Transylvania Today

07/06/2026

First- and second-time directors are yet again set to compete for top honours at the 25th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival, taking place in Cluj-Napoca from June 12 to 21, 2026. Twelve films from around the world will vie for the coveted Transilvania Trophy and other accolades in the Official Competition, while ten works will compete for the top prize in the What‘s Up, Doc? section, according to Film New Europe.

The organisers also announce Polish film distributor, festival founder, producer, and champion of art cinema Roman Gutek as the first recipient of the Janovics Jenő Award.

First- and second-time directors are yet again set to compete for top honours at the 25th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival, taking place in Cluj-Napoca from June 12 to 21, 2026. Twelve films from around the world will vie for the coveted Transilvania Trophy and other accolades...

05/06/2026

One of the most important historical figures in Romanian history, Queen Maria, is honoured in a distinct manner in the Cluj commune of Jucu. A small public square has been designed in the centre of the commune, featuring the statue of the Queen of the Great Union at its heart. The monument is surrounded by six plinths with panels detailing her life, as well as four walkways symbolizing the history of the three Romanian principalities—Transylvania, Moldavia, and Wallachia—which were unified in 1918 to form the Kingdom of Romania. The square was developed under the initiative of Mayor Valentin Dorel Pojar, designed by Adrian Goga, and the statue was cast by master Liviu Plugărescu.

https://www.transylvaniatoday.ro/2026/06/04/who-was-queen-maria-of-romania-and-why-is-she-honoured-in-transylvania/

04/06/2026

Weekend at the Castle, the Transilvania International Film Festival programme that transforms Bánffy Castle in Bonțida into one of Romania’s most spectacular open-air cinemas, returns this year with two evenings dedicated to special cinematic experiences. On June 13 and 14, audiences at Transilvania IFF.25 (June 12–21, 2026, Cluj-Napoca) are invited to two event screenings: a special preview of Pedro Almodóvar’s latest film and a celebration of one of Romania’s most beloved comedies, screened exactly as audiences experienced it half a century ago – on film.
https://www.transylvaniatoday.ro/2026/06/04/weekend-at-the-castle-at-transilvania-iff25-pedro-almodovars-new-film-and-operation-the-monster-screened-on-35mm-film/

03/06/2026

The demand for old dwellings has grown in four of the largest cities in Romania, in quarter 1, 2026, against the end of 2025, with the highest advance noticed in Iasi, according to a market analysis released by an online real estate transaction platform, quoted by ACT Media.

According to data centralised by Imobiliare.ro in the report “Market 360 Residential Real Estate Market”, old dwellings in Bucharest attracted the interest of potential buyers. The demand reported to the available offer in the local market has grown by 26%, from one year to another. In comparison to the end of 2025, this segment recorded a slight drop in demand.
https://www.transylvaniatoday.ro/2026/06/03/real-estate-demand-for-old-dwellings-on-the-rise-in-four-big-romanian-cities-in-quarter-1/

02/06/2026

In the context of the visit of His Royal Highness Prince Radu of Romania to Jucu, Via Cluj TV has published spectacular footage capturing this historic moment. Alongside Mayor Valentin Dorel Pojar, HRH Prince Radu of Romania inaugurated one of the most beautiful statues dedicated to Queen Marie.

This statue honours the sovereign of the Great Union, who stands as the most significant female historical figure in Romanian history over the last millennium. Queen Marie of Romania continues to fascinate and inspire today’s generations of Romanians who love their country. The statue was crafted in 2025, marking the 150th anniversary of her birth, but was inaugurated in 2026, coinciding with the 160th anniversary of the founding of the Romanian Dynasty. Furthermore, 2026 marks the centenary of her memorable visit to the United States of America, which turned into a veritable triumphal march.
https://www.transylvaniatoday.ro/2026/06/02/spectacular-images-inside-the-royal-visit-to-jucu/

02/06/2026

Following its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, 3 Days in September, the independent comedy directed by Tudor Giurgiu, will make its Romanian debut at the Opening Gala of Transilvania IFF’s 25th edition, taking place on Friday, June 12, in Cluj-Napoca’s Unirii Square. Shot last autumn, the film stands out as a bold cinematic endeavor, brought to life with the support of a crew drawn largely from colleagues who are also involved in producing and organizing the festival itself. All of them will take the stage in Unirii Square in a moment dedicated to the team, the audience, and everyone who has spent 25 years building and championing the most important film event in the region, according to Romania Journal.

https://www.transylvaniatoday.ro/2026/06/02/transilvania-iff25-opening-3-days-in-september-and-nadia/

02/06/2026

Enexus announces the signing of an EPC contract for the development of a photovoltaic power plant with an installed capacity of approximately 75 MWp in Alba Iulia, together with Compeador Construct, a subsidiary of Astor RO Energy – the Romanian investment vehicle of the Turkish group Astor Enerji, according to The Diplomat.
https://www.transylvaniatoday.ro/2026/06/02/enexus-and-astor-energy-to-develop-a-75-mwp-solar-project-in-alba-iulia/

30/05/2026

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Banca Transilvania’s long-term issuer default rating (IDR) from “BBB-” to “BBB,” one notch above the country’s rating. Typically, a bank’s rating does not exceed the rating of the country in which it operates because macroeconomic and political risks affect the entire financial system: since it finances companies and the general public, a bank is directly influenced by changes in GDP, inflation, interest rates, government policies, and fiscal stability, according to Business Review.
https://www.transylvaniatoday.ro/2026/05/30/fitch-ratings-raises-bts-rating-one-notch-above-the-countrys-rating/

29/05/2026

Polish film distributor, festival founder, producer, and champion of art cinema Roman Gutek will be the first recipient of the Janovics Jenő Award at the Transilvania International Film Festival. His name is attached to the most significant Polish cinematic initiatives of the past three decades. Created in memory of a pioneer of Transylvanian and European cinema, the Janovics Jenő Award recognises an individual who has shaped the film world through vision, a pioneering spirit, and the ability to open new roads in the industry. Roman Gutek is also expected in Cluj-Napoca as a member of the Official Competition jury and will take the stage at the TIFF.25 Closing Gala, according to Romania Journal.
https://www.transylvaniatoday.ro/2026/05/29/roman-gutek-to-receive-the-janovics-jeno-award-at-transilvania-iff25/

28/05/2026

AnimaWings takes off in Austria: From July 17 2026, the Romanian airline will operate two weekly flights between Cluj-Napoca and Vienna. Using a modern Airbus A220-300, passengers can travel directly to the heart of Transylvania – Cluj is renowned for its creative scene, historic old town, and the unique atmosphere of the Transylvanian region, according to marketscreener.com.
https://www.transylvaniatoday.ro/2026/05/28/vienna-airport-welcomes-a-new-airline-animawings-launches-direct-flights-to-cluj-napoca-from-july-2026/