On initiative by the Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov, a meeting among the responsible institutions relevant to policies for dealing with the impacts of odors was held at the Ministry of Environment and Water. Representatives of four ministries were present - of health, of regional development and public works, of labor and social po...

The results of water sample tests taken by the Black Sea Basin Directorate (BSBD) - Varna, from the Shabla Lake area and the sea waters in proximity, for oxygen conditions, nitrogen and phosphorus compounds, petroleum products (visually) and some pesticides, are ready. They are part of the inspections conducted in the case of dead birds and dolphin...

The Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov met with representatives of industry organizations, employers from the industrial sector, and trade unions, whereby the diverse views on the implementation of the European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS1 and ETS2) were discussed. The discussion was attended by leaders and representatives of the Bul...

Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov met with representatives of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in Bulgaria. Among the topics discussed were the announcement of new protected areas and the idea of creating a public register of renewable energy projects (RES). Regarding the idea of creating a public register of implemented RES proje...

For the twentieth consecutive year, the National Trust Ecofund has announced the 2026 Literary Creativity Competition in the name of Mimi Pramatarova - the first director of Rila National Park and a prominent figure in the field of nature conservation in Bulgaria. The initiative is aimed at stimulating creativity dedicated to nature conservation i...

The Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov met with the Ambassador of Denmark, His Excellency Fleming Stender. During the meeting, the two discussed the bilateral relations, environmental protection, and energy from renewable energy sources. Regarding the questions raised by Ambassador Stender on product taxes, Minister Popov informed that...

In implementation of the Ministry of Environment and Water's policy for public availability of monitoring data, the institute provides free access to primary data. The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) provides free access to primary hydrometeorological data through an experimental web portal for open data at: https://info...

The NIMH has created an open data portal accessible to all users The Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov opened the Third National Scientific Conference on Meteorology, Hydrology, and the Environment, organized by the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology in the period 24–26 March 2026. The forum brings together scie...

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 ...