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Illegal campsite found in sanitary zone of Yovkovtsi reservoir

02.09.2026 09:10 1 min 1 source РУС
Вестник Борба - областен всекидневник, Велико Търново BUL
Illegal campsite found in sanitary zone of Yovkovtsi reservoir
Original source: Вестник Борба - областен всекидневник, Велико Търново

An unannounced inspection revealed an illegal campsite in the sanitary protection zone of the Yovkovtsi reservoir near Shilkovtsi, Elena municipality. Caravans, tents, gazebos, hammocks, boats and a permanent barbecue were set up on the shore, with the area fenced and under video surveillance. Regional governor Marin Bogomilov ordered an interagency commission to conduct a full survey of the reservoir and identify other violations. The findings will be referred to the prosecutor's office.

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Illegal campsite found in sanitary zone of Yovkovtsi reservoir

02.09.2026 Вестник Борба - областен всекидневник, Велико Търново BUL Original source

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