Ploiești is connected through twinning agreements with several cities in Europe and around the world. These partnerships support joint projects in culture, education, local administration
and urban development.

Radom coat of arms

Radom

Flag of Poland Poland
Population: 201,601 (2021)
Geographic location: South-eastern Poland
Official website: www.radom.pl
Twinning act: Decision no. 175/28.08.2002

The city of Radom is one of the oldest Polish settlements, where the first church was built in 1187. The city of “New Radom” was founded by Casimir the Great of Poland in 1364. Radom is the cultural centre of the entire region.

The main events take place in the theatre, in the 3 museums (the Jacek Malczewski Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Village Museum), in the city’s Public Library, in several urban and regional cultural centres and in the 2 cinemas. The annual Radom City Days are the jewel in the crown of the city’s cultural life, an event in which all the city’s residents take part. It takes place at the beginning of June and includes participants from other cities and regions; this event features concerts, exhibitions, contests and competitions.

Official twinning act: view document (PDF)

Harbin coat of arms

Harbin

Flag of China China
Population: ~ X million inhabitants
Region: north-eastern China
Official website: harbin.gov.cn
Twinning act: year / HCL X/Y

A metropolis in northern China, known as the “Moscow of the East”, developed around an important railway hub and major economic centre.

The collaboration with Ploiești focuses on economic, educational and cultural exchanges, particularly in the field of urban infrastructure and academic contacts.

Official twinning act: view document (PDF)

Osijek coat of arms

Osijek

Flag of Croatia Croatia
Population: ~ X inhabitants
Region: Slavonia, on the river Drava
Official website: www.osijek.hr
Twinning act: year / HCL X/Y

The capital of the Slavonia region, a city situated on the banks of the Drava river, with an industrial and cultural tradition.

The twinning supports projects in local administration and youth exchanges, including educational exchanges and joint programmes.

Official twinning act: view document (PDF)

Lefkada coat of arms

Lefkada

Flag of Greece Greece
Population: ~ X inhabitants
Location: island in the Ionian Sea
Official website: www.lefkada.gov.gr
Twinning act: year / HCL X/Y

An island in the Ionian Sea, known for its spectacular natural landscapes and traditions.

The partnership focuses on tourism, culture and the mutual promotion of destinations, as well as exchanges between local communities.

Official twinning act: view document (PDF)

Hîncești coat of arms

Hîncești

Flag of the Republic of Moldova Republic of Moldova
Population: ~ X inhabitants
Profile: viticultural and agricultural tradition
Official website: hincesti.md
Twinning act: year / HCL X/Y

A town with a viticultural and agricultural tradition, located close to Chișinău.

The twinning facilitates cultural and educational projects and exchanges between local administrations, particularly on community development matters.

Official twinning act: view document (PDF)

Amarousio coat of arms

Amarousio

Flag of Greece Greece
Population: ~ X inhabitants
Profile: northern suburb of Athens
Official website: www.maroussi.gr
Twinning act: year / HCL X/Y

A northern suburb of Athens, with an Olympic complex and extensive green areas.

The collaboration includes exchanges of best practices in sport, urbanism and culture, as well as joint projects between local institutions.

Official twinning act: view document (PDF)

Pińczów coat of arms

Pińczów

Flag of Poland Poland
Population: ~ X inhabitants
Profile: Renaissance heritage
Official website: pinczow.com.pl
Twinning act: year / HCL X/Y

A historic town with a Renaissance tradition and an important role in the Protestant Reformation in Lesser Poland.

The partnership supports educational and cultural projects, school exchanges and joint youth programmes.

Official twinning act: view document (PDF)

Aspropyrgos coat of arms

Aspropyrgos

Flag of Greece Greece
Population: ~ X inhabitants
Profile: industrial and logistics area
Official website: aspropyrgos.gr
Twinning act: year / HCL X/Y

A locality in the metropolitan area of Athens, with an industrial and logistics profile, similar in many respects to Ploiești.

The exchanges focus in particular on urban development, the business environment and joint projects in the field of infrastructure.

Official twinning act: view document (PDF)

Codru coat of arms

Codru

Flag of the Republic of Moldova Republic of Moldova
Population: ~ X inhabitants
Location: Chișinău metropolitan area
Official website: primariacodru.md
Twinning act: year / HCL X/Y

A town in the Chișinău metropolitan area, with a natural setting strongly marked by forests and green spaces.

The twinning supports collaborations in education, culture and environmental protection, as well as exchanges between local institutions.

Official twinning act: view document (PDF)