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The proposed regulation planning for the Bulgarian forests continues to consider them only as a place for cutting

Oct. 23, 2014

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The coalition of NGOs and civil groups " Let Nature Remain In Bulgaria " submitted to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food (MAF) its opinion on the new regulation for inventory and planning of Bulgarian forests.

It was published for public discussion on the website of EFA with only two weeks period for comments, despite the fact it was developed more than 3 years.

The European Commission insists on Bulgaria including the whole Important Bird Area Rila within NATURA2000

Oct. 23, 2014

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The coalition of non-governmental organisations and civil groups “Let Nature remains in Bulgaria” applauds the official decision of the European Commission which insists that new territories be included in the European environmental network NATURA2000 in Bulgaria.

12 recipes of Nature Park “Bulgarka” will be offered in the restaurants of K-Express WWF

WWF Danube - Carpathian Programme in Bulgaria

Oct. 23, 2014

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WWF invites you to the launch of the campaign “The culinary secrets of the nature” that will be held on 4 November 2014 from 18:30 to 20:30h in restaurant K-Express – Business Park Sofia.

A summer camp with Transparent mountains

BALKANI Wildlife Society

Aug. 06, 2014

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In the last days of August we, the team of Transparent Mountains, invite you to a summer camping trip. The purpose of the trip is to gather the most active supporters of the initiative together at a beautiful place in the Rhodope Mountains. We want to get to know each other and share our visions about the mountain resources and how we take part into its management. We are about to take advantage of our presence at "Chatuma" as to apply and discuss different ways of stable usage of the natural resources.

The Cabinet in Resignation enlarges illegally Bansko ski zone

Jul 31, 2014

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Let Nature Remain in Bulgaria non-governmental organizations and civic groups coalition warns, that at the last sitting of the government in resignation a practically illegal decision for enlarging the concession area of Bansko ski zone in Pirin National Park has been taken.

No official documents have yet appeared, but the deputy premier in economic development in resignation Daniela Bobeva has explained for the media that the concession fee is up 50%. There being no other information, it can be supposed that the State has joined in the concession of 650 decares of ski runs, lifts and facilities of state ownership, which have so far been used illegally by the concessionaire Yulen AD, although they have not been included in Bansko ski zone concession of 990 decares

Construction Supervision Has Again Misled Prosecutor’s Office on Account of Illegal Construction in Bansko Ski Zone

Jul 29, 2014

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Let Nature Remain in Bulgaria Coalition of non-governmental organizations and civic groups has received the results from the inspection of Blagoevgrad Regional Prosecutor’s Office from July 7, 2014 on violations of law during construction of Bansko ski zone in Pirin National Park. The inspection was conducted on the request of Supreme Administrative Prosecutor’s Office.

Water for Life or Water for Coal?

Za zemiata (“For the Earth”) Association

Jul 17, 2014

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With the weather getting drier, our country needs to decide whether to choose food independence or artificial support for installed coal capacity. This is what Greenpeace Bulgaria declares in its latest report “Water for Life or Water for Coal”, presented today in Sofia.

TWENTY PERCENT MORE STORKS ACCORDING TO PRELIMINARY DATA FROM VIIth INTERNATIONAL CENSUS

Bulgarian Society for Protection of Birds/BirdLife Partner

Jul 17, 2014

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Anyone can volunteer in the campaign, which is one of the biggest events in nature protection in the world
Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) and tens of volunteers continue the all-encompassing white stork census in the country. It is conducted every ten years in all of Europe. This year is VIIth international census, which is conducted June 15 to July 15 in two successive years – 2014 and 2015.

Ambitious energy efficiency and renewable energy targets could reduce imports by more than the EU planned 45%

Za zemiata (“For the Earth”) Association

Jul 17, 2014

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While EU leaders are debating energy security measures at a summit in Brussels, a new report reveals the European Commission’s plans for reducing the dependency on imported energy sources as highly inadequate. The report shows that the EU’s ambitious energy efficiency and renewable energy measures will reduce the need to import in 2030 by 45% more than the EU’s predicted levels [1">.

“Tree of the year” contest marks its fifth edition with two new categories for participants nationwide

Jul 16, 2014

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This year the contest for favorite, unforgettable trees marks its first jubilee. For the fifth year in a row the EcoObshtnost Foundation has announced its call for nominations of cherished trees, memorable for specific experiences. In harmony with the jubilee there are five categories: Tree of the year, Young nature enthusiast, Tree of the future, Ancient trees speak and Our family tree.

As in the past, those partial to natural beauty and its presence in our lives are invited to send photos and stories about trees from around the country, in order to reach more people with their memory, event, or tale.

