Stories from Sibiu · Romania

The largest medieval fresco in Transylvania, measuring 260 square meters, has been restored. The fresco is located in the village of Smig, within the Alma commune.

Students from the Nicolae Evalcescu Land Forces Academy in Sibiu participated in a competition focused on building and using drones. The initiative was launched by a student who had the idea to construct his own drone.

Colonel Dumitru Toto Siuc, commander of the Nicolae Balcescu Land Forces Academy in Sibiu, discussed the academy's educational offerings. These students express a desire to contribute to their country. The focus is on training military leaders for 2026. Brian Andrea, a cadet at the Nicolae Bălcescu Land Forces Academy in Sibiu, is participating in a competition. This event was highlighted by Radio Romania International. The students discussed their participation and a new technological innovation. The students' interest in the field began during their high school years, inspired by online videos of drones performing acrobatics and entering confined spaces. The event involved simulated launches, cargo placements, and reconnaissance missions in complex operational environments. This event is part of ongoing training for cadets like Plutonier Major Jipa Alexander-ul.

A multidisciplinary team including five doctors implemented an AI-integrated digital vocal guide at the Sibiu Zoo. The guide is available to visitors free of charge and is designed to answer various questions. This tool is the first of its kind implemented in a Romanian zoo.

The 33rd edition of the Sibiu International Theatre Festival will take place from May 19 to May 28. Organizers have programmed over 840 indoor and outdoor events during this period. Festival president Constantin Chiriac stated that organizers estimate 100,000 spectators per day.

The Romanian army is constructing a new military unit for 500 personnel in Sibiu near the airport. The facility is intended to provide support for the NATO command. A contract has been put out for tender covering design, technical assistance, and construction execution.

Police executed a search warrant at a workplace in Sibiu following suspicions of unauthorized professional practice. A young woman allegedly performed aesthetic medical procedures without the required rights between October 2021 and April 2026. During the search, officers seized medications and injectable substances. The investigation is ongoing, according to the source. The investigation is being led by the Sibiu Urban Police under the orders of the Sibiu Prosecutor's Office. Police executed a search warrant in Sibiu on Monday regarding a case of practicing a profession without authorization. The investigation focuses on procedures conducted at a salon in Sibiu.

A 40-year-old driver from Hunedoara county struck a metal barrier while driving a truck with a trailer on the Ulcare ramp of the highway heading toward Nădă. Traffic on the A1 motorway in the Sibiu-Sebe direction was suspended for three hours before being resumed. Sibiu County Police Inspectorate confirmed the incident occurred on the highway. Initial investigations by police are ongoing. Traffic on the A1 Sibiu-Sebeș route was resumed after three hours, according to a spokesperson for the Sibiu County Police Inspectorate. No injuries or specific details regarding the vehicle's condition were provided. A truck driver from Sibiu, aged 60, attempted to brake after hitting a metal barrier, but a car driven by a man from Alba County collided with the vehicle. The impact was caused by the design of the metal barrier. Drivers are advised to use caution and adapt speeds to road conditions.

Two road incidents occurred on the Sibiu-Deva highway at kilometer 285 near Poldul de Jolt. A driver lost control of a vehicle, struck a marginal parapet, and overturned off the roadway. Additionally, a truck traveling in the second lane was rear-ended by a car. Traffic delays are expected in the area.

Turkish construction companies are preparing for the first gallery breakthrough of the 900-meter Robești tunnel on the Sibiu-Pitești motorway. Work on the Boița 1 tunnel is also advancing, featuring two galleries measuring 264 meters and 247 meters. Cristian Pistol, director of the road company, stated that the physical progress of the works has reached nearly 28%.