Bulgarians call on authorities to take action for protected areas
50,000 Bulgarians have signed a petition calling on Bulgarian authorities to stop destruction of the country's national parks and protected areas.
Bulgarian authorities pave way for destruction of protected area
The area of Kamchiiski pyasytsi is Bulgaria’s longest remaining stretch of natural beach on the Black Sea coast and a unique natural area of European importance. But a series of questionable decisions by Bulgarian authorities have opened the area to destruction.
Investing in Bulgaria? Buyer beware!
Bulgaria’s pristine nature and affordable real estate prices are attracting a growing number of foreign investors looking to invest in prime properties along the Black Sea coast or up in the mountains at one of the up-and-coming ski resorts. But investors should think twice before investing their money in some of these development projects. Find out more about illegal construction in Bulgaria's protected areas.
Closing wildlife trade corridors on Europe’s eastern borders
Threatened species will be at risk from a rise in illegal wildlife trade entering Europe once Bulgaria and Romania join the European Union, according to TRAFFIC – a joint programme of WWF and IUCN-The World Conservation Union.
Floods in the Danube River Basin: Flood risk mitigation for people through wetlands restoration
In 2006, major flooding on the Danube caused significant loss of life and property in countries from Austria to Romania and Bulgaria. In a new study, WWF has examined the flood events to see to what extent floodplain protection and restoration can limit flood risks.
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Meet the head of WWF's Danube Freshwater Programme
Crossing through 10 countries in Europe, the Danube is the most international river in the world. In addition to the 83 million people that live in the river basin, the Danube also supports unique habitats and globally important species of flora and fauna. Find out more about the Danube in an interview with Dr Christine Bratrich, Head of the WWF Danube Freshwater Programme.
Interview with Erika Stanciu, Head of WWF’s Carpathians/Forests & Protected Areas Programme
Natural heritage is our greatest capital - and we are squandering it
Interview with Erika Stanciu on challenges facing protected areas, new opportunities, and women in the Danube-Carpathian region
Dishes of destruction: the hidden cost of seafood
Some of Europe’s most popular fish dishes are a recipe for disaster for our oceans and fishing communities, warns WWF in a new report, which exposes the destructive, illegal and wasteful fishing which lies behind some of our favourite seafood.
WWF campaigns for Bulgarian parks
Despite official protection, Bulgaria's greatest national parks and other protected areas are being destroyed at an alarming rate.
::: People Profile ::: Swimming the Danube
Averaging 33km per day, an American triathlete has swum the Danube River, from the Black Forest in Germany to the Black Sea in Romania, to highlight river restoration and environmental awareness along one of Europe's most important waterways. Find out more about protecting the Danube.