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EC Proposes Ban on Phosphates in Detergent by 2013

BRUSSELS, Belgium — Anew rule proposed by the European Commission would ban the use of phosphates and limit the amount of phosphorousbased chemicals in laundry detergents in all EU member

EC Proposes Ratification of Prespa Park

Macedonia, BRUSSELS (Sofia Echo (Bulgaria)) — The European Commission is proposing that the European Union ratify an agreement to protect sustainable development of the Prespa Park area in southeastern Europe.

EU, Bulgaria in Talks on Danube Strategy

SOFIA, Bulgaria (Sofia News Agency (Bulgaria)) — The European Commission and the Bulgarian government are holding one-on-one talks in Brussels on the European Union's Danube Strategy. The EC is also holding

EU Warns 12 Member States Over Lack of River Basin Plans

BRUSSELS, Belgium — I he European Commission sent its first warnings at the beginning of June to 12 EU member states for not submitting their river basin plans required by EU legislation on time.

European Commission Report Shows Water Availability at "Critical" Stage

BRUSSELS, Belgium — A recent European Commission report urged member states to address the water shortage crisis in Europe and use methods

Romanian Government Awaits Approval for $274 Million USD in EC Funding

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania's Ministry of Environment at the end of December submitted proposals to Brussels for two projects targeting modernization and extension of drinking water supply and

EC Provides an Extra $145 Million USD for Rural Development

BUCHAREST, Romania (HotNews.ro (Romania)) — The European Commission (EC) decided to supplement Romania's budget for rural development projects by an additional $145 million USD, according to Romania's resort ministry.

EC Sends Commissioner to Bulgaria to Gauge Impact of EU Funds

SOFIA, Bulgaria — European Regional Policy Commissioner Pawel Samecki traveled to Bulgaria on October 22 with a mandate to determine the effectiveness of the European Union's cohesion policy in

Dimas Says Court Should Not Yet Be Involved in Bulgaria's Environmental Problems

SOFIA (Focus Information Agency (Bulgaria)) — European Commissioner for Environment Stavros Dimas will make a statement at the European Commission meeting on September 30 suggesting that Bulgaria's efforts to resolve its environmental problems

Construction of Artificial Lake in Bulgaria Spurs Doubts, Criticism

Bulgaria, SOHA — The Ministry of Environment and Water is proposing two projects for general use of the Mesta River's waters, for which the Cabinet will have to approve funds for technical and economic analysis.