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Standing by the Bridge of the brave women from Kruščica, which was named in their honor after the August attack by the police.
Kruščica – extraordinary women fight for their river and change social norms
6.4.2018 - KRUŠČICA (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA)
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
International Day of Action for Rivers is celebrated for the 21st time in 2018
Have a nice rivers’ day and keep the dams away!
14.3.2018 - PRAGUE
„Beautiful, collect them all“ doll purchased in Olomouc (Czech Republic) contained phthalates
Every 5th toy on European market contains dangerous phthalates
12.3.2018 - HELSINKI
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
From the Srđ Hill the view over Dubrovnik is marvelous
Golf lawsuit threatens to ruin Friends of the Earth Croatia
21.2.2018 - DUBROVNIK
Željeznica is still drinkable - thanks to local people.
Fight for water: valuable Bosnian rivers are disappearing in concrete
19.2.2018 - BANJA LUKA
Over 1000 mine workers dismissed from Russian-owned company in Armenia
Over 1000 mine workers dismissed from Russian-owned company in Armenia
15.2.2018 - TEGHUT
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
We often do not find information about the chemical composition of the products.
Will there finally be mandatory labeling of chemical composition for all products?
2.2.2018 - PRAGUE
Reusing resources is gentle for both nature and wallet
Europe one large step closer to circular economics
28.1.2018 - BRUSSELS
Andrey Rudomakha is one of the main characters of civic movement in Ciscaucasia
Brutal beating of an environmental activists in Russia
4.1.2018 - KRASNODAR
Ilustrative photo
Brominated flame retardants contaminate plastic spatulas, spoons and others kitchen utensils
30.12.2017 - PRAGUE
Roland Weber speaking during international conference.
German scientist warns against dangerous product for wood and coal boilers
28.12.2017 - PRAGUE / VIENNA / UMEA
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
In September, people in Kiev protested against the practice of the MHP. A part of the demonstration was an exhibition describing the major issues in the company's behavior.
Ten sins of Ukrainian oligarch, the problems are too many
16.12.2017 - KIEV
MHP presents the biogas project as "environmentaly friendy", experts consider this largely disputable (factory of MHP's Nasha ryaba)
Miracle sadly averted, EBRD's support of Ukrainian oligarch approved
13.12.2017 - ZAOZERNE (UKRAINE)
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
Planned biogas plant is supposed to solve some waste issues of the MHP massive poultry production
EBRD’s loan to Ukrainian agrooligarch postponed… or not?
8.12.2017 - ZAOZERNE (UKRAINE)
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
Cement plant near Manpo, North Korea (illustration)
Cement plants as a source of toxic substances
15.11.2017 - PRAGUE / ALICANTE / UMEA
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
Fluoropolymers made with PFOA are, for example, in Teflon (illustrative photo)
The European Commission is questionably consulting the chemical exceptions
30.10.2017 - BRUSSELS / PRAGUE
Jasminka Randelovic from ALHem presented the campaign on right to know about toxic chemicals in consumer products in Serbia.
IPEN CEE Regional Meeting Participants Visit Czech Chemical Factory
27.10.2017 - 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
Activists protests in front of EBRD´s office in Kiev
Activists called the EBRD to protect communities from agribusinesses
29.9.2017 - KIEV
Ecoaction members' silent protest for fair trial
Ukranian state official peaches eco-activists for pointing out at possible corruption
26.9.2017 - VINNYTSIA
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
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)
Delegates during the meeting in Budva
Today paves the way for the future: European ECO Forum Statement to the MOP in Budva 2017
12.9.2017 - 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)
Members of the Coalition to Protect Bosnia-Herzegovina’s Rivers, Kruscica
Open letter to EU, OSCE and UN representatives regarding the police violence in Kruscica, Bosnia & Hercegovina
31.8.2017 - PRAGUE / BANJA LUKA
Toxic recycling continues, workers in developing countries and our children suffer
Toxic recycling continues, workers in developing countries and our children suffer
30.8.2017 - PRAGUE
Riot police forcibly remove residents defending river against hydropower
Riot police forcibly remove residents defending river against hydropower
24.8.2017 - BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Decrease in the number of sperm threatens the fertility of men from developed countries, problems are also toxic substances
Decrease in the number of sperm threatens the fertility of men from developed countries, problems are also toxic substances
23.8.2017 - PRAGUE / NEW YORK
Taking care of one of the victims of "Minamata disease"
International convention on mercury entered into force
17.8.2017 - GÖTEBORG
Cement factory in Fushun in the northeast Liaoning Province in China (illustration)
Risk of new POPs formation during fly ash processing in cement plants
30.7.2017 - BEIJING
Huchen protesting at Drina regatta
Huchen protesting at Drina regatta
24.7.2017 - BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Festival on renewable energy ReAction took place in Kiev
Festival on renewable energy ReAction took place in Kiev
30.6.2017 - KIEV
Photocontest "Postcard from the village" brings attention to rural areas in Ukraine
Photocontest "Postcard from the village" brings attention to rural areas in Ukraine
27.6.2017 - UKRAINE
Study tour to western Ukraine showed sustainable rural practices to active citizens
Study tour to western Ukraine showed sustainable rural practices to active citizens
20.6.2017 - UKRAINE
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
Crime on the River Sana
Crime on the River Sana
7.6.2017 - BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Freedom to the rivers!
Freedom to the rivers!
25.7.2017 - BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
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
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
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
Important pieces missing to safeguard toxic-free material cycles!
