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'Lack of political will' leaves Bosnian river choking on garbage year after year

Seasonal rains sweep garbage from illegal dumps into the Drina River, where it accumulates behind a hydroelectric plant’s fence.

Euronews · Feb 6

The beautiful river that becomes a dump every year

Swollen rivers in the region carry vast amounts of waste downstream

The Independent UK · Feb 5

Tragic Boat Capsizing Claims 11 Lives In Balkan Region

Tragic boat capsizing on Drina River claims 11 migrant lives, highlighting dangers of illegal crossings and challenges faced by vulnerable populations.

Top News · Aug 23, 2024

Balkans river known for beautiful scenery becomes floating rubbish dump

The Drina River in Visegrad in eastern Bosnia-Herzegovina has been overflowing with huge piles of rubbish following wet weather in recent weeks

Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2023

Sections of Drina River in Bosnia become floating garbage dump as torrential flooding hits Balkans

Decades after the devastating 1990s wars that accompanied the break-up of Yugoslavia, the Balkans lag behind the rest of Europe, both economically and with regard to environmental protection.

ABC News · Jan 21, 2023

Sections of Balkan river become floating garbage dump

Tons of waste dumped in poorly regulated riverside landfills or directly into the waterways that flow across three countries end up accumulating in the Drina River in eastern Bosnia during wet weather

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2023