Environmental activists are opposing in Albania the projects for the construction of hydropower plants on the Vjosa river and its tributaries. They demanded the cancellation of these projects, the declaration of the Vjosa valley as a National Park and a 3-year moratorium on constructions on Albania’s rivers. The social groups “Friends of Vjosa”, “To protect […]
The tendering process for the concession of the Pocem hydropower plant on the Vjosa river is opened. In the official bulletin of the National Public Procurement Agency, the announcement was published yesterday about the opening of the procedure for granting a 35-year concession for the construction of the Pocem hydropower plant in the lower reaches […]
CategoriesIn Media“We will transform the valley of Vjosa into a national park to prevent barbarization by hydropower plants and to develop tourism, economy, agriculture, to strengthen the family economy by increasing the number of visitors to this large park of Vjosa.” This was the promise of Prime Minister Rama during an electoral rally in Tepelena, in […]
CategoriesActivitiesWild life, natural river, variety of species, simple and loving people, exploring the river valley, sleeping under the stars, kayaking in crystal clear water and clear messages why we must fight for the protection of rivers…“The Vjosa Story” brings the history of the Vjosa river seen from a different perspective and aims to increase civic […]
CategoriesIn MediaThe history of the Vjosa river in a documentary. Film about the campaign “Saving the blue heart of Europe”Guests: Olsi Nika, Besjana Guri on Wake Up / Top Channel.
CategoriesIn MediaBy Oralda Lahe / Radio Tirana In the interview, Olsi Nika talks about the causes of frequent floods caused by the rivers rising from their beds.
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