Ministry of Environment and Water

Legal proceedings against Borislav Sandov

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Borislav Sandov to receive indictment over protected areas case

Former Bulgarian Minister of Environment and Water Borislav Sandov faces legal action regarding the ‘Petrohan’ case. The Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office alleges that in February 2022, Sandov exceeded his authority by sign

Hungary drought and heatwave: energy and water crisis update

35 clusters · 135 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Hungary rivers face critical water shortages due to extreme drought

By mid-September 2026, the environmental and energy crises in Hungary continued to intensify. While the Paks nuclear power plant worked toward restoring its 2,000-megawatt capacity, the nation’s river systems faced unpre

Bulgarian Petrohan-Okolchitsa case investigation

5 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Borislav Sandov denies official misconduct charges

The ‘Petrohan-Okolchitsa’ case has triggered significant political and social scrutiny in Bulgaria. Initially, Deputy Speaker Atanas Atanasov suggested that revelations in the case were a strategic distraction intended t

Danube low water crisis and monitoring efforts

10 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Danube River water levels drop critically in Bulgaria

By mid-September 2026, the hydrological crisis on the Danube in Bulgaria intensified as water levels continued to drop critically. On September 13, the Executive Agency ‘Danube River Research and Maintenance’ reported th

Environmental violations and complaints against Kronospan

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Veliko Tarnovo officials review Kronospan Bulgaria permit amid air pollution complaints

In July 2026, the Regional Inspectorate on Environment and Water in Veliko Tarnovo imposed fines totaling approximately 76,693.78 euros on Kronospan Bulgaria EOOD. These sanctions followed inspections that identified adm

Bulgarian state administrative and personnel reforms

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria implements 10% personnel cost reduction in state administration

The Bulgarian government has introduced a series of administrative and structural reforms aimed at streamlining state operations. Initially, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Pulev announced initiatives to reduce business

Flood recovery and financial aid in Strumyani

6 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria begins flood relief payments in Strumyani and Batak

Ten days after the severe flooding, recovery efforts in Strumyani remain focused on infrastructure and utility shortages. While major roads and the E-79 highway are passable, the village continues to face a critical shor

Vulture poisoning in Central Balkan National Park

6 clusters · 16 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Plovdiv protesters demand justice after poisoning of eight protected vultures

Authorities in Bulgaria are investigating a mass poisoning event in the Central Balkan National Park that killed eight vultures—including four black, three griffon, and one bearded vulture—as well as one raven. The incid