The Ministry of Environment and Water has banned the import and breeding of American minks (Neovison vison) in this country because of the harm to biodiversity, the Ministry press service has announced.
The order issued by Environment Minister Borislav Sandov reads that if they were to be released into the wild accidentally, they would replace and destroy protected species of mammals, birds, reptiles. Moreover, there exists a risk to the activities of fish farms, and they spread zoonoses, including coronaviruses. Because of its powerful negative impact, this species is No. 19 in the list of the 100 most invasive alien species in Europe, and is among the top invasive alien species in Bulgaria.
On Friday, the minimum temperatures in Bulgaria will be between - 20°C and - 5°C. In Sofia, it will be around minus 13°C. During the day, it will be mostly sunny. There will be a weak, in the eastern regions to moderate wind from the..
Hacker group Ransomhouse announced on its website that it has data leaked from the information systems of the Supreme Administrative Court. As evidence, documents with lists of names and personal data of employees, as well as various documents have..
The situation in the country illustrates the urgent need for the state to create conditions for holding more farmers' markets, where farmers can sell their produce directly to consumers. This was stated by the Bulgarian Farmers' Union in connection..
A serious train crash involving a train owned by the Bulgarian company PIMK has occurred near Craiova, Romania. According to initial information, the..
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that Bulgarian citizens traveling or residing in Canada keep themelselves well-informed about the current..
Sofia Airport has been officially renamed to Vasil Levski Airport at a solemn ceremony on February 19 . The ceremony was attended by Deputy Prime Minister..
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