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Normal values for coastal sea waters in the vicinity of the run-aground ship are retained
01 Oct, 2021 | 17:09The value for ammonium nitrogen measured yesterday, 30th September 2021, two days after the cessation of the cargo transfer from the run-aground ship “Vera Su”, shows a tendency to stay at the values measured before the failed transfer operation. The MOEW will continue to monitor the condition of Black Sea waters in the immediate vicin...
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The MOEW expresses gratitude to the 17 municipalities and all Bulgarian participants in the European mobility week 2021
01 Oct, 2021 | 14:12Seventeen Bulgarian municipalities and cities participated in the 20th edition of the European Mobility Week 2021. The campaign encourages local authorities to introduce and support measures for sustainable transport and constitutes an opportunity to improve air quality in cities and ensure sustainable environmental solutions for the urban ...
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Sampling results in the vicinity of Kamen Bryag show normal values for coastal waters in the region
01 Oct, 2021 | 12:07The measured value of ammonium nitrogen in the second consecutive sampling after the cargo transfer activities from the run-aground ship were terminated, taken on 29th September 2021 at the same site in the vicinity of the ship, shows that concentrations are reducing and approach the value, measured on Monday, September 27th, 2021, before t...
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The main environmental risk in the Kamen Bryag area has been overcome
30 Sep, 2021 | 16:05At a briefing for journalists, the Minister of Environment and Water Asen Lichev confirmed that by draining the fuel from the lower tanks of the run-aground ship the main risk to the environment in the area of Kamen Bryag has been overcome. Practically, this means that there is no possibility for the tank to get punctured and for dangerous fuel (...
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Minister Asen Lichev will hold a briefing for journalist at 11:00h
30 Sep, 2021 | 10:06Today, September 30th, 2021, from 11:00h the Minister of Environment and Water Asen Lichev will give a short briefing for journalists in the building of the Ministry of Environment and Water at 22 Maria Luiza Blvd., 2nd floor.
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Minister Asen Lichev approved Methodological guidelines for development of Municipal waste management plans
29 Sep, 2021 | 11:23The Minister of Environment and Water Asen Lichev approved the methodological guidelines for the development of municipal/regional waste management plans. The guidelines are designed to assist local authorities in developing waste management plans for the period 2021-2028, which is the period of validity for the National Waste Management Plan. The...
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NGO Open Doors Day to continue online
28 Sep, 2021 | 15:30To observe the anti-epidemic measures by decision of Minister Lichev, the Ministry of Environment and Water will continue to hold the Friday regular NGO Open Doors Day online. Interested participants are invited to send their email address by 16.00h on the previous Thursday to the following e-mail: press@moew.government.bg. Participants will be a...
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Minister Asen Lichev issued a coercive administrative measure for the suspension of the unloading of the “Vera Su” ship
28 Sep, 2021 | 11:52The Minister of Environment and Water Asen Lichev issued a coercive administrative measure to the Executive Agency “Maritime Administration” to suspend the activities of unloading the cargo - urea, from the Black Sea vessel “Vera Su” due to the imminent danger of pollution of Black Sea waters. RIEW officials found that when...
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The results from sea water samples taken on 25th September near the run-aground ship are ready
27 Sep, 2021 | 15:14The Black Sea Basin Directorate analyzed the test results from the two water samples taken on 25th September 2021. We remind you that during the inspection two Black Sea water samples were taken: the first was sampled in the immediate proximity of the ship in the direction of the open sea, and the second - in front of the bow of the ship, where the...
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MOEW Position on securing the run-aground ship near Kamen Bryag
26 Sep, 2021 | 10:41After acquainting himself in detail with the current factual situation related to the security of the “Vera Su” cargo ship, run aground near Kamen Bryag, the Minister of Environment and Water Asen Lichev states the following position: The shipowner and the insurer have been responsible for the refloating of the ship for...
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Black Sea water samples were collected in the vicinity of the run-aground ship on a signal for leakage of nitrogen fertilizers into the sea
25 Sep, 2021 | 17:41Today, September 25th, 2021, experts from the Black Sea Basin Directorate-Varna and the Regional Laboratory at the Executive Environment Agency carried out an inspection and sampling by boat of the Maritime Administration Directorate-Varna, on a signal for leakage of nitrogen fertilizers in the sea from the cargo ship “Vera Su” that is ...
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Minister Asen Lichev held a consultative meeting on issues of climate neutrality
24 Sep, 2021 | 12:39The Minister of Environment and Water Asen Lichev held a meeting with Dr Lachezar Kostov, senior research fellow at the Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and Vice-Director of the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna. The aim of the meeting was to consult on issues related to the...