The Black Sea Region Basin Directorate (BSRBD) received the results from the examination of water samples taken on March 31, 2025. At all three locations where sampling was carried out, a visible film on the surface of the water and a characteristic odor of petroleum products were detected. The results for all three samples show the presence of pet...

The Deputy Minister of Environment and Water Atanas Kostadinov presented the first prize in the photo contest of the Bulgarian Water Association (BWA) “Stories about Water”. The award ceremony was opened by the Chairman of the BWA eng. Ivan Ivanov and took place today in Sofia, at the Rectorate of the University of Architecture, Civil E...

Experts from the Black Sea Basin Directorate (BSBD) and the Regional Inspectorate for Environment and Water (RIEW) – Varna, carried out a joint inspection today immediately after receiving reports of oil product pollution of the sea waters and the beach in the area between the Second and Third training wall in the city. The inspection found ...

On this day in 1953, the Dzhendema Reserve was declared with the aim of protecting valuable species and their habitats. Dzhendema is the largest reserve within the Central Balkan National Park. With the strictest level of protection according to Bulgarian legislation, it protects and preserves a rich biological diversity of plant and animal specie...

The Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov attended the EU Environment Council meeting in Brussels. The ministers exchanged views on the environmental dimension of the Clean Industry Pact – the new comprehensive growth strategy, providing incentives for industry decarbonization. There was a common understanding that the EU should posi...

The Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Denmark His Excellency Flemming Stender. The two emphasized the sustainable partnership of the two countries within the EU and NATO and expressed their desire to deepen the cooperation in facing modern environmental challen...

Eighty-eight projects of students from 1st to 12th grade from all over the country have passed the first phase of this year's 17th edition of the National Student Competition "Ambassadors of Health". The competition is organized by the Ministry of Health in support of the healthy lifestyle of young people, whereby the Ministry of Environment and Wa...

The Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov met with the Ambassador of France in Sofia His Excellency Joel Meyer, whereby the Minister presented the priorities of the environmental and climate policy aimed at improving the well-being and quality of life of the population. Highlighting the long-standing historical partnership between Bulgaria...

The Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov met with the Chairman of the Taraclia Region in Moldova Lazar Dermenzhi. During the meeting, issues related to the exchange of experience in the field of water resources management - irrigation, hydromelioration, dealing with drought and the consequences of climate change, were discussed. Bulgaria...

The Regional Inspectorate for Environment and Water - Burgas found gross violations by the concessionaire of the Butamyata beach near Sinemorets. It was established that soil and other fractions were brought on the beach and construction activities were carried out on the terrain, for which the Regional Inspectorate for Environment and Water - Burg...

"Water is life - a priceless gift that we must protect and appreciate every day!" With these words, the Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov welcomed the opening of the photo exhibition "Stories of Water" and a discussion forum on the topic "Protection of Natural Waters. Monitoring and Purification of Drinking Water". Every year, the event...

The Executive Environmental Agency (EEA) sent a letter to the Mayor of Sofia Municipality Vasil Terziev, requesting assistance in selecting sites for the relocation of two air quality measurement stations – those in Pavlovo and Mladost. The letter also states that the Sofia Municipality must propose at least 3 possible sites for each of the s...