The number of centuries-old trees entered in the registers will increase to 2405 By order of the Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov two new centuries-old trees have been declared protected. Both are approximately 300 years old. One of them is of the species Blagun (Quercus frainetjo), located in the "Gyuneta" area in the land of t...

The NIMH warns of significant rainfall in Haskovo and Kardzhali regions As of 23.03.2026, the amount of available stored volumes in complex and significant dams is 4845.6 million cubic meters, which represents 74.14% of their total volume. At 100% full volume is the Asenovets dam, and at over 90% - the Srechenska Bara, Kamchia, Yasna Polyana,...

On 23 March, we mark World Meteorological Day – a date that focuses on the key role of meteorological science in protecting human life, the economy, and the environment. The theme for 2026 – “Monitoring today, protecting tomorrow” – highlights the importance of timely observations, accurate forecasts, and effective ear...

The Black Sea Region Basin Directorate (BSRBD) – Varna and the Regional Inspectorate for Environment and Water – Varna conducted a re-inspection on March 20 after receiving reports of dead birds and dolphins along the coast in the municipality of Shabla. The inspection was carried out together with the Regional Health Institute and the ...

Deputy Minister Petar Dimitrov: A single water management authority and urgent measures to limit losses are needed Climate change is already having a serious impact on water resources in Bulgaria and is leading to increasingly frequent extreme weather events. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Environment and Water Petar Dimitrov during the...

World Water Day, celebrated annually on 22 March, brings together tens of thousands of people around the world to raise awareness and focus attention on taking action to address water and sanitation crises. On 22 March, governments and international organizations reaffirm that clean water is life and our lives depend on how we protect water quality...

Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov held a meeting with representatives of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria (ACB), which was held at the initiative of the organization. During the conversation, topics related to waste management were discussed, including product fees for end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment and the...

The Ministry of Environment and Water has published for public consultation the Draft Act on Amendments and Supplements to the Water Act. With the proposed amendments, the monitoring of water, in particular the monitoring of the ecological and chemical status of marine waters, is included in the functions of the body that is legally responsible fo...

In a letter to the directors of the water basin management directorates, the Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov ordered that preventive measures be taken in a timely manner to ensure the conductivity of the river beds in 2026 in order to limit the potential risk with the onset of the spring season and the expected snowmelt, which could ...

The Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov met with representatives of industry organizations on extended producer responsibility. At his invitation, representatives of organizations including the Bulgarian Industrial Chamber (BIC), the Bulgarian Photovoltaic Association, the Association for Modern Trade, the Bulgarian Association of the Me...

The European Commission (EC) has approved an amendment to the Environment Program 2021-2027, creating a new priority – “Water Sustainability”. The aim is to strengthen the impact of the program on sustainable water resources management, as well as to address depopulation in small settlements, including due to the lack of environm...

Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov met today with the European Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra on the strategic role of EU carbon policies and their impact on European competitiveness. During the exchange, Minister Popov highlighted that instruments, such as the Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) should not be seen as a r...