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With a new identity and an international "passport", Greek nature aspires to approach all naturalists, who are looking for a travel destination that has it all: a unique environment, alternative activities, tours, accommodation, local products. All with the "seal" of certification of a single "corporate" identity for Greek nature with the distinctive title "Nature Greece".

UNESCO Warns North Macedonia Again on Heritage City’s Status

North Macedonia has done little to fix issues in the past year-and-a-half since UNESCO first threatened to reclassify the lakeside town of Ohrid as an "endangered heritage site", mainly citing persistent problems with unrestrained urbanisation, a draft report by the UN body made available on Monday said.

51% of Bulgarians Insist on Banning Economic Activity in Protected Areas

51 per cent insist on banning economic activity in protected areas, reported NOVA TV.
More than half of Bulgarians believe that economic development should not harm nature in protected areas such as Natura 2000. This shows data from a survey of public opinion presented by the European Commission, BTA reported.

 

Bulgarian Environment Minister: Proposed Changes to Biodiversity Law Concern Natura 2000 Network

The amendments to the Biodiversity Act are in connection with the Natura 2000 network, Minister of Environment and Water Neno Dimov said during the presentation of the draft, Focus News Agency reports. After more than three years of preparation and discussion, the bill aims to find a balance between various interests, he said.

Two New Protected Areas Under Natura 2000 Announced in Rila National Park

Two new protected areas in Rila will be established after the government has decided to do so.

The zones are located on the periphery of Rila National Park. The Rila Buffer Protected Area is about 380 km2 under the Birds Directive and the Low Rila Protected Zone is about 370 km2 and is under the Habitats Directive. The two areas overlap as territory.

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