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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Police operation reveals large-scale drug trafficking in the capital
Employees of the "Drugs" sector at GДНП have detained a man and a woman during a drug deal. In the seller's home, a hiding place with over 2.5 kg of various narcotic substances, an electronic scale, a vacuum machine, and a significant amount of cash were found. The investigation is ongoing under the supervision of the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office.
New diplomatic bridge between Bulgaria and Guinea: Deepening of bilateral cooperation
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, Ms. Maria Angelieva, met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea, Mr. Oumar Kanté, to discuss the possibilities for expanding bilateral cooperation in the fields of education, agriculture, economy, and industry.
The Ministry of Energy and the EIB are joining efforts for the decarbonization of "Maritsa-East".
The Minister of Energy Zhecho Stankov and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed an agreement for advisory support aimed at the sustainable development of the strategic coal complex "Maritsa-East". The goal is to ensure the competitiveness and growth of the economy, as well as the better well-being of citizens through a fair environmental transition.
The economic deputy minister Barbalov guarantees the smooth introduction of the euro in Bulgaria.
The deputy minister of economy and industry Doncho Barbalov assured that the regulators will closely monitor the process of transition to the single European currency in order to prevent abuses. He emphasized the importance of the information campaign that will prepare citizens and businesses for the benefits of Eurozone membership.
The Deputy Prime Minister calls for greater visibility of the Bulgarian industry and encouragement of young people to study engineering specialties.
The Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav Donchev called for the opening of factories, in order to show young people the modern working conditions in the industry, and to encourage their interest in engineering specialties. He emphasized the need for greater publicity of the Bulgarian industry, whose share in GDP is 28%, in order to change the negative public perception about it.
New school building for 201st Primary School in Lozen, Sofia and active youth participation in democratic life
The deputy minister of education and science Tanya Mihaylova participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new building at the 201st Primary School in the village of Lozen, which will be funded with 3 million levs under a program of the Ministry of Education and Science. She also welcomed the participants in a conference on meaningful youth participation in democratic life, emphasizing the importance of hearing the ideas of young people.
The Ministry of Education works in close cooperation with the business sector to meet the staffing needs of industries.
The Minister of Education Krasimir Valchev emphasizes the importance of joint efforts with the business sector to increase the attractiveness of technical education among young people. Together, they work to increase the admission to technical specialties and improve the quality of training to meet the needs of employers.
The Danube Bridge near Ruse will be closed for expansion joint repair during the night of June 12.
From 8 pm on June 12 to 4 am on June 13, traffic on the Danube Bridge in Ruse will be suspended for emergency repairs to an expansion joint in the unrenovated section of the structure. The repair work is necessary to ensure the safety of travelers until the major bridge renovation begins.
Recovery of traffic on road III-866 Mihalkovo - Krichim after heavy rainfall
The traffic for all vehicles on road III-866 Mihalkovo - Krichim between km 73 and km 81 is being restored from June 5, 2025. This is necessary after the destruction of part of the retaining wall at km 79 due to heavy rains between May 10 and 14. The Road Infrastructure Agency is taking urgent action to restore the section, including design, construction and supervision.
The government signs the first agreements for the year on financing municipal projects
The Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Ivan Ivanov, announced that the government has restarted the Investment Program for financing municipal projects from the state budget. Today, the first agreements for this year were signed with 42 municipalities at the Ministry, and the process will continue until all the remaining ones are signed.
Travel to the cemetery for Cherry Zadushnitsa - Full information on public transport
On June 7, 2025, Orthodox Christians celebrate Cherry Memorial Day - a church holiday to honor the memory of deceased loved ones. To travel to the cemeteries, city residents can use various city bus lines, whose routes and schedules are detailed in the text.
Bulgaria-Sri Lanka relations are strengthening through the intensification of political dialogue and business cooperation.
On June 5, 2025, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria received the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador of Sri Lanka. The two countries discussed opportunities to expand political, economic and cultural ties, including through strengthening business contacts and cooperation in key sectors such as tourism, agriculture and IT.
The Municipality of Pomorie will Undertake Large-Scale Inspections for Illegal Tourist Accommodations from June 16, 2025.
The Municipality of Pomorie informs the owners and users of apartments that from June 16, 2025, an intensive campaign will begin to establish unauthorized provision of tourist overnight stays. The inspections will cover areas with a high concentration of apartments used for short-term accommodation without the necessary categorization or registration. Violators will be sanctioned with fines and property sanctions.
Bulgaria on the Threshold of the Eurozone: The European Commission Approves Accession
The European Commission officially announced that Bulgaria has fulfilled all the criteria for adopting the euro. The country can join the eurozone on January 1, 2026, after final approval from the Council of the EU.
The Ministry of Agriculture and industry organizations discussed measures to reduce bee mortality.
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food, Stefan Burdjiev, held a meeting with representatives of beekeeping, crop production, and plant protection to discuss the complex problem of high bee mortality. The participants discussed factors such as improper application of plant protection products, lack of communication between producers, and the need for increased control.