Bulgaria's Ministry of Environment has released a draft plan for public discussion, outlining priority zones for wind energy development to promote renewable energy while adhering to environmental protection standards.
Oily patches have been observed on the surface of the Dniester River near Naslavcea village in Moldova. Environmental services have initiated an investigation and taken water samples, with the Moldovan Ministry of Environment requesting information from Ukraine.
An expert assessment commissioned by the Slovak Ministry of Environment recommends approving the Slovnaft incinerator project, which would be the largest waste processing facility in Slovakia. Critics are concerned about potential waste imports from Hungary.
The Romanian state, through the Ministry of Environment, lost a lawsuit against the Austrian group OMV at the Paris Court of Appeal, regarding the privatization of Petrom which Romania claimed was detrimental.
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs is advising its citizens and residents in the Middle East to register for potential repatriation, indicating concerns over regional stability.
The Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park is set to expand into marine areas, increasing its size by over 60,000 hectares. The Ministry of Environment has initiated legislative preparations for this expansion.
A new ban on fishing for grayling and zander has come into effect in Lithuanian waters, implemented by the Ministry of Environment to protect fish preparing for spawning.
Latvia's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development (VARAM) has not approved a bill concerning the management of the Latgale Embassy 'Gors', suggesting other founders should be allowed to join.
Slovakia's Ministry of Environment lost a court case regarding the culling of eight bears, with the court ruling that the exception granted to hunters was illegal.
Moldova's Ministry of Environment is exploring the possibility of introducing a unified price for firewood across the country, aiming to reform the current system dominated by resellers.
The Krkonoše National Park administration in the Czech Republic will receive less funding from the Ministry of Environment this year and has been proposed to cut 14 jobs.
The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy is developing a new model for energy savings, allowing households and businesses to implement efficiency measures with minimal or no initial capital investment. This initiative aims to broaden participation in energy conservation efforts.
A potential criminal complaint against Slovenian Minister Kumer is being discussed, with the Ministry of Environment interpreting the statement from the investigative commission's president as politically motivated defamation during the pre-election period.
The Lithuanian Ministry of Environment is planning to establish three new state nature reserves: Radyščius Herpetological, Tyklė Botanical-Zoological, and Večiai Botanical.
Renaissance Capital Group, owner of Premium Chicken Company (PCC), expressed surprise at the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green Transition's decision to suspend the procedure for issuing an environmental impact study for a chicken farm in Sisak.
Following an emergency meeting at the Ministry of Environment and Energy, Minister Stavros Papastavrou confirmed that Greece has sufficient energy supply.
Serbia has initiated electronic applications for subsidized purchases of electric vehicles through the eUprava Portal, a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Office for IT and eGovernment.
The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute has been ordered by the Ministry of Environment to dismiss one in twenty employees, totaling about 37 people, raising concerns about the ability to issue timely and accurate warnings.
Czech national parks could lose tens of millions of crowns this year, with the Ministry of Environment proposing budget cuts and personnel changes, leading to discussions with park directors about their future.
The Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) has reported a growing accumulation of sargassum seaweed along Costa Rica’s northern Caribbean coast, informing the public about its presence.
Due to budget cuts from the Ministry of Environment, Czech national parks are facing reduced operational funds, potential layoffs, and impacts on planned investments, with KRNAP planning to use most of its reserve fund.
Türkiye's Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change aims to implement a comprehensive regulation by the end of 2026 to prohibit the market supply of single-use...
The Lithuanian Ministry of Environment announced plans to establish three new state reserves: Radyščius Herpetological, Tyklė Botanical-Zoological, and Večiai Botanical.
Austria's Ministry of Environment and Climate aims to implement a 'climate check' for all new laws, allowing early identification and transparent presentation of their environmental impact during the legislative process.
Croatia's Ministry of Environmental Protection has halted a Ukrainian investor's project to build a chicken processing plant in Sisak due to non-compliance with local spatial plans.
A suspicious package delivered to the Czech Ministry of Environment in Prague led to a large-scale police operation, including the evacuation of approximately 400 people and the deployment of bomb disposal experts.
An emergency meeting has been convened by the Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy, with participation from RAAEY, Motor Oil, and ELPE, to discuss the country's energy resilience.
Bulgaria's Ministry of Environment and Water announced it is developing a regulation to address complex issues of industrial odors, following recent complaints in Veliko Tarnovo, previously linked to Kronospan's operations.
Latvia's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development (VARAM) has not approved a bill for managing the 'Gors' cultural center in Rēzekne, proposing instead that other founders could join the foundation.
Slovakia's Ministry of Environment lost a court case regarding the culling of bears, including cubs, in the Liptov region. Environmentalists argued against the indiscriminate killing of these animals.
Members of the Moldovan Parliamentary Commission for Public Finance Control examined audit reports for the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization, noting undervalued land and 'opinions with reservations'.
The Czech Ministry of Environment is undergoing budget cuts and changes to its agenda under the new leadership, raising concerns about its ability to fulfill its mission and legal obligations.