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Council of Europe Approves New EU Directive on Urban Wastewater Treatment

The Council of Europe has approved a revised European Union directive on urban wastewater treatment, expanding its scope to smaller agglomerations, covering more pollutants,...

A European Initiative Launched for Soil Health Monitoring and Sustainable Agriculture

The European Union has officially launched an initiative aimed at improving soil health monitoring and promoting sustainable agriculture. The VHEATWATCHER project, funded by the EU's...

Montenegro Bans Single-Use Plastics Under New Law

In accordance with the Waste Management Law, Montenegro has officially banned plastic bags and single-use plastics as of...

Record Number of White Stork Nests Found in Serbia

The Society for the Protection and Study of Birds of Serbia (DZPPS) conducted a survey of white stork...

Agreement Signed for Čibuk 2 Wind Farm Construction

An agreement on financing the construction of the Čibuk 2 wind farm near Kovin, which will generate 154...

Serbia Partners with Hyundai for 1 GW Solar Power Project

The Government of Serbia has announced plans for the development of a special purpose spatial plan for a...

Wind Energy Surpasses Gas to Become EU’s Second Largest Power Source Behind Nuclear

In the first half of 2024, half of the electricity produced in the European Union came from renewable...

Finland Builds the World’s First Geological Repository for Nuclear Waste

Finland is on the verge of burying spent nuclear fuel in the world’s first geological repository, where it...

Senegal Suspends Gold Mining to Protect the Environment

Senegal has suspended all mining activities for nearly three years along its southeastern Faleme River, as part of...

EU Nature Restoration Law Begins, Aiming to Revive Ecosystems

The European Union’s ambitious Nature Restoration Law came into force on 18 August, marking a significant step towards...

Serbia Dispatches Emergency Teams and Helicopters to Combat Wildfires in Greece and BiH

Serbia has mobilized its resources to aid in the battle against severe wildfires in Bosnia and Herzegovina and...

EEB Study Reveals Europe Has Ample Land for Sustainable Renewable Energy Expansion

A recent report by the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) reveals that Europe possesses sufficient land for the sustainable...

Sharks in Brazil Test Positive for Cocaine

Marine biologists have discovered a startling phenomenon off the coast of Brazil: sharks near Rio de Janeiro have...

Paris Mayor Swims in the Seine to Demonstrate River’s Cleanliness Ahead of Olympics

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has made a splash by swimming in the Seine to showcase the river's cleanliness...

Finland Leads EU in Uranium Extraction

In a pioneering move within the European Union, Finnish mining and chemical company Terrafame has begun extracting uranium,...

French Firms Suez and Vinci to Oversee Wastewater Treatment in Belgrade

The Serbian government has enlisted French companies Suez International SAS and Vinci Construction Grands Projets for the design,...

Chinese Authorities Use Artificial Rain to Quell Major Forest Fire

In an innovative approach to firefighting, authorities in China's northern Shanxi province have managed to extinguish a significant...

By Emmanuel B. Nyirinkindi, IFC's Vice President of Cross-Cutting Solutions

Public-Private Partnerships Key to Serbia’s Green Future

Five years ago, dark, polluted water with a foul smell trickled down from the Vinča landfill, sending toxic...

Conference “Thinking Green & Living Clean” Held

On Wednesday, 15 May, the "Thinking Green & Living Clean" conference took place at the Sava Center, marking...

Renewables Set to Eclipse Coal in Global Power Generation by 2025, IEA Forecasts

In a landmark shift for global energy dynamics, the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts a decline in coal's...

EIB Global Channels Record €1.2 Billion into Western Balkans

EIB Global, the European Investment Bank's arm for non-EU activities, has made a landmark investment of €1.2 billion...

Valencia Crowned European Green Capital 2024

The Spanish city of Valencia has officially been awarded the title of European Green Capital for 2024, taking...

Norway Set to Pioneer Deep Sea Mining in the Arctic

Norway is poised to become the world's first country to embark on deep-sea mining, following the Norwegian Parliament's...

22 Countries Commit to Tripling Nuclear Energy by 2050 in Climate Change Battle

Leaders and top officials from 22 nations have signed a declaration to triple nuclear energy production by 2050,...

Belgrade Hosts International Energy and Environmental Fairs

At the Belgrade Fair, the 18th International Energy Fair and the 19th International Environmental Protection Fair have been...

Green Diplomacy Week 2023 Puts Energy in the Spotlight

"Empowering the Future: Cleaner Energy, More Equal Opportunities" is the rallying cry of an innovative and imaginative campaign...

EU Witnesses Record Surge in Packaging Waste Production

In 2021, the European Union produced 188.7 kilograms of packaging waste per inhabitant, an increase of 10.8 kilograms...

Stockholm to Ban Petrol and Diesel Cars in City Centre by 2025

Stockholm has announced plans to prohibit petrol and diesel vehicles in key parts of the city centre from...

Zlatibor Joins Top 100 Global Green Tourist Destinations

Zlatibor has secured its position amongst the elite tourist centres by entering the esteemed list of the top...

French Embassy Celebrates “Eco-Municipality” Winners

The French Embassy in Serbia recently recognised winners of the "Eco-Municipality" competition. Designed to promote environmental protection and...

Regenerative Agriculture: Key to Serbia’s Future and Response to Climate Change

The inaugural conference on regenerative agriculture has been held today in Belgrade, organized by FIC Serbia in collaboration...

EU Sees CO2 Reductions, Bulgaria and Slovenia Lead the Way

The European Union has achieved a nearly three percent reduction in harmful gas emissions, as reported by EU...

EBRD Backs Serbia’s Clean Air Agenda

In a move poised to reshape Serbia’s environmental trajectory, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has granted a...

Ecuador and Brazil Seal 2026 World Cup Berths as Qualification Race Heats Up

With just under two years to go until the expanded 2026 World Cup kicks off across North America, thirteen...

Eurospin Enters Serbia

The Italian discount retail chain Eurospin, through its company Eurospin EKO, is officially entering the Serbian market. According to the...

Air Serbia Adds Mykonos to Its Summer Network

Air Serbia has launched a new direct route between Belgrade and the Greek island of Mykonos, with the first...

US and China to Resume Trade Talks in London

In a high-stakes diplomatic turn, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng is set to meet top U.S. officials in London...