CategoriesIn MediaSlovenian MEP Igor Soltes has spoken out against the Albanian government’s project for the construction of the HPP on the Vjosa river. During the discussions taking place in Brussels, MEP Soltes expressed his concern, also referring to the protest of the residents of Vlora and Mallakastra. Also present during these discussions was the Soltes Albanian […]
CategoriesIn MediaThe Ministry of Energy has signed the contract with the Turkish company “Kovlu Energji” giving it the right to build the Pocem hydropower plant. This decision goes against the demands of the residents of the Vjosa valley, national and international organizations, the European Union that have requested a 3-year moratorium regarding the construction of HPPs […]
CategoriesIn MediaA group of artists from Albania and Kosovo, including Eda Zarin, Elina Dunin, Gent Rushin, Arbent Xhaferin, the group Jericho, etc., will sing to protest in defense of Valbona and against the import of garbage in Valbona and Tirana this weekend. The two Albanian singers who live in Germany and Switzerland, Eda Zari and Elina […]
CategoriesIn MediaBy Eda Zari Artists Eda Zari and Elina Duni together with other well-known colleagues such as Alban Nimani, Marsela Çibukaj, Genc Salihu etc. have become part of the campaign for the protection of Valbona National Park from the construction of hydropower plants. On Saturday, October 29, together with other artists, they organized a concert-protest in […]
CategoriesIn MediaAfter the hydropower plant in Valbona, a debate is expected to open and the one planned for the Vjosa river, as the Pocem hydropower plant is otherwise called. Residents of several villages of Mallakastra gathered to ask the government for a public hearing. The meeting was organized by EcoAlbania, where, as stated in a press […]
CategoriesIn MediaEnvironmental organizations are encouraging young people to become more active in protecting rivers. Recently, the concern about the construction of small hydropower plants in some protected areas has returned. Hydropower plants are viewed with concern by local communities as they damage natural values and tourism. Chronicle prepared by the Voice of America.
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