Important pieces missing to safeguard toxic-free material cycles!
20.4.2017 - Prague/World
Keep the Promise, Eliminate POPs
Keep the Promise, Eliminate POPs
20.4.2017 - Stockholm/Praha
The training on public participation in decision making in Brest
The training on public participation in decision making in Brest
20.4.2017 - Brest
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
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
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 activists has been freed after week, many people remain in prison
Belarusian activists has been freed after week, many people remain in prison
4.4.2017 - MINSK
Life in Vinnytsia is highly affected by massive chicken industry
Life in Vinnytsia is highly affected by massive chicken industry
30.3.2017 - VINNYTSIA
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
Institution are giving advantage to the private and not the public interest – Zoning plan of a special purpose area “Ada”
Institution are giving advantage to the private and not the public interest – Zoning plan of a special purpose area “Ada”
12.8.2016 - Banja Luka
The Initiative for ratification of the GMO amendment has been submitted
The Initiative for ratification of the GMO amendment has been submitted
12.8.2016 - Banja Luka
Ugar is a destroyed River, not an untouched nature
Ugar is a destroyed River, not an untouched nature
1.7.2016 - Banja Luka
Review of the Civic Initiative for Borik
Review of the Civic Initiative for Borik
28.6.2016 - Banja Luka
Stopping hydropower plant Prizren Grad on river Sana
Stopping hydropower plant Prizren Grad on river Sana
20.5.2016 - Sana
GMO amandment- our right to know and decide
GMO amandment- our right to know and decide
19.5.2016 - Sarajevo
Save Sana – Stop Kelag!
Save Sana – Stop Kelag!
23.4.2016 - Sana
Destruction of Sana right now
Destruction of Sana right now
20.4.2016 - Sana
Stara Ada – public or private interest?
Stara Ada – public or private interest?
14.4.2016 - Banja Luka
Hydropower plant „Medna“ creates one million KM loss for Republic of Srpska
Hydropower plant „Medna“ creates one million KM loss for Republic of Srpska
21.3.2016 - Sana
The law of the stronger in Bardača – 178 species of birds : 1 variety of corn
The law of the stronger in Bardača – 178 species of birds : 1 variety of corn
2.2.2016 - Bardača
Radio Interview: Stopping the "dam tsumani" in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Radio Interview: Stopping the "dam tsumani" in Bosnia and Herzegovina
1.3.2017 - Bosnia and Herzegovina
The coalition for river protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina is starting the campaign against hydropower plants
The coalition for river protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina is starting the campaign against hydropower plants
29.12.2016 - Banja Luka
Pro-GMO campaign exploits Nobel laureates
Pro-GMO campaign exploits Nobel laureates
4.7.2016 - Banja Luka
Genetically modified soy illegally in Republic of Srpska
Genetically modified soy illegally in Republic of Srpska
15.11.2016 - Banja Luka
World Food Day- Do we know what we eat?
World Food Day- Do we know what we eat?
17.10.2016 - Banja Luka
Rivers of Bosnia and Herzegovina arenas for enrichment and injustice
Rivers of Bosnia and Herzegovina arenas for enrichment and injustice
14.3.2016 - Banja Luka
European Parliaments asks BiH governments to protect Una and Sutjeska
European Parliaments asks BiH governments to protect Una and Sutjeska
15.4.2016 - Banja Luka
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
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
International Conference "Tree Avenues 2017 – Renewal and Maintenance"
International Conference "Tree Avenues 2017 – Renewal and Maintenance"
20.4.2017 - Pardubice
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
Mayor favors Railways and prolongs the agony of the residents in the Ložionička street
Mayor favors Railways and prolongs the agony of the residents in the Ložionička street
29.10.2016 - Banja Luka
Camels in Mangystau, Kazakhstan. Photo: Majda Slamova/Arnika
Camel milk from Mangystau contains high concentrations of dangerous chemicals
19.9.2016 - AKTAU/KARAGANDA/PRAGUE
Six problems – six solutions: The EU small grants help the local communities in Mangystau to deal with environmental issues
Six problems – six solutions: The EU small grants help the local communities in Mangystau to deal with environmental issues
16.9.2016 - AKTAU/ASTANA
Ustyurt Nature Reserve aspires to become World Heritage Site, but the oilmen too have an itch for its splendid landscapes
Ustyurt Nature Reserve aspires to become World Heritage Site, but the oilmen too have an itch for its splendid landscapes
15.9.2016 - AKTAU
Summer Soft Refreshment Drinks in Glasses Containing Heavy Metals
Summer Soft Refreshment Drinks in Glasses Containing Heavy Metals
10.8.2016 - Prague
Children Summer Shoes? They Often Contain Toxic Lead and Hazardous Phthalates
Children Summer Shoes? They Often Contain Toxic Lead and Hazardous Phthalates
3.8.2016 - Prague
The greatest polluters of Kazakhstan: Steelworks, oilfields and power plants. Many companies do not publish their data
The greatest polluters of Kazakhstan: Steelworks, oilfields and power plants. Many companies do not publish their data
14.7.2016 - ASTANA/PRAGUE
Citizens of Kazakhstan will learn who pollutes their environment
Citizens of Kazakhstan will learn who pollutes their environment
12.7.2016 - ASTANA
High levels of dioxins found in chicken eggs sampled near waste incinerators and metallurgical plant in China
High levels of dioxins found in chicken eggs sampled near waste incinerators and metallurgical plant in China
20.6.2016 - Kamil Repeš
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