Cluj-Napoca Fights Littering with New Fines

Cluj Cracks Down on Littering: New Fines and a Citizen's Plea for Cleanliness Cluj-Napoca, Romania is taking a firm stance against littering, introducing fines of up to 1000 RON for those caught discarding cigarette butts and other waste. This initiative is gaining traction following a recent video by a local resident who took it upon himself to clean up cigarette butts in the city center. The video captures the sheer amount of litter in a public area. "La Cluj, nu mai merge cu chiștoace aruncate! Vine amenda!" he states, translating to "In Cluj, dropping cigarette butts is no longer acceptable! The fine is coming!" The man's actions highlight the problem and underscore the new regulations. The video's popularity and the city's response suggest a growing awareness of environmental issues within the community. This initiative is expected to improve the city's cleanliness and promote a sense of civic responsibility among its residents. The video ends with a hopeful message, "Let's make Cluj cleaner than it is now!"