National news
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Minister Karamfilova: To be a leader in climate neutrality, we embark on a clear and smooth transition, we have no time
09 Feb, 2023 | 17:11“To be a leader in attaining climate neutrality, we are taking measures to ensure a clear and smooth transition, but it is important to remember that we do not have time. Only in partnership and empathy will we make decisions that will not only guarantee our energy security, but will also make us a leader on the path to decarbonizatio...
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In 2022 RIEWs imposed 48 fines on mayors for illegal landfills
08 Feb, 2023 | 12:11In relation to addressing unregulated waste pollution, the Ministry of Environment and Water provides summarized information on the control carried out in 2022 by the 15 RIEWs on the fulfillment of mayoral obligations to undertake the necessary measures to prevent the disposal of waste in unauthorized sites and the creation of illegal landf...
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We mark the World Wetlands Day 2023, applications are now open
02 Feb, 2023 | 12:30The topic for this year’s World Wetlands Day is “It’s time for wetland restoration.” It calls on the current generation to take steps to revive and restore degraded wetlands. World Wetlands Day is a global campaign to raise awareness of the importance of wetlands and it is marked every year on 2nd February. This day also mar...
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The delay with drafting water basin management plans is being overcome
01 Feb, 2023 | 12:13Experts from the “Water Management” Directorate at the Ministry of Environment and Water and the Basin Directorates discussed with the team of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) the action program presented by the Bank and the suggested deadlines for drafting the River Basin Management Plans (RBMP) so as to...
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Minister Karamfilova: the state continues its efforts in support of the population in disaster areas
27 Jan, 2023 | 17:05“We are here and this is a clear sign that the state continues to stand behind the decision to support the population in disaster areas”. This was said by the Minister of Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova in the village of Karavelovo, where she visited together with the Minister of Regional Development Ivan Shishkov and ...
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Minister Karamfilova and MOEW experts met with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to discuss the development of plans for flood risk management and river basins
27 Jan, 2023 | 15:47The Minister of Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova, together with a team from the Ministry, met with representatives of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), who are on a mission to Bulgaria in relation to the implementation of an Agreement to assist the MOEW in the development of Management Plans for Rive...
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EC decided to terminate 4 and start 1 infringement procedure against Bulgaria on environmental issues
26 Jan, 2023 | 15:49The Commission is starting an infringement procedure against Bulgaria in front of the Court of Justice of the EU on the prevention of the spread of invasive alien species The European Commission today decided to terminate 4 and start 1 new infringement procedure against Bulgaria for violations in the environmental field. Three of the infr...
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Minister Karamfilova: We abide by the environmental legislation
24 Jan, 2023 | 14:34In respect to the procedure relevant for the investment proposal of “Kastamonu Bulgaria” near the village of Gorno Sahrane, the law will be strictly observed. This was said by the Minister of Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova today at a meeting with the residents of the villages of Gorno and Dolno Sahrane. Minister Karamfilova ...
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Minister Karamfilova: A working structure against environmental crimes is needed
20 Jan, 2023 | 17:10“A team from the Ministry of Environment and Water has been involved in the development of an agreement for coordination and efficient interaction to prevent crimes against the environment.” This was said by the Minister of Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova during at a parliamentary committee hearing. “We firmly stand by ...
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Minister Karamfilova reported progress in protection of biodiversity and closing down old landfills
19 Jan, 2023 | 15:26The progress on projects that had been delayed with years and the obligations of Bulgaria in the field of environment and water was presented by Minister Rositsa Karamfilova today within her report on the activities and results achieved during her term. “We started work on delayed projects such as highway Europe, railway sections, the gas st...
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Deputy Minister Boyadzhiyska: We rely exclusively on stakeholders and their active participation in the development of management plans for the protected areas
18 Jan, 2023 | 15:33“We rely exclusively on the stakeholders and their active participation in the development of management plans for the protected areas within the European ‘Natura 2000’ network in Bulgaria.” This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Environment and Water Maria Boyadzhiyska at the launch of the second national campaign under ...
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The MOEW, the Health Ministry and the Association “Air for Health” discussed the harms by air pollution with particulate matter
17 Jan, 2023 | 16:27Air quality and the health risks related to air pollution were discussed by the Deputy Minister of Environment and Water Reneta Koleva, the Deputy Minister of Health dr. Toma Tomov, and the Deputy Chairman of the parliamentary Committee on Health dr. Alexander Simidchiev, who is also the chairman of the “Air for Health” Association. Th...