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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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A voyage of discovery in Europe's nature
Start of “Europe’s Natural Treasures 2021” international photography competition
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Wolf population in West Poland still not secure despite growth in numbers
A long-term study on the spread of wolves into West Poland, which has just been published, makes clear that, despite the continuing growth in numbers in West Poland and Germany, the future survival of this population is not certain.
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Dams on Neretva river: Complaint submitted to Bern Convention
++ NGOs submit a complaint to the Bern Convention against Bosnia and Herzegovina for permitting dam-building on the pristine upper Neretva ++ A related complaint was submitted to the Energy Community Secretariat in August ++
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2020 EuroNatur Award for tenacious opponents of pesticides
++ This year’s EuroNatur Prize is awarded to the South Tyrol village of Mals ++ Nationally well-known through their campaigning for a ban on pesticides in the fruit-growing region of Vinschgau ++
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European Green Belt: Nature conservation connects neighbours
++ 30 years since German reunification ++ Conservation of the natural world along the former Iron Curtain as a Central European peace project ++
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Pesticide-free zone for sustainable agriculture
++ EuroNatur 2020 award goes to Mals in South Tyrol ++ Opponents of pesticides repeatedly face legal action ++ Award ceremony with a difference this year ++
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BREAKING NEWS: Albanian PM Rama reacts – Kalivaç will not be built
In a reaction to the statement of Albanian President Ilir Meta, Prime Minister Edi Rama announced to the media today that he also is in favor of establishing a Vjosa National Park and that the Kalivaç dam has been rejected by the Minister for Environment.
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