Viața Munților Newspaper

“Viața Munților” is the information newspaper of the CE-MONT Center for Mountain Economy.

The publication is edited by the CE-MONT Center for Mountain Economy, part of the “Costin C. Kirițescu” National Institute for Economic Research of the Romanian Academy, and is published quarterly.

“Viața Munților” presents research, analyses, public policies, local initiatives, and examples of good practice relevant to mountain areas in Romania and Europe. The publication is intended for mountain communities, researchers, public authorities, professional organizations, and all those interested in the sustainable development of mountain areas.

The topics covered include mountain economy, agriculture and mountain products, rural development, tourism, protection of natural resources, cultural heritage, climate change, and European policies dedicated to mountain territories.

Latest issue

Viața Munților, No. 23 – First Quarter, 2026

28 pages | Quarterly information newspaper | PDF format

Issue No. 23 includes analyses of the future of European policies for rural and mountain areas, the tourism economy of Mountain Bucovina, the spiritual and natural heritage of Neamț County, food and water security, ecosystem services, and the traditions of mountain communities.

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Contents of Issue No. 23

Editorial: Mountain logic and consistency have a vector: Ioan Surdu — p. 1
A long-term vision for rural and mountain areas within post-2027 EU policies and budget — Radu Rey, Otilia Manta — pp. 1–3
Radu Rey commemorative volume – 85 — Manuela Apetrei — p. 4
Between the mountain and the mountains of Romania: Radu Rey, 85 years in the service of humanity — Brîndușa Covaci — p. 5
Europe’s mountains call for a clear place in the future European budget — Ioan I. Gâf-Deac — pp. 6–8
E³-GOV Forum 2026 — Ioan I. Gâf-Deac — pp. 9–10
The economy of mountain tourism. Mountain Bucovina — Daniela Antonescu — pp. 11–15
Neamț County – a monastic land and a destination where spirituality is in harmony with nature — Niculina Onesifereanu — pp. 16–18
Why do glaciers matter for food and water security? — Emanuela-Adina Nicula — pp. 19–21
Ecosystem and marketing services in the Dornelor Basin — Manuela Apetrei, Brîndușa Covaci — pp. 21–24
Suciu de Sus, Maramureș — pp. 25–26
Mountain flavours and delicacies: Urda cheese and dill pie — p. 27