Bulgaria is working to implement the recommendations of the European Commission related to the infringement procedures in the field of environment, this country’s Ministry of Environment and Water announced. In 2007, Sofia defined its protected areas, but final acts of declaration of protected areas have not been issued to 207 of them yet. No specific objectives and measures for the protection of habitats and species have been set. Moreover, Bulgaria is criticized for applying the Habitats Directive incorrectly. In order to overcome the weaknesses identified by the Commission, Bulgaria’s authorities have already submitted to the National Assembly a draft on amendments to the Biodiversity Act. The process of issuing orders for protected areas continues, the Ministry of Environment and Water further notes.
The Civil Protection Training Centre in Montana is currently hosting an international NATO exercise with around 1,200 participants from over 40 countries and organisations worldwide. Acting US Ambassador McDowell visited the training ground and met..
The government plans to open primary healthcare clinics in small towns and provide incentives to encourage healthcare professionals to work in underpopulated areas. This is part of the government-approved National Health Strategy, which aims to..
The government has approved amendments to the Defence and Armed Forces Act. The changes will introduce training in Military Affairs and Defence at professional colleges. This training will be recognised as equivalent to the skills and qualifications..
Bulgarian MEP from the Europe of Sovereign Nations group Petar Volgin, known for his pro-Kremlin position, condemns Russian interference in Eastern..
OnTuesday, it will be mostly sunny with temporary increases in cloud cover . A weak to moderate wind will blow from the east-southeast. Maximum..
An International Monetary Fund mission will visit Bulgaria as part of its annual review of the country’s economy , the Fund said in a statement...
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