Romania, which has the largest area of virgin forests in the EU, is also the country most affected by illegal logging in Europe, a major environmental advocacy group said Monday.
Environment
Apr 28, 2015
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This image of Romania – with the political borders in red – is a mosaic of 15 scans by Sentinel-1A's radar in October and November.
Earth Sciences
Dec 5, 2014
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WWF has released 11,000 threatened sturgeons in the Danube river to restock Europe's last wild sturgeon populations, the conservationist group said on Tuesday.
Ecology
Nov 18, 2014
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US energy major Chevron said Tuesday it has started drilling its first exploration well for shale gas in Romania despite fierce opposition from local residents.
Environment
May 6, 2014
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Bee venom to combat multiple sclerosis, pollen for indigestion, honey to heal wounds—the humble bee has been a key source of alternative medicines since ancient times, and Romania is working to keep the tradition of "apitherapy" ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 10, 2014
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Thousands took to the streets of Romania on Sunday to protest against plans by US energy giant Chevron to drill for shale gas.
Environment
Apr 6, 2014
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With its steep, forested mountains set against blue skies, Romania's central Pojarna Valley once looked like a postcard landscape but illegal logging has turned the site into an ugly scar.
Environment
Feb 23, 2014
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A man suspected of breaking into the email accounts of Romanian and US celebrities, including the Bush family, under the nickname "Guccifer" has been arrested in Romania with US help.
Security
Jan 23, 2014
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Romania will suspend new hydropower projects in protected areas in a bid to preserve biodiversity, authorities and the conservationist group WWF said Tuesday.
Environment
Jan 21, 2014
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Plans by mining companies to dig for gold in Romania and Greece have triggered massive opposition, with academics and environmentalists stressing that risks far outweigh benefits for the Balkan nations.
Environment
Sep 24, 2013
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