Environmental Offenders Beware: Bulgaria Introduces Stiffer Fines by 50% to 100%

In a decisive move to combat environmental degradation, the Bulgarian government has ushered in new amendments, significantly heightening penalties for environmental damage and pollution that surpass permissible standards. The revised regulations, adopted on January 3, 2024, target sole traders and legal entities, amplifying the consequences for violations.

The revisions, aligned with the European Directive on industrial emissions, introduce a substantial escalation in penalties....