News archive (03/2026)

apture the Future: A Global Youth Storytelling Initiative for People and Nature

If you are a young photographer or visual storyteller aged between 18 and 35, and if you find inspiration in the connection between people and nature — a connection woven into harmonious unity within the boundaries of biosphere parks — you could take part in this year’s UNESCO and Vivo initiative Capture the Future.

Meeting with stakeholders for the Annual Plan for grazing and hay use prezentation

On April 8, 2026 (Tuesday), a meeting will be held in the “Vasil Karaivanov” Hall at the Karlovo Municipality (Karlovo, 1 Petko Sabev St.) between representatives of the Central Balkan National Park Directorate and prospective pasture users in the Park.

We celebrated World Water Day together with children from “Stefan Peshev” Primary School

On March 23, on the occasion of World Water Day, experts from the Central Balkan National Park Directorate conducted educational activities with students from grades 4 “B” and “C” at “Stefan Peshev” Primary School in the town of Sevlievo.

March 23 – International Bear Day

International Bear Day has been celebrated every year on March 23 since 1992. This day is dedicated to some of the most impressive and powerful animals on the planet – bears.

The World Water Day is coming

This Sunday, March 22, the world will mark World Water Day. The initiative aims to raise awareness of the global water crisis and to encourage the sustainable management of water resources.

Draft of an Annual plan for livestock grazing and using of hay in the Central Balkan NP

Draft of an Annual plan for livestock grazing and using of hay in the Central Balkan NP 2026 was announced with an Order of CBNPD Director.

Successful Operation Against Unauthorized Motor Vehicle Use in Central Balkan National Park

On 15 March, in the area of Bukova Mogila locality within the Troyan Park Section, staff members of the Central Balkan National Park Directorate carried out a specialized operation to monitor compliance with the regulations in the protected area.

RANKING of the candidates in the competition for the position of Head of the “Control and Protection – North” Department in the “Biodiversity, Control and Protection” Directorate at the Directorate of Central Balkan National Park