"The introduction of the Euro will not only constitute a transition to the common European currency, but much more - a chance for economic security and financial stability for our society and for all participants in socio-economic relations." This was said by the Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov during an information meeting in Plovdiv...

Over 50 people - employees of the Rila National Park, firefighters, military and forest officials, continue to fight the fire in the Belite Kamani area and the area above it today. Despite the heavy rain on Sunday night, the fire has not been extinguished and efforts to deal with it have been ongoing for the fifth day. Today, extinguishing is con...

By his order, the Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov declared under protection four century-old trees of the Quercus robur species. One of them is approximately 500 years old, with a trunk circumference of 5.50 m. It is located in the land of the village of Staro Zhelezare, Hisarya Municipality, Plovdiv Region, and the proposal for the ...

Today, over 65 people – employees of the Rila National Park, firefighters, foresters and military personnel continue to fight the fire in the area of the “White Stones”. Despite the heavy rain during the night, the fire has not yet been extinguished. Today, extinguishing is concentrated in areas with burning dry trees, bushes, an...

On August 29, the European Night of Bats will be celebrated - an event that has already become a tradition in our country. Since 1997, the initiative has been held annually at the end of August, focusing on the conservation of these unique animals. Its beginning is associated with the signing of the Agreement for the Conservation of Bats in Europe ...

In the late afternoon of August 28, a report was registered for a forest fire under the "Belite Kamani" area, to the left of the Rakochevitsa River, at an altitude of over 1700 m. The fire is located on the territory of the Rila National Park, in the park area of Blagoevgrad. The flames have engulfed a coniferous pine forest with an area of betwee...

In the late afternoon of August 28, a report was registered for a forest fire under the "Belite Kamani" area, to the left of the Rakochevitsa River, at an altitude of over 1700 m. The fire is located on the territory of the Rila National Park, in the park area of Blagoevgrad. The flames have engulfed a coniferous pine forest with an area of betwee...

“Strong industry, care for people and care for nature – these are the three principles of sustainable development. They sound modern, but in fact they are deeply rooted in the history of mankind,” said Deputy Minister of Environment and Water Atanas Kostadinov at a forum dedicated to Miner’s Day. He emphasized that from the ...

By order, the Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov, declared four centuries-old trees protected. Two of them are of the species Cer oak (Quercus cerris) and approximately 100 years old. One is located in the land of the village of Slatina, Lovech Municipality, of 18 m high and has a trunk circumference of 2.80 m, and the other - in the la...

The final confirmation by the Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) of the ban on the import and breeding of American mink (Neogale vison) / (Neovison vison) in Bulgaria comes at a time when the European Commission has added 22 new species to the list of invasive alien species of EU concern, including the American mink. The EU-wide ban on the species ...

  Carbon tax to be imposed on importers of cement, iron, steel, aluminium, fertilisers, electricity, and hydrogen under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism A new regulation on the import of energy-intensive goods from countries outside the European Union (EU) enters into force on 1 January 2026. It implements the Carbon Border Adjustm...

  Tourism gains serious added value for the economy when it develops through the implementation of green policies "We are obliged to show the natural treasures of Bulgaria in all their glory, and the introduction of the euro will enable better development of policies in ecology and tourism. Tourism gains serious added value for the econo...