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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
The LUNAR festival lit up the Southern Black Sea Coast with magical light shows
Discover the magic of the LUNAR festival on the Southern Black Sea Coast. See how Tsarevo, Lozenets, Varvara, Ahtopol, and Sinemorets came to life through light, sound, and technology.
Forecast for August 10: Sun, heat, and local storms in the mountains
Monday will be mostly sunny and warm, with temperatures up to 35 degrees. In Southwestern Bulgaria, brief rain showers and thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon.
Large fire blocks traffic on the Podbalkanski road near Sliven
A large fire near the village of Zlati Voyvoda blocked traffic on the Sofia-Burgas Podbalkanski road. Firefighting crews brought the flames under control, and traffic has been restored.
Drugged driver tried to bribe police officers with 100 euros near Pomorie
A 26-year-old man was detained after he was caught driving under the influence of cocaine and attempted to bribe the uniformed officers with 50-euro banknotes.
Iliana Iotova on the drone incident: Urgent reform of our defense is needed
The Vice President called for an end to political speculation regarding the drone in Kardam and insisted on the urgent development of domestic anti-drone systems and diplomatic efforts for peace.
Borisov: Bulgaria must develop its military industry following the drone incident
GERB leader Boyko Borisov has called for the urgent development of the defense industry and more serious work from the security services following the incident involving a drone that crashed in Bulgaria.
N. Y. Vaptsarov Naval Academy graduates the "April Class of 2026": 35 new officers
See details of the solemn ceremony at the Varna Passenger Terminal. Vice President Iliana Iotova presents the shoulder boards to the top graduate of the "April Class of 2026".
136 fires extinguished in the country over the last 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, firefighting teams in Bulgaria have responded to over 200 alerts. There are no fatalities, and one person was injured in a series of incidents.
Kyiv denies intentional drone attack in Bulgaria and promises a full investigation
Ukraine has denied intentionally attacking Bulgaria following the crash of a drone on our territory. Kyiv has expressed its readiness for a joint investigation and cooperation with the authorities.
Major fires near Dimitrovgrad and Harmanli contained: Here is the current situation
The two major fires in the Haskovo region that broke out today have been contained. Hundreds of decares of dry grass have been affected. Check the latest updates on the situation.
Attention drivers: New restrictions for heavy trucks this summer
The Road Infrastructure Agency is introducing temporary traffic restrictions for trucks over 12 tons on the Trakia and Struma motorways on Fridays and Sundays, as well as bans during heatwaves exceeding 35 degrees Celsius.
Wholesale prices: Vegetables and dairy products show mixed trends
See how wholesale prices for staple foods, fruits, and vegetables have changed in the country this week, according to data from the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets (SCCEM). An analysis of the products that have increased and decreased in price.
Recidivist arrested for setting fire to a "Mercedes Maybach" in Sunny Beach
A 42-year-old man from a village in the Yambol region has been remanded in custody for the intentional arson of a luxury car in front of a hotel in Sunny Beach. See the details of the case.
Hristo Gadzhev: Will the government defend the national interest after the drone incident?
GERB-UDF MP Hristo Gadzhev questioned the government's response following the drone incursion near Kardam. Will Bulgaria enter an apologetic mode?
Weather for August 9: Thunderstorms and falling temperatures
NIMH expects sunny periods, but also brief showers with thunderstorms in the mountains, eastern regions, and along the Black Sea coast.