Greece establishes Islands Decarbonization Fund with EU
The Islands Decarbonization Fund was launched in Naxos, with financing from the European Investment Bank
Bulgarian waterworks firm installs in-pipe hydropower generator
A waterworks and sewerage firm in Bulgaria produces electricity using an in-pipe hydropower device in a supply line
EU introduces stricter wastewater treatment rules
The EU has amended the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, extending coverage to smaller settlements, more pollution sources and micropollutants
Slovenia adopts spatial plan for Ojstrica wind farm amid local outcry
The Ojstrica wind power project got its spatial plan but locals and the Municipality of Dravograd remain opposed to it
Health of Europe’s waters isn’t good
EEA's 'Europe's state of water' report shows Europe is not on track to meet its targets for improving the health of waters
2023 was driest year for world’s rivers in over three decades
The latest report by the World Meteorological Organization highlighted critical changes in water availability in an era of growing demand
Balkan River Summit 2024 held in Podgorica
The Balkan River Summit held in Podgorica brought together more than a hundred river protection experts, scientists, and activists
Third of Von der Leyen’s next European Commission to handle green transition, environment
Spain's Teresa Ribera and Demark's Dan Jørgensen are Ursula von der Leyen's picks for the top energy jobs in the next European Commission