Primarul din Săcele refuză să stingă iluminatul public, în contextul apelului de a economisi energia: „Cu urșii prin oraș, este exclus!” • Săcele Biz Brasov

The municipality of Săcele will maintain its public lighting at night despite calls for energy savings, prioritizing citizen safety. Mayor Virgil Popa stated that turning off the lights would exacerbate safety issues, especially with frequent bear sightings. He dismissed the idea of reducing light intensity, emphasizing ongoing upgrades to the public lighting system. Popa criticized past energy policies, attributing current issues to a lack of investment and poor decisions over the decades. He believes energy conservation should not compromise public safety.