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Parvanov concluded that the final decision on whether the GM crop buffer zones are enough should be made after more serious discussion. Photo by BGNES
Bulgaria President Georgi Parvanov has stated Friday that he will veto the amendments to the GMO Act.
Parvanov, speaking in an interview on Darik Radio, said that even with the decision of the Bulgarian Parliamentary Committee on the Environment that GMOs will not be allowed within 7 km of organic farmland, and 10 km away from permanent, registered beehive clusters, he will still return the ammendments for further consultation.
Parvanov continued; “If there will be a 5 year ban on the cultivation of GM crops, what makes us do these changes now. Let us change the law when it is really necessary. I think that Bulgaria has something that it can be really strong with on the world market – organic agriculture.”
He added; “I disagree with the arguments, or at least I'm not convinced that the GMO policy creates sufficient safeguards for human health or the environment. I do not see enough evidence. Perhaps with time these will be shown, but if I'm not sure how it will persuade public opinion.”
Parvanov concluded that the final decision on whether the GM crop buffer zones are enough should be made after more serious discussion.
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Holiday weather conditions are expected to remain mixed across Bulgaria, with alternating periods of sunshine and rain showers, according to the forecast
On Thursday, April 9, weather conditions across Bulgaria are expected to remain unsettled, with variable cloud cover that will often be significant
Meteorologists from the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences have issued a yellow code warning for strong and potentially hazardous winds across all of Bulgaria on Wednesday.
Atmospheric pressure is expected to decline and settle close to the typical levels for this time of year
On Monday, April 6, 2026, morning temperatures across the country will range between 4°C and 9°C, with around 5°C expected in Sofia
Atmospheric pressure across the country is on an upward trend and is expected to exceed the average levels typical for this time of year by the afternoon.
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