LIFE DinPin Bear: An ambitious project for the conservation of the brown bear in the Dinaric–Pindos range
A new European project, “LIFE DinPin Bear”, was launched in January 2026 across nine countries located along the Dinaric Alps–Pindos range, aiming to implement a comprehensive conservation strategy for the brown bear at the population level in this region. Last week, the project partners met for the kick-off meeting.
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Protecting nature: The real test of Montenegro’s readiness to join the EU
++ EU Parliament event provides a dialogue platform on Montenegro’s Chapter 27 benchmarks ++Speakers highlight the need to go past “paper parks”++
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Aquatic Warbler spotted in Hungary
An Aquatic Warbler has been spotted in the Hortobágy region for the first time in 14 years. This extremely rare bird species is extinct as a breeding bird in Hungary, but an international species conservation project, in which EuroNatur is also involved, aims to ensure the return of this endangered bird.
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New Regional Strategy for Balkan Lynx Conservation
The Regional Strategy to protect the Balkan lynx has been officially endorsed at the CMS COP15 in Brazil. Effective measures to protect the subspecies will focus on developing national action plans, connecting habitats, and increasing genetic diversity. Relevant authorities and lynx experts together with key actors will implement the new strategy in the coming years.
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Vjosa Wild River National Park turns three: Between breakthrough and backslide
Three years after Albania’s Vjosa River was declared Europe’s first Wild River National Park, the initial euphoria has given way to unease.
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International Day of Action for Rivers: Spotlight on Montenegro’s threatened Komarnica Canyon
On 14 March, International Day of Action for Rivers, the documentary "Komarnica: The Wild That Remains" will premiere. An exclusive pre-screening webinar on 12 March will offer an early look, while a growing petition continues to rally international support for the protection of the Komarnica River.
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“Rural communities have a deep understanding of nature.”
In a world where nature conservation and environmental protection are more important than ever, women are now playing a key role. In this series of articles, we highlight women who are bringing about positive change with passion, courage, and vision, and who are making a significant contribution to protecting Europe's natural environment.
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Finally, a management body to conserve the Ulcinj Salina
++ On 30 January, the municipality of Ulcinj and the Montenegrin Ministry of the Environment signed an agreement to establish a management body to conserve the Ulcinj Salina++ This step is an important foundation for the effective management of the protected area ++ 2 February is World Wetlands Day ++
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Open letter to Edi Rama: Leave Sazan untouched!
More than 40 environmental and nature conservation organisations from 28 countries have signed an open letter to Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama and Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj calling for an immediate halt to the planned luxury resort on the island of Sazan. Approved in January 2025 as a “strategic investment,” the project involves extensive construction work on Albania's only island and, according to the organisations, threatens an ecologically outstanding protected area.
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Europe’s last wild rivers under siege: Nearly 2,500 km of pristine Balkan rivers lost since 2012
The first comparable regional assessment in over a decade documents the deterioration of Europe's last wild rivers, with pristine stretches dropping from 30 to 23 per cent since 2012 - a staggering loss of 2,450 river kilometres. Albania’s rivers have deteriorated faster than those of any other Balkan country, largely due to hydropower and river regulation.
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