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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: Environment Minister Daniel Calls Kunene 'Region of Opportunity' On Independence Day

On Independence Day, Environment Minister Indileni Daniel praised the Kunene region as a vital area for development and inclusivity in Namibia.

Mar 23 • 05:04 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Poor survey for V: Only eight percent want Troels Lund as prime minister, and the environment tops voters' agenda

A recent poll indicates that only eight percent of voters prefer Troels Lund Poulsen as their prime minister candidate, pointing to significant challenges for his party, Venstre, ahead of the upcoming electoral debates.

Mar 22 • 14:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

In Houston, Stavros Papastavrou: Meetings with Chevron and ExxonMobil

The Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, travels to Houston for key meetings with energy giants Chevron and ExxonMobil amid the CERAWeek 2026 international conference.

Mar 22 • 10:44 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

North Rhine-Westphalia: The Minister Who Instills Fear in Her Employees

Ina Scharrenbach, the Minister for Municipal Affairs and Regional Identity in North Rhine-Westphalia, is facing accusations from her staff regarding abusive leadership and a toxic work environment.

Mar 22 • 09:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Marina says she wants to rescue Rede and gives signs that she may stay in the party

Brazil's Environment Minister Marina Silva signals her intention to remain with the Rede Sustentabilidade party as she prepares to run for the Senate in São Paulo.

Mar 21 • 18:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Sutt: We need at least 100 more wind turbines

Estonia's Minister of Energy and Environment, Andres Sutt, emphasizes the need for more wind turbines to boost local energy production and reduce dependence on energy imports.

Mar 20 • 17:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Licenses are no longer required to operate health care services, tattoo parlors, and more

The Icelandic Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate, Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson, has eliminated the licensing requirement for sixteen categories of businesses, including healthcare services and tattoo parlors, replacing it with a registration requirement.

Mar 20 • 14:05 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The return of Dermer and Ohrich to Netanyahu's environment is a testament to the difficult status of the hive

Former minister Ron Dermer and advisor Jonathan Ohrich have returned to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's inner circle, highlighting his challenging political situation amid negative polls and ongoing issues with Iran.

Mar 19 • 15:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Wike assures diplomatic community of safety in Abuja

Nigeria's Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, reassures the diplomatic community in Abuja of their safety and the government's commitment to enhancing the environment for their operations.

Mar 19 • 15:33 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Stavros Papastavrou: SYRIZA holds the Greek record for taxation

Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou criticized SYRIZA in the Greek Parliament, emphasizing the party's record on taxation amidst ongoing discussions of a legislative act.

Mar 19 • 12:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Smartphone ban in schools from September 1

Poland's Minister of Education announced a ban on smartphones in elementary schools starting September 1, 2026, aiming to improve the learning environment.

Mar 19 • 08:54 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

Greenpeace targets PM's office over possible NZ minerals deal with US

Greenpeace protests outside New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's office against a potential minerals deal with the US due to environmental and ethical concerns.

Mar 18 • 23:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Pointa N: What the Minister Červený Sees in Turk and What's Wrong with the Delegate's English?

The article discusses the apparent influence of Igor Červený over the Czech Ministry of the Environment, particularly in relation to climate policy and the controversial figure Filip Turek.

Mar 18 • 18:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Letter from SolarPower Europe and the Association of Photovoltaic Companies to the Minister of Environment: "We have been waiting for a year for ministerial decision on self-consumption"

Industry groups express frustration over the delay in ministerial decisions regarding self-consumption regulations for solar energy in Greece.

Mar 18 • 07:53 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Finland and Mexico, a Moment of Opportunities: Ville Tavio

Finnish Minister Ville Tavio discusses the unique opportunities for collaboration between Finland and Mexico during his official visit, emphasizing Finland's successful balance between nature and society.

Mar 18 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Pichetto Fratin: 'We will make ourselves heard on emissions in Brussels. Excise taxes can be sterilized'

The Italian Minister of Environment and Energy Security, Gilberto Pichetto, is set to propose a range of options to Prime Minister Meloni regarding energy measures amidst rising costs and the impact of the war.

Mar 18 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The EU energy split on the ETS. Berlin withdraws, Rome in the minority

The German minister Carsten Schneider affirmed the effectiveness of the EU's Emission Trading System (ETS) at the EU Environment Council, distancing Germany from any alliance with Italy seeking its suspension.

