EU Introduces New Rules for Data Centres Amid Rising Energy and Water Consumption
The European Commission has proposed a common rating scheme for data centres in the EU aimed at increasing transparency around their energy and water use and supporting their sustainable integration into the European energy system. The scheme will cover individual…
Work Begins on Upgrading Bajina Bašta Substation to 400 kV
As part of the Third Section of the Trans-Balkan Electricity Transmission Corridor, one of the most significant electricity infrastructure projects in Serbia and the region, work has begun on the reconstruction and expansion of the Bajina Bašta substation, which will…
Bulgaria Allocates €170 Million to Reduce Electricity Costs for Industry
Bulgaria has allocated €170 million to support energy-intensive companies in covering their electricity costs for the period from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. The compensation may cover part of electricity costs, but the price companies pay after receiving…
A Story of Sustainable Art Woven into Papier-Mâché Objects
In an age of mass production and objects without a personal touch, there is a growing appreciation for things created with patience, skill, and dedication to handcraft. One such story is woven into the unique objects Mariana Pop creates using…
Residents of a Village Near Vranje Establish an Energy Cooperative for Joint Electricity Generation
Residents of the hamlet of Popovci in the village of Beli Breg near Vranje have established the Beli Breg Popovci Energy Cooperative. The cooperative was founded within the Beli Breg REC – Citizen Shared Energy project, implemented by the Platform…
The Elder Vulture and His Successors: The Story of Serbia’s Vultures
The recent poisoning of a cinereous vulture near Svrljig once again drew public attention to one of the most endangered groups of birds in Serbia. Although the suspect in this case was quickly identified and arrested, the incident raised important…
The Volcano That Removed Some of Its Own Methane from the Atmosphere
When the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai erupted in the South Pacific on 15 January 2022, it released enormous amounts of volcanic ash, seawater and gases into the atmosphere. The eruption was one of the most powerful volcanic events of…