An analysis has been prepared of the results of the actions taken by the regional offices of the Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW) in Varna and Burgas following reports of fuel oil pellets on the beaches of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Between June 1 and 30, the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water (RIEW) in Burgas, the RIEW in ...

At the initiative of the Ministry of Environment and Water, a meeting was held today to discuss upcoming amendments to the Environmental Protection Act (EPA) in connection with the need to transpose the requirements of Directive (EU) 2024/1785 amending Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions, which affect the poultry and swine farming sectors ...

The minister presented her vision for the sector’s development to the Parliamentary Committee on Environment and Water Rule of law. Independent oversight. Less administrative burden. Greater transparency and strong expertise. These are the key priorities that the Minister of Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova outlined at the firs...

Minister of Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova appointed Zinka Stoykova as director of the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water (RIEW) - Burgas, effective July 1. Zinka Stoykova has over 30 years of professional experience in the field of environmental protection. From 1995 to early 2024, she worked at RIEW - Burgas, successively ...

The Ministry of Environment and Water reminds local authorities to monitor the latest hydrometeorological information and forecasts for hazardous events The volume of water stored in the complex dams is 15% higher than the volume recorded in June of last year. The fill rate of the complex and major dams is the highest in the last 10 years, com...

Danube Day is celebrated on June 29 - the date on which the Convention on the Protection of the Danube River was signed. Every year on this day, the countries of the Danube Basin come together to celebrate one of Europe’s largest river systems, as well as the people and wildlife that depend on it. This year’s campaign is held under the...

The Ministry of Environment and Water sent an official letter requesting that mineral water well No. 36xg, located in the area of the former “Republika” swimming complex (now the “Maria Luisa” Baths) in Borisova Gradina Park, be included in the draft detailed development plan (DDP) for the Borisova Gradina Park. The goal is ...

Minister of Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova is participating in the meeting of the Council of the European Union on Environment, which is taking place today in Luxembourg. The meeting began with a review of the progress made in negotiations on the revision of CO2 emission standards for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. Mi...

On June 24, we celebrate Enyovden - the festival of medicinal herbs. Ivan Bilober, Yanevden, Ivanden - the festival goes by various names across the country, and all are linked to centuries-old traditions and the celebration of nature’s healing power. Bulgarian flora comprises over 4300 species of higher plants, of which about 770 are medici...

The results of the water samples taken in response to the report of dead fish in Lake Varna are now available. Minor exceedances were found for BOD5 and total nitrogen, and exceedances of the standards for ammonium nitrogen and total phosphorus ranging from 6.3 to 7.6 times the limit were observed. The results for pH (8.36) and dissolved oxygen me...

“For us, Vitosha is a cause.” With these words, Minister of Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova outlined the Ministry of Environment and Water’s vision for the mountain’s future during a joint meeting dedicated to the development of Vitosha Nature Park and the legislative changes needed for its sustainable management. ...

Over the next two days, river levels are expected to rise across much of the country due to anticipated rainfall, but water levels will remain below warning thresholds As of 22 June 22 2026, the total volume of water stored in complex and major dams is 5254.3 million cubic meters, representing 80.39% of their total capacity. The following res...