Residents of the IOR Park say they are organizing a protest on Saturday evening starting at 5:00 pm against the destruction of green spaces through illegal felling of trees and the mysterious fires that keep breaking out in the green spaces. . Protesters ask the authorities to constantly ensure the protection of green areas, to find those responsible for these destructions and to preserve green areas.

The action starts at 5:00 p.m., gathering near the Titan metro station in the park, a march through the park will be organized from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. At 00:00 a picnic will be held on the territory burned in the fires.

“After the 8th devastating fire that affected a third of the restored area of ​​the IOR Park in the last 4 weeks, the residents of Sector 3 of Bucharest are organizing a civil protest to draw attention to the dangers faced by passers-by. animals and the environment, as well as demand specific actions from the authorities. Residents passionately want the restored park area to remain a protected and accessible green space,” reads a press release sent by neighborhood residents.

Citizens ask the authorities:

• Establishing a police station: Residents are asking the local authorities and the General City Hall of Bucharest Municipality to establish a police station in the area to prevent future fires and ensure the safety of passers-by, animals and vegetation in the park.
• Criminal investigation: Protesters demand a criminal investigation to identify and punish those responsible for previous fires that threatened the environment and the lives of residents.
• Transformation of the area into public property: Protesters demand the return of 12 hectares returned to public property to become a green area for all residents and to protect the remaining nature.

“The organizers of this protest are ordinary citizens, residents of Bucharest, who act independently and do not receive support from any political organization. They are motivated by the desire to protect the environment and ensure a better future for their community,” said the statement sent by the citizens.