Brent oil on track for highest-ever monthly jump in March
The Middle East war shook the oil market, with the benchmark Brent crude oil price spiking more than 55% since the end of February
Threat of mass exodus as desalination plants targeted in Gulf countries, Iran
The Iran war could heavily disrupt the water supply in the region, and desalination plants in particular, alongside environmental disasters
Nearly 2,500 kilometers of pristine Balkan rivers lost since 2012
The first comparable regional assessment in over a decade documents the deterioration of Europe's last wild rivers
Water shortages in Southeastern Europe point to desalination as strategic approach
Turkey got its first floating desalination facility, running on wind and solar power, while other Balkan countries are examining such options
Council of Europe urges North Macedonia to improve environment, protect Romas from disproportionate risks
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
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
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
World Water Day is celebrated on March 22, and the focus this year is on the global water and sanitary crisis