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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
The state undertakes unprecedented measures to prevent price speculation upon the introduction of the euro.
The Revenue Agency, the Commission for Protection of Competition and the Commission for Consumer Protection are conducting large-scale inspections in the commercial network to prevent speculative price increases in the transition to the euro. The Chairperson of the CPC, Maria Filipova, states that unjustified price increases will not be allowed and that serious sanctions will be imposed in case of established violations.
A serious accident near Lovech claimed one victim and injured three people.
A road incident involving three vehicles on the first-class road I-4 Sofia-Varna, in the area of the village of Malinovo, Lovech region, has claimed the life of an elderly woman. Three people were injured and taken to the hospital, and road police teams are on the scene regulating traffic.
A child in a wheelchair was involved in an accident in a resort town - two people have been detained.
The police in Pazardzhik region detained for 24 hours a young man and his girlfriend, after the car driven by the woman hit a parked car and a minor child in a wheelchair in the resort town of Velingrad. The two are criminally involved and had fled the scene, but later voluntarily reported to the police station.
An Iranian missile strike paralyzes the military command of the regime
Israel conducted a sudden and precise air operation against key military and command targets in Iran, before the regime could activate its plan for massive missile strikes against Israeli bases. The elimination of the top military leadership in Tehran seriously impaired Iran's ability to retaliate against the attack.
The police seized over 150 kg of illegal hookah tobacco in Sofia.
Employees of the Sofia Directorate of Internal Affairs detained two people in an attempt to sell a large quantity of hookah tobacco without an excise stamp. A search of the suspects' homes followed, where additional stocks of contraband goods were found.
A motorcyclist caused an incident with the police in Varna, arrested for disobedience.
Yesterday in Varna during a peaceful march, a motorcyclist refused to stop at a police check and passed through the leg of an officer. He was arrested after a chase and it was found that he had previous violations, but he tested negative for alcohol or drugs. The police officer received medical assistance.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev met with the High Commissioner for Strategic Planning of France.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Georgi Georgiev held a meeting with the High Commissioner for Strategic Planning of France Clément Bonne. The two discussed issues related to defense, security, the development of the European Union and the prospects for enlargement.
World Blood Donor Day - A Call for Solidarity and Saving Lives
World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on June 14, uniting the efforts of over 192 countries to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation. The Minister of Health expressed gratitude to all voluntary blood donors whose humanitarian gesture gives hope and saves the lives of patients in hospitals.
The Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georgi Georgiev is discussing the country's accession to the OECD with his Czech counterpart.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, Georgi Georgiev, held a meeting with his Czech counterpart, Jan Lipavský, in which they discussed Bulgaria's membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Georgiev emphasized that this is a key priority in Bulgaria's foreign policy and received assurance of the support of the Czech Republic. The two ministers also discussed issues related to EU enlargement, bilateral cooperation, and security in Europe.
The Minister of Internal Affairs reported on the improvement of police training and control.
The Minister of Internal Affairs Daniel Mitov has submitted a report to Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov regarding measures to improve the training of police officers and strengthen control over the use of technical surveillance means. The Prime Minister has ordered a full inspection of the actions of the police in Varna on June 7, 2025 and the presentation of specific measures that will be taken by the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Bulgarian airlines received a recommendation to suspend flights to the Middle East.
The Bulgarian Civil Aviation Administration has called on local airlines to suspend their flights to the Middle East region due to the increasing instability in the area. Airlines must assess the risk and present their decision by mid-June.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides guidance for the safe departure from the Middle East
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria provides detailed instructions and recommendations for Bulgarian citizens in the Middle East regarding the possibilities for safe departure from the region. Specific communication channels, phone numbers and contacts of Bulgarian diplomatic representations that can assist are indicated.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is creating a coordination center for the situation in the Middle East.
According to the order of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, a Coordination Center has been established at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which will monitor the developments in the Middle East in real-time, maintain contact with the diplomatic representations in the region, and coordinate actions with other institutions to ensure the security of Bulgarian citizens.
The Road Infrastructure Agency secures 14 of the 36 high-risk road sections
The Road Infrastructure Agency has completed the safety measures on 14 out of the 36 road sections identified as risky due to a concentration of traffic accidents. The activities include pavement repair, installation of road signs and markings, as well as other measures to improve safety on these sections.
Repair activities on the "Trakia" highway are restricting traffic towards Sofia.
From June 16 to 18, traffic on Trakia Motorway between km 145 and km 149 in the direction of Sofia will be limited to one lane to carry out repair work on the asphalt surface. Drivers are urged to comply with the speed limit and not to undertake risky maneuvers to ensure the safety of all travelers.