Citizens and representatives of For the Earth and Greenpeace environmental organizations sent a petition with more than 19,000 signatures to the Ministry of Environment and Water. The petition calls for limiting the use of plastic. It is against the use of disposable plastic containers. The petition also calls on the authorities to increase prices of plastic bags and ban the use of plastic bags by 2025.
Bulgaria ranks first in the EU in terms of use of plastic bags per capita. The petition also calls on the authorities to levy a tax on all single-use plastic products. It also urges the authorities to promote reusable materials. Bulgaria was given a deadline until July 2021 to meet the requirements of the EU directive to limit the use of 8 types of plastic items.
It will be sunny and hot on Friday. Maximum temperatures will range between 33°C and 38°C, around 33°C in Sofia. It will also be sunny along the Black Sea coast. There will be a light to moderate easterly and southeasterly wind in the afternoon..
Interior Minister Daniel Mitov told reporters that migrant pressure and attempts to cross the Bulgarian-Turkish border illegally are decreasing . He said that compared to 2023, attempts at illegal crossing had decreased by around 70%. The minister..
The plenary debate on the third motion of no confidence against Rosen Zhelyazkov's government, proposed by the Revival party, has concluded . According to the National Assembly's rules, the vote must take place at least 24 hours after the debates end...
Bulgaria appreciates Oman's important role in de-escalating tensions and achieving stability and lasting peace in the region. This is according to Head of..
Bulgaria’s Premier Rosen Zhelyazkov extended his warmest congratulations to the President, the government and the people of the United States on the..
Ferry operations near Oryahovo have been suspended d ue to low water levels in the Danube River. The situation is not unprecedented and occurs every..
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