That’s How It Went
A space for personal opinions, commentary, and reader-submitted articles — perspectives on life, society, and current issues.
Ursids Meteor Shower: Observations from Bulgaria on December 22nd
On December 22nd, astronomy enthusiasts in Bulgaria will have the opportunity to observe the Ursids meteor shower. Expect around 10 meteors per hour, with favorable viewing conditions due to the proximity of the new moon. See more about the shower and upcoming astronomical events from the Amateur Astronomer's Guide.
Looking for witnesses to a traffic accident in Burgas
The case concerns an accident between a red Mini Cooper and a black Mercedes Geländewagen.
Strange Airplane Circles Over Burgas, Passes Four Times Over "Meden Rudnik"
Residents reported an airplane circling over Burgas and passing four times over the "Meden Rudnik" neighborhood. Our reader Ivan sent us pictures from the location.
Sofia improves fire preparedness with new initiative
Mayor Vasil Terziev announced a comprehensive plan to improve fire preparedness in Sofia, including a map of water sources and modernization of the emergency base.
Pavel: “How long will we tolerate drivers trashing Bulgaria?”
Reader Pavel expressed outrage at drivers shamelessly throwing garbage out of their cars along the roads in the Burgas region.
Reader warns of scams using the name of courier company Speedy
Anna alerted BurgasMedia about a new scheme involving fake messages from Speedy containing phishing links.
Reader reports smoking on Burgas beaches
Stefka alerted BurgasMedia about the issue of smoking on the beaches and littering with cigarette butts. She calls for action and designated smoking areas.
Renovation of Block 100 in “Meden Rudnik” Underway for Several Days – Resident Report
A resident of Burgas, Mihail, informed BurgasMedia that for several days now, major renovation work has been ongoing at panel Block 100 in the “Meden Rudnik” neighborhood. According to him, this is directly related to the municipal insulation (energy efficiency) program, which our media has already reported on.
Parking in Burgas: A Comedy of Sidewalks and Paid Zones
Parking in Burgas feels like a survival race. In the city center, spots are like gold—rare and expensive.