Environment

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Sweden blocks Vattenfall’s offshore wind project to protect nature, shipping

31 July 2023 - The proposed wind farm would have produced between 2.5 TWh and 3 TWh a year, an equivalent of 1.5% of Sweden’s electricity consumption

Controversial coal plant project Ugljevik 3 in BiH clings on top court’s decision

28 July 2023 - The Republic of Srpska has suspended the environmental permit procedure for the proposed Ugljevik 3 coal-fired power plant

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BiH gets EUR 37 million loan for flood protection projects

27 July 2023 - The financing will help deliver infrastructure investments, such as dikes, dams, and water reservoirs, which support flood protection

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Republic of Srpska presents plan to resolve issues over hydropower project Buk Bijela

25 July 2023 - The delegation of the Republic Srpska held a working meeting with the Director of UNESCO for World Heritage, Lazare Eloundou Assomo

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Slovenia to install solar power plants along highways

24 July 2023 - The first project will be implemented by Soške Elektrarne Nova Gorica and Družba za Avtoceste v Republiki Sloveniji

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Croatian Chamber of Commerce establishes ESG rating for companies

21 July 2023 - ESG ratings will be assigned to firms based on their approach to environmental, social, and governance practices

Two giant solar power projects Bulgaria highlight land use disputes

Two major solar power projects in Bulgaria highlight land use disputes

19 July 2023 - A village mayor in Bulgaria is refusing to endorse a PV project on pastures, while Eurohold will build one on lowest-grade land and boost biodiversity

Serbia's EPS: PM emissions reduced 90% over last 20 year

Serbia’s EPS: PM emissions reduced 90% over last 20 years

14 July 2023 - Emissions of nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide have also been lowered, Elektroprivreda Srbije said

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EU shifting focus from crisis response to net zero agenda

14 July 2023 - The EU suggested it would ask UN member states to double energy efficiency improvements and triple renewable energy deployment by 2030

Three carbon capture projects Balkans grants EU Innovation Fund

Three carbon capture projects in Balkans get grants from EU’s Innovation Fund

14 July 2023 - The EU selected Motor Oil Hellas, Titan Cement and Holcim's subsidiary in Croatia among 41 firms for grants from the Innovation Fund

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Serbia presents draft National Energy, Climate Plan

11 July 2023 - The Ministry of Mining and Energy has invited all interested parties, not only from Serbia, but also from neighboring countries, to join the public consultation

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Montenegro, BiH agree roadmap to resolve issues over Buk Bijela hydropower project

06 July 2023 - Montenegro and BiH have set up a working group to address problems with the Buk Bijela hydropower project on the border between the two countries

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EU auditors: Billions spent in vain on circular economy transition

04 July 2023 - The EU's action plans and financial support have had little impact on member states' circular economy transition

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EU allocates EUR 2.1 billion for energy, transport, environment projects in Western Balkans

03 July 2023 - This is the fifth investment package under the EU's Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans, announced in October 2020

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International Plastic Bag Free Day: The planet is choking on plastic

02 July 2023 - July is a plastic-free month, and July 3 has been observed as the International Plastic Bag Free Day since 2010, to encourage people to stop using disposable plastic products

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Solar project in Turkey threatens to destroy 30,000 olive trees

30 June 2023 - The construction of the planned solar power plant in western Turkey would result in cutting down some 30,000 olive trees

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