A conference named Problems and Solutions for Improving Quality of Ambient Air was held in Sofia. The conference was organized by the Bulgarian Ministry of Environment and Water and aims at taking measures on a national level to reduce air pollution. Bulgaria’s Minister of Environment and Water Neno Dimov pointed out that fine dust particles are the main reason for air pollution, followed by harmful emissions from transport, etc. Pollution of air in 25 Bulgarian cities is above admissible levels and standards. Bulgaria’s Deputy Premier Valeri Simeonov pointed out that improvement of air quality is among the priorities of the Bulgarian cabinet. Bulgaria’s Minister of Economy Emil Karanikolov announced that the authorities have been discussing incentives for innovations that will improve environment through EU operational programmes. Next week the authorities are to start talks related to possible manufacture of electric cars in Bulgaria and provision of subsidies to people purchasing such vehicles.
Overnight it will be clear. The wind will die down in most areas. After midnight along the Danube River, in lowlands and near rivers fogs will form and visibility will be reduced with low clouds. Minimum temperatures will be between minus 3°C and 2°C,..
The ambassadors of the EU Member States have reached a preliminary agreement on the draft decision to abolish checks at internal land borders for Bulgaria and Romania. This is planned to happen on January 1, 2025. The decision is expected to be finally..
Shopping malls in Sofia and across the country will increase the number of security guards where needed. Additional panic buttons are also to be put in place if retailers wish, the Bulgarian Retail Association said. Groups of suspicious persons will be..
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The first marble statue discovered in the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica on 3 July, is probably of Lucius – grandson of Roman Emperor Octavian..
The Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association (BHRA) presented its annual awards for professional achievements in the field of tourism. The Bulgarian..
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