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Emergency teams demonstrate coordinated actions in a simulated serious road accident
A serious road traffic accident involving several vehicles was simulated during a tactical exercise on the Trakia highway. Various services, including the police, fire department, emergency medical services, and air ambulance, responded quickly and effectively to rescue the casualties and restore traffic flow.
The dance troupe of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shone at the Asian Cultural Festival in Sofia.
The dance ensemble "Pastri shevitsi" of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs participated in the fifth edition of the Asian Cultural Festival held in Sofia. The group performed four folk dances that were met with thunderous applause from the audience.
The municipal councilor from VMRO criticized the mayor of Sofia for the deliberate delay in the adoption of the budget.
Carlos Contreras, a municipal councilor from VMRO, sharply criticized Mayor Vasil Terziev and his administration for deliberately delaying the adoption of the 2025 budget of Sofia Municipality. Contreras accused the city's leadership of misinformation and manipulation of the facts around the made corrections in the budget framework.
A police officer was injured in a clash with municipal workers in the village of Mechka.
An incident occurred between police officers and local residents during an attempt by the municipal authorities to execute an order for the removal of an illegal construction. One police officer sustained an injury during the physical confrontation, and the detained man was taken into 24-hour custody.
The mayor of the capital Terziev is implementing an innovative approach to sustainable greening of Sofia.
The mayor of Sofia, Vasil Terziev, is leading a large-scale initiative to plant over 1000 hardy trees and shrubs in the city. The new approach focuses on the selection of resilient species, improving soil conditions, and attracting external funding, with active citizen participation.
Cameras detect hundreds of drivers exceeding the speed limit in a repaired section of the Trakia Motorway.
For a little over two hours, a mobile camera recorded 286 drivers who were driving at excessive speed in a repaired section of the Trakia Motorway. The speed limit in the area is 70 km/h, but the drivers were committing an average of two violations per minute.
A tragic accident near Danube Bridge 2 claimed the life of a 58-year-old man.
The death of a 58-year-old man, found dead on the road to Danube Bridge 2 in Vidin, is being investigated. According to preliminary information, the man was hit by a motor vehicle, whose driver fled the scene. The police are conducting an investigation under the supervision of the prosecutor's office.
Sofia Airport recorded record passenger numbers in 2025.
Sofia "Vasil Levski" Airport expects to serve nearly 8.5 million passengers in 2025, which represents a 20% increase compared to the pre-pandemic 2019. The passenger flow is expected to reach record levels, with the number of served destinations also expanding.
Cross-border cooperation Bulgaria-Serbia: Investments to improve services and disaster preparedness
The Cross-border Cooperation Programme (INTERREG V-A) Bulgaria - Serbia 2021-2027 provides nearly 12 million euros for the modernization and expansion of small and medium-sized businesses in border regions. Additionally, over 4.6 million euros will be allocated for the development of new or improvement of existing public services. At the same time, nearly 7.3 million euros are invested in preparing the population and professional teams to respond to natural disasters and emergencies in the cross-border region.
The elite counter-terrorism unit of Bulgaria marks 45 years since its establishment.
The Secretary General of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Miroslav Rashkov, congratulated the Directorate of Special Operations and Counterterrorism (DSOCT) on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the first gathering of its personnel. He emphasized the difficult task of DSOCT to protect the security and lives of citizens by preventing and suppressing terrorist actions, freeing hostages, and neutralizing dangerous criminals.
Great Turnovo: A large-scale police operation checks over 400 vehicles and 460 drivers
Employees of the ODMVR - Veliko Tarnovo and GDNP carried out a two-day large-scale police operation, during which over 400 vehicles and over 460 citizens were checked. Despite the violations found, no drivers were found to have consumed alcohol, but a case of drug use was established.
Prevention of forest fires - a call for increased vigilance and responsibility
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Executive Forest Agency call on citizens to be more vigilant and strictly comply with fire safety measures in forest areas. A fire hazard season has been declared, and control over movement in forests has been strengthened. Specialized fire-fighting teams are on standby, but prevention of incidents is of key importance.
The Danube Bridge near Ruse is undergoing a comprehensive repair.
The ongoing major renovation of the Danube Bridge near Ruse has seen the dismantling of barrier systems, parapets, and lighting columns along a 320-meter section. The works are being carried out daily, with traffic flowing alternately on one carriageway while the other is under construction.
Summer fairytale of events, entertainment and art in the heart of the city
The beginning of June offers a vibrant palette of exciting experiences in Sofia - from interactive quizzes and karaoke parties to captivating exhibitions and acoustic music performances. The diversity of events organized by "BuleVART - Network of the Senses" is a true invitation for unforgettable experiences that will energize and uplift the mood throughout the entire month.
Increased road control on the Botevgrad - Vidin route due to repair work
The Road Vehicle Administration Agency is introducing 24-hour control on the road between Botevgrad, Pleven, Vratsa, Montana and Vidin. The measure has been taken due to the increased freight traffic in the region, caused by repair activities on the Botevgrad - Mezdra road section.