Representatives of the print shop cited reasons related to freedom of conscience, stating that they do not wish to promote such messages.

Oana Dorobanțu, an activist for LGBT rights, wanted to print 500 leaflets to distribute at the Women's Safety March.

Initially, the print shop had made her an offer, but after sending the content to be printed via email, she received a written response notifying her that the operator refused to print the leaflets.

Oana Dorobanțu: "I received a very abrupt email, stating that they couldn't print the leaflets and for any clarifications to call a certain phone number. I called, we talked. Initially, we had an agreement, but then this person expressed disagreement with the lesbian movement and even made remarks against it, claiming it goes against nature.

The particular leaflet addressed forms of violence against lesbians, so there were no images, no propaganda. It was all based on research and the experiences of lesbians in Bucharest who had compiled it".

The print shop manager justifies the refusal on grounds of freedom of conscience.

Bogdan, print shop manager: "When I reviewed the text and the community it was addressing, I felt that it discriminated against me, in the sense that it went against the moral and Christian principles we uphold both in our personal lives and in our business, by which we run our print shop. We do not want our name to be associated with the actions of this community".

The young woman is preparing to file a complaint with the National Council for Combating Discrimination, but the institution has already taken notice.

The decision to be made is still unknown because there is no precedent in Romania. It brings up the issue of potential discrimination based on sexual orientation, while also considering the merchant's freedom of conscience.

The President of the National Council for Combating Discrimination: "There will be a hearing procedure for the parties involved, after which we will make a decision. The limitation of access to services for people in a sexual minority is being discussed.

It is an interesting case. At this moment, I cannot say whether it is discrimination or not, because I would be premature in making a judgment. The right to services is guaranteed on an equal basis for all citizens. There have been cases in Europe and the USA where courts have allowed the refusal of a service on grounds of freedom of conscience".

The decision is expected to be made within the next two months.