For the twentieth consecutive year, the National Trust Ecofund has announced the 2026 Literary Creativity Competition in the name of Mimi Pramatarova - the first director of Rila National Park and a prominent figure in the field of nature conservation in Bulgaria. The initiative is aimed at stimulating creativity dedicated to nature conservation i...

The Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov met with the Ambassador of Denmark, His Excellency Fleming Stender. During the meeting, the two discussed the bilateral relations, environmental protection, and energy from renewable energy sources. Regarding the questions raised by Ambassador Stender on product taxes, Minister Popov informed that...

In implementation of the Ministry of Environment and Water's policy for public availability of monitoring data, the institute provides free access to primary data. The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) provides free access to primary hydrometeorological data through an experimental web portal for open data at: https://info...

The NIMH has created an open data portal accessible to all users The Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov opened the Third National Scientific Conference on Meteorology, Hydrology, and the Environment, organized by the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology in the period 24–26 March 2026. The forum brings together scie...

The number of centuries-old trees entered in the registers will increase to 2405 By order of the Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov two new centuries-old trees have been declared protected. Both are approximately 300 years old. One of them is of the species Blagun (Quercus frainetjo), located in the "Gyuneta" area in the land of t...

The NIMH warns of significant rainfall in Haskovo and Kardzhali regions As of 23.03.2026, the amount of available stored volumes in complex and significant dams is 4845.6 million cubic meters, which represents 74.14% of their total volume. At 100% full volume is the Asenovets dam, and at over 90% - the Srechenska Bara, Kamchia, Yasna Polyana,...

On 23 March, we mark World Meteorological Day – a date that focuses on the key role of meteorological science in protecting human life, the economy, and the environment. The theme for 2026 – “Monitoring today, protecting tomorrow” – highlights the importance of timely observations, accurate forecasts, and effective ear...

The Black Sea Region Basin Directorate (BSRBD) – Varna and the Regional Inspectorate for Environment and Water – Varna conducted a re-inspection on March 20 after receiving reports of dead birds and dolphins along the coast in the municipality of Shabla. The inspection was carried out together with the Regional Health Institute and the ...

Deputy Minister Petar Dimitrov: A single water management authority and urgent measures to limit losses are needed Climate change is already having a serious impact on water resources in Bulgaria and is leading to increasingly frequent extreme weather events. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Environment and Water Petar Dimitrov during the...

World Water Day, celebrated annually on 22 March, brings together tens of thousands of people around the world to raise awareness and focus attention on taking action to address water and sanitation crises. On 22 March, governments and international organizations reaffirm that clean water is life and our lives depend on how we protect water quality...

Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov held a meeting with representatives of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria (ACB), which was held at the initiative of the organization. During the conversation, topics related to waste management were discussed, including product fees for end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment and the...

The Ministry of Environment and Water has published for public consultation the Draft Act on Amendments and Supplements to the Water Act. With the proposed amendments, the monitoring of water, in particular the monitoring of the ecological and chemical status of marine waters, is included in the functions of the body that is legally responsible fo...