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Cluj commissions green strategies, then approves projects that cut through forests

Cluj-Napoca City Hall paid for a periurban forest protection strategy, then greenlit a real-estate project bisecting Făget forest. Hoia lost two hectares to illegal logging.

  • City Hall approved a development in Făget months after commissioning its own protection strategy.
  • Romsilva illegally cleared around two hectares of Hoia forest.
  • The Metropolitan Green Ring exists only as a document, with no concrete implementation.

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Meat.Milk conference marks 15 years in Sinaia

The anniversary edition of Romania's main meat and dairy industry conference takes place on 25-26 May at Casino Sinaia, bringing together producers, processors and authorities.

  • The 15th Meat.Milk conference takes place on 25-26 May at Casino Sinaia.
  • It brings together farmers, processors, retailers, authorities and food industry associations.
  • The sector faces rising costs and tightening EU sustainability requirements.

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Vascular surgeons call for multidisciplinary teams to treat fragile patients

Dr. Andreea Rață, medical director at Timișoara's County Hospital, warns that vascular disease cannot be managed by a single physician.

  • Dr. Rață: vascular patients require a full multidisciplinary team, not a single physician.
  • Inter-hospital collaboration is as critical as cooperation between medical specialties.
  • Romania faces a chronic shortage of vascular specialists outside major urban centers.

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Children's Day reminder: love begins before birth

On June 1st, beyond the celebrations, child development experts and the Church alike stress that parental attachment starts at the very beginning of life.

  • Children need emotional attachment from the earliest moments of life.
  • Both psychology and religious tradition affirm that parental warmth is essential.
  • In Romania, hundreds of thousands of children grow up with parents working abroad.

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Spirituality as a mental health shield for young people

The WHO has flagged depression as a global epidemic. Researchers increasingly point to personal spirituality as a genuine resilience resource for youth.

  • WHO classifies depression as the second most widespread disease globally.
  • Research links personal spirituality to greater resilience in young people.
  • In Romania, access to psychological support in schools remains severely limited.

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Record May heat across Europe: warmer in England than in Seychelles

Temperatures topped 30°C in several European countries this May, an unusual early heat wave bringing discomfort alongside sunshine.

  • Temperatures above 30°C in England and Germany — a record for May.
  • Parts of northern Europe are hotter than tropical destinations like the Seychelles.
  • Vulnerable groups at risk; health authorities urge hydration and avoiding midday sun.

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What women over 40 actually look for in a relationship

A Reddit thread sparks a broader conversation about what truly matters in relationships at midlife: emotional steadiness over formal commitment.

  • Women over 40 prioritise emotional stability over marriage or other formal arrangements.
  • Tolerance for drama and power games drops sharply with age.
  • Loneliness is considered preferable to a relationship that costs more than it gives.

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Money remains taboo for Romanians: salaries, debts and investments kept quiet

A recent survey finds that most Romanians avoid talking about money — driven by shame and fear of social judgment.

  • Survey: Romanians systematically avoid discussing salaries, debts and investments.
  • Financial silence leads to poorer decisions and greater exposure to costly credit.
  • The absence of financial education in schools deepens the problem across generations.

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Everyday foods that boost immunity — no supplements needed

Essential nutrients can come straight from the plate rather than a pill bottle, if you know what to pick at the market.

  • Bell pepper and parsley contain more vitamin C than an orange.
  • Broccoli and cabbage have anticancer compounds confirmed in clinical studies.
  • Lentils and beans deliver fibre and antioxidants at the lowest cost.

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CNAS to hold contest for county health insurance directors in June

CNAS president Horațiu-Remus Moldovan pledges a "fair, politically interference-free" competition for leadership posts across Romania's county health funds.

  • CNAS will hold a competitive selection for county health insurance directors in June.
  • President Horațiu-Remus Moldovan pledges a process free from political interference.
  • Detailed criteria and timeline have yet to be publicly announced.

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