What are the attitudes towards LGBT people in Romania like?

From what I can gather online, it seems like a bit of a mixed bag. Traditionally in Romania there has been some discrimination towards LGBT people (homosexuality was only decriminalised in 1996) so I'd imagine there are still members of the population who may be prone to anti-LGBT sentiments. However, Romania has nonetheless been praised for making great strides towards LGBT equality in the last couple of decades, though the country still has some way to go. You may find it reassuring that homophobic hate crimes have been declared illegal and are a criminal offence in Romania, so your physical safety will most likely not be at risk. It is possible that a certain amount of homophobia lingers, but there are also organisations that offer support for LGBT people. Something that struck me as still lacking in Romania's progression to acceptance of LGBT people, though, is the fact that same-sex civil partnerships are still not recognised, and there have been anti-gay protests in the past with some citizens demonstrating against the possible legalisation of gay marriage.

But as with most countries, I think your experience would vary greatly depending on where in Romania you went. Larger cities are likely to be home to a more cosmopolitan and diverse population, and therefore more accepting of different types of people – so Bucharest might be a good option for you in that respect.

Hope this answers your question somewhat! Let me know if you have any more questions.

M