Mar 18 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Australia’s environment minister wants to ban fishers and drillers from more ocean – and avoid a culture war

Australia's Environment Minister aims to designate an additional half a million square kilometers of ocean as protected areas, seeking to enhance marine conservation and avoid past political controversies.

Mar 17 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Papastavrou: We have tools and measures for the energy crisis - What he said about the Vertical Corridor

Greek Minister of Environment and Energy, Staurou Papastavrou, discussed Europe’s differing approaches to managing energy costs amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the recent EU Energy Ministers Council.

Mar 17 • 10:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

G. Gerapetritis: Greece does not intend to get involved in the war

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis stated that Greece will not engage in the war, condemning attacks on Greek commercial vessels.

Mar 17 • 10:09 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Gerapetritis: "Greece does not intend to get involved in the war," what he said about the EU, Germany

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis stated that Greece does not intend to engage in the war, condemning attacks on Greek commercial vessels during a meeting with his German counterpart.

Mar 17 • 09:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Marielle Lives': minister says Valinhos decree against settlement is illegal; city hall defends legitimacy and claims action aims to protect environment

The federal government and Valinhos municipality are in conflict over a decree that aims to block land settlements for families at the Marielle Vive camp, with the federal minister deeming it illegal.

Mar 16 • 22:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Strategic Investments: Greece today is a harbor of stability in a fluid international environment

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted Greece as a stable haven amid global uncertainties exacerbated by ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts, during a recent development ministry event.

Mar 16 • 18:27 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Norway asks for extended deadline for controversial EU directive

Norway's environment minister has requested an extension for implementing a costly new EU wastewater directive due to challenges in upgrading national facilities.

Mar 16 • 14:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Papastavrou: Europe must be prepared with targeted measures

Greek Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou emphasizes the need for Europe to implement targeted measures in response to rising energy prices ahead of an impending crisis.

Mar 16 • 10:42 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Iraqji: Israel's bombing of fuel depots in Tehran is an environmental genocide

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Iraqji condemned Israel's bombing of fuel depots in Tehran, labeling it an environmental genocide that requires punishment for Tel Aviv.

Mar 16 • 07:15 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Minister Rejects: Pesticide Ban Does Not Ruin Green Tripartite Agreement

Denmark's Minister Jeppe Bruus contends that discussions on a pesticide ban can coexist with the green tripartite agreement despite pushback from the agricultural sector.

Mar 16 • 07:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

EU: Energy Ministers' Meeting on Monday Amidst the Shadow of War in the Middle East

Greek Environment and Energy Minister Stathis Papaioannou travels to Brussels to participate in an EU Energy Ministers' Council meeting focused on energy networks and infrastructure amidst rising energy prices due to the Middle East crisis.

Mar 15 • 14:40 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

How long do we have a film environment to be proud of?

Norwegian Prime Minister Støre acknowledges the Oscar nomination as a major recognition for the film industry while raising concerns about a high turnover of film workers in Norway.

Mar 15 • 14:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF Minister Overturns Decision that Censored Folha's Report on Incra Director

Minister Cármen Lúcia of the STF suspended a previous decision that censored a Folha report regarding the actions of an Incra director involved in irregular carbon credit operations in the Amazon.

Mar 13 • 23:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"The Plumber Just Waves There." Babiš Has a Problem with Another Motorist

Andrej Babiš is facing dissatisfaction from his coalition members regarding Culture Minister Ota Klempíř after replacing the failed Environment Minister candidate Filip Turka with Igor Červený.

Mar 13 • 15:24 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

More than 30 places in Lithuania had nests set up for returning birds

Environmental Minister Kastytis Žuromskas highlights the importance of returning birds to Lithuania as a symbol of nature's awakening and communal responsibility for conservation.

Mar 13 • 12:33 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Commission Investigates Actions of Former Deputy Minister of Environment and Audrius Radvilavičius

The commission has begun an investigation into the actions of former Deputy Minister of Environment, evaluating compliance with lobbying regulations during meetings related to forestry legislation.

Mar 12 • 14:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Papastavrou to Famelos: A recital of inaccuracies and opportunism from SYRIZA

Minister of Energy and Environment Stavros Papastavrou accused SYRIZA President Sokrates Famelos of being inaccurate and opportunistic regarding energy negotiations.

