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How can electric fences help save vultures from unintentional poisoning in Greece

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How can electric fences support the recovery of vultures? Vultures face a significant threat from unintentional poisoning in the Balkans and worldwide. To tackle this issue, our partners focus on addressing the root cause. They are helping farmers in Greece prevent damages caused by animals on their livestock or crops through the installation of electric …

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The Griffon Vulture Milan from Serbia was shot to death in Syria

Recent poaching cases involving Balkan vultures

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Unsettling news from Europe and the Middle East, with several poaching incidents involving Griffon Vultures recently recorded. At least two vultures from the Balkans were shot and died. One Griffon Vulture was shot to death in Croatia while a Griffon Vulture from Serbia was also shot in Syria and eventually died. Two more vultures were …

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One of the two Bonelli’s Eagles that died from poisoning in Cyprus © Game and Fauna Service

First illegal wildlife poisoning conviction achieved in Cyprus

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Today, we are moving away from the Balkans to share a milestone in the fight against illegal wildlife poisoning in Cyprus, where for the first time, prosecuting authorities issued a €21,000 fine for poisoning and killing wild birds. The fine represents a big step forward that will hopefully have a strong deterrent effect on poisoning …

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The dead Cinereous Vulture Praha-Liberec during the necropsy © ANIMA

Cinereous Vulture reintroduced in Bulgaria dies in Greece

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On the last day of 2022, the Cinereous Vulture ‘Praha-Liberec,’ reintroduced in Bulgaria, was found dead in Greece. Based on the circumstances of the incident and the necropsy results, we suspect illegal poisoning killed the vulture. But, we are still pending the toxicology analysis results to confirm the cause of death.  Released in Bulgaria to …

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Animation video: It’s time to stop illegal wildlife poisoning

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A new animation video produced by the Vulture Conservation Foundation (VCF) within the BalkanDetox LIFE project illustrates the serious problem of illegal wildlife poisoning in the Balkans and how the project strives to combat this threat. It’s time to stop illegal wildlife poisoning – it harms us, our animals and nature!  Watch the animation video on …

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BalkanDetox LIFE key achievements of 2022

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2022 has been another busy year for the BalkanDetox LIFE team, realising several important achievements for the project’s success in fighting illegal wildlife poisoning. The project continued to analyse the extent and scope of poisoning across seven Balkan countries while building capacities and cooperating with the relevant stakeholders to effectively monitor, manage and investigate such …

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Detecting poisoned baits in Greece while investigating an incident © Dimitris Vavylis/ HOS

Adoption of operational protocols in the new Joint Ministerial Decision tackling wildlife poisoning in Greece

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A crucial step has recently been taken in Greece toward safeguarding threatened species like vultures against illegal poisoned baits! After years of efforts, the new Joint Ministerial Decision (JMD) regarding the problem of wildlife poisoning has been issued thanks to our Greek project partners at the Hellenic Ornithological Society (HOS) and other institutions. This JMD outlines the necessary …

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Boosting capacities to improve wildlife crime prosecution across 13 countries

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More than 30 professionals from Europe, the Middle East and North Africa recently specialized in the forensic and police investigation of wildlife crime to improve investigation and prosecution results in their respective countries after participating in the Level 2 Advanced Course of the Wildlife Crime Academy. Wildlife crimes like poisoning and poaching can disrupt natural ecosystems, …

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The GREEN FUND co-finances the BalkanDetox LIFE Project in Greece

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The Green Fund with its Board Decision No. 1242.4/2022 co-finances the LIFE19 GIE/NL/001016 – BalkanDetox LIFE Project for the year 2022 with the total amount of €12,000.00 for the implementation of the Hellenic Ornithological Society / BirdLife Greece actions. The “Strengthen national capacities to fight wildlife poisoning and raise awareness about the problem in the …

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Wildlife Crime Academy-inspired seminar bolsters capacities in Cyprus

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Through CSI, forensic science and judicial processes, poisoning and other wildlife crimes can be mitigated, just like the Junta de Andalucía did in their region. Thanks to their internationally recognised procedures, our Spanish colleagues reduced illegal wildlife poisoning incidents by 80% over the last 15 years. Last week, they generously shared their best-practice experience during a ‘LIFE …

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