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Renewables generate two thirds of Moldova’s local electricity output in January-September
Local electricity production in Moldova covered 43% of the 3.153 TWh delivered to end consumers in January-September, with 68% coming from renewable sources.
Croatia unveils €1.68bn plan to shield households as climate policies tighten
PM Andrej Plenkovic says shift away from fossil fuels is as much about economic stability and national security as it is about environmental goals.
Repairs and cleanup start after widespread flooding in Albania
Torrential rain caused damage to farmland, power outages and transport disruptions.
Croatia plans €6bn rail investments
Investment programme aims to improve regional connectivity, safety and accessibility while shifting Croatia toward more sustainable transport infrastructure.
Greek PPC plans €3bn investments in Romania over next three years
PPC is already Romania's largest investor in renewable energy with about 1.3GW of capacity.
EU ministers agree on weaker 2040 EU climate goal with CEE opposed
Poland and three other Central European EU member states voted against a new bloc-wide climate target.
North Macedonia's Skopje tackles mounting waste and rodent crisis
Locals say the problems in Skopje's Centar municipality worsened during the local election period when political campaigning took precedence over maintenance.
EBRD invests €16.8mn in Croatia’s first large-scale battery storage and virtual power plant
Development bank to take its first equity stake in a standalone merchant storage project.
EXPLAINER: What is the EU’s CBAM and how will it affect global trade from 2026?
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will enter its full operational phase on January 1, 2026, marking a major shift in global climate and trade policy.
Global renewables to double by 2030, but IEA warns momentum must accelerate
Global renewable energy capacity is on course to double by 2030, reaching 4,600 GW—comparable to the current combined total of China, the European Union and Japan—according to the International Energy Agency’s Renewables 2025 report.
Econergy acquires full ownership of Romania’s largest solar power plant
After taking over the 155 MWp Rătești PV plant, Israel's Ecoenergy plans to add a 120 MW BESS facility.
Albania launches nationwide cleanup of abandoned car graveyards
Albania has one of Europe's oldest car fleets, and a waste management sector that lags behind those of EU members and other Western Balkan countries.
Greenpeace says Ikea suppliers driving destruction of Romania’s ancient forests
Illegal logging is a "systemic problem in forest governance and timber markets" in the region, Greenpeace's head of biodiversity tells bne IntelliNews.
North Macedonia busts major illegal logging ring causing €104mn forest damage
Police say group devastated 6,000 hectares of forest after corrupt officials accepted bribes to enable the circulation of timber.
Europe’s summer heatwaves killed more than 16,000 people
The heatwaves that swept the Continent were responsible for more than two-thirds of the 24,400 heat-related deaths estimated in Europe this summer, or 16,266 people, according to a new study conducted by scientists at Imperial College London.
Renewables sector warns Croatia risks losing billions in investments
Industry associations say that without rapid intervention, Croatia risks increasing fossil fuel imports, losing market confidence and undermining climate and energy objectives.
Moldova unveils €43bn energy strategy to 2050 focused on renewables and storage
Ambitious strategy aims to strengthen energy security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and align Moldova with European sustainability standards.
Romania sees surge in extreme weather alerts
Greenpeace Romania study shows an upward trend in storms, floods, and tornadoes.