History of Bucharest

The Romanian Revolution of 1989 began with mass anti-Ceaușescu protests in Timișoara in December 1989 and continued in Bucharest, leading to the overthrow of the Communist regime. Dissatisfied with the post-revolutionary leadership of the National Salvation Front, student leagues and opposition groups organized large-scale protests continued in 1990 (the Golaniad), which were violently stopped by the miners of Valea Jiului (the Mineriad). Several other Mineriads followed, the results of which included a government change.

After 2000 the city modernized and is undergoing urban renewal. Residential and commercial developments are underway, particularly in the northern districts, while Bucharest's historic centre is undergoing restoration.

Treaties signed in Bucharest

Treaty of Bucharest (1812), between the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire ending the Russo-Turkish War (1806–1812)

Treaty of Bucharest (1886), between Serbia and Bulgaria ending the Serbo-Bulgarian War

Treaty of Bucharest (1913), between Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro and Greece ending of the Second Balkan War

Treaty of Bucharest (1916), a treaty of alliance between Romania and the Entente Powers

Treaty of Bucharest (1918), between Romania and the Central Powers