Noticias sobre Bulgaria
One in three groundwater wells is running dry, global study finds
For decades, groundwater overexploitation has outpaced the data needed to quantify it at a global scale.
EU cohesion policy reallocation puts €3.1 billion behind water resilience
Water has been formally elevated to the status of strategic infrastructure by the European Union, placed alongside competitiveness, defence, housing, and energy as one of five pillars of a €34.6 billion reallocation of cohesion policy funds.
The EU Water Resilience Strategy and what it means for Europe
At the beginning of June, the European Commission unveiled its long-awaited Water Resilience Strategy, setting out a call for a more coordinated and determined European response to escalating water-related pressures.
Europe’s bathing waters safe for summer swimming
From Europe’s coastal waters to its inland bathing sites, a large majority of Europe’s waters are safe to swim in, according to the latest European bathing water assessment for the 2024 bathing season, published on June 20.
EU Commission EU refers Poland to Court and warns six Member States over Drinking Water Directive
The European Commission has decided to refer Poland to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose the recast Drinking Water Directive (Directive 2020/2184) into national law.
Is the EU complying with the Water Framework Directive? Analysis of the state of water in Europe
Water is an essential resource for life, the economy and ecological balance, but its management in the European Union continues to face major challenges.
From contamination to accountability: Europe’s drive to regulate PFAS and protect water resources
PFAS, often referred to as "forever chemicals", have emerged as a significant environmental and public health concern.
Early warning systems save lives: but why didn’t they save lives in Spain’s recent floods?
The crucial role of early warning systems in preventing and managing the catastrophe caused by severe rains (a phenomenon known as an Isolated Depression at High Levels, and by…
EU refers Bulgaria and Romania to Court of Justice over urban wastewater failures
The European Commission decided to refer Bulgaria (INFR(2017)2082) and Romania (INFR(2018)2109) to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to fully comply with the collection and treatment obligations set in the urban wastewater treatment directive (Directive 91/271/EEC).
European Council adopts new rules to enhance urban wastewater treatment efficiency
The Council gave the final green light for a revised EU directive on urban wastewater treatment.
EU invests €380 million in 133 new LIFE projects for Europe’s green transition
The Commission has granted more than €380 million to 133 new projects across Europe under the LIFE Programme for environment and climate action.
European Commission refers 6 countries to Court of Justice for failure to revise water plans
Today, the European Commission decided to refer Bulgaria, Ireland, Spain, Malta, Portugal and Slovakia to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failure to finalise the…
2023 shatters climate records, with major impacts
2023 has shattered climate records, accompanied by extreme weather which has left a trail of devastation and despair, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Brazilian researchers develop method of purifying water contaminated by glyphosate
By José Tadeu Arantes | Agência FAPESP.
Peatlands were drained for agriculture. Now researchers are trying to restore them
With wellies and waterproof clothing, Claudia Nielsen spent time splodging through the Bois-des-Bel peatlands earlier this year.
Quality of Europe’s bathing waters remains high
The majority of bathing water sites in Europe met the European Union’s most stringent ‘excellent’ water quality standards in 2022, according to the latest annual Bathing Water report published today.
EC refers Bulgaria to Court of Justice for violating EU market laws for mineral and spring waters
The European Commission decided to refer Bulgaria to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to fulfil its obligations under Directive 2009/54/EC on the exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters.
Drinking water: Ensuring water quality intended for human consumption
Safe drinking water is essential for public health and well-being.
Droughts in Europe in July 2022: almost half of the EU +UK territory at risk
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre today published the “Drought in Europe - July 2022” report, an assessment of Europe’s drought situation based on the European Drought Observatory.
LIFE WILDisland Project marks new commitment to protect wetlands along the Danube
On 11 May 2022 the new Danube WILDisland Project was launched in Vienna, Austria.