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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
The German High School in Burgas is reducing its carbon footprint through energy efficiency projects.
Students from the German High School in Burgas conducted a study on the carbon footprint of their school for 2024 and proposed measures to reduce emissions, including insulation of the building and construction of an urban greenhouse. The municipality has prepared an energy efficiency project for the high school, which is expected to lead to a significant reduction in the carbon footprint.
The Municipality of Burgas announces a temporary suspension of the traffic light system at an intersection.
The Burgas Municipality informs that from May 27 to May 30, 2025, repair work will be carried out on the traffic light system at the intersection of Yanko Komitov Street and Lazar Madjarov Street in the P.R. Slaveykov residential area. During this period, the traffic lights will be turned off, and drivers and pedestrians are urged to be extremely careful and to obey the traffic rules.
Free parking in Burgas on the occasion of the Day of Slavic Literacy and Bulgarian Enlightenment
In observance of the national holiday on May 24, paid parking in the blue and green zones of Burgas will be canceled for the day. The green zone will return to its normal regime on Sunday and Monday.
A car accident in the Karnobat region ended with minor injuries.
On May 22 this year, around 2:50 pm, in the area of the 88th kilometer on the road between Karnobat and Shumen, in the municipality of Karnobat, a Toyota Yaris 1.0 I passenger car with Burgas registration, driven by a 72-year-old man from the village of Lozarevo, collided with a roadside tree after losing control. The injured driver was admitted for treatment at the "Virgin Mary" hospital with a lumbar spine injury, but without danger to life.
Police operation against driving under the influence of drugs on the Burgas-Varna road
On May 22, employees of the Nessebar Regional Police Department stopped for inspection a Lexus passenger car with Burgas registration, driven by a 54-year-old resident of Aytos, traveling towards Burgas. It was found that the driver had driven under the influence of narcotic substances - cocaine. He was detained for 24 hours, and the car was seized.
A resident of Sliven was detained for theft from a kiosk in Burgas.
Police officers from the First District Police Station in Burgas have identified and detained a 25-year-old man from Sliven who committed a theft of about 250 leva from a kiosk in the city on May 21. The detainee has made full confessions, and the investigation of the case is ongoing.
The municipal carrier "Burgasbus" provides additional trips for the Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture.
The municipal carrier "Burgasbus" will provide additional buses on lines B1 and B2 on May 24 to ensure more frequent trips and facilitate the movement of people to the holiday procession. There will be changes in the working hours of the carrier's ticket offices during the period of May 24-26.
Bulgarian music in a solemn symphonic concert
The Burgas Opera is organizing a special symphony concert with works by Bulgarian composers on the occasion of May 24 - the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius. Under the baton of Maestro Yordan Dafov, works by Pancho Vladigerov, Vasil Kazandjiev, Krasimir Kyurkchiyski, and Konstantin Iliev will be presented.
The State Puppet Theater - Burgas awarded with prestigious prize for contribution to culture
The theatre was awarded a certificate and an honorary plaque by the Ministry of Culture for its long-standing active work, quality repertoire, and contribution to the cultural life of Burgas and the country.
The mayor of Burgas awarded 97 educators for their contribution to education.
The mayor of Burgas, Dimitar Nikolov, presented certificates and awards to 97 educators from kindergartens, schools, and universities in the city on the occasion of May 24 - the Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture and Slavic Literacy. The event was organized by the Municipality of Burgas as a gesture of gratitude for the work and achievements of the teachers throughout the year.
New wave of investments for the development of the regions in Bulgaria
The Managing Authority of the 2021-2027 Regional Development Programme has announced the second call for applications with concepts for integrated territorial investments. The total budget of the grant aid from the participating programmes is 2 billion BGN.
Local group in Nessebar discussed community development strategy
A non-profit association in Nessebar, including the municipality, held a public discussion on a draft strategy for local development, funded by the Strategic Plan for Agricultural Development. Citizens submitted comments and proposals, which were reflected in the final version of the document.
Charitable event in Burgas collects hair for children with cancer
On May 31 in Burgas, a charitable cultural event organized by the Lions Club "Via Pontica" with the support of the Municipality of Burgas will be held. The main goal is to collect hair donations that will be used to make wigs for children undergoing chemotherapy. The event will also include a rich cultural program, a charity fair, and consultations with medical professionals.
Burgas - host of the National Conference on Health Tourism, uniting key experts and institutions
Burgas has once again established itself as a leading center for balneological and health tourism in Bulgaria, hosting the Fourth National Conference on Health Tourism. The event, organized by the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and Spa Tourism, brought together leading experts, representatives of state institutions and academic circles to discuss key steps for positioning Bulgaria as a competitive European destination for year-round health tourism.
Master Dora Bareva celebrates three significant anniversaries with a grand concert spectacle
The renowned choreographer Dora Bareva celebrates her 70th birthday, 50 years of creative activity, and 20 years since the founding of the Veleka Dance Ensemble with an impressive concert-spectacle on May 23 at the National Palace of Culture. The event will feature performances by numerous vocal and dance ensembles, as well as individual performers.