Romania's cities compete for 2028 Youth Capital title

Ten Romanian cities, including Bistrița, Brașov, București – Sector 1, Deva, Mediaș, Râmnicu Sărat, Râmnicu Vâlcea, Satu Mare, Suceava, and Târgu Neamț, are competing for the title of Romania's Youth Capital 2028. The competition has passed its first two stages, with candidates submitting complete files detailing their vision, local youth ecosystems, and implementation mechanisms. The winner will receive the title and a 50,000 euro prize provided by BCR.

In other cultural news, the Brașov Philharmonic is set to perform Aram Haciaturian's Symphony No. 2 after a 54-year absence, conducted by Sergey Smbatyan. Additionally, Târgoviște is hosting the 59th edition of the 'Crizantema de Aur' festival, dedicated to the Romanian romance genre under the patronage of the National Commission for Romania to UNESCO. Other regional events include the Medieval Festival at Hunyadi Castle in Timișoara and the presentation of the documentary 'Electing Ms Santa' in Andrușul de Sus, Moldova.