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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Georgi Georgiev participated in an informal NATO meeting in Antalya.
The Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev participated in an informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Antalya, Turkey, emphasizing the importance of the Black Sea and the Western Balkans for the country's security. The discussions focused on the upcoming decisions of the Alliance and the need to strengthen defense capabilities and the transatlantic link.
A record number of participants in this year's May 24th parade in Burgas
Over 16,500 children, students, clergy, and cultural figures will participate in the largest procession for May 24th in Burgas. The festive procession will pass through the central streets of the city, and will then continue with a concert and the opening of a traditional art exhibition.
Burgas, the sea city, marks 1170 years since the creation of the Glagolitic script.
The Burgas Regional Historical Museum and the Bulgarian National Radio are organizing a creative workshop dedicated to the 1170th anniversary of the creation of the first Bulgarian alphabet - the Glagolitic script. Fourth-grade students will learn interesting facts about the Glagolitic script and will have the opportunity to write their own names or favorite words with these ancient letters.
The Burgas neighborhood of "Lozovo" is celebrating its 105th anniversary with music, dance, and sports.
The residents of the "Lozovo" neighborhood in Burgas will celebrate on May 25 the 105th anniversary of the founding of their neighborhood. The celebration will include a diverse cultural program with the participation of local dance and music groups, as well as sports initiatives such as a free Tabata workout and a football tournament.
The Burgas Museum welcomed a record number of visitors during the Night of the Museums.
Approximately 8,000 people visited the Burgas museum during the Museum Night on May 17, 2025, enjoying a rich program of exhibitions, concerts, and fashion shows. The museum offered diverse attractions, including a review of authentic children's costumes, a concert by Stoyan Fizyev, and prestigious guest exhibitions.
The educational initiative "Vacation, hello! Let's play safely!" gathered students in Burgas.
The educational initiative "Vacation, Hello! Let's play safely!" has been taking place in Burgas for the 14th consecutive year, bringing together hundreds of students in sports games and teaching them teamwork and attentiveness during the vacation.
The budget of Burgas for 2025 - Guarantee for security and perspective
The municipal councilors in Burgas unanimously adopted the balanced, conservative and sustainable budget of the city for the year 2025. Mayor Dimitar Nikolov defined it as a security for the people of Burgas in a period of crises and challenges, which will finance key projects for pediatric care, student campus and demographic development.
The Municipality of Burgas wants three state-owned plots of land for key city projects.
The Municipality of Burgas will request from the Council of Ministers three land plots in order to implement important projects for the development of the city. Among them are the strengthening of a landslide along a bicycle lane, the construction of a sports complex, and a stadium.
The municipality of Burgas is taking control of the Mental Health Center after the transfer of ownership from the state.
The mayor of Burgas, Dimitar Nikolov, announced that the state has transferred the ownership of the "Prof. Dr. Ivan Temkov" Mental Health Center to the Municipality of Burgas. This gives the local administration the opportunity to invest in the modernization of the center and apply for funding under operational programs. The center is one of the structures included in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan for the modernization of psychiatric care in Bulgaria.
The female basketball players of BK "Sveti Vlas" won the vice-champion title at the National Championship.
The basketball team of "Saint Vlas" won the second place at the National Basketball Championship for girls under 12 years old, held in Samokov. The girls, led by coach Stoyan Velkov, showed strong team play and determination, overcoming the best teams in the country to reach their historic success.
Leading competencies and challenges facing modern school leaders
Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" is organizing an Open House Day at the Faculty of Pedagogy at the Burgas Branch on May 29. The event will include a public lecture on the role and necessary skills of the modern school principal, presentation of master's programs in educational management and non-formal education management, as well as numerous qualification courses for educators and managers.
Students from the Burgas region demonstrate firefighting skills at the "Young Firefighter" competition.
The town of Kameno hosted a regional competition "Young Firefighter", in which students from the region demonstrated their knowledge and skills in the field of fire safety. The competition is part of the international movement Youth Fire Brigades and is organized by the Regional Directorate of Fire Safety and Civil Protection - Burgas in partnership with local institutions.
Water facility in Cherni vrah: Procedure for issuing a water abstraction permit
The Basin Directorate "Black Sea Region" announces a procedure for issuing a permit for groundwater abstraction through an existing water abstraction facility of TRACE BG EOOD in the village of Cherni Varkh, Kameno Municipality, Burgas Region. The procedure is based on the Water Act.
Gene therapy for a rare disease faces economic hurdles
Scientists conducted successful clinical trials on a patient with chronic granulomatous disease, showing restoration of the function of a key enzyme in more than two-thirds of neutrophils. Despite the encouraging results, Prime Medicine company is forced to discontinue the independent development of the gene therapy PM359 due to the high cost of treatment, which reaches $2 million per dose.
Bus carrier change on bus lines in Kameno Municipality
Kameno Municipality informs the residents that from May 15, 2025, the bus lines currently serviced by "Diana 98" EOOD will be taken over by the company "M-BUS" OOD. The schedule and stops along the Kameno-Burgas route remain unchanged, and the price of the ticket for travel between the two cities is 4.50 leva with VAT. The routes operated by "BURGASBUS" EOOD will also not be affected by the change.