September 2014

Vjosa goes Club Sound

Friends of the Balkan Rivers produced this neat "Save the Vjosa" remix featering stunning Vjosa views. Enjoy!

Save the Vjosa! (Lava 303 feat. Blue Heart of Europe)

 Mon, 09/29/2014 - 11:40  
Vjosa
Key Area
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Sava floods: Floodplains save life and property

New infrastructure plans will increase flood risk. Zagreb, 19th Sept 2014. While the worst part of the recent floods in the Sava basin seem to be over, it is crucial to analyse their drivers and consider the lessons to be learned. Four facts need to be highlighted in connection with the Sava flood:

 Fri, 09/19/2014 - 13:18  
Sava
Key Area
Press Release
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Growing protest: nearly 100,000 against dams in Mavrovo National Park/Macedonia

Vienna, September 9, 2014. One of Europe‘s oldest national parks shall remain free of new dams. 97,804 people signed a letter of protest against two projected hydropower plants inside the Mavrovo National Park in Macedonia. Today, the petition was handed over to the Macedonian Prime Minister Nicola Gruevski.

 Tue, 09/09/2014 - 13:19  
Mavrovo NP
Key Area
Press Release
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Mavrovo Petition: Help us reach 100.000 signatures!

We have already collected over 92,000 signatures for the preservation of the Mavrovo National Park in Macedonia and against the two intended hydro dams inside the park. Those dam projects put the habitat of the last Balkan Lynxes at risk, along with many other species. HELP US REACH 100.000 SIGNATURES BY MONDAY! Please sign the petition and tell your friends!

 Thu, 09/04/2014 - 12:42  
Mavrovo NP
Key Area
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