Protest at the Una against illegal power plant construction
River protectors, environmentalists and concerned citizens from across Europe are linking arms with the community of the Una Spring in Croatia this Friday to protest the construction of an illegal dam at the source of the Una River.
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Women from Kruščica support protest against water extraction project
Brave Women of Kruščica join forces with Shushica Valley in fight against Water Abstraction Project
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Sarantaporos Science Week: On a research mission for Europe's first Transboundary Wild River National Park, Aoos/Vjosa
More than sixty volunteer scientists from nine countries, explored the hidden life of the Sarantaporos River, the “big brother” of Europe’s last free-flowing river, the transboundary Aoos/Vjosa River.
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How well do the Balkan states protect their rivers?
New study shows systemic failures of Western Balkan countries to comply with EU environmental law
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Register now: Balkan River Summit 2024
Save the Date for the most epic river rendezvous of the year! Join us at the 2nd Balkan River Summit organized by the Save the Blue Heart of Europe campaign - 5 days of networking, workshops, and adventure!
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A pipe for Prime Minister Edi Rama
Residents of the Shushica valley deliver an unusual petition to stop water abstraction from Vjosa Wild River National Park.
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Guardians of the common good: resistance against a huge dam project in Albania
One of the largest European reservoirs could soon be built in northeast Albania – a sad record. The Skavica project would dam the last free-flowing part of the Black Drin. Tens of thousands of people will have to be relocated for the dam project or virtually put into complete isolation. Two young teachers are mobilising the residents.
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Science delegation explores intact Vjosa Delta
++ 40 Scientists collaborate to assess biodiversity and advocate for inclusion in the Vjosa Wild River National Park amidst threats of mass tourism ++
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Bern Convention: Skavica dam in Albania contradicts the Balkan Lynx Recovery Programme
The Bureau of the Convention recently accepted a new complaint and urged the Albanian authorities to not develop projects which may negatively affect habitats and species.
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