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Munich Airport connected with controversial airport project in Albania
Munich City Council will decide tomorrow, Tuesday, on a petition concerning the construction of an airport in Albania. The airport is to be built in the middle of a nature reserve. Flughafen München GmbH (FMG – the limited company operating Munich Airport) is involved in an advisory capacity in the project.
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IUCN Report Recommends: Stop Water Abstraction at Shushica River in Albania and Use Alternatives
++ Planned water extraction project at the Shushica endangers biodiversity at the important tributary of the Vjosa ++ Vjosa ecosystem in danger despite national park status ++
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Bern Convention again urges to stop Vlora Airport in Albania
++ Ongoing work on the Vlora Airport endangers biodiversity in the Narta lagoon and the Vjosa delta ++ Vjosa ecosystem at risk despite national park status ++ Committee expresses deep concern about new law on protected areas ++
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New report shows, yet again, massive destruction of Romanian forests
++ Report reveals massive logging of primary and old-growth forests ++ EU Commission calls on Romania to better protect habitats and species - deadline expired yesterday ++ Infringement proceedings for illegal logging stuck ++
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Biodiversity: Spotlight on the Western Balkans
++ Report reveals shortcomings across Western Balkan biodiversity hotspots ++ EU accession countries of the Western Balkans are falling short of keeping up with the EU environmental directives ++
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Enlargement Package: Western Balkans have little to show for the environment
The 2024 Enlargement Package identifies some environmental issues in the Western Balkans, limited progress in addressing them, and leaves room for manoeuvring at the expense of biodiversity.
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EuroNatur award 2024: signal for a species-appropriate and nature-compatible agriculture
++ Agronomist Dr. Anita Idel has received the EuroNatur award 2024 ++ Great commitment to species-appropriate and climate-conscious agriculture ++ Europe must finally shift its agriculture to sustainability and animal welfare ++
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United to Protect Balkans' Wild Rivers and their defenders
++ Balkan River Summit 2024 held in Podgorica to save the rivers in the Balkans and stop the damming ++ Participants call on authorities and industry to stop repression against environmental defenders ++
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EuroNatur award goes to Dr. Anita Idel for merits in animal-friendly agriculture
++ EuroNatur award for agronomist Anita Idel ++ great dedication to species-appropriate agriculture ++ in sustainable land management, cattle can have positive instead of negative effects on the climate and biodiversity ++
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Quail hunting in the Balkans is causing the loss of this endangered species
The quail hunting season has begun, including in many Balkan countries. Illegal methods, such as decoys, are often used. The high numbers of birds shot poses a major threat to these increasingly rare birds.
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