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International Day of Actions for Rivers: Stopping subsidies for small hydropower plants is crucial for saving the last untouched European Rivers
International Day of Actions for Rivers: Stopping subsidies for small hydropower plants is crucial for saving the last untouched European Rivers
23.3.2020 - PRAGUE / BANJA LUKA
Harutyun Danielyan
Breakthrough in Armenian environmental activism: mining company acknowledges environmental impact, offers compensation
10.3.2020 - AKHTALA
Environmental health groups celebrate the end to EU allowance for banned flame retardant chemicals to enter recycling streams & new products
Environmental health groups celebrate the end to EU allowance for banned flame retardant chemicals to enter recycling streams & new products
24.1.2020 - GOTHENBURG/SWEDEN
River Keepers require minimal flow regulations
River Keepers require minimal flow regulations
27.9.2019 - SARAJEVO
Participants of the Sarajevo River Talks
Declaration for the protection of Western Balkans Rivers demands the moratorium on construction of hydropower plants
17.12.2019 - SARAJEVO
Installation of monitoring station in Kramatorsk
Ukrainians got non-stop online access to air pollution data
9.12.2019 - KHARKOV / KRYVYI RIH / KRAMATORSK / ZAPORIZHIA
Study presentation at a conference in Yerevan
Toxic pollution of soil confirmed in Northern Armenia
6.12.2019 - YEREVAN / ALAVERDI / PRAGUE
Fish in Prague’s rivers and ponds are less contaminated with toxic mercury than fish bought in Prague food stores
Fish in Prague’s rivers and ponds are less contaminated with toxic mercury than fish bought in Prague food stores
24.11.2019 - PRAGUE
Western Balkans will seek effective protection of its unique and wild rivers in Sarajevo
Western Balkans will seek effective protection of its unique and wild rivers in Sarajevo
19.11.2019 - SARAJEVO
Placstic waste piles in the streets of Bangun
Plastic waste poisons Indonesia’s food chain. Alarming levels of dioxins, PFOS & oher banned chemicals found in fggs sampled near plastic waste hot spots in Indonesia
14.11.2019 - GOTHENBURG / JAKARTA / PRAGUE
New air monitoring technology is being prepared for heavily polluted cities of Ukraine
New air monitoring technology is being prepared for heavily polluted cities of Ukraine
8.10.2019 - PRAGUE / IVANO-FRANKIVSK
The town of Fulnek won the Waste Prevention Oscar, placing first within the entire republic
The town of Fulnek won the Waste Prevention Oscar, placing first within the entire republic
13.9.2019 - OSTRAVA
Take photos, help the rivers. People capture the lack of water in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Take photos, help the rivers. People capture the lack of water in Bosnia and Herzegovina
16.8.2019 - BANJA LUKA
Mets Ayrum, tailing pond full of toxic water
Research on toxic chemicals will debunk the pollution dispute in Northern Armenia thanks to Czech experts
17.7.2019 - ALAVERDI
Event organized by the Coalition for the River Sana
Over a 100 people gathered by the Sana springs to appeal for the protection of the area
14.6.2019 - DONJA PECKA (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA)
Who poisons the air in Bosnia-Herzegovina? The top 10 shows the worst industrial polluters
Who poisons the air in Bosnia-Herzegovina? The top 10 shows the worst industrial polluters
17.6.2019 - ZENICA / PRAGUE
Lethal air pollution with no responsibility. The people of Bosnia and Herzegovina lack information and efficient protection by law
Lethal air pollution with no responsibility. The people of Bosnia and Herzegovina lack information and efficient protection by law
17.6.2019 - ZENICA / PRAGUE
Thai communities battling to end toxic industrial pollution will receive boost: EU and environmental justice groups honour local struggles
Thai communities battling to end toxic industrial pollution will receive boost: EU and environmental justice groups honour local struggles
5.6.2019 - BANGKOK / PRAGUE
More than 375 thousand Europeans have been involved in the fight against water pollution
More than 375 thousand Europeans have been involved in the fight against water pollution
13.3.2019 - PRAGUE
PFOA exemption for medical textiles is risky
Civil Society condemns the EU’s conduct in undermining an otherwise effective worldwide ban of toxic chemical PFOA
13.5.2019 - GENEVA
Sana river springs. Medna HPP is located just few hundred meters further
Sana will live! Initiatives to protect the river accepted
6.5.2019 - BANJA LUKA
High Levels of Dioxins Found in Children’s Toys and Other Products Made of Recycled Plastics Found in Argentina, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, the EU, India, Japan and Nigeria
High Levels of Dioxins Found in Children’s Toys and Other Products Made of Recycled Plastics Found in Argentina, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, the EU, India, Japan and Nigeria
2.5.2019 - GÖTEBORG
The alarming results of chicken egg analyzes call for swift changes of legislation (Accra, Ghana)
‘Toxic eggs’ in Switzerland testify to global contamination with poisonous substances
1.5.2019 - GENEVA
E-waste burning "recycling" methods in Accra...
