Romania Traditions

Due to high inflation, prices have changed quite rapidly, although recently there has been some stabilization in this matter. In tourist areas, prices in shops and markets are often reported both in lei and the euro.

The country belongs to the list of most corrupt countries in the world. Virtually no "difficult moments" can not be solved without a bribe official. Thus Bucharest is more secure than most other European capitals. Petty Theft and fraud, though are fairly widespread, but usually thrive away from the main attractions of the country and the eye of Police, which has in this country is very extensive powers. Checks on the streets are infrequent, but are carried out meticulously and carefully. In that case, you should always carry a copy of a passport or driver's license. With particular cruelty prosecuted drug use - even a foreigner can be convicted of drug offenses for up to 7 years. Very frequent petty theft, fraud, currency and credit cards, fraudsters sometimes dressed in uniforms of police or taxi driver.

Milk and dairy products are pasteurized and are considered generally safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruits and vegetables are considered relatively safe for consumption, but the products from the market require mandatory treatment. The natural hazards such as earthquakes and, most often occurring in the south and south-west of the country, as well as landslides.