Investor Encroaches into NATURA 2000 Area - Environmentalists

Bulgarian environmentalists have raised an alarm over the launch of construction works in the coastal Irakli-Emine, a protected area, included in NATURA 2000 program.

Irakli, located in the northern part of Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, is a protected area facing the threat of being wiped out by urbanization and expanding ventures. The desire to protect one of the few wild beaches in Bulgaria has gathered together hundreds of people from across the country in a grassroots movement, called "Let's save Irakli!"

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