Primary and old-growth forests in Romania: the timber mafia’s wrongdoings continue unabatedly
The latest report by EuroNatur, Robin Wood and Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) exposes the unchanged significant deficiencies in Romanian Natura 2000 areas. The country’s primary and old-growth forests are still not adequately protected.
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Three years after fish die-off: environmental associations demand policy shift for a living Oder
++ Third anniversary of Oder fish die-off ++ Rethink necessary for a natural river ecosystem ++ International alliance demands joining in a sustainable vision for the Oder ++
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Finally securing Mavrovo National Park
A coalition of 19 civil society organisations has sent a powerful message to the Government of North Macedonia: act now to re-proclaim Mavrovo National Park in compliance with the law!
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Western Balkans must step up environmental protection
++ Environmental and biodiversity safeguards are non-negotiable for EU accession ++ European Parliament’s resolutions on Western Balkan countries show the shortcomings of protecting the region’s rich biodiversity ++
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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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"Birdwatching gives me great inner peace"
In a world where nature conservation and protection of the environment is needed more than ever, women are playing a key role. In this series of articles, we are shining a light on those women whose passion, courage and vision is bringing positive change and making a significant contribution to the conservation of nature in Europe.
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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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Lynx conservation project honoured
The LIFE Lynx project has won two prestigious LIFE 2025 awards. The expert jury recognized the project as the best in Europe in the Nature Conservation & Biodiversity category, while the public also voted it the audience award winner.
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Stork village meeting in Slovakia: A look at challenges and successes in stork conservation
The annual meeting of European stork villages took place for the first time in the Slovakian stork village of Buzica from 25 to 28 May. Around 30 participants from seven villages discussed the latest developments, challenges and successes in European stork conservation.
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Komarnica dam: postponed instead of cancelled
The Komarnica River will continue to flow freely through its eponymous canyon - at least for the time being. The project has been temporarily halted, but not cancelled.
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