Highest level of world’s most toxic chemicals found in African free-range eggs: European e-waste dumping a contributor
24.4.2019 - GÖTEBORG
NGOs Urge Immediate Action to Stop Toxic Recycling in the EU
NGOs Urge Immediate Action to Stop Toxic Recycling in the EU
23.4.2019 - GENEVA
NGOs react to European Commission letter that tries to justify toxic chemicals in children’s toys and other products made of recycled plastics
NGOs react to European Commission letter that tries to justify toxic chemicals in children’s toys and other products made of recycled plastics
18.4.2019 - BRUSSELS
As a result of the construction of the weir at Decin we would lose the most valuable natural area
Minister Ťok keeps pushing the weir on the Elbe and the destruction of the natural environment. The illegal Water Transport Strategy is to be approved
1.2.2019 - DECIN
The sediment loads of the Elbe are most valuable in terms of the occurrence of protected species
Is the weir on the Elbe at Decin in the public interest? Illegal government involvement in the decision making of the authorities
23.1.2019 - DECIN
Valley of the Elbe
The minister wants to negotiate foreign compensation for the weir at Decin. According to the European Commission, this is not acceptable
22.11.2018 - DECIN
The Elbe Valley
The weir at Decin could possibly destroy the protected natural environment, people call upon the government to make it stop
22.3.2018 - DECIN
Freedom to the rivers
Let's protect the rivers and those who fight for them!
14.3.2019 - BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
The Elbe Valley
The future government plans to build a weir on the River Elbe in spite of criticism by experts
17.5.2018 - DECIN
The Elbe Valley
The weir on the River Elbe will not help water transport. Investment in tourism would support the economy.
27.8.2018 - DECIN
Plaintiffs discussing the issue with environmentalists from Yerevan
ECHR supported Armenian farmers, the government ought to pay compensations
14.3.2019 - STRASBOURG / TEGHOUT
UNSAFE: New EU rules allow toxic chemicals in children’s toys and other products made of recycled plastics
UNSAFE: New EU rules allow toxic chemicals in children’s toys and other products made of recycled plastics
21.2.2019 - PRAGUE / BRUSSELS
Joy. People believe their fight will be over soon
Kruščica celebrates! The cantonal court cancelled permits for two planned hydropower plants
18.12.2018 - NOVI TRAVNIK
Martin Skalský (left) and Jindřich Petrlík from Arnika during a press conference
Human health must not be threatened by polluted air, resonates from the Conference in Ostrava
19.11.2018 - OSTRAVA
"The situation in Kryvyi Rih seems to be most disturbing," experts alert
Industrial cities of Ukraine are polluted by heavy metals and dioxins, a new study of the Czech experts discovers
11.12.2018 - PRAGUE / KYIV
Alaverdi copper smelting plant fuming over the town of 11,000 inhabitants
Toxic heavy metals were found near people’s houses in Northern Armenia. The local industry is to blame, Czech scientists say
10.12.2018 - PRAGUE / YEREVAN / ALAVERDI
Vice-Rector of the Ostrava University, Jelena Petrucijová at the conference
Air pollution: Governments and cities have to do more, agreed the participants of the international conference
27.11.2018 - OSTRAVA
Congratulation to Maksym Borodin!
