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Science week at the Vjosa tributaries
++ 35 scientists from Austria, Albania, Italy and Germany assess the two major Vjosa tributaries for a week ++ Data will be used to fight planned hydropower projects in Albanian court ++
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EU funds for the destruction of nature?
For years, EuroNatur and its partner organisations have been fighting against the controversial Mokrice hydropower plant on the Sava River. The Slovenian government is now trying to finance the construction through the backdoor of the EU recovery funds.
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Bird paradise in Albania threatened by construction of an airport
++ An airport is to be built in the Narta Lagoon on the Adriatic ++ A stopover site of major international importance for migratory water birds ++ 8th May is World Migratory Bird Day ++
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Pressure continues for a Vjosa National Park as new government forms in Albania
The election may be over, but the fight for the Vjosa is not.
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Activists demand European political support for a Vjosa National Park in Albania
++ The new slogan, Vjosa National Park Now, is a plea to protect Europe’s last big wild river ++
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Nature ignored in European recovery funding, say campaign groups
EU Recovery Fundings in the wake of the Corona crisis read largely without consideration of nature and climate protection goals
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Albania Faced with a Choice: National Park or Destruction of the Vjosa River
The future of Europe’s largest unspoilt river hangs in the balance
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Vjosa: Environmental groups submit proposal for Europe’s first Wild River National Park
++ Because of the Albanian government's inaction, nature conservation organisations are now taking action ++ Vjosa National Park could become a reality in 2023 ++
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Change in government in Montenegro brings new hope for Ulcinj Salina
++ Montenegro’s new government is intending to afford effective protection to Salina Ulcinj ++ On 2nd February it is World Wetlands Day ++ Ramsar Convention celebrates its 50th anniversary ++
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Vjosa: Political game with the future of Europe´s last wild river
++ 94 % of Albanians in favour of establishing Vjosa National Park ++ IUCN confirms the potential of Vjosa River for becoming a National Park ++ Albanian Environmental Minister has opposing plans ++
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