Major industrial polluters in Serbia continue to pollute air, soil, water without control
Around 150 companies, potentially major polluters of water, air, and soil, hadn't obtained an IPPC permit by December 31, 2024
Greece outlines long-term investment plan to solve water crisis
The Greek government presented a plan to maintain the water supply, as drought has reduced reserves
Serbia plans new mining law to align legislation with EU rules on critical raw materials
The Ministry of Mining and Energy has launched a public consultation ahead of drafting a new law on mining and geological exploration
World’s first floating solar power plant with vertical panels comes online
A floating solar power plant with vertically mounted panels has been put into operation on an artificial lake in Germany
Europe’s Environment 2025 report: Not good
Europe’s Environment 2025 is the most comprehensive analysis on the current state and outlook for the continent’s environment, climate, and sustainability, building on data from across 38 countries, according to the European Environment Agency
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


