Bulgaria
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Newly Elected School Principals in Bulgaria: Challenges
Newly elected school principals in Bulgaria face a number of tasks before the new school year, including completing sample list 1 and planning activities.
KEVR undertakes comprehensive inspection of water and sewerage companies in Bulgaria
The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission is initiating a thorough inspection of water and sewerage operators in the country, focusing on water quality and investments.
Restoration of ecosystems after fires will take 50 years
Experts warn that it will take between 40 and 50 years to restore biodiversity in fire-affected areas in Bulgaria.
8 Birds of Prey Released Near Kremikovtsi Monastery
The Wildlife Rescue Center of "Green Balkans" organized a traditional release of diurnal birds of prey, including kestrels and buzzards.
Assumption of the Virgin Mary: Bulgaria Celebrates the Great Christian Holiday
On August 15, Bulgaria celebrates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, honoring the Holy Mother of God as the patroness of women and family. The Troyan Monastery is the focus of the celebrations.
Pleven Remains on Water Regime, Network Replacement Earliest in September
The critical water crisis in Pleven continues, and water supply network replacement projects can only start in the autumn.
ECB approves design of Bulgarian 1 euro coin
Christine Lagarde expressed approval for the design of the Bulgarian 1 euro coin, which will bear the image of St. Ivan of Rila. This is an important step towards the eurozone.
Supreme Administrative Court confirms ban on American mink breeding in Bulgaria
The Supreme Administrative Court has definitively banned the import and breeding of American mink in Bulgaria, confirming the order of the Ministry of Environment and Water from 2022.
Prime Minister Zhelyazkov honors young heroes from Sungurlare for fighting fires
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov presented five young volunteers from Sungurlare to the cabinet for their assistance in extinguishing fires in the region.
130 residential buildings in Sofia to be renovated under EU Recovery and Resilience Plan
An ambitious energy efficiency project will transform 130 multi-family residential buildings in Sofia with funds from the EU Recovery and Resilience Plan by 2026.
Forest officials in crisis: Trade unions demand urgent measures and financial stability
The trade unions from CT "Podkrepa" are sounding the alarm about the difficult financial situation in the forestry sector, demanding an urgent meeting with the prime minister and presenting specific proposals to overcome the systemic crisis.
The government allocates 7,500 leva in aid for families affected by the fires
The Ministry of Labor and Social Policy is taking emergency measures to support affected households after the devastating fires with targeted financial support.
Large-scale renovation of parking lots in Sofia: CGM invests millions in urban environment
The Urban Mobility Center launched a large-scale program for renovating parking spaces in capital city districts, funded by revenues from vignette stickers.
Trade unions warn of a crisis in forestry: Urgent measures by October 2025
Leading Bulgarian trade union organizations are demanding an immediate meeting with the prime minister regarding financial and structural problems in state forestry enterprises.
Water Crisis in Bulgaria: Ministers with a Rescue Plan for Municipalities
The ministers of regional development and environment presented a large-scale strategy for water supply, infrastructure improvements, and addressing challenges in the water sector.