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Bulgaria’s endangered Egyptian Vultures have faced another tragedy this year — the second poisoning incident of 2025 has claimed the life of a breeding female and set off a race to save her only chick. Another Egyptian Vulture suspected to be poisoned. In recent days, the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) noticed unusual GPS […]| BalkanDetox LIFE
As cross-border wildlife crime continues to escalate, undermining biodiversity, public health, and security, the Wildlife Crime Academy (WCA) has taken another step forward in strengthening Europe’s collective response. A new group of 37 professionals from nine countries has just completed a specialized training course focused on tackling illegal wildlife killing, poisoning and trapping. Held from […]| BalkanDetox LIFE
Wildlife Crime Academy Wildlife Crime Academy Relevant Balkan stakeholders attend official anti-poisoning training courses to build capacities in tackling illegal wildlife poisoning Competent authorities from the Balkans will participate in a series of ambitious and intense official anti-poison training courses within the Wildlife Crime Academy based in Spain, building capacities to effectively investigate, manage and […]| BalkanDetox LIFE
Illegal wildlife poisoning is a serious and often hidden problem across the Balkans — one that damages biodiversity, harms animals and affects rural communities. To tackle this, the BalkanDetox LIFE project launched a regional communication strategy aimed at raising awareness, changing attitudes, and driving action. Through targeted messaging and creative outreach, project partners across six […] The post What works (and what doesn’t) when communicating about wildlife poisoning in t...| BalkanDetox LIFE
From 20–22 May 2025, Sjenica, Serbia, hosted the Closing Conference of the BalkanDetox LIFE project, marking the final stages of a five-year international initiative to combat wildlife poisoning — the leading cause of vulture deaths in the Balkans. Around 85 experts, government officials, NGOs, and law enforcement representatives from across the region came together to build […]| BalkanDetox LIFE
In a landmark move for biodiversity conservation, Albania’s Ministry of Tourism and Environment has officially approved the Action Plan for the Protection from Poisoning of Endangered and Endemic Species of Wild Fauna in Albania, 2025–2035. This decision—formalized through Ministerial Order No. 142 on April 11, 2025—is the first of its kind in the country, marking […]| BalkanDetox LIFE
In a major breakthrough, Serbian authorities have strengthened efforts to tackle the illegal pesticide trade, carrying out a series of targeted operations that have led to multiple arrests and the seizure of thousands of hazardous chemical packages. This decisive action is a long-overdue yet commendable step by law enforcement to fight a persistent problem that […] The post Serbia’s crackdown on the illegal pesticide trade yields immediate results appeared first on BalkanDetox LIFE.| BalkanDetox LIFE
A year after one of Europe’s most devastating bird poisoning incidents in Nakovo, near Kikinda—where over 1,000 birds perished under unexplained circumstances—Serbia is once again facing a tragic wave of wildlife poisonings. This alarming trend threatens not only rare and endangered species but also the delicate ecological balance they help maintain. Widespread deaths across Serbia […] The post New wave of poisoning: Birds of prey in Serbia are fighting for their survival appeared fir...| BalkanDetox LIFE
The BalkanDetox LIFE project continues to lead the charge against illegal wildlife poisoning—a destructive practice that harms wildlife, jeopardizes human health, and disrupts ecosystems across the Balkans. In its fourth year of operation, this ambitious five-year initiative, spanning across seven countries, achieved impressive milestones in 2024, strengthening efforts to protect biodiversity, raise awareness, and enhance […] The post Tackling wildlife poisoning in the Balkans: 2024 miles...| BalkanDetox LIFE
A comprehensive study on Raptor Poisoning in Europe provides a continental-wide overview of the impacts of illegal poisoning of raptors, including vultures, in the last 20 years. The study compiled and analysed raptor poisoning incidents across 22 European countries over two decades (1996-2016). The compilation documented 3,196 poisoning events, impacting 4,437 raptors spanning 37 species. […]| BalkanDetox LIFE
In a significant crackdown on the illegal pesticide trade, authorities have arrested two individuals in Bečej, Serbia, for smuggling banned agricultural chemicals. This operation sheds light on the pervasive black market for such substances in Serbia and the broader Balkans, highlighting severe repercussions for wildlife, the environment, and public health. A closer look at the […]| BalkanDetox LIFE
Pesticide misuse brings hidden dangers, casting a shadow over our daily lives and overall health, with children being more susceptible.| BalkanDetox LIFE