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LIVING in romania
European Union citizens who enter Romania have the right to reside in the
country for up to 3 months. EU citizens who wish to stay for a longer period
of time must register with the Authority for Aliens. Permanent residence can
be granted after 5 years of legal residence in Romania.
Housing in Romania
The best way to check the housing market in Romania is to check the
dedicated housing sections in newspapers. Whether you want to rent or buy,
that will give you an idea as to what the prices are in different areas. You
can also ask an estate agent. The easiest way to find one is through Yellow
Pages (www.yellowpages.ro).
Bear in mind, however, when buying or renting a flat, that the estate agent
will charge a commission from both the buyer (tenant) and the seller
(landlord). A lot of estate agents now offer flats and houses through their
websites.
Houses are quite expensive in big cities, especially Bucharest, more so in
central areas.
Bills for utilities (such as gas and electricity) must be paid on time
(normally every month) otherwise utilities can be cut off. If you have a
Romanian bank account, some banks allow you to pay by direct debit or
internet transfer, however you should check which ones provide the service.
Banking, mortgages, loans in Romania
Banks are usually open between 9 am and 6 pm. Some branches also open on
Saturdays. Opening a bank account is not a complicated procedure, however
banks tend to charge a commission on most services, such as withdrawing cash
from an ATM or the bank, issuing a new card, etc.
The mortgage market is developing very quickly, with some banks offering
loans with no deposit and allowing repayments to be of up to 70% of your
monthly income.
Social and cultural life in Romania
Most big cities have a buzzing social and cultural life, with big events
such as the George Enescu Festival in Bucharest or the Medieval Festival in
the historic city of Sighisoara, theatres, concerts, etc. The nightlife,
especially in Bucharest, is not only for the weekends and a lot of places
stay open until the early hours of the morning, even during the week. | |
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Romania News
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Romania officially joined European Union
(together with Bulgaria)
on 1 January 2007; Romanian becomes an official EU
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