Bulgarian Parliament passes controversial Forestry Act amendments
Opposition parties and environmental protection NGOs argued that this and other provisions were the result of lobbyist pressure from ski resort operators.
Thu, Feb 09 2012
Opposition parties and environmental protection NGOs argued that this and other provisions were the result of lobbyist pressure from ski resort operators.
Ferry-boat service between the Bulgarian and Romanian banks of the river may continue if the ferry captains decide that the weather conditions allow the safe passage of the boats.
Bulgaria shut down two 440MW units at its Kozloduy nuclear power plant in 2004 and two more units with the same installed power in 2006.
We hope this donation can assist those communities which are suffering, and especially those who have lost their homes, James Warlick says.
February 8 EC report notes a number of developments in Bulgaria’s progress in judicial reform, the fight against corruption and organised crime, but points to need for stronger action in a number of areas.
European Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva says that it is ‘impressive’ that the support offered comes at a time when Italy and Poland themselves as struggling with the effects of the severe winter.
Bulgaria has requested assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. European Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva said that Bulgaria would most probably receive European aid but that it was also true that most of Europe was suffering from severe weather.
Education Minister decrees that from February 8 to 10 inclusive, all schools in Bulgaria will be closed.