The area of forests increased by 2,271 hectares last year compared to the previous year, while the regenerated area decreased 4%, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on Friday."As of December 31, 2024, the national forest fund recorded an increase of 1,263 hectares. This increase is mainly due to the reclassification of afforested pastures and the inclusion in the forest fund of degraded and non-forested lands designated for afforestation in accordance with the law (Law no. 133/2015 amending and supplementing Law no. 46/2008 - the Forestry Code). Forests represent 97.7% of the national forest fund. The volume of harvested timber decreased by 2.8% in 2024 compared to 2023," the INS said in a press release.The largest volume of harvested timber was recorded in the North-East development region (28.4% of the total harvested timber), followed by the Central region (25.3%), and to a lesser extent by the West (11.9%), North-West (11.6%), South-Muntenia (9.1%), South-West Oltenia (7%), South-East (6.4%), and Bucharest-Ilfov (0.3%) regions.The largest areas of forest regeneration work were carried out in the North-East region (20.6% of the total regenerated area), followed by Central (19%) and South-East (13.7%) regions, and then North-West (13.6%), South-West Oltenia (11.7%), West (11.6%), South-Muntenia (9.2%), and Bucharest-Ilfov (0.6%).
The countdown is on until the start of the largest local fest, Transilvania International Film Festival on 13 June. Or, as everyone calls it: TIFF. To pass the time and (or) have an alternative, do not miss some of the most entertaining stories of all time courtesy of suspense master Alfred Hitchcock. And check out […]
Roughly 45.7% of Romanians believe the country’s May presidential elections were rather unfairly organized, while 50.4% believe they were fair, according to a survey by INSCOP Research. Romania's previous presidential elections, which saw centrist Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan emerge victorious, saw extreme polarization. Immediately after...
CARFIL Brasov, central Romania, is set to begin production of three types of Romanian military UAVs this year, news agency Agerpres reported. The drones, named Cuda, Sirin, and a marine drone, were unveiled at the Southeast Europe Special Operations Forces Forum 2025 (SEESOF) in Targu Mures, the first international expo-forum dedicated to the special operations forces. ...
The National Meteorological Administration of Romania, or ANM, aims to become a European regional hub for professional training in the field of climate change, according to director general Elena Mateescu. The official noted during “The Future of Agriculture” forum held on Thursday, June 5, that the ANM has already completed the European Agrometeorology Center, which […]
Romania’s Interior Ministry (MAI) and Defense Ministry (MApN) have warned of ongoing disinformation campaigns on social media aimed at manipulating public opinion. The latest wave of false claims includes reports about the imposition of martial law and border closures, seeking to heighten public anxiety over the risk of war. Romanians, whether abroad or within the […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued new recommendations to Romania, among which is an increase in VAT, but also excise duties, dividend taxes, and the introduction of two income tax rates of 15% and 25%. At the same time, it recommends the reduction or elimination of the health insurance contribution, as well as a change in […]
