News Europe and Central Asia

Lead: bad for birds and people

Fri, 22/07/2016

The metal is clearly lethal to all living things. The EU has moved to protect people; will it do anything to stop lead poisoning in birds?

Europe and Central Asia United Kingdom

Half a century on, Glossy Ibis returns to Serbian wetlands

Fri, 15/07/2016

Extensive habitat restoration over decades pays off.

Europe and Central Asia Serbia

Malta’s commitment to protect marine life

Wed, 13/07/2016

Discover threatened seabirds and the LIFE projects that protect them on this tiny Mediterranean island nation.

Europe and Central Asia Malta

Iceland: Volcanoes, glaciers, hot springs and seabirds

Wed, 13/07/2016

Take a tour of one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.

Europe and Central Asia Iceland

Summer drinks at the French seaside

Wed, 13/07/2016

The Atlantic coast of France is known for its strong wine, beaches... and marine litter?

Europe and Central Asia France

Lithuania: A Baltic Sea holiday

Tue, 12/07/2016

If you've already island hopped through Greece, Spain and Italy, then why not head for the Baltic coast for a different sort of holiday?

Europe and Central Asia Lithuania

The Azores: a beautiful drop in the ocean

Tue, 12/07/2016

These islands are paradise for humans and seabirds alike, but invasive rats could threaten our feathered friends.

Europe and Central Asia Portugal

Can the European Commission save the Ortolan Bunting?

Thu, 07/07/2016

This bird is in danger of being eaten out of existence. Here's what BirdLife is doing to save it.

Europe and Central Asia France

Slovakia: a small country with big ambitions for its EU Presidency

Thu, 07/07/2016

Can their 'positive agenda' restore citizens' confidence in the Union?

Europe and Central Asia Slovakia