Germany plans to set 2045 target for climate neutrality
Germany plans to bring forward its net zero emissions deadline to 2045, or five years ahead of the European Union’s declared target.
Bled Water Festival announces call for Responsible Towards Water Awards
Slovenia’s Bled Water Festival has announced a call for awards for innovative and sustainable solutions that preserve the water environment.
Portugal to call off lithium project amid EU’s scramble for battery materials
A major lithium project in Portugal may soon be scrapped, but another firm is making progress in the same region. The EU needs a steady and environmentally acceptable supply.
Greece, Romania most active in Southeast Europe in tackling climate challenge
Greece and Romania are the most active among EU member states in Southeast Europe on climate change issues, while Bulgaria is trying to catch up.
Montenegro to set coal phaseout deadline in national energy and climate plan – prime minister
The country is preparing a new energy strategy, which will put priority on renewable energy sources in order to achieve climate neutrality.
Turkey wasting no time preparing for Europe’s carbon border tax
The CBAM, planned for 2023, could drastically change the business conditions for all companies exporting goods to EU.
Serbia revamps plan to install waste incinerator in Niš
Serbia is in talks with partners from China and Europe on a waste incinerator in Niš worth EUR 100 million, refreshing a plan from one decade ago
Greece pushes coal phaseout deadline to 2025 from 2028
Coal-fired thermal power plant Ptolemaida 5, the last of its kind in Greece, is set to be converted to gas in 2025, three years earlier than planned