Democracy

29 05, 2025

The Open Society Civic Contribution Award is with us for the second time

2025-05-29T10:01:51+03:00

For the second time, the Open Society Award for Civic Contribution goes to the Public Centre for Environment and Sustainable Development. Svilena Velcheva and Georgi Krastev, creators of the documentary series ‘The Unknown Paradise’, received the award during the 33rd [...]

The Open Society Civic Contribution Award is with us for the second time2025-05-29T10:01:51+03:00
23 05, 2025

Ecovarna.info alongside bTV and Capital for the Green Feather Award

2025-05-23T15:47:41+03:00

For the second consecutive year Ecovarna.info has been awarded in the ‘Green Feather’ category of the Web Report clean journalism contest, which has become a tradition. After last year the story ‘Broken stones - a waste-beaten story in the present [...]

Ecovarna.info alongside bTV and Capital for the Green Feather Award2025-05-23T15:47:41+03:00
7 05, 2025

Deer from Ezerets, who brought the Scene to the village and the bees to the town

2025-05-07T12:05:22+03:00

Her eyes widen and look reproachful. Because you've told her in public how much she's done for the community, for the people she works with, the people she coexists with... But they're smiling nonetheless. Helen Sabatini may make you angry, [...]

Deer from Ezerets, who brought the Scene to the village and the bees to the town2025-05-07T12:05:22+03:00
26 03, 2025

When someone wants to burn your land: the case of Varbovka

2025-03-26T13:38:23+02:00

One of the most important cases in the fight for environmental protection and public health in Bulgaria - the case of Varbovka - was presented at the annual civic forum "Conference on Democracy". Dimitar Pavlov, lawyer, artist and activist from [...]

When someone wants to burn your land: the case of Varbovka2025-03-26T13:38:23+02:00
24 03, 2025

Eco-anxiety among the young – a problem that cannot be ignored

2025-03-24T14:14:33+02:00

At this year's Democracy Conference, important topics related to the environmental challenges facing young people were discussed. One of the highlights was the presentation of Seta Raynova from the For You Association, who shared her observations on the phenomenon of [...]

Eco-anxiety among the young – a problem that cannot be ignored2025-03-24T14:14:33+02:00
14 03, 2025

The right to nature – local initiatives and uniting for nature

2025-03-14T16:17:05+02:00

At the annual civic forum "Conference on Democracy" the topic "Right to Nature" was presented - what is common between the many local civic protests in Bulgaria and the upcoming informal coalition around "Green Laws" and local initiative committees. The [...]

The right to nature – local initiatives and uniting for nature2025-03-14T16:17:05+02:00
13 03, 2025

Today it is time to redouble our efforts

2025-03-13T16:46:48+02:00

"Today, we are confronted with a new debate on the development of democracy, one that threatens us with an ever-diminishing capacity to respond adequately to the new societies' need for democratic change. Critics, in my view, quite sincerely respond to [...]

Today it is time to redouble our efforts2025-03-13T16:46:48+02:00
13 03, 2025

Co-creating forward-looking solutions for a sustainable environment

2025-03-22T20:50:40+02:00

Elena Simeonova from the Association of Bulgarian Black Sea Municipalities (ABBSM) presents a project proposing cooperation between civil society organizations in the search for sustainable environmental solutions. This is another important step towards building environmentally responsible and engaged communities. Watch [...]

Co-creating forward-looking solutions for a sustainable environment2025-03-22T20:50:40+02:00
12 03, 2025

Democratic principles and transparency in building renovation programmes

2025-03-22T20:51:26+02:00

Energy efficiency is a guiding principle in the European Union's sustainable development and decarbonisation policies. Before investing in new energy capacity, we need to implement measures to reduce energy consumption through the efficient use of energy. This not only leads [...]

Democratic principles and transparency in building renovation programmes2025-03-22T20:51:26+02:00
7 03, 2025

How Musala Square can gradually regain its appearance

2025-03-07T13:31:37+02:00

We present you the first lecture of the annual civic forum Democracy Conference 2025, dedicated to the important topic of the restoration of the image of Musala Square in Varna. Kalina Angelova Zhecheva, cultural manager of the Talyana Association, shares [...]

How Musala Square can gradually regain its appearance2025-03-07T13:31:37+02:00
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