish you all the happiness and kindness you deserve.

And finally, if I’ve posted this in the wrong place or made any mistakes, I sincerely apologize. This is my first time using Reddit, so I’d really appreciate it if you could kindly point out anything I’ve done wrong. I’ll do my best to correct it.

Thank you again!

Salutari, dragi tineri români, fara sa va risipesc prea mult timp, am sa trec la subiect

Cred ca ati vazut ca au inceput revoltele in cateva tari europene de ceva timp, Franta, Spania, Germania si mai nou, tinerii studenti din Albania.

Cum reușim sa ne mobilizam si noi ?

How would a Romanian (rather old) speaker end up pronouncing the name "Archimedes", would they have an easier time with a nickname like "Archie"? Im not looking to see if they can or can't, im just curious how it would sound if they tried!

Good morning to everyone, i Will be in Bucuresti from 30 oct to 2 Nov, could you pls tell me whixh villages are worth visiting, i Will take the car and i would like a travel that last no more than one and a half hour. Also, i would like to do some stops to see more villages, take a breakfast. So which itinerary do you recommen? North, east,west or south to Bulgaria? (Is there anything worth visiting in the bulgarian Frontier?)

Could anyone possibly translate any of the words or sentences in this notepad?

We found this book in an apartment my friend moved into and we have no idea what it says. We tried to ask ChatGPT and Google Translate but the handwriting isn't legible enough for the translators to help. ChatGPT did however recommend it may be Romanian. The book is about palm size and has approximately 100+pages and seems to be 80-90% full.

The cover of the book as a hand drawn heart with text written inside it, I can't make out what it says. While the back of the cover has the name Takefusa written horizontally and a female name written vertically (forming a cross).

The sentences on each page seem to be repeating and many if not all include the name Takefusa Kubo (a Real Sociedad fútbol player) but word wise that's all I know. The front page has the numbers 3,6,9 and Δ,P,S as well as a sentence and more numbers 33/48? (Unsure if 48) and the word Zile in its upper right corner.
Each following page has a number written on its top (either 3,6,9). From what I can gather this book is for doing daily affirmations/ law of attraction possibly?
Repeating the sentences 3x, 6X, 9x daily or weekly?
On the back of most pages there is more text and possibly a signature, the back pages do not follow the repeating pattern and look more like a note or letter.
With the heart and female name I believe it could be to try and attract Kubo into her life? He did post earlier this month however on instagram where he is now married and I do not believe it's to the author of this book haha.

Anyway I am still very curious what it might say.
Initially I thought maybe it was a recipe book since it was found in the kitchen up top a cabinet then given the heart and amount written thought maybe a journal or was hoping not witchcraft. It was found with three 1 cent pieces, probably unrelated. I thought it was interesting enough to share and would be appreciative for any feedback or help thanks.