The Romanian sector of the Danube annually transports, on average, 48.5 tons of microplastic (MiPs) and 48 tons of macroplastic (MaPs), according to the results of a study by the MaiMultVerde Association, published on Wednesday.According to the document, the highest annual transport yields were for the Moldova Veche sampling station (south-west), respectively between 93 and 100 tons of plastic material annually, of which 46-51 tons/year micro, 47-49 tons/year macro. Also, in Gruia and Isaccea stations, the annual transport is approximately 3-4 times lower.Specialists say that macroplastic particles (with dimensions between 5 mm - 2.5 cm) grind over time under the influence of organic materials in the water and turn into microplastic.Cellulose fragments and fibers were discovered in the Isaccea station (in summer) and Moldova Veche, and polyurethane (PUR) was identified isolated in the Isaccea station, in the winter season. In addition, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) was observed in the plastic collected in Moldova Veche, in the autumn season.The study was carried out during five seasons, during the spring - winter of 2022 and the spring of 2023, in three sections, on the Romanian route of the Danube, monitored by the meteorological stations of the National Institute of Hydrology and Water Management (INHGA): Moldova Veche (km 23 after entering Romanian territory), Gruia (downstream of Portile de Fier II) and Isaccea (after the last tributary - the Prut river, before the Danube Delta).The MaiMultVerde Association, together with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Forests, organized on Wednesday a press conference dedicated to the Congress of the Danube People - the 2nd edition, an event in which conclusions of meeting with the local authorities along the Danube, on the topic of waste management, were presented in order to reduce river pollution.
“Garden of Memories,” a civic initiative meant to commemorate the 1989 Revolution that led to the fall of communism in Romania, is set to take place between December 19-20 around the Memorial of Rebirth, in Bucharest’s Revolution Square. Organized by the Streets for People Association, together with the Bucharest City Hall and the Museum of […]
Runware, a startup founded by two Romanian entrepreneurs, announced last week that it has secured a USD 50 million Series A funding round led by Dawn Capital, one of the largest European investors in B2B software companies. The round also included Comcast Ventures, Speedinvest, Insight Partners, and a16z Speedrun. The company founded by Flaviu Rădulescu and […]
The body of Romanian former justice minister Rodica Stănoiu was exhumed on Monday, December 15, after prosecutors opened an in rem case regarding her suspicious death, Digi24 reported. Investigators are looking into the possibility that the former minister may have been killed through negligence. ...
Authorities in Romania have begun imposing fines for owners of bicycles and electric scooters who do not take out mandatory motor third-party liability insurance (RCA). The new rules have been applicable since November 13, but the Romanian Parliament granted a 30-day grace period until the application of sanctions, according to...
Art Safari will relocate to Amzei Square in central Bucharest in 2026, where it will operate under a new format titled Art Safari New Museum, following more than a decade of pop-up exhibitions hosted in historic buildings across the capital. After 12 years, 17 editions, and more than 1 million visitors, the exhibition platform will […]
In Romania, Christmas is more than holiday markets, decorated trees, and wrapped gifts. It's a season filled with old customs, lively rituals, and dishes that bring families together. One of the most popular Christmas traditions is caroling. Although traditions vary depending on the area, the ritual of going from house to house and singing carols […]
