Pernik Prosecutor Biser Mihaylov: "As a father, I will not betray my son"
A week after the arrest of Vasil Mihaylov, his father, Pernik prosecutor Biser Mihaylov, denies helping his son hide, speaks about his internal dilemma, and declares that he will not testify against him.
Putin on the drone that crashed in Romania: its origin can only be determined by expertise
Radev's cabinet gives American tankers another month in Sofia due to visas for Bulgarians
Tragedy in Sunny Beach: Hotel fire reignites following fatality
A fire at a hotel in Sunny Beach has reignited after being initially contained. The incident claimed the life of a 47-year-old worker, and 120 tourists were evacuated. The causes are being investigated.
57 fires and dozens of rescue operations in the country over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, firefighters responded to 130 incident reports. According to the General Directorate for Fire Safety and Population Protection, there have been fatalities in the incidents.
Road tragedy: One dead and 27 injured in accidents over the past 24 hours
A bloody toll on the roads: 25 serious accidents were recorded in the last 24 hours. See the latest statistics on deaths and injuries since the beginning of the year.
New Bulgarian library opens its doors at our embassy in Mexico
The Embassy of Bulgaria in Mexico has opened a library with donated books to mark the Day of Slavonic Writing. See how our compatriots preserve their spirit and culture far from home.
Exhibition of Bulgarian Cartoonists in Turkey
The 70th anniversary of the "Humor and Satire" program is being celebrated with an exhibition of cartoonists born in Bulgaria or descendants of Bulgarian emigrants, living and working in Turkey.
The prima of Bulgarian music brought the sold-out "Olympia" to its feet on May 24th
On May 24th, Lili Ivanova held her second solo concert at the legendary Parisian venue "Olympia", gathering nearly 2,500 people and turning the evening into a powerful gesture of Bulgarian cultural diplomacy.
Temporary traffic organization in Burgas for the Pentecost Memorial Day
The Municipality of Burgas is introducing traffic changes around the cemetery park on May 30 due to increased traffic for the Pentecost Memorial Day. See the new traffic regime.
Creative Residency in Burgas: Apply for "Tidal Lines" 2026
Young artists can apply for the international residency "Tidal Lines" in Burgas. The program offers full funding, mentorship, and creative freedom at the National Academy of Art (NAA).
National exhibition "Repair the Earth" visits Burgas: Photographs about the climate
Burgas hosts the photo exhibition "Repair the Earth". 25 inspiring shots reveal the human impact on nature, climate change, and the hope for an ecological future.
Economic Police crackdown: Warehouse with over 12,000 counterfeit items raided in Pomorie
More than 12,000 items with counterfeit trademarks were seized during a specialized operation in Pomorie. See the details regarding the confiscated goods and the investigation.
Police operation in Burgas: Drug lab busted and marijuana seized
Burgas police have detained two men with criminal records. During specialized operations, authorities discovered methamphetamine, drug precursors, and nearly a kilogram of marijuana.
Crackdown on drug trafficking in Burgas: Drugs worth 200,000 euros seized
A large-scale police operation in the Burgas neighborhood of "Rudnik" has dismantled a drug depot. Marijuana, cocaine, and methamphetamine prepared for distribution along the coast have been seized.
MoD and MoI exempt from 10% cut: why the salary measure is rendered almost meaningless
The exclusion of the security ministries from the 10% cut in personnel costs greatly reduces the budget impact, as the MoI and MoD alone account for almost half of salaries in the public sector.
Bulgaria joins the European Stability Mechanism: What does it mean for our money?
Parliament has ratified Bulgaria's accession to the European Stability Mechanism (ESM). Learn about the benefits, the cost of contributions, and why politicians are debating our financial security.
Experts: deficit measures are by the book, but require courage and consistency
Former social minister Hristina Hristova and economist Adrian Nikolov approve of the halt to automatic indexations and the salary cap in the public sector as key steps to reduce the deficit, but warn that deep analysis and sustainable growth are needed.
Burgas Surgical Days 2026: Innovations and Solutions in Surgery
On May 29-30, Burgas will gather the elite of Bulgarian surgery for the third edition of "Burgas Surgical Days 2026". A professional forum focused on practical case studies and support for young doctors.
4 Spokes, 20 Cities and 20,000 Emotions: Female Motorcyclists in Bulgaria Embark on a National Journey for the 20th Anniversary of IFRD
From May 1st to May 3rd, 2026, the "Lady Bikers MPowered Bulgaria" association is organizing a large-scale three-day motorcycle trip along four spokes through 20 cities to mark the 20th anniversary of "International Female Ride Day" under the motto "Women Accelerate – 20 Years of Power."
