The European Commission has closed the infringement procedure against Bulgaria after the country reclaimed all old landfills and fulfilled its obligations under the Landfill Directive. The EC's decision is from 24 April this year and comes after the country reported last December that all 113 landfills subject to the 2015 CJEU ruling had b...

  Each year the EARTHDAY.ORG platform coordinates events around the world to demonstrate global support for the environmental movement. More than 1 billion people in 192 countries participate in Earth Day activities, making it the largest initiative in the world. The MOEW, through its regional structures, is involved in marking Earth Day wit...

  A team of RIEW-Ruse carried out today an unplanned inspection in Razgrad on a signal of unpleasant odors in the city. The inspection was ordered by the Minister of Environment and Water Petar Dimitrov, and the team was joined by the director of the environmental inspection Anelia Nikolova. Checks were carried out in the area of the dischar...

  "Every day we witness the growing relevance of water sustainability both regionally and globally. Proactive action is needed to prevent and manage water-related risks from climate change." This is what Reneta Koleva, Deputy Minister of Environment and Water, said today at the opening of the conference "Smart Water Consumption and Blue Diplo...

The working group for the introduction of a deposit system in Bulgaria held a meeting to learn about the experience of Romanian experts who participated in the introduction of the deposit system in Romania. The meeting was held with the participation of the Deputy Minister of Environment and Water Nikolay Sidzhimov. The participants in the working...

At the traditional ceremony to symbolically accept the key of the ministry, Petar Dimitrov categorically confirmed, "We are moving forward. We have been working together since day one, we have done many things for the environment together and they will continue." Julian Popov handed over the position with the same message of continuity: "Everythin...

The restoration of urban rivers in Bulgaria is critically important for nature conservation, water resource management, water quality improvement, and the creation of natural and recreational facilities for the urban population.   The Ministry of Environment and Water has received the report "Approaches to Restoring Urban Rivers", prepar...

Minister Julian Popov signed the order for its declaration.   The Minister of Environment and Waters Julian Popov issued an order for the declaration of the protected area "Kamchiiski Sands". It is in the lands of the villages of Novo Oryahovo and Shkorpilovtsi, Dolni Chiflik Municipality, Varna region, and has a total area of 4537.794 h...

The work of the working group established by Minister Popov received the highest appreciation by MPs from all parliamentary groups   The Ministry of Environment and Water presented today before the Parliamentary Committee on Environment and Water proposals for legislative changes to reduce unpleasant odours, prepared by the working group...

The 16th edition of the National Student Competition "Health Ambassadors" started. The contest is held on initiative by the Ministry of Health to support the healthy lifestyle of young people. Its aim is the prevention of behavioural and health risk factors related to unhealthy diet, low physical activity, alcohol consumption, and smoking. The Min...

The Charter for Sustainable Tourism in Bulgaria was signed at the Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW). The document was signed today by the Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov, the Deputy Minister of Tourism Irena Georgieva, the Chairman of the Bulgarian Tourist Chamber Georgi Nikolov, the Chairman of the Board of the Bulgarian Asso...

The MOEW and the water basin directorates published for public consultation the draft updated River Basin Management Plans until 2027. The documents are available on the websites of the respective basin directorate and the Ministry. In accordance with the Water Act, the public consultation will run for six months until 30 September this year. The ...