New standards for ground handling at Sofia Airport "Vasil Levski" are being introduced.
The General Directorate "Civil Aviation Administration" (GDCA) introduces mandatory quality standards for ground handling services at Sofia "Vasil Levski" Airport. The company "Swissport Bulgaria" AD temporarily loses its license for these activities until it remedies the violations found.
Road maintenance on Hemus Motorway – traffic restrictions for safety
Burgas offers expansion of air links with the United Kingdom
Students from Ihtiman returned found money to the police, recognized for their honesty.
A group of students from Ihtiman found a significant amount of money in the city center and turned it over to the local police station. Subsequently, the owner of the money was identified and the sum was returned to him. The students were rewarded for their honesty, responsibility and courage.
The police in Sozopol seized 89 bottles of "laughing gas" from a car and a private residence.
Officers from the Regional Police Department in Sozopol have confiscated a total of 89 bottles containing nitrous oxide from a passenger car and a private residence in the city. This is part of ongoing inspections for illegal sale and use of "laughing gas" in the resort areas along the Southern Black Sea coast.
The border police assisted the airport operator in an incident with blocked passengers.
On June 20, an incident occurred at "Vasil Levski" Airport, where passengers were unable to leave the plane and reach the border control area. The Border Police assisted the ground operator responsible for the service of Terminal 2 in order to open the doors and release the passengers.
The Bulgarian Sunday School in Belgrade marks the successful completion of the school year
The students from the Sunday school "Lyuben Karavelov" in Belgrade solemnly marked the end of the 2024/2025 academic year. The event, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Serbia, included an official ceremony and the presentation of certificates.
Thousands of unemployed Bulgarians find temporary work in Europe
Over 5,000 unemployed citizens of Bulgaria have started seasonal employment in various European countries since the beginning of 2025. The main sectors in which they are employed include agriculture, farming, and tourism.
The Bulgarian School in Chicago celebrates 15 years with a visit to Burgas.
Students and teachers from the largest Bulgarian school outside the country - "Little Bulgarian School" in Chicago, visited Burgas at the invitation of the Municipality of Burgas. During their stay in their homeland, they met with Mayor Dimitar Nikolov and visited a number of landmarks in the city and the region.
The Lyuben Groys Theatre College launched a festival for young film talents in Burgas.
The Lyuben Grois Theatre College, in partnership with the Municipality of Burgas and the National Film Center, is organizing a new festival for short films, titled "Burgas Off-Season". The initiative is aimed at school and university students, who can participate with their own projects, in which Burgas is the main character.
Burgas comes alive with traditional Bulgarian folk dances every Sunday.
The "Sunday Horo" initiative in Burgas gathers enthusiasts of folk dances and folklore to preserve and pass on the living dimension of the Bulgarian cultural heritage. The event is open to all and includes dances from various ethnographic regions of the country.
Burgas is preparing for a full summer with a rich cultural program.
Burgas is set to experience a dynamic summer filled with diverse cultural events. Upcoming are a choral festival, volleyball matches from the Nations League, Greenburg Fest, a festival of fantastic literature and art, as well as other attractive initiatives supporting the city's candidacy for European Capital of Culture in 2032.
A minor perpetrator of aggression against a peer in Vidin
The police in Vidin established a 13-year-old boy who committed aggressive actions against a 12-year-old child in the city. The perpetrator is known to the Juvenile Department for previous acts of hooliganism and physical aggression. He has been placed in a Crisis Center, where specialists work, but on June 22nd he attacked again.
Border police in Ruse uncovered an organized crime group for telephone fraud
Border police in Ruse detained three people connected to an organized crime group that carried out telephone fraud. Significant sums of money and jewelry acquired through criminal activity were seized.
A police raid uncovers an illegal tobacco factory near Sofia.
Employees of the Economic Police at the SDVR uncovered an illegal tobacco production facility in a house in a forested area near the capital. Over 200 kilograms of tobacco were seized, and three people were detained for up to 24 hours.
The construction sector in Bulgaria will record moderate growth until 2027, according to an analysis by the Institute for Economic Policy.
