Neretva River fish kill linked to hydroelectric plant operations

Environmental concerns and community events are prominent across the region. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, experts have linked the mass fish kill in the upper Neretva River to the illegal hydropeaking operations of the Ulog hydroelectric plant. Scientific monitoring suggests that sudden water level oscillations caused by improper discharge modes led to the ecological disaster. Additionally, a conference in Bosnia focused on the protection of rivers and forests, highlighting threats from mining and deforestation.

In Montenegro, Naša farma has denied allegations regarding wastewater discharge into the Zeta River, stating that their technology uses a system of closed lagoons to manage waste in accordance with EU standards.

In Croatia, various community activities are underway, including a march in Rijeka advocating for reproductive rights and access to free abortion, and a humanitarian tournament in Zelengrad. In Osijek, the Croatian Red Cross hosted a national first aid competition for volunteers.