Alarming developments in the Narta Lagoon
Albania’s unique Vjosa Delta is under immense pressure. Recent developments show that, despite its protected status, infrastructure projects are currently being pushed through on a massive scale, which could irreversibly destroy one of Europe’s most valuable coastal ecosystems. This also contravenes the conditions for Albania’s accession to the EU.
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The journey is its own reward
A 3,300-kilometre walk across the Balkans: in the summer of 2024, Petar Vanev from the Bulgarian nature conservation organisation BBF undertook a gruelling hike, following the route of the former Iron Curtain. Along the way, Petar traversed breathtaking landscapes and experienced thrilling moments – all in the spirit of reconciliation along the Balkan Green Belt.
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Mood of doom on the river Vjosa
What happened before the click...Photographers tell their story behind a special picture. This time: storm clouds over the Vjosa Delta
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Nature on sale
"Albania is one of the world's fastest growing destinations." How Albania is selling off its natural treasures.
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Aoos & Vjosa: Boundlessly in full flow
Rivers know no borders and they create connections across borders. This is no empty phrase.
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Besjana Guri: How protecting the Vjosa became her life's work
In the series of articles ‘Inspirational women in nature conservation’, we highlight women who are bringing about positive change with passion, courage and vision and making a significant contribution to the protection of Europe's nature. To kick off the series, Besjana Guri talks about what it means to be a campaigner for free-flowing rivers in a country like Albania.
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Getting out of the ivory tower – and into the river
Researchers want to save the Balkan rivers with a new self-concept! Interview with limnologist Gabriel Singer
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