Preventive release to ensure free volumes is carried out at the Studena, Trakiets, and Aheloy dams As of 16.03.2026, the amount of available stored volumes in the complex and significant dams is 4892.4 million cubic meters, which represents 74.85% of their total volume. The Asenovets and Pchelina dams are 100% full, and the Srechenska Bara, H...

Deputy Minister of Environment and Water Petar Dimitrov launched the photo exhibition "Water Harmony", which is organized on the occasion of the World Water Day - March 22, and is held within the framework of the "Water Week" initiative by the Bulgarian Water Association (BAW) with the assistance of the Ministry of Environment and Water and the Ent...

The Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov had a meeting with the Ambassador of Japan His Excellency Chikahisa Sumi. During the protocol meeting, topics of mutual interest in the field of environmental protection and opportunities for continuing the traditions of good cooperation between Bulgaria and Japan were discussed. Minister Popov s...

The Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov met with the Ambassador of the United Kingdom His Excellency Nathaniel Copsey. During the meeting, issues related to bilateral relations, the implementation of environmental legislation and climate change were discussed. А shared view was established that cooperation will continue to develop on all...

The Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov met with the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in Sofi, Her Excellency Dai Qingli. The two discussed issues related to the placing on the market of products that upon use generate widespread waste. According to Bulgarian legislation, persons that put such products on the market are resp...

The European Commission (EC) has closed the infringement procedure against Bulgaria for lack of access to justice in the field of ambient air quality. The EC decision was taken on 11 March 2026 following a positive assessment of the legislative changes made by Bulgaria. The procedure was opened in 2020 after the Commission found that national envi...

Through the preliminary access to the document, the Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW) ensures transparency, open dialogue and the opportunity for informed and timely participation by all stakeholders The Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW) has published a draft Plan for the Development of Priority Areas for Wind Energy in order to ...

The Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov met with the Mayor of the Municipality of Veliko Tarnovo Daniel Panov. The two discussed the situation related to the numerous signals from citizens about odors in the city and the possible actions that can be taken to reduce the environmental impact of the activities of the operating Kronospan ins...

The European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is a key instrument for modernizing the industry, reducing carbon emissions, and providing financial resources for investments in the green transition. This was stated by the Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov during the Regional Energy Summit: Infrastructure, Innovation, Integration, organize...

  Water resource levels are high, according to the NIMH forecast no precipitation is expected in the period until March 16 As of 09.03.2026, the amount of available stored volumes in the complex dams is 4939.8 million cubic meters, which represents 75.58% of their total volume. At 100% full volume are the "Assenovets" and "Pchelina" dam...

The regional inspectorates for environment and water in the country have sent instructions to all mayors of municipalities and the managers of the regional road departments for cleaning actions In connection with the onset of the spring season and the expected snowmelt, which may lead to an increase in river levels and the creation of prerequi...

The Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW) is launching a Coordination Unit for Marine Policies, established by order of the Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov. The new expert structure was created with the aim of achieving more effective management of processes and information related to the Black Sea, as well as improving coordinati...