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  • Preventive fire protection control in protected areas is strengthened

    05 Jul, 2025 | 08:00
    Preventive fire protection control in protected areas is strengthened - 01

    With the increased risk of fires as a result of high temperatures in the peak of summer, the regional inspectorates of environment and water (RIEWs) and the directorates of national parks (DNPs) are ready to implement the fire prevention plans in the protected areas in their regions. Plans have been prepared for the notification at all levels in th...

  • A new system for soil monitoring is introduced – local pollution to be monitored at 97 sites

    03 Jul, 2025 | 13:11
    A new system for soil monitoring is introduced – local pollution to be monitored at 97 sites - 01

      The analyses of the Executive Environment Agency will serve to determine restoration measures By order of the Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov of June 23, the soil monitoring systems have been updated. A new system for a third level monitoring is being introduced - monitoring of local soil pollution, while the two existing...

  • Water transfer from the Danube River to the Srebarna Reserve water mirror started

    02 Jul, 2025 | 18:24
    Water transfer from the Danube River to the Srebarna Reserve water mirror started - 01

    In the late afternoon today, the transfer of water from the Danube River to the water mirror of the Srebarna reserve began. Currently, the transfer is being conducted with one hydropump with a capacity of 400 m3/hour, provided by the General Directorate of Fire Safety and Civil Protection (GDFSCP). A second hydropump is to be delivered tomorrow. T...

  • The world's largest surface water monitoring project has begun on the Danube River

    02 Jul, 2025 | 11:09
    The world's largest surface water monitoring project has begun on the Danube River - 01

      The Fifth Joint Danube Study marks a new milestone in international water cooperation The fifth edition of the Joint Danube Study (JDS) officially launched on 1 June 2025 in Vienna. The Joint Danube Study takes place every six years. This year, it builds on the legacy of previous editions and brings together experts from the entire Dan...

  • 29 June marks Danube Day

    29 Jun, 2025 | 08:00
    29 June marks Danube Day - 01

    Danube Day is celebrated on 29 June, the date on which the Danube River Protection Convention was signed, with the idea of drawing attention to the importance and protection of the Danube River and its tributaries. This year, the campaign is under the motto "Our Danube - Our Future". From its source to its delta, the river flows through Germany, A...

  • Minister Manol Genov met with the Ambassador of Serbia H.E. Milan Ravic

    26 Jun, 2025 | 10:00
    Minister Manol Genov met with the Ambassador of Serbia H.E. Milan Ravic - 01

    The Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov met with the Ambassador of Serbia to Bulgaria H.E. Milan Ravic. This is the diplomat's first visit to the environmental ministry after arriving to the mission in March. During the meeting, Minister Genov and H.E. Milan Ravic discussed issues of mutual interest in the field of environment and noted ...

  • The MOEW receives 15 million Swiss francs to modernize the air monitoring system

    25 Jun, 2025 | 15:15
    The MOEW receives 15 million Swiss francs to modernize the air monitoring system - 01

    Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Innovation and Growth Tomislav Donchev, Swiss Ambassador H.E. Raimund Furer, Ministers of Environment and Water Manol Genov and Interior Daniel Mitov signed two agreements under the Swiss-Bulgarian Cooperation Programme. They are part of the Second Swiss Contribution – for “Improving Air Quality&rdq...

  • RIEW – Smolyan took preventive measures to repel bears near the regional landfill

    24 Jun, 2025 | 12:42
    RIEW – Smolyan took preventive measures to repel bears near the regional landfill - 01

    A clip circulating on social media shows bears coming down to the regional landfill and feeding on food left by people. The Regional Inspectorate for Environment and Water (RIEW) – Smolyan, together with WWF, took urgent measures to protect the species and ensure the safety of people. The location is 12 kilometers from the city in a forested...

  • On June 24th we celebrate Medicinal Plants Day

    24 Jun, 2025 | 10:00
    On June 24th we celebrate Medicinal Plants Day - 01

    On June 24, we celebrate Enyovden – the holiday of medicinal herbs. Ivan Bilyober, Yanevden, Ivanden – the names for this holiday across the country are different, all of them are connected with centuries-old traditions and the celebration of the healing power of nature. The Bulgarian flora contains over 4300 species of higher plants, ...

  • An inspection by the MOEW and Irrigation Systems found that the flow in the Tundzha River and its tributaries is normal

    22 Jun, 2025 | 16:45
    An inspection by the MOEW and Irrigation Systems found that the flow in the Tundzha River and its tributaries is normal - 01

    In connection with a signal submitted on June 20, 2025 by the Mayor of Yambol Municipality regarding low water levels of the Tundzha River in the Yambol region, by order of the Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov, experts from the Basin Directorate "Eastern Aegean Region" - Plovdiv conducted a joint inspection with representatives of "Irr...

  • No animal from the "Wild Cats" order has been registered with RIEW – Shumen

    20 Jun, 2025 | 15:59
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    No animal of the order “Wild Cats” has been registered with the Regional Inspectorate for Environment and Water (RIEW) – Shumen. This was shown by the inspection’s records. Yesterday evening, the emergency line of the RIEW received a signal about a large animal seen in the “Shumen Plateau” Nature Park, upon which...

  • Minister Manol Genov: Clean industry results in lower energy costs, new markets, and reduced risk of sanctions

    19 Jun, 2025 | 12:45
    Minister Manol Genov: Clean industry results in lower energy costs, new markets, and reduced risk of sanctions - 01

      Joint efforts of the legislative and executive branches, scientific communities, civil society organizations and the entire potential of nations are needed to implement environmental policy. Clean industry means lower long-term energy costs, reduced risks of regulatory sanctions and carbon taxes, digitalization and access to new market...