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24 09, 2026

Meet the “Pragmatic Citizen’s Handbook”

2026-09-24T15:54:06+03:00

We stand behind a great cause. The "Pragmatic Citizen's Handbook" brings together simple, actionable steps on topics that affect everyone - from lower home bills to cleaner air and a stronger local economy. We are proud to be a partner [...]

Meet the “Pragmatic Citizen’s Handbook”2026-09-24T15:54:06+03:00
8 09, 2026

The quiet boom of caravan tourism along the Northern Black Sea coast

2026-09-08T14:31:36+03:00

The structural shift in Bulgarian tourism is already a reality: travelers are increasingly seeking flexibility, independence, and a closer connection to nature. While the traditional hotel sector has maintained relatively steady levels of overnight stays, officially registered campsites in the [...]

The quiet boom of caravan tourism along the Northern Black Sea coast2026-09-08T14:31:36+03:00
1 09, 2026

Selecting from 24 species to plant 435 trees in Odesos District

2026-09-01T13:57:23+03:00

Citizens and experts identified 24 species for planting 435 trees in the Odesos district during a public discussion in the Varna Hall of Varna Municipality. Following further consultations and an analysis of the specific locations, this number will be reduced [...]

Selecting from 24 species to plant 435 trees in Odesos District2026-09-01T13:57:23+03:00
18 08, 2026

Veterinarian Seeks Like-Minded Individuals to Create a Cypress Alley

2026-08-18T17:39:10+03:00

In about a month, he will turn 85. He has been battling cancer for 47 years. And he never stops dreaming. That is likely what helps life triumph for Grandpa Stefcho. "Keep going straight, cross the bridge, and you will [...]

Veterinarian Seeks Like-Minded Individuals to Create a Cypress Alley2026-08-18T17:39:10+03:00
11 08, 2026

How we got to #IMakeTheDistrictGreen

2026-08-11T18:21:51+03:00

#IMakeTheDistrictGreen is an initiative to plant 435 trees in the center of Varna with the support of citizens. It was initiated by the mayor of the Odessos district, Yanislava Shopova. Some of the planting spots are vacant (previously occupied by [...]

How we got to #IMakeTheDistrictGreen2026-08-11T18:21:51+03:00
7 08, 2026

“Arctic Sunrise” docks in Varna

2026-08-11T18:18:23+03:00

One of the most recognizable vessels of the international environmental organization Greenpeace, the “Arctic Sunrise”, has docked in Varna. For more than five decades, the ship has participated in expeditions and international missions dedicated to marine environmental protection, becoming a [...]

“Arctic Sunrise” docks in Varna2026-08-11T18:18:23+03:00
21 07, 2026

What Drives Bulgarian Income in 2025: How Much You Need to Earn to Reach the Top 10%

2026-07-21T10:41:50+03:00

In 2025, the income of Bulgarian households clearly shows one thing: labor remains the primary source of money for people in Bulgaria. The largest portion of personal finances comes from wages and salaries, followed by pensions, self-employment, and various social [...]

What Drives Bulgarian Income in 2025: How Much You Need to Earn to Reach the Top 10%2026-07-21T10:41:50+03:00
15 07, 2026

How an airport turned into a solar park and a home for wild neighbors

2026-07-15T11:03:59+03:00

Back in 1968, the distance of about 140 km from Varna to Silistra and back could be traveled by plane. The first passenger flights were operated from a small runway near the Silistra village of Kalipetrovo using an An-14 'Pchelka' [...]

How an airport turned into a solar park and a home for wild neighbors2026-07-15T11:03:59+03:00
15 07, 2026

Can we turn solar parks into nature havens?

2026-07-15T11:02:50+03:00

Solar parks are increasingly being 'demonized' as enemies of nature, destroyers of agricultural land, and environmental pollutants. These are the arguments of one of the two opposing sides in the debate. The other side views them through the lens of [...]

Can we turn solar parks into nature havens?2026-07-15T11:02:50+03:00
13 07, 2026

Old tires are not household waste. How to dispose of them properly?”

2026-07-16T16:42:48+03:00

The office received an inquiry: 'Where can I recycle my old forklift tires?' A brief online discussion followed, during which we did our best to formulate an answer based on our knowledge. As we talked, we also conducted some online [...]

Old tires are not household waste. How to dispose of them properly?”2026-07-16T16:42:48+03:00
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