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The mayor of Rășinari, Bogdan Bucur, reported receiving serious threats via private messages and online attacks. He filed a criminal complaint against those he believes are responsible. His statements come amid tensions over a magnesium mining project and an upcoming referendum. Bucur emphasized that while he accepts criticism, the threats he received exceed normal public debate. He has preserved evidence and seeks to avoid personal conflict, asserting that freedom of expression should not equate to intimidation. The community is divided over the mining project, with protests occurring and a referendum scheduled for November 8 to gauge public opinion. The mining company, MPI Magnesium, plans to continue its project regardless of the referendum's outcome, pending necessary permits.