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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
Town of Shnogh
Inhabitants of Armenian town Shnogh demand compensation for expropriated land
17.4.2019 - SHNOGH
The joy of Kruščica villagers and environmentalists from Banja Luka
People sang and danced, greedy investors aren't welcome, says environmentalist on canceled HPPs
31.3.2019 - KRUŠČICA
Conference in Yerevan
Response of Armenian Nature Protection Ministry to Resolution Adopted in "Industrial Pollution in Lori Region" Conference
22.3.2019 - YEREVAN
Plaintiffs discussing the issue with environmentalists from Yerevan
ECHR supported Armenian farmers, the government ought to pay compensations
14.3.2019 - STRASBOURG / TEGHOUT
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
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
Mariupol
“Worse than people think,” says Ukrainian lawyer about air pollution
14.2.2019 - KYIV
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
Stop poisoning Ukraine! Industrial cities from eastern Ukraine fight together for clean air
Stop poisoning Ukraine! Industrial cities from eastern Ukraine fight together for clean air
30.1.2019 - KRYVYI RIH / MARIUPOL / ZAPORIZHZHYA
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
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
Freedom to the rivers
Let's protect the rivers and those who fight for them!
14.3.2019 - BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
"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
Praised Kumasi medical waste incinerator rises many disturbing questions
Praised Kumasi medical waste incinerator rises many disturbing questions
6.12.2018 - KUMASI
Closed, yet still menacing – is the former medical waste incinerator toxic today?
Closed, yet still menacing – is the former medical waste incinerator toxic today?
5.12.2018 - ACCRA
Toxic life of scrappers – burning e-waste and bashing car parts at Agbogbloshie
Toxic life of scrappers – burning e-waste and bashing car parts at Agbogbloshie
3.12.2018 - ACCRA
Small hydropower plants cause Bosnia-Herzegovina more than EUR 2 million in losses annually
Small hydropower plants cause Bosnia-Herzegovina more than EUR 2 million in losses annually
30.11.2018 - BANJA LUKA (BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA)
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
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
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
Maruiplo. Presumably city with the worst air pollution conditions of all Ukraine
Pictures from polluted cities of Ukraine won the Czech Press Photo
21.11.2018 - PRAGUE
Congratulation to Maksym Borodin!
Ukrainian ecologist won one million hryvnias for Mariupol. Congrats!
20.11.2018 - KIEV / OSTRAVA
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
Kruščica residents against ‘illegal HPPs’ gathered for a quiet protest in Travnik
Kruščica residents against ‘illegal HPPs’ gathered for a quiet protest in Travnik
15.11.2018 - TRAVNIK (BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA)
Ilustrative picture
Europe's toxic air to be discussed at a unique international conference in the Czech Republic
14.11.2018 - OSTRAVA
Environmental organizations from Western Balkans against the construction of small hydropower plants on the Balkan rivers
Environmental organizations from Western Balkans against the construction of small hydropower plants on the Balkan rivers
3.12.2018 - BANJA LUKA (BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA)
Meeting of the Coalition for Protection of BiH Rivers in Gornja Pecka
‘River Keepers’ from BiH touring the Czech Republic
1.11.2018 - PRAGUE
Spolana chemical plant "won" for the fourth time in a row
Worst Czech polluter of 2017? Spolana Neratovice chemical plant
30.10.2018 - PRAGUE
A dry river bed north of Budapest
Danube gone dry as the water level hits record low
29.10.2018 - BUDAPEST
Picture with a view over the industrial panorama of Mariupol
Arnika's photos from Ukraine compete in the Czech Press Photo, you can also decide on the winner
23.10.2018 - PRAGUE / MARIUPOL
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
E-waste floods southeast Asia (illustrative)
No more e-waste! Thailand against foreign garbage
5.10.2018 - BANGKOK
Cyan menace - the tailling dam in Metz Ayrum
Poisoned Armenia? Czech experts are exploring mining-related pollution
4.10.2018 - ALAVERDI / PRAGUE
For healthier environment in their city
We want to breathe! Citizens of Ukrainian cities demonstrate for lower industrial emissions
2.10.2018 - KRYVYI RIH
Akarapon Teebthaisong (middle) and Jindřich Petrlík (right) during sampling
Faulty ‘waste recycling' harms Thai communities, expert presented
27.9.2018 - KRAKÓW
Fumes over Mariupol
Czech experts are collecting new data on air pollution in Ukraine
10.9.2018 - PRAGUE / KIEV
IPEN urged delegates of the Basel Convention meeting to set safe limits for toxic chemicals in waste
IPEN urged delegates of the Basel Convention meeting to set safe limits for toxic chemicals in waste
4.9.2018 - GENEVA
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
International tools to counteract polluters in Armenia
International tools to counteract polluters in Armenia
28.8.2018 - YEREVAN
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
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
The story of Kruščica had flown across Europe
Year of the river keepers. People have been guarding for 365 days
2.8.2018 - KRUŠČICA
EcoLur: Czech specialists studying the mining pollution in Alaverdi, Akhtala, and Shnogh
EcoLur: Czech specialists studying the mining pollution in Alaverdi, Akhtala, and Shnogh
31.7.2018 - LORI PROVINCE
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
Who will bear responsibility for residents’ health in mining areas?
Who will bear responsibility for residents’ health in mining areas?
6.7.2018 - TEGHUT
Members of the signatory countries in Geneva
Aarhus anniversary: 20 years of environmental democracy
20.6.2018 - GENEVA
Alej Zahradky
"Tree Avenues 2019" international conference held in the Czech Republic
10.7.2018 - LIBEREC
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)
Real owners of metal mines in Armenia to be revealed
Real owners of metal mines in Armenia to be revealed
18.6.2018 - YEREVAN
Erik Solheim, UNEP's Executive Director
United Nations condemns environment related violence
12.6.2018 - NAIROBI / BELÉM
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
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
Lori region leads in atmospheric emissions in Armenia
Lori region leads in atmospheric emissions in Armenia
25.5.2018 - LORI PROVINCE
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
Elena Manvelyan from AWHHE
Expert: Sorrowful statistics of cancer morbidity in Armenia are no coincidence
10.5.2018 - YEREVAN
Trouts, salmons and other species might disappear in large numbers from the Balkans
Death of fish in the Balkans? The dams will threaten 113 endangered species
9.5.2018 - GRAZ / BANJA LUKA
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
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
River keepers: "Water has no alternative - electricity production has!"
River keepers: "Water has no alternative - electricity production has!"
22.4.2018 - BANJA LUKA (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA)
The River: Extraordinary story of Kruščica
The River: Extraordinary story of Kruščica
18.12.2018 - KRUŠČICA (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA)
The Palace of Nations in Geneva
New global rules to enhance the voice of the public appear with help of the Czech Republic
16.4.2018 - GENEVA / PRAGUE
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
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