What is new this year, in addition to support for the contest from new sources, are two of the categories and an invitation to share Bulgarian poetry, inspired by and dedicated to our natural treasures.

Organizations from the nature conservation, cultural heritage and tourist sectors to work together for the Black Sea coast and mountains

Bulgarian “Biodiversity” Foundation

Jul 16, 2014

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The Coalition of NGOs and civic groups “Let Nature Remain in Bulgaria” and organizations from the tourism and cultural heritage preservation sectors will sign a memorandum defining nature conservation and the preservation of cultural heritage as priorities for the development of tourism in Bulgaria.

All the details are to be announced at the press conference on July 17t, 2014, at noon at BTA Pressclub.

Tortoises are beautiful, but taking them is forbidden and lethal for them!

BALKANI Wildlife Society

Jul 15, 2014

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This is also poaching – taking a tortoise from the natural environment and letting it go in Sofia, where it will die in the coming winter.
This tortoise was found in Sofia and taken to Balkani Wildlife Society. Here is their response: “We are very grateful to the people who rescued and handed it over, now we will take care of it in the Testudo Breeding Centre near Dragoman, until we return it to the appropriate habitat.”

Consecutive meeting with organizations in tourism industry

Jul 02, 2014

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On June 30th, at the office of the Bulgarian Tourist Chamber was held a debate about common position between Coalition “Let Nature Remain in Bulgaria”, Bulgarian Tourist Chamber, Bulgarian Association of Travel Agents, Civil Initiative for Conservation of Cultural heritage.

The ban of GM maize MON810 remains in force

“Agrolink”

Jun 27, 2014

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With a Council of Ministers decision dated of 25th June 2014 the ban for growing genetically modified maize MON810 on the territory of Bulgaria remains in force. The ban was adopted with a Council of Ministers decision 56 dated of 3rd February 2011. In the end of 2013 the EC appealed to Bulgaria to overturn the ban for growing GMO maize for the motive that the ban is incorrectly legally based. In the beginning of 2014 the EC informed Bulgaria that starting a procedure for violation under art.258 of the Treaty for Functioning of the EU is forthcoming. With the new Council of Ministers decision dated of 2014 the legal basis has been changed, but the ban from 2011 remains in force, announced the Minister of agriculture and foods prof. Dimiter Grekov.

Shall we finally learn from our mistakes?

Jun 20, 2014

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In a few hours the lives of thousands of families and ordinary people fall into ruins on account of pouring rains. But the tragedy does not occur somewhere faraway in a desolate place but in a big city, in resort towns on the Black Sea coast……
We feel for the pain of the people who lost their love ones, their homes and property. Their life will never be the same! What about ours?

What is missing in Government’s proposal on Bulgarian Black Sea Park

Jun 18, 2014

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Let Nature Remain in Bulgaria coalition of NGOs and civic groups expresses its support for National Assembly’s decision for the establishment of a new national park, named Bulgarian Black Sea Park. This decision corresponds to Bulgaria’s, and Romania’s, obligations within EU’s framework for protection of the natural heritage of the Black Sea biogeographical region.
However, environmentalists believe that Ministry of Environment and Waters (MEW) has not done a good job on this park proposal.

Environment Ministry’s Proposal on Bulgarian Black Sea Park – Conflicting and Incomplete

Jun 16, 2014

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Environmentalists present the additions at BTA Press Club a press conference on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, 10:00AM.

Let Nature Remain in Bulgaria Coalition of non-government organisations and civic groups expresses its support for National Assembly’s decision for establishment of Bulgarian Black Sea National Park. This decision corresponds to Bulgaria’s, and Romania’s, obligations within EU’s framework for protection of the natural heritage of the Black Sea biogeographical region.

Danube Art Master 2014

Centre for Environmental information and Education

Jun 13, 2014

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11th International student competition Get active for a living Danube!
Join the celebrations dedicated to Danube Day – June 29. Participate in the International student competition and show that you care about the future of the river and its inhabitants, while competing for fantastic prizes.

Culinary demonstration of vegan and vegetarian home cooking

Jun 13, 2014

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This June “Vege Demo” is the biggest challenge in Plovdiv, as it provokes locals to demonstrate their most scrumptious homemade vegan and vegetarian dishes! The gauntlet has been thrown at attendees of the event as well, to satisfy their curiosity whether vege-food, in addition to healthy, can be appetizing and visually attractive.

Changes in Ordinance for direct sales in force

Jun 13, 2014

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The Ordinance for amendment and addition to Ordinance amending and supplementing Ordinance № 26 of 2010 for specific requirements for direct supply of small quantities of raw materials and foodstuffs of animal origin was published in № 46 of “The State Gazette” (June 3rd, 2014).