National news
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Yellow, orange and red codes will warn institutions and citizens about the level of the Iskar River
25 Oct, 2023 | 14:19A public portal with specific data on the status of the river catchment is now operational The MOEW presented the Water Management System for the Iskar River basin. It aims to reduce the risk of flooding and increase the effectiveness of the various stakeholders directly involved in the water management process, said Steliyan Dimitrov ...
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Minister Popov participated at an environmental forum in Kiev
24 Oct, 2023 | 10:46Bulgaria will play a key role in post-war environmental restoration in Ukraine and the Black Sea region Minister Julian Popov presented Bulgaria at the international conference "United for Justice. United for Nature", which took place on 20-21 October in the Ukrainian capital Kiev. The main focus of the meeting was the process of post-...
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34 new automatic stations will monitor surface water quantity
23 Oct, 2023 | 16:0034 new automatic monitoring stations will monitor water quantity working without interruption. The stations are being built throughout the country. This was stated by Krasimira Brumcheva, Director of the Directorate for Water Management, beneficiary of the project, at a final meeting and press conference to present the results from project ...
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RIEW-Pleven referred a case of a shot eagle to the prosecution
20 Oct, 2023 | 14:24The Criminal Code foresees imprisonment of up to three years or probation, as well as a fine of 2 000 to 10 000 BGN for the shooter. On 29.09.2023 in the land of the village of Disevitsa, municipality of Pleven, a specimen of the snake eagle was found in a helpless condition. The bird was sent to the Wildlife Rescue Centre in Star...
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The values of sulphur dioxide in Dimitrovgrad are within the norm upon the exerted control by the RIEW
20 Oct, 2023 | 13:31On 19.10.2023, immediately after the increase of sulphur dioxide values in the air of Dimitrovgrad was detected, the Regional Inspectorate for Environment and Water (RIEW) - Haskovo promptly issued a prescription to TPP Maritsa 3 AD to take urgent effective measures to reduce the mass flow of sulphur dioxide formed as a result of its produc...
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Minister Julian Popov: It is important to focus on solutions for climate change mitigation and adaptation
19 Oct, 2023 | 15:26UNICEF and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change presented the "General Comment No. 26 on Children's Rights and the Environment, with a Focus on Climate Change" Government, the industry, and individuals are doing much to mitigate the effects of climate change, but there is much more to be done. This was said by the Minister of...
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The government adopted the report by the inter-ministerial committee with proposals for remedial action after the floods on the southern Black Sea coast
18 Oct, 2023 | 16:22We have adopted the report on the flooding in Tsarevo, the Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov announced at a briefing at the Council of Ministers. The document contains an analysis of the infrastructure and proposals for corrective actions to overcome the consequences of the disaster situation on the southern Black Sea coast af...
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Minister Julian Popov: Green energy is the inevitable direction of economic development
17 Oct, 2023 | 15:46Globally, new technologies - solar and wind, are displacing old technologies and beating them on the market “What we need to do is to provide a clear regulatory environment so as to attract new investments,” thus Minister Julian Popov outlined the direction for Bulgarian green transition at the Government Meets Business con...
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RIEW inspected hazardous waste treatment sites in the regions of Razgrad, Silistra and Ruse
17 Oct, 2023 | 13:12RIEW - Ruse inspected hazardous waste treatment sites in the three districts, which are in the territory under its control. The experts carried out 12 inspections of such sites - 8 in Razgrad, one in Silistra, and 3 in Ruse. The inspections were requested by the law enforcement authorities and are carried out jointly with the police. On i...
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Minister Julian Popov attended the EU Environment Council meeting in Luxembourg
16 Oct, 2023 | 16:44Environment and Water Minister Julian Popov partake in the EU Environment Council meeting in Luxembourg, which is held under the Spanish Presidency. At today’s meeting, the ministers discussed the proposal for a Regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy duty vehicles. Bulgaria supported the proposed common approach and appreciat...
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The MOEW invites university students to participate in the third edition of the competition “Green support for a sustainable future”
09 Oct, 2023 | 13:06Applicants must submit an essay or a short paper of 3 to 5 pages by 12 November 2023 included. The winner will be announced at the end of November. The Ministry of Environment and Water invites university students of high academic excellence studying in environment-related programs to participate in the competition “Green Suppor...
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TPP “Bobov Dol” with a final confirmation by the Administrative Court of the fine imposed by RIEW-Sofia
05 Oct, 2023 | 17:00Since the beginning of 2022, the court has confirmed the imposition of financial penalties on TPP “Bobov Dol” amounting to 704 000 BGN. The Administrative Court in Kyustendil announed its final confirmation of the fine imposed on TPP “Bobov Dol” AD in the amount of 100 000 BGN. The penalizing decree b...