Ukrainian ecologist won one million hryvnias for Mariupol. Congrats!
20.11.2018 - KIEV / OSTRAVA
Dioxins Found in Plastic Toys – Stricter Limits Are Required to Stop Toxic Chemicals from Reappearing in Consumer Products Made from Recycled Plastic
Dioxins Found in Plastic Toys – Stricter Limits Are Required to Stop Toxic Chemicals from Reappearing in Consumer Products Made from Recycled Plastic
23.11.2018 - BERLIN / BRUSSELS
Ilustrative picture
Europe's toxic air to be discussed at a unique international conference in the Czech Republic
14.11.2018 - OSTRAVA
Spolana chemical plant "won" for the fourth time in a row
Worst Czech polluter of 2017? Spolana Neratovice chemical plant
30.10.2018 - PRAGUE
Meeting of the Coalition for Protection of BiH Rivers in Gornja Pecka
‘River Keepers’ from BiH touring the Czech Republic
1.11.2018 - PRAGUE
European study exposing toxic e-waste chemicals in children’s products spurs calls for policy to end recycling exemptions for hazardous waste
European study exposing toxic e-waste chemicals in children’s products spurs calls for policy to end recycling exemptions for hazardous waste
16.10.2018 - BRUSSELS
Free-flowing rivers without dams, demand scientists and activists on the premiere summit
Free-flowing rivers without dams, demand scientists and activists on the premiere summit
15.10.2018 - SARAJEVO
Cyan menace - the tailling dam in Metz Ayrum
Poisoned Armenia? Czech experts are exploring mining-related pollution
4.10.2018 - ALAVERDI / PRAGUE
Fumes over Mariupol
Czech experts are collecting new data on air pollution in Ukraine
10.9.2018 - PRAGUE / KIEV
Calls for tightening the international legislation heard at a conference on toxic substances
Calls for tightening the international legislation heard at a conference on toxic substances
31.8.2018 - KRAKÓW
Czech ambasador and Arnika during the meeting with Armenian Minister Grigoryan (left-center)
Industrial pollution needs to be resolved, Armenian minister and Arnika agreed
13.8.2018 - YEREVAN
Women of Kruščica will not abandon their river yet
Small victory of the Balkan village: the hydro-power plants permit cancelled
19.6.2018 - KRUŠČICA (BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA)
A snapshot from the seminar in Zaporozhye
We're organizing seminars on air pollution in the industrial cities of Ukraine
16.7.2018 - ZAPOROZHYE / KRYVYI RIH / DNIPRO
More money to protect the environment? European organizations appeal to the EU
More money to protect the environment? European organizations appeal to the EU
2.5.2018 - BRUSSELS / PRAGUE
The story of Kruščica had flown across Europe
Year of the river keepers. People have been guarding for 365 days
2.8.2018 - KRUŠČICA
Bosnia and Herzegovina needs a regulation on minimum river flow
Bosnia and Herzegovina needs a regulation on minimum river flow
8.6.2018 - BANJA LUKA
Alej Zahradky
"Tree Avenues 2019" international conference held in the Czech Republic
10.7.2018 - LIBEREC
Erik Solheim, UNEP's Executive Director
United Nations condemns environment related violence
12.6.2018 - NAIROBI / BELÉM
Members of the signatory countries in Geneva
Aarhus anniversary: 20 years of environmental democracy
20.6.2018 - GENEVA
The Sana keepers refuse to give up on their river
Save the Sana River springs before it’s too late, people plead
5.6.2018 - DONJA PECKA (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA)
Thailand suffers from contaminated water among others
For healthier living in Thailand. Victims of industrial pollution defend their rights
5.6.2018 - BANGKOK
Prague's Mayor, Adriana Krnacova (right) and the author of the Metropolitan Plan - architect Roman Koucky
The Metropolitan Plan will allow developers to build on the majority of parks and green areas in Prague
27.4.2018 - PRAGUE
Armenia. The land of the mountains, temples, vine... and industrial pollution
We’re helping Armenia again - this time from dangerous mining
26.4.2018 - PRAGUE / YEREVAN
Jitka Straková presents a mercury detecting test in cosmetics using XRF spectrometer
Czech representatives in Geneva discuss the protection against poisonous mercury
26.9.2017 - GENEVA
Simona Babčáková calls for toxic-free recycling.
