Inmates across Romanian prisons share their experiences of getting tattoos while incarcerated, detailing the process, significance as a coping mechanism, and their feelings of regret or pride. Methods have evolved from using makeshift ink from warden's boot heels to more advanced improvised tattoo machines. Tattoos often symbolize personal relationships, milestones, or self-expression, but also come with risks such as infection and identification by authorities. Some inmates plan to remove or redo their tattoos after release, while others reflect on their tattoos as reminders of their past.

Bucharest's Vacarești Natural Park, also known as the Bucharest Delta, emerged from a failed waterworks project initiated by former communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu. The area, now a lush wetland, hosts diverse wildlife and several Roma families who partly live off the land. Despite being declared a nature reserve, the park faces challenges from property developers and forest fires. A documentary project involving local Roma children aims to raise awareness and funds for their education.

The Romanian police launched an awareness campaign in Bucharest to highlight the life-saving importance of seat belts. The exhibition features 15 car seats from fatal accidents where victims were not wearing seat belts, accompanied by survivor stories. Romania has the second highest number of deadly traffic accidents in the EU, with about eight lives lost daily due to non-compliance with seat belt regulations.

Romania is in mourning following the Colectiv nightclub fire that killed 32 people and injured 134. The tragedy has exposed severe safety law deficiencies and government negligence. A massive protest in Bucharest, involving 25,000 people, led to the resignation of Prime Minister Victor Ponta and other officials. The protest highlighted public outrage over corruption and inadequate safety measures, with demonstrators demanding justice and safer conditions. Despite the resignations, the protesters remain committed to their cause, as replacements from the same political parties have not addressed the underlying issues.

Public pools in Bucharest, once a popular summer destination during the communist era, have fallen into disrepair and are now mainly frequented by low-income, working-class Romanians. The article features a project called P'afară, which explores these pools through the lens of local artists and photographers, focusing on the personal expression of tattoos. The tattoos, ranging from crosses to portraits of loved ones, reflect period-specific inking techniques and personal stories.

Sînziana Velicescu, a 24-year-old LA-based photographer and director, explores the intersection of human intervention and nature in urban environments through her photography. Her work focuses on the aesthetic and utilitarian aspects of architecture, including elements like murals and abstract shapes that influence urban life. Velicescu is drawn to minimalist scenes and geometric shapes, expressing a love for the rhythm of the city while critiquing the impact of advertisements and urban expansion. Her series serves as a homage to urban life, tinged with a desire to escape to different places or times.