Photos from the world's largest cat show, as 1,000 felines and their fans gather in Romania

Saturday 25 October 2025 20:26 BST

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Cat breeders and owners have gathered in Romania for the FIFe World Show, bringing together more than 1,000 cats from over 30 countries. Held in a different country each year, the first edition took place in 1990 in Munich, Germany.

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Photos from the world's largest cat show, as 1,000 felines and their fans gather in Romania

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