Forced seizure: The state regains control over the Aheloy dam

25.06.2026 | Region

The regional governor of Burgas has ordered the seizure of the Aheloy dam due to unauthorized use. Police and an interdepartmental commission are currently on site.

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The state regains control over the Aheloy Dam

The District Governor of Burgas has issued an official order for the compulsory seizure of the Aheloy Dam. The decision follows the established unauthorized use of the site by a legal entity that did not have a legal basis for its activities.

The Aheloy Dam is public state property, and any actions without a legal basis are unacceptable.

At the moment, a large-scale operation is underway at the site, carried out by an interdepartmental commission. The teams are executing the orders in accordance with the powers granted to them to ensure the return of the site under state management.

Participating in the operation are: