A de minimis aid scheme to support vegetable farming in protected areas in the period 2024-2025 was approved on Wednesday by the government, with the total funds allocated to this programme standing EUR 25 million."By approving this piece of legislation, it is envisaged to grant de minimis aid for the application of the support programme for the production of vegetables in protected areas, for the period 2024-2025, for: tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, beans, lettuce, spinach, green onions. Qualifying for this support are enterprises/single enterprises that carry out their activity in the field of primary production of agricultural products, to support the production of vegetables in protected areas," according to a press release of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADR).The amount of the de minimis aid is capped at EUR 1,000 /1,000 sqm/beneficiary.The submission of applications and supporting documents will be made within 10 days from the date of entry into force of the decision, and the valorisation of production will be carried out throughout January 31, 2025.As for the field checks, they will be carried out by mixed teams of and will aim at the field trip to establish the cultivated areas and evaluate the vegetable production.The budgetary impact of this form of support, financed from the national budget, within the limits of the provisions approved for 2025, is a maximum of RON124,337,500, representing the equivalent of EUR 25,000,000. If the total amount of payment to be granted to the beneficiaries, exceeds the total financial resources allocated to the de minimis aid scheme, the amount due to each beneficiary is reduced proportionally.Passing the draft government decision is said to contribute to keeping up the interest of agricultural producers in the production of vegetables in protected areas, partial compensation of the expenses necessary for these crops and the delivery of domestic vegetables to the market, including ensuring jobs in rural areas.The measure is based on Commission Regulation (EU) No 1408/2013 of 18 December 2013 on the application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid in the agriculture sector.
Romania is set to host the 2025 World Cat Championship — “FIFe World Winner Show,” the world’s most prestigious feline competition, in Bucharest on October 25–26. Each year, the most beautiful and valuable cats from around the globe participate in this contest to claim the World Champion title. Out of the 1,000 to 1,500 cats […]
Nine Audio-Visual Monographs, an interactive audio-visual exhibition that showcases elements of the project that explores nine villages in Romania, opens on November 7 at the Visual Studies Center in Bucharest. The project aims to offer a fresh look at nine villages and their communities - Șomartin, Titești, Slătioara, Brădetu, Jupânești, Șotrile, Bisoca, Rogojeni, and Jurilovca. […]
For its 13th edition, GoTech World, the largest B2B expo conference with IT and digital solutions in Central and Eastern Europe, promises two days of innovation and inspiration at Romexpo, Pavilion B1. This year, the event will bring global opinion leaders, cutting-edge solutions, and strategic technology partners to the forefront. This edition’s special guest is […]
The amendments to the new Forestry Code bill that aim to legislate green belts nationwide got the green light from the committee for environment and ecological balance in the Chamber of Deputies on November 5, marking an essential step in the bill's legislative process in the Parliament. Two other expert committees must also debate and […]
The Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism (MEAT) has kicked off a new campaign to boost Romania's visibility as a tourist destination abroad. As part of the latest drive in the UK, 250 buses in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Liverpool carry the message "Hop on board to Romania" for a month, from November 4 to […]
The Romanian Ministry of Culture announced that it will provide support, through the Project Management Unit, for 47 projects in the cinematography sector through its program "Supporting Cultural Initiatives to Accelerate the Digitization of Film Production and Distribution, Including Cinematic Films." The program, which includes a call for projects, aims to support Romanian film producers […]
