Andrey Ralev
@andreyralev.bsky.social
Biodiversity Campaigner at CEE Bankwatch Network
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Montenegro is touted as the lead EU accession candidate these days, but it’s unfortunately far from ready. The country’s new national spatial plan, currently in the Parliament, is a prime example. NGOs are calling for a freeze to allow proper consultations to be held.
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June 24, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Montenegro is touted as the lead EU accession candidate these days, but it’s unfortunately far from ready. The country’s new national spatial plan, currently in the Parliament, is a prime example. NGOs are calling for a freeze to allow proper consultations to be held.
bankwatch.org/blog/montene...
bankwatch.org/blog/montene...
Why should wind projects be built in the wildest regions of Central Asia, 800 km from the place where the electricity will be used?
🌍 Uzbekistan’s Ustyurt Plateau is a key habitat for threatened birds and mammals. 🦅 Biodiversity campaigner Andrey Ralev urges the ADB and the AIIB to relocate the 1.5 GW Kungrad wind farms to protect this hotspot. @adb.org @rightsindevt.bsky.social @andreyralev.bsky.social
June 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Why should wind projects be built in the wildest regions of Central Asia, 800 km from the place where the electricity will be used?
Now it's time for the EC to put pressure on the Bulgarian government to build the motorway until 2030!
🛣️ After nearly 30 years, Bulgaria’s Struma motorway project reaches a breakthrough:
The final section will bypass Kresna Gorge—part of two Natura 2000 sites—under a new agreement between the authorities and civil society organisations.
Read more in our press release: bankwatch.org/press_releas...
The final section will bypass Kresna Gorge—part of two Natura 2000 sites—under a new agreement between the authorities and civil society organisations.
Read more in our press release: bankwatch.org/press_releas...
June 16, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Now it's time for the EC to put pressure on the Bulgarian government to build the motorway until 2030!
The largest dead zone in the world - a huge chunk of the Baltic sea. The main reason - nitrate pollution from framing. In 30 years the EU couldn't make member states enforce the legislation 😞 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
June 2, 2025 at 5:55 AM
The largest dead zone in the world - a huge chunk of the Baltic sea. The main reason - nitrate pollution from framing. In 30 years the EU couldn't make member states enforce the legislation 😞 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Quite a problem for people and nature of the Neretva basin:
The @eib.org Group Complaints Mechanism must do better!
🛣️The Corridor Vc case shows why urgent reforms are needed. Despite serious community concerns, the EIB continues to finance the project without taking proper corrective action.
Read more: bankwatch.org/publication/...
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🛣️The Corridor Vc case shows why urgent reforms are needed. Despite serious community concerns, the EIB continues to finance the project without taking proper corrective action.
Read more: bankwatch.org/publication/...
@nadiacalvino.eib.org
March 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Quite a problem for people and nature of the Neretva basin:
Deep condolences to the Macedonian people! Sofia (Club Indigo), Bucharest (Colectiv), Novi Sad (station), Kocani (Pulse)... corruption kills everywhere in SE Europe. We should kill corruption!
Thousands of people gathered in North Macedonia to call for justice for 59 people killed in a nightclub blaze and demand an end to the corruption that they say was behind the country's worst disaster in years reut.rs/4i8IHc7
North Macedonia nightclub fire: crowds call for justice for 59 killed
Thousands of people gathered in North Macedonia on Monday to call for justice for 59 people killed in a nightclub blaze on Sunday and demand an end to the corruption that they say was behind the country's worst disaster in years.
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March 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Deep condolences to the Macedonian people! Sofia (Club Indigo), Bucharest (Colectiv), Novi Sad (station), Kocani (Pulse)... corruption kills everywhere in SE Europe. We should kill corruption!
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🏞️ On the #DayofActionforRivers, environmental groups and scientists call on international financial institutions to preserve key rivers and lakes of Central Asia and stop supporting destructive hydropower projects.
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bankwatch.org/press_releas...
March 14, 2025 at 8:27 AM
🏞️ On the #DayofActionforRivers, environmental groups and scientists call on international financial institutions to preserve key rivers and lakes of Central Asia and stop supporting destructive hydropower projects.
bankwatch.org/press_releas...
bankwatch.org/press_releas...
Incredible! In #Bulgaria the Sofia Prosecuter is blocking the work of the Constitutional Court by hiding the election documents. The stake - the October election results www.mediapool.bg/bezpretseden...
Безпрецедентно: КС обяви, че се прави опит за саботаж на изборното дело - Mediapool.bg
"Информационно обслужване" не може да преизчисли резултатите от парламентарните избори заради намесата на прокуратурата, която е прибрала всички материали, изпратени от Конституционния съд и ЦИК,...
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March 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Incredible! In #Bulgaria the Sofia Prosecuter is blocking the work of the Constitutional Court by hiding the election documents. The stake - the October election results www.mediapool.bg/bezpretseden...
Reposted by Andrey Ralev
🐺 The EU's controversial push against the wolf continues!
Today, the European Commission proposed a direct amendment of wolf protection under the Habitats Directive.
WWF firmly opposes lowering the wolf’s strict protection status.
Our full reaction: www.wwf.eu?17452916/EU-...
Today, the European Commission proposed a direct amendment of wolf protection under the Habitats Directive.
WWF firmly opposes lowering the wolf’s strict protection status.
Our full reaction: www.wwf.eu?17452916/EU-...
March 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
🐺 The EU's controversial push against the wolf continues!
Today, the European Commission proposed a direct amendment of wolf protection under the Habitats Directive.
WWF firmly opposes lowering the wolf’s strict protection status.
Our full reaction: www.wwf.eu?17452916/EU-...
Today, the European Commission proposed a direct amendment of wolf protection under the Habitats Directive.
WWF firmly opposes lowering the wolf’s strict protection status.
Our full reaction: www.wwf.eu?17452916/EU-...
Which are those Armenian banks daring to fund #Amulsar Gold Mine besides overwhelming public opposition?
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Armenian Government Provides $150 Million Loan Guarantee for Amulsar Gold Mine Despite Environmentalist Opposition
The Armenian government has approved a $150 million loan guarantee for Lydian Armenia CJSC to resume operations at the Amulsar gold mine. This decision is a major shift in policy, as the mining projec...
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March 6, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Which are those Armenian banks daring to fund #Amulsar Gold Mine besides overwhelming public opposition?
www.thearmenianreport.com/post/armenia...
www.thearmenianreport.com/post/armenia...
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Many companies now ask employees to include their pronouns in their email signatures, but why? Learn how adding your pronouns is an act of allyship
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March 6, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Investors who hoped Trump policies would be pro-business are “learning a very expensive lesson about the difference between creative destruction and just plain destruction”. @mike
March 5, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Investors who hoped Trump policies would be pro-business are “learning a very expensive lesson about the difference between creative destruction and just plain destruction”. @mike
From birds to butterflies...
March 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
From birds to butterflies...