The night of the silent hunter: "Bubo-Night" in Montenegro
The eagle owl is the largest owl in the world—and yet very few people ever get to see one. To find out how many eagle owls still live in Montenegro, our partners at CZIP set out on nightly acoustic surveys to locate these large owls. They are assisted in this effort by numerous volunteers.
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The European Parliament is stepping up the pressure on Albania: environmental standards are becoming a key issue in the accession process
The EU Parliament today adopted its annual report on Albania, sending one of its strongest messages yet on the importance of protecting nature, upholding environmental safeguards and ensuring that EU standards are respected throughout the accession process.
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Europe risks failing to meet its Nature Restoration Regulation targets without adequate funding
++ New report reveals how much five selected EU Member States need to spend if they are serious about nature restoration ++ Last stretch for Member States to finalise their national restoration plans ++ At least 10% of the next EU budget must be allocated to biodiversity ++
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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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A toad seen from a frog's-eye view
What happened before the click...Photographers tell their story behind a special picture. This time: a toad from below
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Bird poisoning: Suspect arrested in Serbia
In mid-May, a 57-year-old man was arrested in Serbia. He is alleged to be responsible for the deliberate killing of a rare Cinerous Vulture. The police investigation and the arrest in this case send an important signal: that some authorities in the country are taking the issue of wildlife crime seriously.
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Illegal construction work threatens the Vjosa-Narta protected area
Serious environmental damage is currently taking place in the Vjosa-Narta protected area in Albania. Since the end of April, bulldozers and excavators have been operating in the core area of the protected landscape, clearing coastal forests, removing dunes and cutting new access roads through previously untouched habitats.
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Electrocution, illegal killing, habitat loss: storks as a symbol of the dangers facing migratory birds
++ Many dangers lurk along the White Stork’s migration route ++ 9 May is World Migratory Bird Day ++ The 23rd meeting of the European Stork Villages is taking place in Belozem, Bulgaria ++
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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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