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Direct flight to connect Sofia and Yerevan starting November 7
Direct air service between Sofia and Yerevan resumes on November 7. The new route aims to boost business, tourism, and cultural exchange between nations.
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Burgas: 87.5 million euros in overnight stay revenue in June 2026
Overnight stay revenue in the Burgas region grew by 9.2% in June 2026, despite a decrease in the number of tourists and total hotel bed capacity.
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NRA strengthens control over agricultural imports
The Ministry of Agriculture and the NRA are introducing stricter checks on imported goods and agricultural trade to prevent fraud and malpractice.
Economy
Minister Georgi Peev presents the first Alstom electric train
Transport Minister Georgi Peev presents the first Alstom electric train at Sofia Central Railway Station. 12 new trains delivered under the recovery…
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SDVR penalizes drivers for noise and technical defects
Traffic police checked nearly 2,000 vehicles over the weekend. Drivers were sanctioned for noisy vehicles, drifting, and dangerous technical defects.
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Car accident hampers traffic on Hemus motorway
Two cars and a truck collided at the 48th km of the Hemus motorway. According to the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior, there are no reported injuries.
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Kozloduy NPP: Protective dike built due to low water levels in Danube
Energy Minister Iva Petrova announced plans to build a 300-meter dike near Kozloduy NPP due to the critically low water levels of the Danube River.
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Heavy traffic at Kapitan Andreevo border crossing towards Turkey
The Border Police General Directorate reports increased car traffic at the Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint. Traffic at all other border points is normal.
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Recycling fee scandal: Ecosystem on the brink of collapse due to lobbying
The Bulgarian Recycling Association warns that the drastic reduction of product fees for electronics threatens the state with fines amounting to…
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Temporary traffic organization in Sofia due to the "Gala in Sofia 2026" festival
Sofia Municipality is introducing traffic restrictions in the city center due to the "Gala in Sofia 2026" festival. See which streets will be closed…
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Traffic on Trakia Motorway restored following fire near Sofia
Traffic on the Trakia Motorway between the 26th and 27th km in the direction of Sofia has been fully restored following the successful extinguishing…
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Fire blocks traffic on Trakia Motorway in the direction of Sofia
Traffic on the Trakia Motorway at km 26-27 is temporarily restricted due to burning roadside vegetation. The Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) urges…
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The Files Commission has begun an audit of companies with large public procurement contracts
The commission is checking managers and owners of companies with public contracts exceeding 500,000 BGN. The first partial audit covers 100 contracts…
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Attention drivers: Traffic changes on Hemus Motorway on August 25 and 27
The Road Infrastructure Agency is introducing temporary traffic organization on the Hemus Motorway due to the installation of traffic counting…
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Important for insured persons: NAP system interruption at the end of August
The NHIF and the National Revenue Agency (NAP) warn of a temporary suspension of health insurance status updates between August 26 and 31. Learn how…