The Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW) invites all interested Bulgarian cities, institutions, business and non-governmental organizations to actively participate in the 20th anniversary of the European Mobility Week, which will take place from 16th to 22nd September 2021. The registration for participation can be accessed at: mobilityweek.eu/...

The Minister of Environment and Water Asen Lichev issued an order approving the National Methodology for Flood Threat and Risk Mapping. The document updates the current methodology for flood threat and risk assessment. As new elements, an approach for the assessment of flooding by rain water and an extension of the scope for carrying out risk asse...

The National Assembly held a hearing for the Minister of Environment and Water Asen Lichev yesterday devoted to the import, storage, and utilization of household and hazardous waste, as well as to ways to address the problem of illegal landfills.   The Council of Ministers will adopt a decision next week banning the import of waste under the...

In regard to media inquiries about amendments to the Water Act and the Ordinance on Surface Water pertaining to it, the Minister of Environment and Water Asen Lichev will express his opinion after the deadline for closure of the public discussion procedure and upon consideration of all proposals and comments.

Statement by the Minister of Environment and Water Asen Lichev in relation to the increased public interest on issues pertinent to the construction and operation of mines on the territory of the Republic of Serbia near the border with the Republic of Bulgaria   Since my appointment as Minister, I have been working proactively to intensify th...

The Basin Directorate “East Aegean Region”-Plovdiv and RIEW-Haskovo inspected the “Ivaylovgrad” Dam on order by the MOEW on Sunday upon a signal through the “green phone” for dead fish in the water body. The inspection found no water pollution. As the level of the dam decreases and due to its specific relief, sma...

 “Me in nature and the care for Her within me.”  Position statement by the Minister of Environment and Water Asen Lichev regarding the encroachments on sites under protection in recent days and the violations of environmental legislation:  A few days ago we witnessed brazen eco-vandalism on protected sites at the Black ...

Ten kestrels were released in nature in the vicinity of the Kremikovtsi Monastery near Sofia.   This traditional release of birds raised by the Green Balkans Wildlife Rescue Center took place yesterday. The Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW) has supported the organization successfully for many years, whereby support was provided on a c...

The Bulgarian Chamber of Mining and Geology awarded the Ministry of Environment and Water with a jubilee plaque for its contribution to the industry of mineral resources, as well as for its systematic and effective support for the sector. The award was received by Ms. Polya Pencheva, Chief of Staff of the Minister of Environment and Water, during t...

The Minister of Environment and Water Asen Lichev signed orders for declaring two new protected areas - the natural landmark “Sharp Stone” and the protected area “The Forest of Boryana”. The natural landmark “Sharp Stone” is located in the village of Sharp Stone, Municipality of Harmanli, region of Haskovo, and ...

Bulgaria received an invitation to acquire “Participant” status in the Committee on Environmental Policy at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The Minister of Environment and Water Asen Lichev was informed by letter from the OECD Secretary General Matthias Corman about the OECD Council decision to upgrade ...

On 10.08.2021 experts of the RIEW, the Basin Directorate “Black Sea Region”, and the Regional Laboratory - Burgas at the Environment Executive Agency inspected the sewerage system of the village of Sinemorets in the presence of a representative of the Municipality of Tsarevo.  The inspection was ordered by the leadership of the Mi...