Thursday, 3rd October 2024

Environment

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...

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...

EU Embarks on Major Expansion of Firefighting Fleet to Combat Escalating Wildfires

This move marks a significant step in the EU’s efforts to strengthen its disaster response infrastructure. Janez Lenarcic, European Commissioner for Crisis Management, emphasized the...

Serbia Sends Specialized Teams and Helicopters to Help Fight Wildfires in Greece and BiH

Serbian emergency teams have been sent to help control the fires that have engulfed Sutjeska National Park – Tjentište and the surrounding areas of...

Wildfires Ravage Albania and Croatia Amidst Blistering Heatwave

In Albania, firefighters battled flames in villages near Tirana on Sunday, with ongoing efforts to combat new fires at eight locations across the country....

Serbian Government Reinstates Rio Tinto’s Jadar Project Following Court Ruling

In a decisive turn of events, the Serbian Government has reinstated Rio Tinto’s Jadar lithium mine and processing plant project, following a ruling by...

Seine is Bit Cold, But Not Too Bad, Says Paris Major

This move comes just days before the city hosts the Olympic Games, where several events are set to take place on the historic waterway. "The...

One Million Bottles Collected at Recycling Machines in Sarajevo

The milestone comes as part of the “Recyclers in Bosnia and Herzegovina” project, which has been running for exactly one year. Earlier this week,...

Artificial Rain Extinguishes Major Forest Fire in China

In a remarkable display of technological prowess, authorities in China's northern Shanxi province have successfully extinguished a large forest fire using artificial rain, created...

French Companies Suez and Vinci Tasked with Wastewater Treatment Project in Belgrade

In a significant move to enhance wastewater treatment in Belgrade, the Serbian government has signed a memorandum of understanding with French companies Suez International...

Slovenia Breaks into the Top Ten of the World’s Most Peaceful Countries

This prestigious list, which assesses stability and tranquillity worldwide, has been topped by Iceland for the sixteenth consecutive year, maintaining its long-standing reputation as...
spot_img