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An Expert Meeting on the Romanian Experience with Deposit System Introduction was Held at the MOEW
12 Apr, 2024 | 15:43The working group for the introduction of a deposit system in Bulgaria held a meeting to learn about the experience of Romanian experts who participated in the introduction of the deposit system in Romania. The meeting was held with the participation of the Deputy Minister of Environment and Water Nikolay Sidzhimov. The participants in the working...
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The Minister of Environment and Water Petar Dimitrov took over the position from Julian Popov at a symbolic ceremony at the MOEW
09 Apr, 2024 | 11:02At the traditional ceremony to symbolically accept the key of the ministry, Petar Dimitrov categorically confirmed, "We are moving forward. We have been working together since day one, we have done many things for the environment together and they will continue." Julian Popov handed over the position with the same message of continuity: "Everythin...
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The report "Approaches to urban river restoration" presents scientific research and international practical experience in ecological river restoration
08 Apr, 2024 | 14:30The restoration of urban rivers in Bulgaria is critically important for nature conservation, water resource management, water quality improvement, and the creation of natural and recreational facilities for the urban population. The Ministry of Environment and Water has received the report "Approaches to Restoring Urban Rivers", prepar...
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The largest dune complex in Bulgaria "Kamchiiski Sands" is again a protected area
05 Apr, 2024 | 16:39Minister Julian Popov signed the order for its declaration. The Minister of Environment and Waters Julian Popov issued an order for the declaration of the protected area "Kamchiiski Sands". It is in the lands of the villages of Novo Oryahovo and Shkorpilovtsi, Dolni Chiflik Municipality, Varna region, and has a total area of 4537.794 h...
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In Parliament the MOEW presented proposals for legislative changes to address the problem with odours
04 Apr, 2024 | 18:57The work of the working group established by Minister Popov received the highest appreciation by MPs from all parliamentary groups The Ministry of Environment and Water presented today before the Parliamentary Committee on Environment and Water proposals for legislative changes to reduce unpleasant odours, prepared by the working group...
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The 16th edition of the National Student Competition "Health Ambassadors" started
04 Apr, 2024 | 12:01The 16th edition of the National Student Competition "Health Ambassadors" started. The contest is held on initiative by the Ministry of Health to support the healthy lifestyle of young people. Its aim is the prevention of behavioural and health risk factors related to unhealthy diet, low physical activity, alcohol consumption, and smoking. The Min...
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The Charter for Sustainable Tourism in Bulgaria was signed at the Ministry of Environment and Water
02 Apr, 2024 | 12:23The Charter for Sustainable Tourism in Bulgaria was signed at the Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW). The document was signed today by the Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov, the Deputy Minister of Tourism Irena Georgieva, the Chairman of the Bulgarian Tourist Chamber Georgi Nikolov, the Chairman of the Board of the Bulgarian Asso...
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The MOEW and the basin directorates published the draft River Basin Management Plans until 2027 for public consultation
31 Mar, 2024 | 10:37The MOEW and the water basin directorates published for public consultation the draft updated River Basin Management Plans until 2027. The documents are available on the websites of the respective basin directorate and the Ministry. In accordance with the Water Act, the public consultation will run for six months until 30 September this year. The ...
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Minister Julian Popov: Energy is the key factor for achieving climate neutrality
27 Mar, 2024 | 13:29"Energy is the key factor that will enable us to move towards lower emissions and achieve the goal of climate neutrality or 'Net Zero' in 2050." This was stated by the Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov at the opening of the forum "ESG and Renewable Energy Generation. Opportunities and Challenges", organized by the newspaper "24 hours" ...
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Minister Popov sent a thank you letter to BAS for the assistance in the preparation of the methodology for the dunes
26 Mar, 2024 | 11:59On behalf of the Ministry of Environment and Water, I would like to thank the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) for the cooperation, support and assistance it has given us in the preparation of the Methodology for mapping, delineation and typing of sand dunes. This is what Minister Julian Popov wrote in a thank you letter to Acad. Dr. Julian Reva...
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Minister Julian Popov discussed with a civic group measures for the conservation of the Boyana Marsh and its designation as an urban park
24 Mar, 2024 | 12:35During the meeting, they talked about the request of the citizens' group submitted to the MOEW in 2023 for the designation of the Boyana Marsh as a habitat of protected species under the Biodiversity Act, as well as an area of significant importance for migratory species. The citizens showed Minister Popov a picture of a screamer, a protected bird ...
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Minister Julian Popov presented the achievements of the MOEW during the past nine-month government mandate
22 Mar, 2024 | 16:56Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov presented to journalists the achievements of the MOEW in the past nine months of the government's mandate. He announced the latest landmark achievement for the country - Bulgaria has been officially approved to host the 61st regular session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which...