Mizia
The Bulgarian State Allocates BGN 2.8 Million for Repairs in Mizia, Dupnitsa and Teteven
Sofia. The government approved nearly BGN 2.8 million for the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works and the municipalities of Mizia, Dupnitsa and Teteven to overcome disaster damage in the three municipalities, the government press office said.
The Exploration of Oil and Gas Deposits near Vratsa is Extended
The term for exploring the possibility of extracting oil and gas deposits near Vratsa has been extended with more than a year, the government decided at its regular session on Wednesday.
State of Emergency Declared in Bulgaria's Northwest Due to Overflowing Dams
State of emergency has been declared in Bulgaria's northwestern municipalities of Mizia and Hayredin, both in the region of Vratsa, due to overflowing dams.
The dams "Rogozen-1" and "Barzina" are overflowing due to the abundant rainfall in the past days, daily Dnevnik informs.
EU Commissioner Georgieva Urges Bulgaria to Improve Disaster Prevention
Bulgaria should work harder on preventive measures to avoid natural disasters, EU Commission Vice President Kristalina Georgieva has said.
In a statement issued for the anniversary of floods which last year hit the northwestern town of Mizia on August 2, Georgieva has warned that climate changes will bring about more and more disasters.
Bulgaria's Mizia Oil and Gas to Conduct Oil, Gas Exploration at 4 Blocks
Bulgaria's Mizia Oil and Gas company has obtained the right to conduct prospecting and exploration of oil and natural gas at Block 1-5 Devetaki, Block 1-7 Tarnak, Block 1-9 Mizia, and Block 1-10 Botevo.
Westinghouse Helps Repair Kindergarten in Bulgaria's Flood-Stricken Mizia
Westinghouse Electric Company said on Monday it is donating BGN 17,000 (EUR 8,500) for the reconstruction of a kindergarten in the Bulgarian town of Mizia hit by flash floods last summer.