Noticias sobre Albania
Europe’s bathing waters safe for summer swimming
From Europe’s coastal waters to its inland bathing sites, a large majority of Europe’s waters are safe to swim in, according to the latest European bathing water assessment for the 2024 bathing season, published on June 20.
EU allocates €392M to Italy, France, and Austria for flood recovery
The Commission paid an amount of €392.2 million from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to help Italy, France and Austria recover from the damage caused by last year's devastating floods.
Over a billion people globally face severe climate change risks
1.2 billion people face life-changing risks through exposure to at least one critical climate hazard, such as heatwaves, flooding, hurricanes, and drought.
Europe’s bathing waters remain safe
The vast majority of bathing water sites in Europe met the European Union's most stringent ‘excellent’ bathing quality standards in 2023, according to the latest annual bathing water assessment published.
Aqualia wins water management contract in Riohacha, Colombia
The contract, under which it will provide service to a population of 196,000 inhabitants for 30 years, provides the company with a portfolio of 293 million euros and becomes Aqualia's largest operation in Colombia.
Quality of Europe’s bathing waters remains high
The majority of bathing water sites in Europe met the European Union’s most stringent ‘excellent’ water quality standards in 2022, according to the latest annual Bathing Water report published today.
2022: a year of extreme weather felt through water
Climate change is making itself felt with more frequent an intense droughts, floods and heatwaves across the world.
Aqualia acquires the Saur concessions in Colombia and consolidates its presence in the country
The acquisition of 100% of Saur Colombia SAS includes six concession companies that manage the production and distribution of drinking water and sewerage.
Zero pollution: large number of Europe’s bathing waters meet highest quality standards
The annual Bathing Water report, published today, shows that in 2021 almost 85% of Europe's bathing water sites met the European Union's most stringent ‘excellent' water quality standards.
Albania receives €80 million loan for investments in water distribution of the capital city
As part of Team Europe support, the project will ensure continuous access to drinking water to over 800,000 people in the Municipality of Tirana and help improve the appearance and functionality of the capital.
Lake Ohrid: the new member of the Ramsar family of Wetlands of International Importance
A 5-million year old lake at the heart of the Western Balkans, which combines historical monuments and ecological treasures and is home to more than 300 endemic species, and with over 130,000 people living along its shores, Lake Ohrid is definitely a natural treasure worth protecting.
Zero Pollution: Vast majority of Europe’s bathing waters meet the highest quality standards
The annual Bathing Water report published today shows that in 2020, almost 83 % of Europe’s bathing water sites met the European Union’s most stringent ‘excellent’ water quality standards.
North Macedonia names its third Wetland of International Importance
North Macedonia has designated Lake Ohrid as its third and largest “Ramsar Site” (no.
FAO to start a green development project in Albania’s Vjosa river basin
The Vjosa is the second largest river basin (approximately 6 808 km2) in Albania and one of the longest transboundary rivers in the Balkan area.
Quality of Europe’s bathing waters remains high, latest annual assessment finds
The quality of Europe’s bathing water remains high, according to this year’s European bathing water quality assessment published today.
Deadline extended for $1m assessment fund for sustainable hydropower projects
New deadline for applications is 1 June 2020.
IHA launches $1m assessment fund for sustainable hydropower projects
First call for proposals announced with April 2020 application deadline.
Monitoring one of Europe’s oldest lakes
A systematic water monitoring campaign provides baseline for the transboundary Lake Ohrid Watershed Management Plan under development by GEF Drin Project.
EU providing emergency response following earthquakes and flash floods in Albania
In the aftermath of two devastating earthquakes that hit Albania and ensuing flash floods, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated by the Albanian authorities.
Montenegro names Ulcinj Salina as a Ramsar Site
Montenegro has designated Ulcinj Salina as its third Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site no.