Wednesday, 22nd January 2025

Environment

Slovenia Steps Into EU Clean Hydrogen Initiative

Slovenia has joined the European Union's Clean Hydrogen Partnership, a move expected to strengthen its efforts in...

US and Slovenian Firms Partner to Tackle Plastic Waste

Protein Evolution, a US company pioneering innovative plastic recycling technologies, has partnered with Slovenian biotech firm Acies Bio to scale up the production of...

G20 Brasil/X

G20 Leaders Convene in Brazil to Address Global Challenges

World leaders gathered in Rio de Janeiro for the G20 summit, aiming to tackle pressing global issues, including climate change and sustainable development. During the...

COP29 in Baku: Western Balkans Leaders Call for Urgent Climate Action Amid Mixed Reactions

The COP29 Climate Change Summit has convened in Baku, Azerbaijan, where representatives from 200 countries gathered to address pressing climate challenges and bridge gaps...

Over One-Third of Global Tree Species at Risk of Extinction

Around 38% of the world's tree species are currently under threat of extinction, largely due to deforestation, climate change, urban development, and invasive species,...

Challenges, Disparities, and the Path Forward

While Slovenia and Croatia maintain excellent water quality, the rest of the Adria Region faces declining standards that demand significant investment in water infrastructure Despite...

Montenegro officially bans plastic bags, fines up to 40,000 euros

The new law, which aims to curb environmental damage and protect public health, imposes hefty fines ranging from €1,000 to €40,000 for those who...

Croatian Prison Beekeepers Strike Gold and Silver at International Honey Awards

Lepoglava Prison, located in northern Croatia, won gold for its acacia honey and silver for its chestnut honey, competing against over 236 beekeepers from...

Zagorske Gore Set to Become Northern Croatia’s First Protected Nature Park

This picturesque region, including Ivanščica, Strahinjščica, Macelj, Ravna Gora, and Bednja, is home to several rare and newly discovered plant and animal species unique...

Croatia to Introduce Charges for Plastic Fruit and Vegetable Bags from January 2025

The move follows Croatia’s 2021 Waste Management Law, which prohibited the sale of lightweight plastic bags between 15 and 50 micrometres in thickness. Until...

MOL Group Begins Production at the Largest Green Hydrogen Plant in Central and Eastern Europe

The plant produces 1,600 tonnes of clean, carbon-neutral green hydrogen annually, which is used for fuel production, reducing the carbon dioxide emissions of the...

Croatia Imposes Strict Fines for Air Conditioners on Building Façades Under New Law

In response to the growing impact of climate change, Croatia has passed a new Law on Building Management and Maintenance, which will come into...

Croatia Leads EU with the Highest Number of Professional Firefighters

New data from Eurostat reveals that Croatia, with its population of just under four million, boasts the highest number of professional firefighters relative to...

EU Nature Restoration Law Takes Effect, Aims to Revive Biodiversity

The law that officially came into effect on Sunday, 18 August, is a critical step in fulfilling the EU’s international biodiversity commitments under the...

Rare Whale Sighting in the Adriatic Near Brijuni

The presence of a whale in these waters highlights the Adriatic's rich but often overlooked marine biodiversity. Marine experts are eager to observe the...