right to water
Council of Europe urges North Macedonia to improve environment, protect Romas from disproportionate risks
29 July 2025 - North Macedonia should bridge the gap between commitments and reality on human rights of Romas and environmental protection, the Council of Europe said
Vjosa campaign declares victory against small hydropower plants on Shushica river
13 December 2024 - A court in Albania scrapped the project for small hydropower plants on the Shushica upon a complaint by locals and environmentalists
Greek trade unions, activists fight off privatization of two biggest water supply firms
04 August 2023 - After a long struggle against privatization, water supply and sewage firms in Athens and Thessaloniki are back under direct state control
World Water Day 2023: accessible and safe water for all
21 March 2023 - World Water Day is celebrated on March 22, and the focus this year is on the global water and sanitary crisis
Turkish court blocks geothermal projects near Izmir to protect water sources
14 November 2022 - Locals and environmentalists in the Seferihisar area near Izmir were relieved to hear that a court scrapped permits for geothermal drilling
European Commission proposes stricter rules on air, water pollutants
27 October 2022 - The EU is amending the regulations for ambient air, surface and groundwater pollutants and urban wastewater treatment
Experts warn that water is used on first come, first served basis in Serbia
05 September 2022 - According to the findings from new research, a million inhabitants in Serbia occasionally or permanently lack access to clean drinking water