Ecology
General news about environmental protection, sustainability, pollution, and green initiatives.
Burgas Discusses Carbon-Free Waste Management in Gothenburg
Representatives of Burgas Municipality participated in a meeting on waste management in Gothenburg. Innovative solutions and best practices were discussed with partners from Europe to reduce emissions, with a focus on recycling.
Bottle and Can Recycling Machines: Deposit System in Large Retail Chains
In retail chains in Bulgaria, there is growing activity around recycling machines for plastic bottles and cans. Pilot projects for a deposit system show great interest and over 100 million returned packages.
Weather in Bulgaria: Cloudy with rain in many places
Weather forecast for Bulgaria: Cloudy weather with rain in the western regions, which will spread. Precipitation and Mediterranean cyclones are expected during the week.
Weather in Bulgaria: Warm today, cold from Thursday
Today in Bulgaria will be unusually warm (26-31°C), but from Thursday expect a sharp drop in temperature and precipitation. The weather will turn dramatically, with lower temperatures and strong wind. Plan your outdoor activities carefully.
Weather Forecast: Precipitation and Temperature Drop
Precipitation and a temperature drop are expected across the country today. The northwestern regions will be the most affected, while precipitation along the Black Sea coast will begin around noon. Improvement is expected by the end of the week.
Fire near Rila Monastery - Fighting the Flames
A large fire is raging near the Rila Monastery, covering about 900 hectares. Firefighters are battling the flames on their professional holiday. The situation is serious, but they hope to contain the spread.
Weather Forecast: Sunny with Expected Rain
Today the weather will be mostly sunny, with expected rain in Western Bulgaria in the evening. Temperatures will be between 26 and 31 degrees. Along the Black Sea coast it will be sunny, with water temperature 24-25 degrees.
Over 90 Fires in a 24-Hour Period, Three Injured
Firefighters in Bulgaria extinguished over 90 fires in a single 24-hour period, in which three people were injured. They also conducted 33 rescue operations.
Weather Forecast: Rain, Thunderstorms, and Hail are Approaching
After a series of sunny days, the weather is changing, with precipitation, thunderstorms, and a risk of hail expected across the country.
Massive Operation Against Forest Fire Above Rila Monastery
A specialized helicopter and crews from several cities are fighting a massive forest fire in the "Rila Monastery" Nature Park. The blaze has covered 250 decares.
Large-scale forest fire in the Sakar mountains engulfed 13,000 decares
A forest fire in the Sakar mountains has affected nearly 13,000 decares, with firefighting efforts continuing with heavy machinery.
Third Warmest August on Record: Global Warming is Accelerating
According to data from "Copernicus", August 2025 was the third warmest on record, which highlights the acceleration of global warming.
Fire in Varna: Pine forest on fire in the Dzhanavara area
A large fire has engulfed a pine forest in the Dzhanavara area near the Asparuhovo neighborhood in Varna. Four firefighting teams have been dispatched to the scene.
Fire in Rila National Park - fighting the blaze
A fire in Rila National Park continues, with 70 people fighting the flames. The terrain is rocky and difficult to access.
The Rhodopes: A 6.7 Million BGN Eco-Project Protects Forests and Animals
A large-scale environmental project worth 6.7 million BGN is starting in the Rhodope Mountains. The project focuses on the preservation of forest habitats, species such as Scots pine and the western capercaillie, and improving the food supply for the brown bear.