Government of Montenegro granted concessions for small hydroplants

The Government of Montenegro granted concessions for the construction of small hydro power plants (SHPP) Vinicka and Lijevak. “At the session, reports were adopted on the procedure for granting a concession on the basis of an energy license for the construction of small hydro power plants Vinicka on the part of the Vinicka river watercourse, […]

Water January 17, 2017

Danilovgrad to build wastewater treatment plant, contractors needed

The municipality of Danilovgrad, Montenegro, seeks contractors for the construction of a wastewater collection system and treatment plant. Contractors are also needed for the modernisation of the water supply system. Tendering for the construction of the wastewater plant and the reconstruction of existing and construction of new sewers is expected to begin in the first […]

Water January 17, 2017

Western Balkans hydropower potential discussed in Vienna

An international conference in Vienna discussed the hydropower potential of the Western Balkans countries, in an attempt to facilitate closer cross-border cooperation of the stakeholders in building modern, larger hydropower plants, but also protecting water resources in the region. The organiser of the “Western Balkans Sustainable Hydropower Conference,” held in Austrian capital Vienna from November […]

Water December 3, 2016

Slovenia declares drinking water a basic human right in constitution

Slovenian parliament voted for a constitutional amendment to declare the access to drinking water a basic human right. The move has rendered any privatisation of water resources impossible, since the resources will be managed by the state. Slovenian parliament has adopted an amendment to Constitution of the Republic of Slovenia on November 17, which declared water […]

Water November 21, 2016

Intersectoral cooperation in the Drina river basin discussed in Belgrade

The international and domestic experts and stakeholders from the three neighbouring countries – Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia – gathered in Belgrade for the second workshop “Assessing the water-energy-food-ecosystems nexus and benefits of transboundary cooperation in the Drina river basin”. The workshop organised jointly by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), and […]

Sweden supports wastewater treatment project in Niš

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden funded the feasibility study for the wastewater treatment plant construction project implemented by the City of Niš with one million euros. The feasibility study which will be an integral part of the project of the wastewater treatment plant construction in Niš costs one million euros […]

Water November 12, 2016