National news
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Four more protected areas were declared in “Natura 2000” – “Lom River”, “Timok”, “Ogosta River”, and “Novo Selo”
03 May, 2023 | 16:18The Minister of Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova issued orders for the declaration of four more protected areas from the “Natura 2000” network for the conservation of natural habitats and wild flora and fauna on the basis of Article 12, paragraph 6 of the Biodiversity Act. These are BG0000503 “Lom River”, BG...
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Two New Protected Areas were Declared by Order of the Minister of Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova
01 May, 2023 | 10:54The Minister of Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova issued orders declaring two new protected areas “Tufesta ostritsa” in the land of the village of Gorno Varshilo, Septemvri municipality, Pazardzhik region and protected area “Dolno Cherkovishte” in the land of the village of Dolno Cherkovishte, Stambolovo muni...
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The photo exhibition “30 Years of Rila National Park - A Challenge for Future Generations” welcomes and sends off arrivals and departures at Sofia Airport
28 Apr, 2023 | 13:02“We are here at the crossroads of departures and arrivals. If someone is leaving Bulgaria, let them see this exhibition and remember that they were actually able to lay eyes on this beauty, to touch this richness, at least in a photo. If it is a foreigner who is leaving, let him know that he is leaving a place touched by God. If he is...
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The Winners were awarded in the International Competition “Music and the Earth”, dedicated to Earth Day
27 Apr, 2023 | 12:30The winners in the 31st International Competition for Instrumentalists, Singers and Composers “Music and the Earth”, dedicated to Earth Day - April 22, were awarded. The event took place on April 26 at the Giant Crystals Hall of the National Museum “Earth and People” in Sofia. The competition is held under the patron...
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Minister Karamfilova met with the Swedish Ambassador to Bulgaria
26 Apr, 2023 | 15:13The Minister of Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova and the Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to Bulgaria His Excellency Raymund Furrer discussed the implementation of the Second Swiss Contribution in the field of environmental protection. According to the framework agreement between Bulgaria and Switzerland adopted at the end of...
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We Mark Earth Day on April 22nd with the Motto “Investing in Our Planet”
22 Apr, 2023 | 11:12On 22nd April, we celebrate Earth Day, which this year, as a continuation of last year’s campaign, is held under the motto “Investing in our planet”. Together we must invest in our planet – that’s the call by the www.EARTHDAY.ORG platform, which coordinates events around the world each year to demonstrate ...
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Outdoor laboratories for children, furniture from recycled materials in parks, and green libraries are among the projects funded under “Clean Environment 2023”
21 Apr, 2023 | 13:09A maximum number of localities will implement initiatives under this year's campaign Outdoor labs for children, furniture from recycled materials in parks, and green libraries are among the projects funded in the “Clean Environment 2023” campaign. In this year’s competition looking for the most original and envir...
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The MOEW and the Basin Directorates Discussed with Stakeholders the Draft Plans for Flood Risk Management for the Period 2022-2027
20 Apr, 2023 | 11:36The Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW) and the four basin directorates for water management discussed the draft Flood Risk Management Plans for the period 2022-2027 (FRMPs) at a national meeting with key stakeholders. This is the first information event since the publication of the documents on 15 December 2022 for public consultation...
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Minister Rositsa Karamfilova: the Way to Decreasing Pollution with Plastic are Multiple-use and Recyclable Products
19 Apr, 2023 | 15:37A key priority for us in the long term is to reduce plastic pollution by designing plastic products to be reusable, recyclable, and compostable. This position was expressed by the Minister of Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova during a discussion today in the framework of the informal meeting of EU Environment Ministers in Stockholm....
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Minister Karamfilova: We will take Immediate Measures to Conserve the Baykushevа Pine
07 Apr, 2023 | 18:43The Minister of the Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova ordered immediate actions to protect and consereve the Baikusheva Pine, after checking today on site the condition of the oldest centennial coniferous tree in Bulgaria. The inspection was initiated after a report by the director of the park Rosen Banenski to the leadership of th...
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Deputy Minister Reneta Koleva: Saving the Planet Depends on Our Actions
07 Apr, 2023 | 11:38“It depends on our actions to save the planet because we have inherited it and, as responsible citizens and parents, we must bequeath it to you, our children, in a better condition. Climate change is happening here and now, and we have no time for hesitation,” Deputy Minister of Environment and Water Reneta Koleva addressed the ...
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Deputy Minister Boyadzhiyska: the Effective Protection and Management of the Natura 2000 Protected Areas in the Black Sea Should be Based on Scientific Expertise
05 Apr, 2023 | 14:54Our understanding is that effective environmental conservation and respectively effective management of protected areas is possible only if it is based on reliable scientific data interpreted by experts that have the necessary experience and expertise. This was said by the Deputy Minister of Environment and Water Maria Boyadzhiyska at the opening o...