Ministry of Tourism orders immediate inspection after report of violations at Butamyata beach

In case of systematic violation, the concession may be terminated

The Ministry of Tourism has ordered an immediate inspection of Butamyata beach following media reports and violations detected by the Regional Inspectorate for Environmental Protection of Burgas (RIEW-Burgas) within the boundaries of a protected area under the Protected Areas Act – Strandzha Nature Park.

The inspection of the Eco-Inspection has found the introduction of soil and other fractions and construction activities in the area of the sea beach "Butamyata" near the village of Sinemorets.
A team of experts has been formed on the orders of the Minister of Tourism Miroslav Borshosh to carry out an on-site inspection. 

According to the concession contract signed between the concessionaire and the Ministry of Tourism, no illegal construction and/or the placement of unapproved, movable objects and facilities on the concession site and its adjacent water area is allowed and must not be allowed. If the appointed inspection reveals a breach of the contractual provisions, the Ministry of Tourism shall be entitled to impose the appropriate sanctions.

 "In the event that a violation of the contractual provisions is found, all sanctions provided for in the current legislation and the contract will be taken, including the imposition of a penalty, and in the event of a systematic violation – the termination of the concession," Minister Borshosh stated.

In the course of the inspection, the Ministry of Tourism will request an explanation and a statement from the concessionaire company regarding the activities carried out and the violations found after the inspection of the Regional Inspectorate of Environmental Protection and Water Management in Burgas.