How Iașul Nostru started

Iașul Nostru was initiated in 2021 by Alex Enășescu, who previously worked as a journalist for PressOne. Enășescu had a particular interest in reporting on local issues during his tenure at PressOne. However, he also noticed a gap in the provision of local news that existing media outlets were unable to fill adequately. Inspired by the emerging trend of local newsletters in the United States, he had been contemplating the idea of establishing a new local medium in his hometown for some time.

When the opportunity arose to apply for funding through the newsletter platform Substack, it didn’t take Enășescu long to put his plan into action. He submitted an application and was awarded $40,000 to launch a local newsletter on Substack. This initial funding served as the catalyst for the inception of Iașul Nostru.