Country: Romania

Everyone who makes contributions into the Romanian social security system, including expats, are eligible for state health insurance and can access the public healthcare system. However, the Romanian public health system is experiencing a number of serious challenges and has

Romania is a beautiful country, and you will find a number of opportunities to maintain your fitness and health there.Romanians are interested in sports. Association football is the most popular sport, and Steaua Bucharest were the first Eastern European side

If you are registered with the national health insurance system in Romania, then your treatment will theoretically be free or low cost. We say ‘theoretically’, because, unfortunately, corruption remains rife in Romanian public healthcare, with many people offering bribes. This

Romania experiences considerable challenges when it comes to its national healthcare system, and, unless you are involved in an emergency and need urgent treatment, it is advisable to seek both dental and optical care in the private sector. We will

Romania has been a centre for spas and thermal springs for generations, perhaps even since before Roman times.Aqua Herculis – the Roman name of Baile Herculane – is even named after the Greek hero/god Hercules, who is said to have

The Romanian banking system has proven to be remarkably resilient, even through the tumultuous financial crisis. The banking system in Romania has been aligned with EU standards. Most banks are now branches of foreign banking groups, which ensure the stability

Romania is a Southeastern European country, infamous for the forest covered region of Transylvania, which was the birthplace of modern vampire novels and home to fictitious Count Dracula. Overlooked by the Carpathian Mountains, Romania boasts perfectly preserved medieval towns, fortified

Romania is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination and it is also home to a number of working expats. Whether or not you will need a visa to travel there will depend on your nationality, as well as your reason

Romania is an intriguing option for expats seeking work in Eastern Europe: it might not be your first choice but it is definitely worth considering, as the country is the new home to some big multinationals, has a relatively low

If you are an EU or US citizen and your planned stay in Romania doesn’t exceed 90 days, then things will be pretty straightforward for you. It is recommended that you make your presence known at the nearest police precinct