Send to Kindle
Photo: EPA/BGNES
Air pollution in Sofia with fine dust particles has been detected over the past one year.
The official statement was made in a report prepared by the monitoring department to the State Environmental Agency, the Bulgarian National radio reported.
There currently are 50 stations on air control across the country, with six in the capital Sofia.
There have been places in Bulgaria that have even registered a pollution increase of over 100 times, albeit the maximum prescribed level is 35 times, as stated by Emilia Stoycheva, Director of the Air Monitoring Directorate.
''Air pollution levels are registering increased levels at all stations across Sofia, apart from the one at Kopitoto,'' Stoycheva explained. '' The average annual concentration has increased by 40 micro grams per cubic meter.''
We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!
In a bid to support its agricultural sector amidst the ongoing tensions stemming from Russia's war against Ukraine, Bulgaria announces a significant aid package for farmers
In a recent interview with BTA, Associate Professor Angel Kunchev, the chief state health inspector, addressed the potential declaration of an epidemic of whooping cough and outlined the measures that would be taken in response
Barbara Leaf, the US Assistant Secretary of State for Middle East Affairs, criticized the Yemeni Houthis for their inhumane actions in capturing merchant ships, including the "Galaxy Leader"
FlixBus, the renowned European bus company, is set to launch new routes to and from Bulgaria in anticipation of the summer season
As Bulgaria grapples with a surge in whooping cough cases, Public Health experts offer insights into the situation, assuring the public about the severity of symptoms and emphasizing the importance of vaccination
In a last-minute move, GERB and DPS have put forward amendments to the Law on Gambling aimed at prohibiting the mass advertising of gambling, including on television, radio, and news websites
Over the next 24 hours, a cold front will move across the country, bringing mostly cloudy skies and widespread rain
During the night, showers are expected in some areas, primarily in the western and northern regions, while the rest of the country will experience clearing skies
During the night, cloud cover will increase and thicken, with showers expected to develop from the southwest
Tomorrow, Bulgarians can expect a mix of sunshine and clouds as they step out into the springtime air
Over the next 24 hours, expect cloudy skies with rainfall across the eastern half of the country, where precipitation may be intense in some areas. Meanwhile, the western half will see clouds clearing during the day, becoming mostly sunny
Overnight, rainfall across the country will temporarily cease, with some areas experiencing breaks in the clouds
UN Happiness Report: Bulgaria's Astonishing Leap in Rankings
Bulgaria: 3 Regions With Lowest Life Expectancy - EU Report 2022
