Nov 24, 2003. /Lesprom Network/. Karelia republic timber industry reported 183,2 million rubles profits (up 26,8% compared with January-September 2002), communications sector profits - 28,9 million rubles (up 8,4%). Timber industry enterprises reported losses - 96,7 million rubles (down 28,6%), real estate losses - 211 million rubles (up 39,9%). Karelia republic enterprises positive balance (excl minor business, banking, insurance and budget sphere organizations) declined 43,3% to 203,4 million rubles within 9 months in 2003 compared with the prior period in 2002, republican state statistics committee reported Total profits were 1,319 billion rubles, total losses were 1,116 billion rubles. Karelia-region enterprises reduced balance result 12,9% to 206,7 million rubles. Debit debt was 12,495 billion rubles by October,1 2003, including the expired debt - 3,988 billion rubles (or 31,9% of the total debit debt compared with 32,9% in October 2002).