The average loss of water in the water distribution system of the country is 65%, according to the statistics presented by the caretaker Minister of Regional Development Violeta Koritarova. The data come in the backdrop of news of..
In 2022, 2.78% of the population in Bulgaria was experiencing water shortages (drought), mainly on a seasonal basis. The most affected districts are Lovech (24.9%), Targovishte (19.0%), Blagoevgrad (14.8%) and Pernik (12.9%), according to the National..
An expedition is to analyse the effect of Russia’s war in Ukraine on the marine environment in the Bulgarian waters for the first time. The research is part of the project SCIRENA II by the Institute of Marine Research of the Kingdom of Norway and..
Bulgaria and Romania have joined the Schengen area by air and sea. As of today, 31 March, all Schengen rules, the Schengen rules will apply in both Member States including on issuing Schengen visas and controls at the internal air and sea borders will..
Bulgaria will be marking the World Water Day on March 22 with numerous events throughout the country. This year, the theme of the UN's World Water Day is "Water for Peace", emphasizing the unequal access to water worldwide and the need to protect and..
The Chairman of the Commission for Energy and Water Regulation (EWRC) Ivan Ivanov has proposed the introduction of water subsidies due to the increased water prices by an average of 15% since the New Year. The price of water in three cities -..
The state of emergency declared on 26 November in Razgrad region over the complicated winter conditions has been called off, the regional administration has announced. The strong winds and the heavy snow caused outages in electricity and the water..
Roadside water fountains abound in the Eastern Rhodopes, there are hundreds of all kinds. Some are truly impressive, others are more modest, there are even some where people can sit down to a picnic – with a barbecue, with playgrounds for the children..
The ban on drinking water and bathing in the sea in Tsarevo municipality is still in force. The decision was taken by the Regional Health Inspectorate in Burgas after the results of the third samples, taken after the floods on 5 September were announced..
The attack against the tourist industry in Bulgaria this year was very strong, said Minister of Tourism Zaritsa Dinkova in an interview with public service TV BNT. The international situation is very complex, and Bulgaria is part of it, she..
