Romania – a European country!

On January 1, 2007, Romania became a member state of the European Union, this marking the end of an intense stage of reforms and economic and institutional preparation and the beginning of a new stage of economic development. Membership involves both rights and obligations. All this derives from the treaties and legislation adopted by the European Union from its inception until now, as in the case of any other Member State of the European Union.

Brief history of relations between Romania and the European Union:

  • February 1,1993– Romania signs the European Agreement, which establishes an association between Romania, on the one hand, and the European Communities and their Member States, on the other hand;
  • June, 1995  –Romania submits the application to join the European Union;
    February 1– the European Agreement enters into force;
  • Iuly,1997– The European Commission adopts Agenda 2000, which includes the Opinion on Romania’s application for membership of the European Union;
  • November, 1998– The European Commission publishes the first Country Report on the process of Romania’s accession to the European Union;
  • December,1999– in Helsinki, the European Council decides to start accession negotiations with six candidate countries, including Romania;June – Romania adopts the National Plan for Accession to the European Union;
  • February,2000 – at the meeting of the EU General Affairs Council, dedicated to the launch of the Intergovernmental Conference, the accession negotiations with Romania are officially opened;
  • December 12-13, 2002– The Copenhagen European Council decides on the accession of 10 new member states and adopts roadmaps for Romania and Bulgaria;
    November 20 – The European Parliament considers January 1, 2007 as the target date for Romania’s accession to the European Union;November 13 – Commission adopts a  “Roadmap” for Romania and Bulgaria;
  • March 26, 2003– The European Commission presents the revised edition of the Accession Partnership with Romania;
  • December 17, 2004– at the European Council in Brussels, Romania receives the political confirmation of the conclusion of the accession negotiations to the European Union;
  • April 25, 2005– in an official ceremony, held at the Neumunster Abbey in Luxembourg, the President of Romania, Traian Băsescu, signs the Treaty of Accession to the European Union;April 13 – The European Parliament gives the green light to the accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the European Union;
  • January 1, 2007– Romania becomes a member of European Union;
  • June 4-7, 2009– the first elections for the European Parliament in which Romania participates as a member state. 33 MEPs are elected, more than two thirds of whom are members of the EPP (European People’s Party) and the PSE (European Social Democratic Party);
  • May 22-25, 2014– elections for the European Parliament. The Romanian delegation includes 32 members, one less than in the previous legislature. Half of the MEPs are part of the PES group; January 1 – end of the transition period regarding restrictions on access to the EU labor market for Romanian workers;
  • January-June, 2019– Romania held, for the first time, the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

On January 1, 2007, Romania became a member state of the European Union, this marking the end of an intense stage of reforms and economic and institutional preparation and the beginning of a new stage of economic development. Membership involves both rights and obligations. All this derives from the treaties and legislation adopted by the European Union from its inception until now, as in the case of any other Member State of the European Union.

Capital: Bucharest

Official language: Romanian

Currency: Romanian leu (RON)

Schengen Area:Romania is currently in the process of joining theSchengen area

Area: 238.390 km2

Population: 19.317.984 inhabitants

DISCOVERING PITESTI AND ARGES

Welcome to Arges County

Welcome to Arges – Arges ranks the second in the country in terms of forested area; in the north of the county there are the highest mountain range in Romania (the Fagaras group), separated by the Rucar-Bran corridor.

Invartita Lake – the only lake in the country formed on gypsum strata,

Balea Lake mountain complex with ski and snowboarding slopes.

Pitesti – A Multicultural City

PITESTI is a multicultural city (Greek, French communities), located in the central-southern part of Romania, at 100 km from Bucharest, the capital of Romania.

Pitesti – city of entertainment: Pitesti Philharmonic, County Museum, the first digital Planetarium in Romania for vir­tual astronomy education, Cultural Centre, Alexandru Davila Theatre, Art Gallery, Student’s House, Children’s Palace

Pitesti – city of sports performances: Olympic Swimming Pool, Nicolae Dobrin Stadium, Swimming, Skating, Tennis and Football Complex, Arges Sports Museum. Sports performance is achieved through Municipal Sports Club (MSC), FC Arges football teams, Pitesti and FC International Pitesti basketball teams (BCMUS Pitesti and BCA Pitesti), women volleyball team.

Pitesti – city of nature: Trivale Forest, Expo Park, Strand Park, Tineretului Park, Lunca Argesului Park, the Zoo.

Pitesti – city of events: The Tulip Symphony (celebrated each year in April), Zavaidoc Old Fiddle Music National Festival (celebrated at the end of November), Autumn Fair (celebrated each year in October), Pitesti Days (celebrated each year in May), 3FEST Festival.

Additional information: http://www.primariapitesti.ro/

Welcome to Arges – Arges ranks the second in the country in terms of forested area; in the north of the county there are the highest mountain range in Romania (the Fagaras group), separated by the Rucar-Bran corridor.

Invartita Lake – the only lake in the country formed on gypsum strata,

Balea Lake mountain complex with ski and snowboarding slopes.

Getting into Pitesti

For transport from Henri Coanda Airport Bucharest to Pitesti, we usually recommend private transport, booked by us, because it is easier, faster and more comfortable for all participants. The car costs 60 EUR / one way. The cost will be divided by the number of passengers. Your private car will take you from the airport directly to the location you indicated in Pitesti. For reservation, ask the Erasmus Office before your departure.

Another option would be a taxi from the airport (it could be a little expensive), or bus no. 780 which reaches the North Railway Station in Bucharest. Then you will take the train to Pitesti. If you want to get to Bucharest city centre from the airport to visit it, you will take bus 783. For the tickets you must pay in Romanian currency – RON

You may find further useful information on the following websites

  • buses from the airport to the station: http://www.bucharestairports.ro/en/transport/bus
  • train schedule: https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/ro If you opted for the train, when you arrive in Pitesti, at the train station, you will take a taxi to the accommodation location.
  • taxis from airport: https://www.bucharestairports.ro/en/transport/taxi

Accommodation In Pitesti

Student Halls of Residence

Both students and professors can be accommodated in our campus. Accommodation will be made in the campus for a fee.

Facilities:

  • 700 accommodation places in rooms with 2/3/ or 4 beds;
  • Full-equipped kitchens;
  • Washing-machines;
  • TV and WIFI Internet connection;
  • The canteen is located near UPIT Hall of Residence.

Non-EU students are obliged to stay in Student Halls of Residence, for visa regulation purposes.

Apartment rent

If you want to have your own place to stay, you can rent an apartment with 1 or 2 rooms, according to your needs. You can contact https://www.galaxyimob.ro/inchirieri-apartamente and ask for a personalised offer. Prices may start from 200 EUR/ month/ apartment.

Hotels in Pitesti for staff accommodation

Public transportation in Pitesti

  • Bus

The main mean of transport in Pitesti is the bus. A one-way ticket costs 2 lei; it can be purchased from the Ticket Machines in the bus stations around the city. A two-way ticket costs 4 lei and it can pe purchased from the Ticket Offices in the bus stations. Moreover, you can purchase your ticket directly in the bus, using your Credit Card.

 

  • Taxi

For taxi reservation, you may call +40248 944 or +40248 942. The prices are between 2 and 3 lei/ km, and youmust pay cash to the driver.

Recommended companies:

Taxi Valentin

Taxi Actual