Compliance with technical requirements is key to preventing the majority of fires, according to an analysis commissioned by Minister Rositsa Karamfilova An analysis of data from inspections carried out by the Regional Inspectorates for Environment and Water (RIEW) between 2024 and 2026, commissioned by the Minister of Environment and Water Ros...

Minister Rositsa Karamfilova and world mountain running champion Veradina Nacheva launched the ‘Protect a Green Tomorrow’ initiative The Ministry of Environment and Water has launched the national ‘Protect a Green Tomorrow’  campaign – an initiative aimed at making forest fire prevention a shared cause. The c...

The Minister for the Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova met with Manuela Nessel, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) Country Manager for Bulgaria. Svetlin Pislenski, the EBRD’s Chief Banker at its representative office, also took part in the discussion. During the meeting, Minister Karamfilova outlined ...

The measure was first implemented last summer, which saved the ecosystem from drying up Low water levels in the Danube for a second year have once again necessitated the forced pumping of water from the river to Srebarna Lake via the Western Canal. This was announced at a joint press conference today by the mayor of Silistra Municipality Alexa...

The Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW) has published on its website Guidelines on the scope and content of programs under Article 53(1) of the Waste Management Act (WMA) for waste electrical and electronic equipment. The main purpose of the guidelines is to assist recovery organizations and individuals who intend to fulfill their obligations...

On July 8, the European Commission sent a reasoned opinion to Bulgaria regarding its failure to meet the targets for preparing municipal waste - such as paper, metal, plastic, and glass – for reuse and recycling. The target of preparing 50% of household waste for reuse and recycling was supposed to have been met as early as 2020. Years later...

Minister of Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova and the regional governor of Lovech Plamen Hristov discussed urgent measures at a working meeting regarding the technical condition and operation of the Regional Landfill for Non-Hazardous Waste for the Lovech region. As a result of an inspection conducted by the Regional Inspectorate for Envir...

Scientific expertise will be a guiding principle in the development of sustainable environmental policies Minister of Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova held a working meeting with the President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) Prof. Dr. Evelina Slavcheva. During the meeting, the two discussed opportunities to strengthen the p...

By order of the Minister of Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova, Rumen Kolchagov has been appointed director of the “Rila National Park” Directorate, effective as of July 7, 2026. Rumen Kolchagov is a forestry engineer and conservationist with more than 26 years of professional experience dedicated to the protection of one of Bul...

Today and over the next three days, river levels will drop or remain largely unchanged The total volume of water stored in major and complex dams as of July 6, 2026, is 5146.5 million cubic meters and amounts to 78.84% of their total capacity. Dams primarily intended for drinking and domestic water supply are at 90.53% full of their total capa...

The European Commission’s traditional “Natura 2000” Award competition is now accepting proposals for the eighth consecutive year, seeking projects that have demonstrated outstanding achievements in contributing to the management of protected areas within the “Natura 2000” network, the conservation and improvement of th...

Regarding the fire that broke out at a waste treatment site, which has caused a strong odor of burnt plastic to be detected in several areas of Sofia, the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water - Sofia (RIEW - Sofia) provides the following clarification: The presence of an unpleasant odor does not in itself mean that air quality standards ...