AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWildfire readiness: Bulgaria says it’s better prepared for 2026 wildfires after EU-co-funded delivery of new firefighting and coordination equipment for the Fire Safety and Civil Protection Directorate, including drones and tools for volunteer units. Emergency response capacity: Officials framed the handover as a fast, joint effort with municipalities and volunteers, with training supported by the Labour Ministry and rapid project implementation. Energy reform with social stakes: The Energy Minister insists the BEH plan to remove Mini Maritsa Iztok and TPP Maritsa Iztok 2 from the holding is a binding Recovery and Resilience commitment, with a weekly working group to plan finances and protect jobs. Geothermal for greener greenhouses: A Dutch mission will visit Bulgaria to explore geothermal energy use in greenhouse horticulture, aiming to cut high energy costs and modernize production. Public health and environment: The ECDC warns that heat can boost “flesh-eating” Vibrio bacteria in coastal waters, listing Bulgaria among higher-risk countries. Education across borders: BEAD project partners in Silistra and Calarasi set up hybrid learning labs and shared digital resources, including training for agriculture students.
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