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  • A mobile station to carry out unplanned measurements in Ruse

    03 Oct, 2023 | 12:00
    A mobile station to carry out unplanned measurements in Ruse - 01

      A mobile station of the Executive Environmental Agency (EEA) started unplanned measurements of air quality in Ruse. The station will carry out control activities over three days, measuring the concentrations of air pollutants, such as fine particulate matter, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, ozone, including organic benzen...

  • Electronic system for cross-border shipment of waste to be introduced from 1 October

    29 Sep, 2023 | 15:33
    Electronic system for cross-border shipment of waste to be introduced from 1 October - 01

      Applications and accompanying documentation to be submitted electronically The system enables inquiries about the current status of a requested electronic administrative service or an accompanying process All activities related to the cross-border shipment of waste are streamlined and the administrative burden for businesses is reduced ...

  • The MOEW with new inspections on air quality in Ruse and potential polluters in the region

    29 Sep, 2023 | 11:13
    The MOEW with new inspections on air quality in Ruse and potential polluters in the region - 01

      The Ministry of Environment and Water has ordered emergency air quality inspections in the city of Ruse. Between October 2nd and 9th, the Executive Environmental Agency (EEA) will carry out measurements of air quality in the city, at a site designated by the RIEW-Ruse. With the assistance of specialized equipment on a mobile measuring stat...

  • The water treatment plant in Razgrad found in violation of the Water Act

    27 Sep, 2023 | 15:33
    The water treatment plant in Razgrad found in violation of the Water Act - 01

      Prescriptions have been given for the elimination of the malfunction that led to the discharge of untreated waste water into the Beli Lom River.   RIEW - Ruse experts found a technical malfunction in the secondary settling tank of the City Wastewater Treatment Plant - Razgrad (WWTP) on Sunday, 17th September. The unplanned inspec...

  • The Central Balkan Biosphere Park Partner Festival to bring together artisans, local producers, and artists

    26 Sep, 2023 | 14:49
    The Central Balkan Biosphere Park Partner Festival to bring together artisans, local producers, and artists - 01

      The dates for the events are 1st October in Sevlievo on the central town square, 7th October in Troyan in front of the Tourist Information Centre, 20th October in the village of Anton on the central square and 21st October in Karlovo in front of primary school “Vasil Levski – 1861”.   Local artisans, producers o...

  • Minister Julian Popov met with the Ambassador of Slovenia

    25 Sep, 2023 | 16:14
    Minister Julian Popov met with the Ambassador of Slovenia - 01

      The Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov met today with Her Excellency Natasha Bergel, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia. The possibilities for expanding and deepening cooperation in the field of flood risk prevention and the construction of infrastructure, including energy infrastructure, which integrates environmental prot...

  • EC extended the application deadline for the “Natura 2000” award to 12 October

    25 Sep, 2023 | 14:49
    EC extended the application deadline for the “Natura 2000” award to 12 October - 01

      The application deadline for the European Union Natura 2000 Network Award in 2024 is now extended to 12 October 2023. The award is given for excellence in the management of Natura 2000 protected areas that demonstrates the added value of the nature conservation network for local communities and economies across the EU. The award highlights...

  • 21 Municipalities to apply for funding for air quality measures by the end of October

    25 Sep, 2023 | 11:55
    21 Municipalities to apply for funding for air quality measures by the end of October - 01

      85 000 households that use heating on wood and coal will have the opportunity to receive new environmentally friendly and energy efficient heating appliances for free thanks to funding from the Environment Programme Citizens wishing to take this opportunity should seek information from their local authorities Over 16 500 households repl...

  • The MOEW asked Romanian counterparts to include Bulgaria in the Environmental Impact Assessment procedure for the Giurgiu incinerator

    08 Sep, 2023 | 10:08
    The MOEW asked Romanian counterparts to include Bulgaria in the Environmental Impact Assessment procedure for the Giurgiu incinerator - 01

      Minister Popov suggested holding a public discussion for the project in Bulgaria. The Ministry of Environment and Water requested more facts, studies, and analyses regarding the existence of a risk for the citizens of the city of Ruse and relevant prevention efforts. The Ministry of Environment and Water sent its opinion on the invest...

  • The MOEW commits to continuous complex inspections in Razgrad

    07 Sep, 2023 | 10:52
    The MOEW commits to continuous complex inspections in Razgrad - 01

        The continuous control of potential pollutants in the Beli Lom river by RIEW-Ruse and the Danube Region Basin Directorate will continue   By the end of the year, the Ministry of the Environment and Water (MoEW) will carry out multiple complex inspections in Razgrad through the RISW-Ruse and the Danube Region Basin Directo...

  • The MOEW joined the anti-crisis actions in Tsarevo

    06 Sep, 2023 | 12:44
    The MOEW joined the anti-crisis actions in Tsarevo - 01

       The “Black Sea Region” Basin Directorate activated its operational unit and monitors the state of water currents and municipal micro-dams in the area. Monitoring of drinking water sources and sampling will be carried out to assess the condition of the water bodies, after the situation calms down.   The Ministry...

  • Minister Julian Popov met with the Swiss Ambassador Raymund Furrer

    05 Sep, 2023 | 16:48
    Minister Julian Popov met with the Swiss Ambassador Raymund Furrer - 01

      The Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov and the Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation Raymund Furrer discussed the cooperation within the framework of the Second Swiss Contribution in the field of environmental protection. In the current program period, the MOEW is responsible for the preparation and implementation of three prog...