According to a report by the Institute for Economic Policy, the total construction output in Bulgaria will grow by an average of 3% per year in the period 2025-2027. The forecast is for stronger growth in the middle of the period, when the absorption of European funds is expected to accelerate. Residential construction will record the weakest results, while non-residential and civil engineering construction have greater growth potential.
The Balkan Forum for Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Tourism is gaining momentum.
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry actively participated in the sixth edition of the Balkans Forum, focused on the development of entrepreneurship and sustainable tourism in the region. Chairman Tsvetan Simeonov presented the successful practices of the BCCI in promoting women's entrepreneurship and integrating entrepreneurial skills into education. The Greek Deputy Minister of Tourism, Anna Karamanli, highlighted the Balkans as a key market with potential for year-round, inclusive and sustainable tourism sector.
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry presents a project for longer retention of older workers in the labor market.
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) held an information seminar for the "IntegrAGE" project, focused on human resource management with a focus on older workers (55+). The project, funded by the Interreg program, aims to assist business organizations in retaining their older employees for longer through the application of a holistic approach, including training, flexible working hours, healthy work programs, and other incentives.
The traditional Enyo celebration gathers young and old at the Burgas Ethnographic Museum.
On June 24, Enyovden, the Ethnographic Museum in Burgas will host a traditional celebration related to the celebration of the birth of St. John the Baptist. The event includes weaving an Enyov wreath from 77 and a half herbs, collected at dawn, as well as a demonstration of the costume of the Enyova bride from the village of Fakiya.
Dynamic city game in Burgas marks 90 years of BNR and 13 years of radio in the city.
On June 25, 2025, the first interactive city game organized by BNR-Burgas and "Inner Voice" will be held in Burgas. The event is dedicated to the 90th anniversary of BNR and 13 years since the establishment of the radio in Burgas. Players will have the opportunity to rediscover the city in a new, fun and educational way by solving 10 puzzles located in different places in Burgas.
Premium Rally Sofia - Sveti Vlas: Over 30 supercars take a picturesque route through Bulgaria and Greece
On June 25, over 30 luxury and powerful cars will start from Marina "Dinevi" in Sveti Vlas to pass through iconic destinations in Bulgaria and Greece during the Premium Rally Sofia - Sveti Vlas. The event will include various challenges and prizes for the participants, as well as attractive demonstrations for the public in Burgas, Thessaloniki and Halkidiki.
International organizations are uniting efforts to improve healthcare for Ukrainian refugees in Bulgaria.
The Ministry of Health in Bulgaria is partnering with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the World Health Organization (WHO) within the framework of the European program "EU4Health". The goal is to provide better access to health services for Ukrainian refugees residing in the country, through the training of mediators, the creation of communication networks, and special programs for immunization and prevention.
Over 205,000 Ukrainian refugees still under temporary protection in Bulgaria
According to the latest UNHCR report, from the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine in 2022 until June 2025, over 205,000 people have been registered and received temporary protection in Bulgaria. The agency emphasizes the need to expand integration programs, especially in smaller municipalities, and to prioritize attention to women and children.
Expansion of UNHCR support for Ukrainian refugees in Bulgaria
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is scaling up its assistance to over 100,000 Ukrainian citizens who have found refuge in Bulgaria. Through collaboration with state and civil society partners, UNHCR is establishing a network of "Compass Centers" in key cities, focused on integrating refugees in the areas of education, employment, healthcare, and legal affairs.
The Municipality of Nessebar is investing in improving the school infrastructure in the villages.
The Municipality of Nessebar continues to build new gymnasiums for the primary schools in the villages of Gulyovtsa and Orizare, in order to provide better conditions for student learning. This is part of the broader efforts of the local authorities to turn the village schools into an attractive alternative for parents, by investing in the modernization of the material base.
The Shumen Industrial Park receives 3.5 million leva for development.
The Ministry of Innovation and Growth is allocating 3.5 million levs for the development of the industrial zone in Shumen. The project includes the construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of the technical infrastructure to attract new investors and create over 100 new jobs.
Upcoming repair activities on the water and sewerage network in Burgas will restrict traffic.
