Minor chlorine leak at Romania's Chimcomplex chemical plant prompts evacuationThree people, including one who was semi-conscious, were taken to hospital and hundreds were evacuated on Friday, November 13, following reports of chlorine leaks at the Chimcomplex chemical platform in the city of Râmnicu Vâlcea, southern Romania. After the initial alert, specialized CBRN (…)
Romania's largest cities lag European average for tree cover, analysis showsRomania’s five largest cities have less tree cover than the European median, according to an analysis by the Social Monitor (Monitorul Social), a Friedrich Ebert Foundation project. The lack of vegetation, combined with traffic and extensive paved areas, increases their exposure to extreme (…)
Bucharest plans restrictions on polluting cars in city center from 2027Bucharest City Hall announced that it placed two air-quality plans for 2026-2030 under public consultation, proposing restrictions on polluting vehicles and support for replacing wood- and coal-based heating systems. The measures would require approval from the General Council before taking (…)