Four public workers were fined in Moldova for collecting green waste in a Romanian flag.

In Moldavia, four workers were fined for using a discarded Romanian flag to collect green waste. The incident occurred in Bosânceni, where the local government, led by a far-right mayor, assigned community work to residents. Lacking proper bags, the workers improvised with a large flag, which was captured on video and shared online, sparking a national debate. The police fined each worker 10,000 lei for violating laws protecting national symbols, totaling 40,000 lei. The mayor defended the workers, attributing the incident to their background, which drew criticism online. This event reflects a broader trend in Romania of heightened nationalism and flag displays.