Burgas Municipality informs that from June 23, 2025, for a period of 3 months, a temporary traffic organization will be introduced on Debelt Street in connection with the start of repair activities on the water supply and sewerage network. Two sections of the street will be closed to motor vehicles.
The Netherlands will host the NATO summit in June 2025.
The postal operator in the Netherlands announced that the country will host the NATO summit in The Hague on June 24 and 25, 2025. This will lead to enhanced security measures that will affect road and air traffic in the area from June 22 to 26, causing delays in postal operations.
Firefighters and mountain rescuers successfully search for and evacuate lost children in the mountains.
The three teenagers who got lost in the mountainous area near Sliven were quickly found and rescued by teams from the fire department and the mountain rescue service. The children were found safe and returned to their families.
Bulgarian posts temporarily suspend the acceptance of parcels for the Middle East
Due to cancelled flights by airlines, Bulgarian Posts are forced to temporarily suspend the acceptance of any kind of shipments to five countries in the Middle East. The company will publish information about the resumption of the service on its website.
The Bulgarian Foreign Minister participated in key discussions of the EU Council on Ukraine, the Middle East, and Georgia.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev presented Bulgaria at the meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels. The discussions focused on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, tension in the Middle East, and alarming events in Georgia. Bulgaria expressed strong support for Ukraine and condemned the violations of Iran and the actions of the Georgian government.
Deputy Minister Popov and the Director of the Regional Anti-Corruption Initiative discussed the future priorities of the organization.
Deputy Minister Phillip Popov and Albert Hani, the new Director of the Secretariat of the Regional Anti-Corruption Initiative (RAI), held a meeting where they discussed the important role of RAI in the fight against corruption in Southeast Europe. The two parties confirmed their commitment to further cooperation in order to increase the authority and visibility of the organization in the region and the EU.
Ministers from Bulgaria and Greece discussed measures to deal with illegal migration in the EU
The ministers of interior of Bulgaria and Greece held a meeting, where they discussed current issues related to the management of migration and asylum in the European Union. The main focus was on the need for an effective system for the return of illegally residing migrants and the strengthening of cooperation with third countries.
A colorful folk kaleidoscope of the Pomorie coast
The annual folklore festival "Horo by the Pomorie coast" gathered over 800 participants from 29 clubs in the country, who presented the authentic and valuable Bulgarian folklore. Organized by the Dance Club "Chaika", the festival is held under the patronage of the Mayor of Pomorie, Ivan Alexiev.
Kindergarten "Obzorche" in Obzor celebrates 50 years since its founding.
The kindergarten "Obzorche" in Obzor celebrated its 50th anniversary with an exciting concert, representing a colorful and joyful journey by train of knowledge. The celebration was honored by the mayor of Nessebar Municipality, Nikolay Dimitrov, who congratulated the team of the educational institution for their dedication and contribution to the development of the children.
The municipality of Pomorie introduces new rules for the movement of electric vehicles.
The Municipality of Pomorie is taking measures to improve safety in pedestrian zones by prohibiting the movement of individual electric vehicles (IEVs) on sidewalks and other public spaces. The control will be carried out by municipal and police officers.
Burgas, the maritime city, is hosting the Volleyball Nations League.
The national volleyball team of Bulgaria will prepare and play its matches in Burgas for its participation in the prestigious Nations League tournament. The city is also hosting the teams of France, Slovenia, Ukraine, Turkey, and Japan. The local authorities welcome the Bulgarian national team and express confidence in their qualities and professionalism.
The Bulgarian national volleyball team arrives in Burgas for the Nations League
The Bulgarian national volleyball team will hold training sessions in Burgas before the start of the prestigious international tournament, the Nations League. The matches in the seaside city will be held from June 25 to 29 at the Arena Burgas hall, with the participation of Bulgaria, France, Slovenia, Ukraine, Turkey, and Japan.
Burgas is preparing for a record-breaking Marathon in 2025.
The organizers of Burgas Marathon 2025 announced the start of registration for the upcoming edition of the event, which will take place on November 9. A doubling of the number of participants is expected compared to last year, with two new distances introduced - 5 km and a full marathon of 42.195 km.
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