EU reaches water pollution prevention deal but with deadlines of up to 20 years
EU co-legislators agreed to update rules on surface and groundwater pollution, but with a timeline of up to two decades for member states
Environmentalists warn EU that Bulgaria ignores coal plants breaching pollution rules
Greenpeace Bulgaria and Za Zemiata wrote a complaint to the European Commission as the authorities are ignoring environmental breaches at four coal plants
University in Antalya signs deal for 50.4 MW solar power plant
Akdeniz University in Antalya established a partnership with Kopuz Group, which will build and operate a solar power plant of 50.4 MW in peak capacity
Water shortages in Southeastern Europe point to desalination as strategic approach
Turkey got its first floating desalination facility, running on wind and solar power, while other Balkan countries are examining such options
EU donates EUR 240 million to Serbia for environment, energy efficiency
The EU approved EUR 240 million in non-repayable assistance to Serbia from IPA funds for projects worth an overall EUR 325.2 million
Council of Europe urges North Macedonia to improve environment, protect Romas from disproportionate risks
North Macedonia should bridge the gap between commitments and reality on human rights of Romas and environmental protection, the Council of Europe said
Two small hydropower turbines to be integrated into Sofia water supply lines
Veolia received a green light from Bulgaria's capital city to install two hydropower generators within the city's major water supply lines
Ex-Yugoslav hydrogen scientists call for funding research with real-world applications
A team of scientists from Slovenia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina is working on a hydrogen project based on seawater electrolysis.