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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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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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++ Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama boasts of test flights at Vlora International Airport ++ Munich Airport no longer active in an advisory capacity ++ European institutions and Bern Convention sharply criticise controversial Vlora airport project ++
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Goldman Prize for EuroNatur partners from Albania
Besjana Guri and Olsi Nika from our Albanian partner organisation EcoAlbania were honoured with the Goldman Environmental Prize, the highest award for environmentalists. They received the award for their tireless efforts to protect the Vjosa.
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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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Vjosa in the focus of the German Minister of Environment
EuroNatur’s Executive Director Gabriel Schwaderer was part of the delegation led by Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke, who travelled to the Vjosa in Albania in mid-March 2025.
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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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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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IUCN Report Recommends: Stop Water Abstraction at Shushica River in Albania and Use Alternatives
++ Planned water extraction project at the Shushica endangers biodiversity at the important tributary of the Vjosa ++ Vjosa ecosystem in danger despite national park status ++
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