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Russian Federation: Water Quality and Quality of Life
16 Mar 10
Moscow State University of Environmental Engineering is holding an International Students Conference titled “Water Quality - Quality of Life”, in Moscow April 6-8, dedicated to World Water Day.
Serbia: water sector reform promotes public-private partnerships
18 Dec 06
By allowing privatisation of public utilities, Serbia hopes to improve its water and sanitation infrastructure. Public-private partnerships with municipalities will be open to both Serbian and foreign companies.
Russia: water may replace oil as main source of revenue, says expert
06 Dec 06
In the wake of a global water crisis, water may replace oil as Russia’s main source of revenue in 30 to 40 years time. Russia can utilise its vast water resources for water-intensive industries.
Bulgaria: Hepatitis A outbreak linked to poor sanitation
30 Oct 06
Two hepatitis A outbreaks in the regions of Sofia and Plovdiv have contributed to a 45 per cent increase in the incidence of viral hepatitis in Bulgaria. The Plovdiv outbreak occured in areas where people belonging to the Roma ethnic minority live and was linked to poor sanitation and hygiene conditions.
Russia, Moscow: sewage plant explosion kills two
06 Oct 06
An explosion in a sewage plant in a town near Moscow killed two people and left residents without water.
Russia, Chechnya: Polish NGO hands over treatment plant, constructs school toilets
15 Sep 06
As part of its water and sanitation programmes, the Polish Humanitarian Organisation (PHO) is handing over water treatment plants to the local water and sewerage company of Grozny, and building toilets for schools and hospitals. PHO has other ongoing or planned water and sanitation projects in Sri Lanka, Sudan and the West Bank, Palestine.
Armenia: rural water supply among ADB priorities for beginning operations
22 Aug 06
Rural development, including water supply systems and waste management, is one of the three priority areas identified by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in its interim operational strategy for Armenia.
Bulgaria: public-private partnerships pave way for EU accession
04 Aug 06
Bulgaria has a signed a deal with the International Finance Corporation to prepare for public-private partnerships in the water sector to meet targets for EU accession.
Romania: Investments in Water Quality Sector Exceed EUR 14 bn
25 Jul 06
Romanian Minister of Environment and Water Management, Sulfina Barbu, was reported as saying, that the total estimated costs for investments in fields relating to the quality of drinking water and the cleaning of the urban residual waters exceed EUR 14 bn
Russia: Putin signs Water Code into law
22 Jun 06
Russia's new Water Code will come into force on 1 January 2007. Elements include changes in water rights and user fees.
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