Serbia records 1,647 cases of illegal activities involving wild birds from 2017 to 2023
The Bird Protection and Study Society of Serbia (BPSSS) published a report documenting 1,647 cases of illegal killing, poisoning, capture, keeping, and trade of wild birds in Serbia from 2017 through 2023
Jared Kushner’s Albanian seaside resort project sparks ‘flamingo revolution’
Protesters claim the project threatens wildlife, including flamingos and seals, in a protected coastal area along the Adriatic Sea
Second phase of Gvozd wind farm gets green light from environment agency
The Gvozd 2 developer has been instructed to conduct a one-year survey of birds and bats and submit the findings to the Environmental Protection Agency
Wind farm project in Cyprus rejected to protect birds, habitats
The Department of Environment of Cyprus scrapped a proposal for a wind power plant partly within or near protected areas
Greece suspends three wind projects over biodiversity concerns
Environmentalists urge suspension of all wind projects in areas affected by the 2023 wildfires to preserve sensitive bird species.
Dama Solar project of over 1 GW in Romania stuck in court over biodiversity
At 1.04 GW, Dama Solar would currently be the largest photovoltaic system in Europe, but environmentalists are disputing the project in court
Montenegro finally scraps bids for Briska Gora solar power project
The Briska Gora project is also controversial due to its potential adverse impact on biodiversity and cultural heritage
Endangered vultures more important than wind farm project in Greek mountains
The competent institutions opted for the conservation of bird habitats and gave a negative opinion on the wind farm project