AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBern Convention Watch: A Bern Convention delegation visited Bosilegrad after a complaint by Eco Kraishte and local activists, focusing on pollution and threats to protected birds, reptiles and fish linked to the Bosil-Metal lead and zinc mine in Karamanica, with talks planned with local authorities and ministries. Danube Drought: Record-low Danube levels are exposing more than wildlife and history—Roman Constantine Bridge foundations in Bulgaria and WWII wrecks are surfacing as heat and drought intensify across Europe. Ibar River Flashpoint: Kosovo’s acting president Albulena Haxhiu protested Serbia’s hints about changing the Ibar/Iber river course, warning it could harm water, energy, environment and human security; Albania also urged respect for international transboundary water law. Renewables in Serbia: Novi Sad is advancing a geothermal district heating project in Miseluk with surveys done, an exploration well built, and further work underway, aiming to expand geothermal heating capacity in the coming years. Wildfire Pressure: Serbia continues firefighting amid extreme heat and drought, as smoke and blazes threaten communities and local produce. Waste & Recycling Expansion: Paprec is expanding in Central and Eastern Europe by acquiring Brantner Green Solutions, including a new platform presence in Serbia.
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