{"id":78878,"date":"2025-05-27T19:33:35","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T17:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=78878"},"modified":"2025-05-27T21:08:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T19:08:25","slug":"vjosa-on-track-for-unesco-recognition-as-a-biosphere-reserve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/vjosa-on-track-for-unesco-recognition-as-a-biosphere-reserve\/","title":{"rendered":"Vjosa on Track for UNESCO Recognition as a Biosphere Reserve"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"199\">The Vjosa River is one step closer to being included in UNESCO\u2019s prestigious list as part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"374\">The International Advisory Committee of the Man and the Biosphere Programme has approved the application file for the inclusion of the Vjosa River Valley in the UNESCO list.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"623\">The news was confirmed by Minister of Tourism and Environment Mirela Kumbaro through social media, describing the development as a crucial step toward international recognition of the unique natural and cultural values of Europe\u2019s last wild river.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"844\">Prime Minister Edi Rama also reacted, stating that this is news that fills Albanians with pride and emotion after long efforts: \u201cIt is more than an international acknowledgment\u2014it is recognition of Vjosa\u2019s wild beauty.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"945\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The final confirmation by UNESCO is expected during its 37th session, to be held in September 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Vjosa River is one step closer to being included in UNESCO\u2019s prestigious list as part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves. 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