Toys made of recycled plastics may contain toxic chemicals that can damage children's nervous system
8.2.2018 - PRAGUE
During the press conference in Mělník
„Let's stop the giant waste incinerator,“ people from the Mělník region appeal
1.3.2018 - MĚLNÍK / HORNÍ POČAPLY
ČEZ has been using un-true data, claims Arnika
Dioxin disgrace directed by the electricity and heat selling conglomerate ČEZ Group
27.2.2018 - PRAGUE
Taking care of one of the victims of "Minamata disease"
International convention on mercury entered into force
17.8.2017 - GÖTEBORG
Horror gifts: will children find toxic toys under the tree and ladies poisonous combs?
Horror gifts: will children find toxic toys under the tree and ladies poisonous combs?
12.12.2017 - PRAGUE
Industrial areas in Thailand are source of hazardous limits of toxic pollution
Heavy metals in water - serious pollution concentration found near industrial areas in Thailand
5.6.2017 - BANGKOK
Czech NGO Arnika helped solving tens of environmental problems in Belarus
Czech NGO Arnika helped solving tens of environmental problems in Belarus
27.12.2017 - MINSK
Rubik's cube - a brainteaser or health endangerment? Depends on the regulators, proclaims Arnika
No HazMat for the Holidays: Children’s Toys and Hair Accessories on the EU Market Contain Toxic Chemicals
19.12.2017 - GOTEBÖRG / PRAGUE
Free range chicken eggs are observable indicator of historical environmental pollution (Map Ta Phut)
Two New Studies Revealed POPs Pollution across Thailand
23.11.2017 - BANGKOK / PRAGUE
Karolína Brabcová from Arnika presented the results during a press conference in the premises of the Metropolitan Authority of the Capital City of Prague.
Lead poisoning: Prague buildings filled with toxic heavy metals due to old-time furnishing
3.11.2017 - PRAGUE
Brown coal-fuelled power plants in Pocerady, Usti nad Labem Region
North Bohemian power plants and Spolana are the top Czech polluters
16.10.2017 - PRAGUE
Ecoaction members' silent protest for fair trial
Ukranian state official peaches eco-activists for pointing out at possible corruption
26.9.2017 - VINNYTSIA
Fish samples from hot spots in Thailand contain toxic mercury
Fish samples from hot spots in Thailand contain toxic mercury
19.9.2017 - BANGKOK / PRAGUE
Persecuted Belarusian journalist Tatyana Novikova (on the screen) during the meeting in Budva, Montenegro
Governments call for stronger protection of environmental activists and criticize Belarus for persecution
14.9.2017 - BUDVA (MONTENEGRO)
Justice out of sight, the Kazakhstan shadow report
Shrinking space for civic society: Public participation in decision-making on environment deteriorates
13.9.2017 - BUDVA (MONTENEGRO)
Stop the persecution, Arnika dares
“Stop the persecution of environmental activists!” a new website for whistle-blowers appeals
6.9.2017 - PRAGUE / MINSK
People of Kruscica gathering on the construction site of the controversial hydropower plant
The police violence in Kruscica investigated by the ombudsmen of Bosnia and Herzegovina, non-governmental organizations call for the attention of international bodies
31.8.2017 - KRUSCICA (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA)
Critical air pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina: A result of chaotic permitting and low standards
Critical air pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina: A result of chaotic permitting and low standards
12.6.2017 - ZENICA / BANJA LUKA / PRAGUE
Presentation of new guidebook for active citizens of Bosnia
Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina gain new guidebook for participation in decision making on environment
9.6.2017 - BANJA LUKA/PRAGUE
IPEN tried to persuade the negotiators to prevent further use of hazardous substances
Negotiators in Geneva Favour Industry to Children's Health Protection
4.5.2017 - Geneva/Praha
Children’s Toys Contaminated with a Toxic Industrial Chemical that is Recommended for Global Prohibition
Children’s Toys Contaminated with a Toxic Industrial Chemical that is Recommended for Global Prohibition
19.4.2017 - Prague/World
Recycling Contaminates Plastic Children’s Toys with Toxic Chemicals from Electronic Waste
Recycling Contaminates Plastic Children’s Toys with Toxic Chemicals from Electronic Waste
20.4.2017 - Prague/World
Citizens of Kazakhstan are getting more interested in environmetnal issues.
