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North Macedonia: No-go zones for hydropower projects must be designated
++ NGOs, government representatives, experts, hydropower developers and the local community discuss challenges and solutions at an international conference on nature protection and hydropower projects in North Macedonia ++
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Thousands of white storks are the victims of illegal hunting
++ The migration season is now in full flow ++ Every year there are 25 million birds killed illegally, including thousands of white storks ++ International Campaign to fight against the killing of birds has been launched. ++
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375,386 citizens call for strong EU legislation to protect water
Over the past months, an alliance of numerous European environmental and nature conservation associations have promoted broad participation in a public EU consultation to evaluate existing EU water legislation.
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Milestone bank summit in Belgrade for protecting Balkan rivers
++ More transparency needed in financing hydropower ++ Meeting of banks and activists a step towards protecting Balkan rivers ++
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Albania fails to comply with Energy Community Law
++ NGOs file complaint against Albania ++ Hydropower projects on Vjosa river clearly breach Energy Community rules ++
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The protection of the Ulcinj Salina is a precondition of Montenegro’s membership of the EU
++ The EU demands that Montenegro protect Ulcinj Salina ++ February 2nd is World Wetlands Day ++
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Counter shows forest destruction of Romanian virgin forests in real time
++ Romanian EU Presidency 2019: Eyes on Romania - and the virgin forest destruction ++ EuroNatur and Agent Green call on Romania and EU to turn ignorance into action ++
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On a voyage of discovery in Europe's nature
International photo competition “Europe’s Natural Treasures 2019” is starting
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Hydropower projects on the Vjosa: Bern Convention opens case-file against Albania
++ Hydropower plant projects Poçem and Kalivaç to be suspended immediately. ++ Standing Committee to the Bern Convention recognizes imminent danger to unique ecosystem. ++ Success for nature conservation NGOs in their struggle to save one of Europe’s last free flowing rivers. ++
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Eco-Masterplan shows value of Balkan Rivers
++ 80,000 kilometers of rivers in the Balkans scientifically assessed ++ 76 percent thereof identified as no-go zones for hydropower development ++ Switch in energy policy is necessary and possible ++
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