A conference named Problems and Solutions for Improving Quality of Ambient Air was held in Sofia. The conference was organized by the Bulgarian Ministry of Environment and Water and aims at taking measures on a national level to reduce air pollution. Bulgaria’s Minister of Environment and Water Neno Dimov pointed out that fine dust particles are the main reason for air pollution, followed by harmful emissions from transport, etc. Pollution of air in 25 Bulgarian cities is above admissible levels and standards. Bulgaria’s Deputy Premier Valeri Simeonov pointed out that improvement of air quality is among the priorities of the Bulgarian cabinet. Bulgaria’s Minister of Economy Emil Karanikolov announced that the authorities have been discussing incentives for innovations that will improve environment through EU operational programmes. Next week the authorities are to start talks related to possible manufacture of electric cars in Bulgaria and provision of subsidies to people purchasing such vehicles.
Musicians from Australia and Great Britain will perform on July 13 in Veliko Tarnovo, on the "Art Summer" open stage next to the Boris Denev Art Gallery. The music of the band David Dower Trio combines jazz, rock and Bulgarian musical influences...
Saturday will be sunny and hot. Clouds will form in the afternoon, and there may be brief showers in isolated places in the Eastern part of the country. Minimum temperatures 18-23° C., for Sofia 18° C. Maximum temperatures 35-40° C., for Sofia 35°..
On this day in 1991 the Seventh Grand National Assembly adopted the new Constitution of Bulgaria and dissolved itself, BTA recalls. This was the first new constitution in the former socialist camp, which came into effect the very next day, July 13. On..
Seven fires are burning in forest areas in the districts of Plovdiv, Haskovo, Kyustendil and Yambol, the Executive Forests Agency said. In..
Caretaker Premier Dimitar Glavchev and the Director of the General Directorate Fire Safety and Civil Protection, Chief Commissioner Alexander Dzhartov,..
Bulgarian politicians and institutions have condemned the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. "We are deeply shocked by the horrific attack on..
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