Animation Masterclass in Burgas for Prospective Students (NATFA + Géza Tóth)
On April 25th, an animation masterclass with Géza Tóth, organized by NATFA, will take place in Burgas. The event is aimed at prospective students and will cover the basic principles of animation, admission requirements, and future professional opportunities. Participation is free with prior registration.
The Council of Ministers adopted the Medium-Term Programme for Humanitarian Aid and Development (2025-2030)
The government approved the fourth medium-term programme for development and humanitarian aid (2025-2030). Bulgaria continues to support strategic regions and priority sectors, with a focus on education, healthcare, good governance, and economic growth.
Humanitarian organizations: the war in Iran disrupts access to food and medicine for millions of people
The conflict between the US, Israel and Iran has led to the most serious disruption of global supply chains since COVID‑19, blocking the Strait of Hormuz and increasing transport costs. WHO and humanitarian organizations warn of a sharp rise in hunger and shortages of medicines.
Iranian refugees and Bulgaria: a real destination or a peripheral route?
The main destinations for Iranian refugees remain Germany, the UK, Canada and other high-income countries, while Bulgaria is more of a transit country with a small number of asylum applications. Despite the improved asylum system, the country has limited capacity and problems with access to the procedure, which raises questions about its readiness for a mass influx.
Urgent repair of water supply accident near South Bus Station in Burgas
Teams from ViK Burgas are working to fix a water supply accident in the area of the South Bus Station. The Municipality of Burgas is monitoring the process until the asphalt is fully restored.
Attention! "Danail Nikolaev" street in Burgas to close for water and sewage system repairs
Burgas Municipality is introducing temporary traffic organization on "Danail Nikolaev" street due to repairs of the water and sewage network. See the closure period and detour routes here.
The accident on "Oborishte" Street in Burgas has been resolved: repair work continues
ViK Burgas has successfully repaired the sewage system failure on "Oborishte" Street. The road is now clear for the completion of street infrastructure repairs.
YouTube introduces automatic labeling of videos created with AI
The platform is starting to recognize and label AI-generated content itself, moving warning labels to more prominent positions and introducing permanent tags for some videos.
"Virginia Records" defends "Bangaranga" following attempts to steal the brand
Following DARA's triumph at Eurovision, "Virginia Records" is taking legal action against attempts to unfairly register "Bangaranga" as a trademark.
World Metrology Day: Why are accurate measurements the foundation of trust?
We celebrate World Metrology Day with a focus on the role of accurate measurements for science, business, and public trust. Learn how errors in units of measurement have changed history.
Parliament curtails the powers of the special administrator of "Lukoil Neftohim"
Lawmakers have decided that the decisions of the special commercial administrator of Lukoil's subsidiaries in our country shall be subject to judicial and administrative control, limiting the possibilities for disposing of assets and shares.
Radev and Macron discussed energy security, defense and partnership between Bulgaria and France
Prime Minister Rumen Radev discussed key topics with Emmanuel Macron in Paris, such as defense, energy independence, support for Ukraine, and the integration of North Macedonia.
Borislav Sarafov has resigned as Director of the National Investigation Service and Deputy Prosecutor General
The Prosecutors' College of the Supreme Judicial Council has accepted Borislav Sarafov's resignation from his posts as Director of the National Investigation Service and Deputy Prosecutor General, following a submitted application.
Primorsko creates a voluntary squad for disaster and fire response
The Municipality of Primorsko is taking the first steps towards creating a voluntary unit for crisis response. See the application and training requirements.
Head of the Security Directorate in Varna fired over illegal construction
Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev has disciplinarily dismissed Alexander Dragnev from the "Security and Public Order" directorate due to illegal construction in the Baba Alino area.
Important announcement: Introduction of paid parking subscriptions on "Vihren" and "Musala" streets
The Municipality of Sozopol notifies residents that from 01.06.2026, the marking of paid subscription parking zones will begin on "Vihren" and "Musala" streets. Please move your vehicles.
Historic success: BC "Nesebar" enters the top 10 of the National Championship
Basketball club "Nesebar" achieved a prestigious 9th place at the National Championship for boys under 12 in Ruse. See how the young talents overcame the competition.
Grappling and BJJ Masterclass with Farid Khadiev and Antoni Todorov
A successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling seminar was held at Arena Nessebar. Learn more about the techniques, the atmosphere, and the significance of the event for the martial arts community.
Stanislav Genchev: "Today I am much more experienced than during my first spell at Botev"
Botev (Plovdiv) officially introduced Stanislav Genchev as head coach for the second time, with the specialist stating that he is now significantly more experienced and expects better results with the "Canaries".
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