# Cultural and business activities in Romania > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-and-business-activities-in-romania > Updated: 2026-10-23T11:37:34.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2. In late September 2026, the inaugural Bucharest Food Week concluded after a seven-day event involving 151 establishments. Organizers reported over 10,000 guests via online reservations and approximately 2,000 additional diners. The initiative, which featured accessible pricing tiers, was designed to support the local industry following a 30% decline in restaurant reservations in Bucharest during the first half of 2026. By late October 2026, various cultural and business activities continued across the country. Cultural programs included traditional food preservation workshops in Sibiu and theater and exhibition events in Bucharest. In the business and retail sectors, Carrefour Romania expanded its support for local artisans to over 540 small businesses, while the WeWilder Campus in Armeniș operated as an eco-tourism hub. Other regional activities included wine festivals in Brașov and community initiatives in Cluj and Florești. In late October, new cultural developments emerged, including the scheduled October 26 inauguration of a cultural center named after folk singer Valeria Peter Predescu in Telciu, featuring a folklore spectacle. Regional traditions also remained a focus, with the tenth ‘Mioriță - Laie, Laie Bucălaie’ festival in Cimișlia, Moldova, showcasing sheep farming and artisanal cheeses from 44 farmers. Additionally, the ASTRA Museum in Sibiu continued hosting traditional food preparation workshops. Concurrently, the 14th Medical and Pharmacy University Congress, hosted by Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, took place from October 22 to 24 at the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest. The event drew over 11,000 participants, including international specialists, students, and researchers. A notable roundtable discussion, organized with the European Scientific Working Group on Influenza, addressed “Facilitating dialogue to improve respiratory infection prevention,” focusing on the challenges respiratory viruses pose to European healthcare systems. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: UMF Carol Davila hosts 14th Medical and Pharmacy University Congress in Bucharest The 14th Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Congress in Bucharest gathered 11,000 experts to discuss medical research and respiratory infection prevention. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wewilder-campus-opens-in-armeni-to-promote-regenerative-ecotourism ### 2026-09-28: Bucharest Food Week draws over 18,000 participants The first Bucharest Food Week drew over 18,000 participants, featuring 151 venues to boost the local restaurant industry following a decline in dining reservations. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bucharest-food-week-draws-over-18000-participants --- Cite as: Cultural and business activities in Romania. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-and-business-activities-in-romania