The project of non-governmental organizations enhanced environmental democracy in Kazakhstan and helped local communities defend their rights
20.4.2017 - ASTANA/AKTAU/KARAGANDA/PRAGUE
Camels grazing on the waste container, Mangystau - Kazakhstan
Polluted environment in Kazakhstan seriously contaminates foodstuff and threatens human health
20.4.2017 - ASTANA/PRAGUE
You'd Better not Serve the Christmas Eve Dinner on a PVC Tablecloth. The Legislation Has Gaps.
You'd Better not Serve the Christmas Eve Dinner on a PVC Tablecloth. The Legislation Has Gaps.
8.12.2016 - Prague
Prague Sandpits Have Problems with Cadmium Contents. Luckily, Contents of Other Toxic Substances Are within Limits.
Prague Sandpits Have Problems with Cadmium Contents. Luckily, Contents of Other Toxic Substances Are within Limits.
5.10.2016 - Prague
Municipalities with the Lowest Waste Production Obtained Oscar
Municipalities with the Lowest Waste Production Obtained Oscar
22.11.2016 - Prague
Belarusian ecological activists jailed, “Let them go!” demands Arnika
Belarusian ecological activists jailed, “Let them go!” demands Arnika
24.3.2017 - MINSK
The Regional Authority Decided that the Company Quail Is Not Allowed to Transport Hazardous Fly Ash into Hůrka near Temelín
The Regional Authority Decided that the Company Quail Is Not Allowed to Transport Hazardous Fly Ash into Hůrka near Temelín
23.3.2017 - České Budějovice
Manufacturers contaminate toys by improper management of E-waste
Manufacturers contaminate toys by improper management of E-waste
15.10.2015 - Prague
Toxic Chemicals from E-Waste Found in BrainToys Sold in Markets in Sixteen Countries
Toxic Chemicals from E-Waste Found in BrainToys Sold in Markets in Sixteen Countries
31.8.2016 - Prague/World
Collecting samples of the chicken eggs in Bosnia
New International Report reveals Link between Bosnian Heavy Industry and the Contamination of Foodstuffs
4.3.2016 - PRAGUE/ZENICA/TUZLA
Environmental Law Clinic in Banja Luka helped the people to protect their environment
Environmental Law Clinic in Banja Luka helped the people to protect their environment
1.12.2016 - Banja Luka/Prague
Hazardous Substances from the Abandoned Farm Premises in Lhenice Apparently Get Even to Eggs
Hazardous Substances from the Abandoned Farm Premises in Lhenice Apparently Get Even to Eggs
2.11.2016 - Lhenice/České Budějovice
Amounts of Some Toxic Substances Reported by the Polluters Decreased, but Spolana Released More of them Again
Amounts of Some Toxic Substances Reported by the Polluters Decreased, but Spolana Released More of them Again
19.10.2016 - Prague
Prague Children Playgrounds Have Problems with Cadmium Contents. Luckily, Contents of Other Toxic Substances Are within Limits.
Prague Children Playgrounds Have Problems with Cadmium Contents. Luckily, Contents of Other Toxic Substances Are within Limits.
5.10.2016 - Prague
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