At the initiative of the Director of the Sofia Regional Police Directorate Chief Commissioner Lyubomir Nikolov, an interagency meeting was held with the participation of representatives from the Sofia Regional Police Directorate, the Ministry of Environment and Water, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Vitosha Nature Park, and Sofia Municipality...

The Kamchia Dam is 100% full, while at 90% full are the Srechenska Bara, Hristo Smirnenski, Yovkovtsi, Ticha, Yasna Polyana, Asenovets, Borovitsa, Studena, Domlyan, Pchelina, Krichim, Kardzhali, Ivaylovgrad, and Rozov Kladenets. The Kamchia, Pchelina, and Pancharevo dams are overflowing. In connection with the onset of the spring season and the ex...

The European Commission has announced the launch of a public consultation on the Birds Directive and the Habitats Directive. The aim is to gather views and opinions from stakeholders and the general public regarding the implementation of the two directives. During the consultation, stakeholders can provide specific proposals for reducing the admini...

Climate Day was proclaimed by the member states of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, signed on June 5, 1992, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In Bulgaria, the document was ratified in March 1995. Climate Day draws the world’s attention to the need for collective action to address one of the greatest threats to life on our ...

“Every citizen wonders about the quality of the air they breathe. The truth is that we have achieved a dramatic improvement in recent years, but serious challenges still lie ahead. I believe that through tools like this project, monitoring capabilities, data reliability, and the accurate assessment of ambient air quality will be even better.&...

For May 12, the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has issued a first-degree warning (yellow code) for hazardous weather conditions in 18 regions in Central and Eastern Bulgaria As of May 11, 2026, the total volume of water stored in complex and major dams is 5 168.1 million cubic meters, representing 79.07% of their total ...

Rositsa Karamfilova took over as Minister of Environment and Water from the caretaker Minister Julian Popov. “In these intense three months, we have accomplished a great deal and are leaving behind good results,” said Popov, expressing confidence that upholding the Ministry’s policies and priorities will remain central to Ministe...

World Migratory Bird Day is a global campaign that has been held annually since 2006 to raise public awareness about the importance of protecting migratory birds and their habitats along migration routes. The campaign serves as a tool to raise broader awareness of the threats facing migratory birds and the need for international cooperation to prot...

The Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW) announces the open application process for the Zayed Sustainability Prize, organized by the United Arab Emirates, with a deadline for submissions June 22, 2026. The Zayed Sustainability Prize is an international award established in 2008 that recognizes and supports innovative, sustainable, and practica...

The caretaker cabinet’s main task has been fulfilled: fair elections and a result that reflects the will of the citizens Minister Julian Popov reports that the second main task facing his cabinet at the Ministry of Environment and Water has also been fulfilled—ensuring the sustainability of core processes and ongoing work, while si...

ETS I, ETS II, and CBAM can be a driving force for Bulgaria’s industrial modernization—but only with a stable, predictable regulatory framework, targeted spending of carbon revenues, and a continuous, structured dialogue between institutions, businesses, and trade unions The Ministry of Environment and Water has prepared a consulta...

Over the next three days, river levels are expected to drop or remain largely unchanged As of May 4, 2026, the total volume of water stored in major and significant dams is 5 163.4 million cubic meters, representing 79% of their total capacity. The Kamchia and Asenovets reservoirs are 100% full, while at 90% full are the Srechenska Bara, Hris...