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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Conservation convention calls for comprehensive ecological assessment of Vlora airport project
Clear vote in the Vlora airport case: At the 56th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) at the end of March, the construction of the Vlora International Airport in the middle of the Vjosa-Narta protected area in Albania was discussed.
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Munich withdraws from airport project in Albania
The city of Munich is ending its indirect involvement via Flughafen München GmbH, whose subsidiary Munich Airport International (MAI) has so far been involved in the controversial project in an advisory capacity, according to its own statements. This was reported at the meeting of the Economic Committee.
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Knepp and Storrington named ‘European Stork Village’
Knepp Estate and the village of Storrington in West Sussex have jointly been designated ‘European Stork Village’ by the EuroNatur foundation, recognising their role in the successful introduction of white storks to the UK.
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Albania: Beautiful appearance, but nature is being destroyed
Albania is the official guest country at this year's ITB tourism trade fair in Berlin. The small country on the Adriatic Sea attracts visitors with its breathtaking landscapes, but many areas that are valuable for nature conservation are being sacrificed for tourism.
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Munich Airport connected with controversial airport project in Albania
Munich City Council will decide tomorrow, Tuesday, on a petition concerning the construction of an airport in Albania. The airport is to be built in the middle of a nature reserve. Flughafen München GmbH (FMG – the limited company operating Munich Airport) is involved in an advisory capacity in the project.
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Quail hunting in the Balkans is causing the loss of this endangered species
The quail hunting season has begun, including in many Balkan countries. Illegal methods, such as decoys, are often used. The high numbers of birds shot poses a major threat to these increasingly rare birds.
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30 years of the European Stork Villages initiative
From 5 to 7 June, the 21st meeting of the European Stork Villages will take place in Čigoć, Croatia. It is an anniversary for the hosts and the entire network: Čigoć was the first municipality to be recognised as a ‘European Stork Village’ by EuroNatur in 1994.
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Luxury construction projects threaten Albania's coastline
Luxury construction projects spearheaded by Jared Kushner and US diplomat Richard Grenell pose an imminent threat to Albania's pristine coastline, raising concerns among environmental advocates worldwide.
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Still plenty of room for improvement in the Western Balkans
There is still a long way to go for all the countries of the Western Balkans if they want to become members of the EU - especially when it comes to nature conservation. Every year, the EU Commission publishes country reports on all EU accession candidates. The latest reports are particularly critical of the construction of hydropower plants as well as of an airport construction project in Albania’s Narta Lagoon.
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