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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Ombudsman Alerts to Risks in Graduation Exams After Court Ruling
Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva called for urgent measures to guarantee the rights of graduates following the annulment of provisions from Ordinance № 11, related to the assessment of graduation exam results. She warns of a lack of clear procedures and calls on the Ministry of Education and Science to take action.
Search for 94-year-old Dimitar Dimitrov: Police call for volunteers in Varna!
A 94-year-old man with dementia has disappeared from Varna. Police and volunteers are organizing a large-scale search operation. See how you can help.
Weather this week: Cooling, rain, and temperature changes
Cooling is expected with precipitation and cloudy weather during the week. Temperatures will decrease, and a warming trend is expected around St. George's Day at the end of the period.
Days off for students in Pomorie: May 1-6 – announced by the mayor
The mayor of Pomorie has declared May 4th and 5th as non-school days. Students will have a break from May 1st to 6th inclusive.
Necessary Monthly Income for a Three-Person Family in Bulgaria in 2026 - 1473 Euros
The CITUB (Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria) reported data on the necessary monthly income for a three-person family and a single working person in Bulgaria during the first quarter of 2026. The income for subsistence increased by 2.3% on a quarterly basis and 5.2% on an annual basis. A rise in food prices is noted, especially for vegetables, fruits, and meat.
Ivaylo Mirchev on Coalition: Clear Opposition, Joint Presidential Candidate and Fight Against the "Borisov-Peevski" Model
Ivaylo Mirchev from "Yes, Bulgaria" announced that the party will be a clear opposition to the government and will strive for unity with DSB and "We Continue the Change". He emphasized the need for a joint presidential candidate and the fight against the "Borisov-Peevski" model.
Shooting at Trump in the US: Report from the Scene by BNT Correspondent
BNT correspondent in the US, Radoslav Minchev, recounts in the first person the panic and chaos following the shooting at Trump. He describes the security measures and the difficulties during the evacuation.
Klisurski: Bulgaria May Request 1.1 Billion Euros from the RRF if the National Assembly Passes Law
Interim Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski announced that Bulgaria may request an additional 200 million euros from the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), bringing the total to 1.1 billion euros. This depends on the adoption of a bill by the 52nd National Assembly to restore the Commission for Countering Corruption (CPC). In addition, Klisurski commented on the cabinet's measures against high prices, including aid of 20 euros for the most needy.
Fires in Bulgaria in the past 24 hours: 92 fires, one fatality
Over the last 24 hours, fire services in Bulgaria responded to 129 calls. 92 fires were extinguished, with 24 of them causing material damage. Unfortunately, there was one fatality in a car fire in Pomorie.
Navy Inspects and Transports Drone Remains Near Kara Dere and Ahtopol
Specialized teams from the naval bases in Varna and Burgas inspected and transported the remains of unmanned aerial vehicles, found near Kara Dere and in the Ahtopol area. The debris poses no danger.
Summer 2026: Burgas at a Crossroads - Fewer Germans, More Poles?
The summer season of 2026 in Burgas: a decline in flights from Germany and other European countries, but growth from Poland and the United Kingdom. Geopolitics and fuel prices are impacting tourism.
Tragedy near Pomorie: Charred Body Found in Burned-out Car
Horrifying discovery near Pomorie: A charred body was found in a burned-out car. The police are investigating the case, and expert examinations and DNA analyses have been ordered.
Gyurov: Budget Challenges, Bulgarian Development Bank, the Botash Contract and the War in Iran
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov commented on current topics on BNR: budget challenges, the actions of the caretaker government, the reduction of the capital of the Bulgarian Development Bank, the contract with Botash, and the war in Iran.
Weather Tomorrow: Sunny with temperatures up to 20°C
Weather forecast for tomorrow: Sunny with temperatures between 15°C and 20°C. Different conditions in the mountains and on the Black Sea coast. Details from NIMH.
Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots fired
President Donald Trump and Melania Trump were evacuated from an event at the White House after shots were fired. The shooter has been apprehended, and there are no reported injuries. The event was interrupted and all guests were escorted out.