air pollution
Energy transition in Serbia kicks off – challenges in planning, implementation
03 June 2021 - Serbia’s decision to halt the construction of thermal power plant Kolubara B is the country’s first serious step in the energy transition.
Bulgarian citizens turn to court over air pollution in Sofia
03 June 2021 - Six people filed a legal complaint in Bulgaria over the air quality plan in capital city Sofia and are waiting to see if the case would go to court
Kopač tells Kosovo* there is no future for coal power plants
02 June 2021 - Market liberalization implies rising power prices and Kosovo* must make sure it happens gradually, Energy Community Secretariat Director Janez Kopač warned
Balkan countries are source of most of SO2 emissions in Europe
27 May 2021 - Over half of entire SO2 emissions in the continent in 2019 originated in Southeastern Europe, Ember said in an analysis
Germany, Albania sign EUR 50 million loan agreement for green transport in Tirana
13 May 2021 - The two governments signed an agreement to finance a project called Green Transport in Tirana and introduce rapid bus system.
Greater health engagement and commitment needed to clean up the air in Serbia
12 May 2021 - The launch of the first ever national Air protection Program in the Republic of Serbia with an Action Plan is a unique opportunity to bring down high rates of disease
First 100 households in Sarajevo get subsidies to abandon coal in heating
20 April 2021 - The Sarajevo Canton picked 77 beneficiaries that will install wood pellet furnaces and 27 are setting up heat pumps instead of coal for heating
Who will attend Ecological Uprising on April 10 in Belgrade?
06 April 2021 - The protest is organized by the Defend the Rivers of Mt. Stara Planina movement and backed by a total of 45 organizations.
Energy Community launches infringement procedures against BiH, Kosovo*, North Macedonia, Serbia
17 March 2021 - Large combustion plants in four contracting parties surpassed air pollution limits, prompting an enforcement process within the Energy Community
Valjevo, Čačak already exceeded legal air pollution limits for 2021
15 March 2021 - Čačak in Serbia reached the legal limit of 35 days with excessive PM10 pollution on March 3 while Valjevo passed the mark in the first half of February
Activists announce protest to protect people, environment on April 10 in Belgrade
08 March 2021 - Defend the Rivers of Mt. Stara Planina movement has announced a protest called Ecological Pressure.
Extreme air pollution registered in Belgrade, entire Serbia
26 February 2021 - While measures to cut emissions of pollutants are delayed, meteorological conditions are underpinning air pollution levels in Belgrade and Serbia
Great interest for incentives to replace coal furnaces, boilers in Sarajevo
25 February 2021 - 2,160 applications have been sent at the public call for granting incentives to purchase certified furnaces, and boilers on pellet and heat pumps.
Skopje’s air cleanest in seven years
22 February 2021 - According to the state authorities, the outcome can be seen as a result of the dedicated measures to reduce air pollution.
NALED calls for applying ‘polluter pays’ principle in Serbia
15 February 2021 - NALED has called for applying the "polluter pays" principle in Serbia to encourage business and people to cut emissions.
Coal pollution in Turkey brings annual health costs of up to EUR 10.9 billion
08 February 2021 - Air pollution from coal power plants in Turkey kills almost 5,000 people prematurely and leads to 3,000 preterm births every year