Mar 12 • 12:44 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Samara's Environment: 'It does not cancel the Turkish-Libyan memorandum'

Former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras's associates criticized the Greek government's stance on an energy agreement with Chevron, insisting it does not adequately address aspects regarding the Turkish-Libyan memorandum.

Mar 12 • 11:56 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Papastavrou to Samaras: "The contracts with Chevron do not cede sovereign rights"

Greek Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou stated that contracts with Chevron do not create state obligations and do not cede sovereign rights, defending the energy deal amid criticisms from political opponents.

Mar 12 • 10:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Marina is considered for Lula's platform in SP while elections and soybean pressures increase deforestation

Environment Minister Marina Silva is being considered for President Lula's platform in São Paulo amid concerns of increased deforestation due to electoral pressures and the suspension of the soybean moratorium.

Mar 12 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

St. Papastavrou: Reduction of lignite use from 60% to below 10%

The Greek Minister of Environment and Energy announced a significant reduction in lignite usage as part of the country's shift towards renewable energy.

Mar 11 • 18:20 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Trump taunts ‘future Governor of Canada Mark Carney.’ Hoekstra left ‘smiling’ after meeting Eby

Donald Trump mocked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by referring to Mark Carney as the 'future Governor of Canada' while discussing environmental issues related to the Great Lakes.

Mar 11 • 15:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Briefing in the Riigikogu with Michal, Pakosta, and Ligi

The Riigikogu briefing will be attended by Prime Minister Kristen Michal and two ministers who will address various policy and crisis-related questions.

Mar 11 • 08:34 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Morning Mail: Two more Iranians reportedly seek asylum, Labor alarm at PM’s war stance, mastering ‘green confetti’

Two more members of the Iranian women's football team have sought asylum in Australia after competing in a tournament, amidst political concerns regarding the Prime Minister's stance on international conflict and discussions around environmental policies.

Mar 10 • 20:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Point N: Here is Krkonošsko, or rather Motorists. Whose green blood will flow next?

Minister of the Environment Igor Červený has dismissed the director of the Krkonošsko National Park amid controversies involving the 'Motorists' political party's agenda against environmental leaders.

Mar 10 • 17:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Met with Červený, then left. The minister is silent about the reasons for the head of KRNAP's departure

Czech Minister remains silent on the reasons behind the sudden departure of the head of KRNAP after discussions.

Mar 10 • 13:37 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

War in the Middle East: The Move Away from Nuclear Power Was a 'Strategic Mistake'

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed regret over the reduction of nuclear energy in Europe's energy mix during the nuclear summit in Paris, while Environment Minister Schneider disagrees.

Mar 10 • 13:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Social Reform Committee Proposes to Suspend 'Forest Cleaning and Pine Tree Planting' to Prevent Wildfires

The Social Reform Committee, under the Prime Minister's Office, has proposed suspending forest maintenance and pine tree planting efforts as part of a new approach to wildfire prevention.

Mar 10 • 07:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

TMBK: The First Triumph of Minister Červený. With the Turk, they are "innovating" KRNAP

The article discusses the first successes of Minister Červený in partnership with Turkish officials to innovate the Krkonošsko-jesenická National Park area (KRNAP).

Mar 10 • 05:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mendon's decision creates an environment for discussions about a possible plea bargain with Vorcaro

Brazilian Minister André Mendonça's ruling allows Daniel Vorcaro to speak with his lawyers unmonitored, raising speculation about his potential plea deal amid serious criminal accusations.

Mar 10 • 02:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Director of the Krkonošsko National Park resigns. Minister Červený dismissed him by mutual agreement

Robin Böhnisch has been dismissed as the head of the Krkonošsko National Park after an agreement with Environment Minister Igor Červený.

Mar 9 • 20:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Minister Červený dismissed the head of the Krkonošsko National Park, Böhnische

Czech Minister Červený has dismissed Böhnische, the head of the Krkonošsko National Park.

Mar 9 • 18:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Minister Červený Dismisses the Head of KRNAP

Minister Červený has dismissed the head of KRNAP amid ongoing issues regarding the management of the national park.

Mar 9 • 18:01 UTC

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