EU’s strategic status for Rio Tinto’s lithium project risks fueling tensions in Serbia
After the European Commission declared Rio Tinto’s project Jadar a strategic raw materials project, the company and Serbian officials claimed
European Commission declares Jadar project in Serbia one of its strategic projects for critical raw materials
The European Commission published the list of the first 13 strategic projects for raw materials outside of the European Union.
Western Balkan coal plants cut harmful emissions in 2024 but breaches remain extreme
In 2024, Western Balkan governments’ chronic law enforcement failures allowed sulphur dioxide (SO2) pollution from the region’s antiquated coal power
World Environment Day 2025: Beat Plastic Pollution
World Environment Day, celebrated on June 5, was established by the United Nations in 1973. This year’s host country is
Photovoltaics recycling gains traction in Greece with new facilities
Two recycling facilities for solar panels are complete in Greece, while another one is expected to follow soon. The business
Wind farm project in Cyprus rejected to protect birds, habitats
The Department of Environment of Cyprus scrapped a proposal for a wind power plant partly within or near protected areas
Turkey aims to become major lithium producer with its geothermal wells
Turkey is using only 10% of its geothermal potential, according to Chairman of the Geothermal Power Plant Investors Association (JESDER)
Case of Struga illegal landfill in North Macedonia goes to Strasbourg court
The Macedonian Young Lawyers Association (MYLA or MZMP) from Skopje said the only hope for justice regarding the issue of
Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Đedović Handanović gets third mandate; Sara Pavkov takes over environment
The National Assembly of Serbia reelected Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Đedović Handanović for her third term. The youngest
EU lawmakers urge for rule of law in Jadar lithium project in Serbia
A group of members of the European Parliament is asking the European Commission to demand from the Government of Serbia