România, în presa italiană: aproape 900 de urși vor putea fi vânați în 2026 și 2027

Romania has authorized nearly 900 bear killings for 2026 and 2027, amid rising incidents on the Transfagarasan road. This decision has sparked controversy among authorities, experts, and animal protection groups. The country hosts the largest brown bear population in Europe, estimated between 10,000 and 13,000. The article references a tragic incident in 2025 where an Italian motorcyclist was killed by a bear while trying to photograph it. The Transfagarasan is noted for frequent bear-related incidents, with tourists often ignoring safety regulations. Experts argue that increasing bear killings won't solve human-wildlife conflicts, as habituated bears remain a risk. Romania has existing non-lethal measures, but their enforcement is lacking, especially in tourist areas.