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Where The World's Ocean Plastic Waste Comes From
Zero Hedge
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In the past decade, plastic pollution has become one of the most visible environmental issues worldwide. Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic enter the ocean, affecting marine life, coastal communities, and ecosystems. This visualization, via...
EBRD Comes Through For Montenegro's Renewable Energy By Backing Gvozd Wind Farm With Loan
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 20. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has given the green light for an extra 26 million euro loan to give a boost to Montenegro's crown jewel in renewable energy, the...
EBRD backs expansion of Montenegro wind farm with €26 million loan
Energy Global
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August 20, 2025
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is deepening its support for Montenegro’s green energy transition with an additional €26 million loan to expand the Gvozd wind farm, the country’s flagship renewable energy project. The...
EBRD provides extra financing for Montenegro’s flagship renewable project
CEENERGYNEWS
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August 20, 2025
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the expansion of the Gvozd wind farm, Montenegro’s flagship renewable energy project, with an additional 26-million-euro loan. The new financing will enable the installation...
The Ocean Race Europe // Paprec Arkéa leads as new breeze sends IMOCA fleet speeding south
Live Sail Die
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September 9, 2025
Yoann Richomme's Paprec Arkéa team took two points for leading through the Leg 5 Scoring Gate ahead of Allagrande Mapei Racing. Fresh Mediterranean breezes that arrived overnight have boosted The Ocean Race Europe fleet's progress south on the...
Šahmanović: Montenegro expects first large private wind and solar plants to be online in 2026
Balkan Green Energy News
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August 19, 2025
Admir Šahmanović served as Minister of Mining, Oil and Gas in the government of Prime Minister Milojko Spajić. In February this year, he became the coordinator of the Ministry of Energy, and since April, he has served as Montenegro’s Minister of...
Wild Beauty, Empty Words: Montenegro Failing on EU Environment Benchmarks
Balkan Insight
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August 19, 2025
When Montenegro enshrined the words ‘ecological state’ into its constitution in 1991, the step was hailed as a milestone for the then Yugoslav republic rich in natural beauty. More than three decades later, however, environmental activist...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Poland shoots down Russian drones after repeated ‘unprecedented violation’ of its airspace
The Independent
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September 10, 2025
At least 8 Russian drones targeted Poland - Zelensky Volodymyr Zelensky has said at least eight Russian strike drones were aimed at Poland in an attack which can not be described as an accident. “Moscow always pushes the boundaries of what is...
Nearly 2,000 soldiers fighting Spain fires - as part of famous pilgrimage route closed
Sky News
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August 17, 2025
Spain has deployed another 500 soldiers to battle wildfires that have spread across parts of the country in scorching conditions - taking the total to 1,900. The fires have burned 158,000 hectares so far this year - an area roughly as big as...
Chengdu World Games closes, highlighting inclusiveness, sustainability, innovation
Xinhua News Agency
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CHENGDU, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Under the slogan "Boundless Sports, Countless Wonders," The World Games 2025 closed Sunday after 12 days of competition marked by inclusiveness and innovation. "Over these unforgettable days, Chengdu has not only...
Swiss send emergency aid to fire-stricken Montenegro
Swissinfo
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August 15, 2025
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These 23 Trips Are Perfect for Multigenerational Travel and Large Groups, According to Travel Experts
Travel + Leisure
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Multigenerational travel can be one of the most rewarding ways to explore the world, offering opportunities for grandparents, parents, and children to share experiences and create lasting memories together. But planning a trip that appeals to...
Hunting, pollution and tourism in EU threatening some seal species into extinction
The Journal
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August 15, 2025
FROM THE STORMY North Sea in Belgium, to the sun-warmed sea caves of the Greek islands, Europe’s seals are facing a growing crisis. Once driven to near extinction, species such as the grey seal, harbour seal and Mediterranean monk seal are meant...
Air Force Helicopter Deployed to Help Fight Montenegro Wildfires
Hungary Today
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August 13, 2025
Hungary is providing assistance to Montenegro in fighting forest fires, sending a helicopter with a crew of seven to the country for firefighting operations, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó wrote on Facebook on Tuesday. Following a telephone...
Wildfires Are Sweeping Across Europe, Accelerated by Climate Crisis
Truthout
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August 13, 2025
Honest, paywall-free news is rare. Please support our boldly independent journalism with a donation of any size. With firefighters in southern Europe battling blazes that have killed people in multiple countries and forced thousands to evacuate,...
The best holidays to book for September 2025, from mountainous Montenegro to Sardinian beach breaks
The Independent
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August 12, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Not enough snow anymore: How climate change is pushing Bosnian resorts to pivot to summer tourism
Euronews
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August 12, 2025
By AP with Indrabati Lahiri Published on 12/08/2025 - 12:01 GMT+2 A short drive from the Mediterranean coast, mid-altitude mountain resorts near Sarajevo- traditionally dependent on snow sports- are slowly but steadily pivoting to attract...
Bosnian resorts pivot to summer tourism as climate changes
Hurriyet Daily News
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SARAJEVO A short drive from the Mediterranean coast, mid-altitude mountain resorts near Sarajevo — traditionally dependent on snow sports — are slowly but steadily pivoting to attract summertime tourists. Despite Bosnia’s notoriously poor...
Moldova hosts regional meeting on electricity markets and energy transition
Moldpres
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This week, the capital of the Republic of Moldova is hosting a regional meeting on electricity markets and energy transition, organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The event brings together representatives from 13 countries,...
UK tourists warned after Spain issues rare 'red' weather emergency alert in 40C heat
Chronicle Live
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August 12, 2025
UK holidaymakers are being warned to expect severe temperatures in Spain after a rare "red" emergency was declared in the country. AEMET, the Spanish version of the Met Office, took to X, formerly Twitter, to share the alert. Issued on Monday, the...