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Beyond the uniform: Interview with Horațiu Măndășescu
The younger generation should seek historical truth, fairness, and respect the course of events, especially to prevent history from repeating itself; this is the advice of Horațiu Măndășescu, a former member of the Militia (the name of the police forces during the communist regime and the main instrument of control against society), a police officer, a faculty member at the Police Academy in Bucharest, and author of the book "The Militia in Ceaușescu's Time."
From climate change to the tragedy at Praid
For some, climate change doesn't mean much—just some glaciers melting in a hurry or temperatures that can terrify people—but this can lead to natural disasters that become true tragedies, as we witnessed at the Praid Salt Mine. More than eight months have passed since Romania witnessed a disaster in the heart of Harghita, in Praid, where since May of last year, states of alert seem to continue without stopping. The Praid Salt Mine was flooded after the flow of the Corund stream rose abruptly, and the press reported even then that all the water overflowed into one of the most important tourist attractions in the country. Shortly after this incident, both tourism and production activities at the salt mine were halted. Consequently, Romania lost control, and authorities and organizations began to worry. We spoke with several representatives of civic organizations to find out how they managed the period when the Praid Salt Mine was flooded, what solutions they propose to fix the problem, and how to prevent possible incidents through awareness of climate change issues. "Only 4% of Romanians consider climate change a national priority. Awareness of the impact on agriculture, water, economy, and health does not yet translate into a strong demand for climate action," said Dragoș Tuță, President and Founder of the Sustainability Embassy in Romania. "In a democratic society, messages should be transmitted by citizens to political leaders through collaboration with civil society." Public policies are necessary to reduce climate risks, but involvement from everyone is also needed to protect vulnerable communities and contribute to the fight against climate change through initiatives accessible to the general public. climate change through initiatives accessible to the general public.
European youth are more alike than We think. The ERASMUS lessons shared by Marina Corneliu
Marina Corneliu, a promoter of European democracy and GEYC ChangeMaker, spoke with student Ana-Ștefania Diță about the impact of ERASMUS experiences. She emphasized that these mobility programs show that stereotypes...
Marina, Former ERASMUS Fellow: An Advocate for European Democracy
Marina is an advocate for European democracy, a changemaker within the GEYC organization, and a disability rights activist.
Andra Dobre on the Erasmus Experience: “Learning is Something That Will Stay With Me”
Naturally curious and deeply involved in communication activities, Andra Dobre believes that Erasmus experiences are essential for a young person's personal and professional development. She shared more about this in the following interview.
