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Mounting Pressures Threaten Vjosa Wild River National Park
Various causes of endangerment threaten the Vjosa and its status as a wild river national park; urgent action is needed.
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Aoos Springs Dam Drains Life from One of Europe’s Last Wild Rivers
The lack of required ecological flow from a hydropower dam in the Greek section of the Aoos/Vjosa River is endangering a unique and fragile ecosystem. A new scientific study underscores the urgent need to establish a minimum flow regime to restore the river’s ecological functions and safeguard its rich biodiversity.
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Scientists across Europe oppose hydropower development in Montenegro’s Komarnica Canyon
++ Delayed environmental review and decision-making raise serious concerns over transparency and governance ++ Procedural failures and legal shortcuts undermine public trust in Montenegro’s environmental commitments ++
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Millions of birds still illegally killed – and most countries failing to stop it
++ Joint report by EuroNatur and BirdLife on illegal bird hunting ++Only 8 out of 46 countries on track to meet anti-poaching pledge by 2030 ++
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Test flights at Vlora Airport construction site – A big show
++ Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama boasts of test flights at Vlora International Airport ++ Munich Airport no longer active in an advisory capacity ++ European institutions and Bern Convention sharply criticise controversial Vlora airport project ++
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English stork village honoured: Storks back on the island
It has taken nearly ten years for the network to grow again, but now the European Stork Villages initiative has another new member: The Knepp Estate and the village of Storrington in England have been honoured by EuroNatur for their merits in the successful reintroduction of white storks to the UK.
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Knepp and Storrington named ‘European Stork Village’
Knepp Estate and the village of Storrington in West Sussex have jointly been designated ‘European Stork Village’ by the EuroNatur foundation, recognising their role in the successful introduction of white storks to the UK.
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Ten years of hydropower data: ongoing threats and wins for Balkan rivers
Over a decade after the first systematic data collection on hydropower development in the Balkans, the latest Balkan Hydropower Update 2024 reveals a mixed reality: While significant advocacy efforts have successfully halted many destructive projects, the region’s rivers continue to face ongoing threats. Despite persistent resistance, thousands of hydropower projects are still being planned, with almost 100 currently under construction. Half of the planned or constructed projects are located within protected areas. Explore the new data on our interactive map.
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Albania: Beautiful appearance, but nature is being destroyed
Albania is the official guest country at this year's ITB tourism trade fair in Berlin. The small country on the Adriatic Sea attracts visitors with its breathtaking landscapes, but many areas that are valuable for nature conservation are being sacrificed for tourism.
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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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