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Industry   |   13 June, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Brașov to run for the title of Green Capital of Europe

Brasov is one of the ten European cities competing for the title of Green Capital of Europe, in a competition organized by the European Commission (EC), Mayor Allen Coliban announced. He states that he wants to transform Braşov into a truly green, environmentally friendly city.

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