The European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is a key instrument for modernizing the industry, reducing carbon emissions, and providing financial resources for investments in the green transition. This was stated by the Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov during the Regional Energy Summit: Infrastructure, Innovation, Integration, organize...

  Water resource levels are high, according to the NIMH forecast no precipitation is expected in the period until March 16 As of 09.03.2026, the amount of available stored volumes in the complex dams is 4939.8 million cubic meters, which represents 75.58% of their total volume. At 100% full volume are the "Assenovets" and "Pchelina" dam...

The regional inspectorates for environment and water in the country have sent instructions to all mayors of municipalities and the managers of the regional road departments for cleaning actions In connection with the onset of the spring season and the expected snowmelt, which may lead to an increase in river levels and the creation of prerequi...

The Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW) is launching a Coordination Unit for Marine Policies, established by order of the Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov. The new expert structure was created with the aim of achieving more effective management of processes and information related to the Black Sea, as well as improving coordinati...

On March 3 we celebrate World Wildlife Day. This year’s theme is “Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Protecting Health, Heritage and Livelihoods” (WWD2026). It emphasizes on the importance of these species for both human health and well-being and for the ecological balance. Bulgaria is the only country in the European Union with a sp...

According to NIMH data, river levels in the country are stabilizing after heavy rainfall The dams are at 76.42% full and there are no uncontrolled overflows. To date, the amount of available stored volumes in the complex dams is 4994.9 million cubic meters, which represents 76.42% of their total volume. Over 90% full are the dams "Srechenska ...

In connection with the increased public and media interest regarding odor signals on the territory of the city of Veliko Tarnovo, the Ministry of Environment and Water provides information on the actions taken by the Regional Inspectorate for Environment and Water – Veliko Tarnovo with respect to the production site of Kronoshpan Bulgaria EOO...

Municipalities should take a more active role in waste and water management. This was stated by the Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov, during the 39th General Assembly of the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria. Minister Popov noted that there cannot be a universal solution for the “polluter pays&r...

The annual monitoring of the state of water, which is usually conducted in the period 1 January-31 December, is to commence. The Executive Environment Agency (EEA) implements the programs for monitoring the ecological and chemical state of surface and groundwater, while those on quantity are carried out by the National Institute of Meteorology and ...

The Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW) informs that in connection with the sunken fishing vessel in the Black Sea water area, no data on marine environment pollution has been established at the moment. According to information from the Black Sea Region Basin Directorate - Varna, on February 19, 2026, a speedboat from the Executive Agency for...

At a traditional ceremony to hand over the symbolic key to the Ministry of Environment and Water, Minister Manol Genov handed over the post to his successor, Julian Popov with the wish to “unlock with wisdom and lock with confidence”. Manol Genov stressed that he leaves the institution in good condition in terms of individual environme...

Minister Manol Genov: Society and the business are our partners in caring for the environment, but control is in the hands of the state The Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov handed over the keys to 20 new all-terrain vehicles intended for activities to protect protected areas and areas of the Natura 2000 network. Providing a moder...