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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
What to do in Burgas? "BulevART" program for the week (July 21-27)
Discover the most interesting events in Burgas this week! From quiz nights and karaoke at EscoBAR to salsa dancing and an exhibition by Vasilen Vasevski. See the full program here.
Grim statistics: One dead and 13 injured in road accidents across the country in 24 hours
The Ministry of Interior reports an alarming increase in road accident fatalities since the beginning of 2026. A total of 246 people have lost their lives in traffic accidents during this period.
6474 calls to 112 in 24 hours: What are the most frequent incidents?
Over 6,400 calls to the 112 emergency line were registered in the last 24 hours. See the breakdown of reports regarding emergency medical services, fires, crimes, and road accidents.
Mass brawl in front of a disco in Sozopol: Six young people injured by security guards
Six young people were attacked by security guards in front of a night club in Sozopol. The police detained three people after the incident, and the investigation into the case is ongoing.
Gas cylinder explosion in Plovdiv injures mother and daughter
A mother and daughter were injured in a gas cylinder explosion in an apartment in Plovdiv's "Trakia" district; the fire department reminds of the risks of using gas cylinders at home.
Large fire near the Barite mine in Stara Zagora extinguished
The fire near the Barite mine in Stara Zagora has been fully extinguished. The blaze affected 600 decares of dry grass, but there were no casualties or material damage.
A sunny morning and a more dynamic afternoon on July 20: a summer day with good conditions for the sea
On July 20, the weather in Bulgaria will be mostly sunny and warm, with local afternoon showers and storms mainly in the mountains and parts of the interior, and good conditions for swimming along the Black Sea coast.
MRRB closes directorates: administration optimization and layoffs
The Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works is merging its "Legal" and "Public Procurement" directorates into a new structure. The goal is optimization and a 10% staff reduction.
The Diplomatic Institute honored Georgi Milkov and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation
The Diplomatic Institute to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs presented its 14th annual "Docendo Discimus" awards. See who was recognized for their contribution to Bulgarian diplomacy.
Cyberattack against Eurohold and Euroins: Threat successfully neutralized
Eurohold Bulgaria and Euroins Insurance Group have successfully stopped a massive cyberattack on their systems. The company refuses to succumb to attempts at extortion and data theft.
Attention: Dangerous weather! Severe storms, hail, and a cooldown are coming tomorrow
Weather forecast: A sunny start to the day will be followed by heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and a risk of hail. A noticeable cooldown is expected.
Facebook and Instagram outage: Meta platforms face technical issues again
Another outage has affected the social networks Facebook and Instagram. Users are reporting inability to access their accounts. Learn more about the disruption here.
Kilometer-long traffic jam near Burgas: Broken-down cars blocked the road to Sozopol
Two broken-down cars blocked the right lane at the exit of Burgas towards Sozopol. A serious traffic jam has formed on this busy Sunday.
Atanas Pekanov on the 2026 budget: The time for administrative reforms and optimizations has come
Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov announced serious reforms in the 2026 budget, including the closure of agencies and measures to formalize the economy. See the highlights regarding the RRP and the position on Ukraine.
Tragic statistics: 245 road fatalities since the beginning of 2026
The Ministry of Interior reports an increase in road accident deaths compared to last year. See the latest data on serious traffic accidents and injuries to date.