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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Burgas offers expansion of air links with the United Kingdom
The mayor of Burgas, Dimitar Nikolov, discussed with the British ambassador Nathanael Copsey opportunities for expanding air connectivity between Burgas and the United Kingdom. The focus was on the growing interest of British students in medical and pharmaceutical education in the city, as well as British citizens who have chosen to live in Burgas and the region.
The Lyuben Groys Theatre College launched a festival for young film talents in Burgas.
The Lyuben Grois Theatre College, in partnership with the Municipality of Burgas and the National Film Center, is organizing a new festival for short films, titled "Burgas Off-Season". The initiative is aimed at school and university students, who can participate with their own projects, in which Burgas is the main character.
Burgas comes alive with traditional Bulgarian folk dances every Sunday.
The "Sunday Horo" initiative in Burgas gathers enthusiasts of folk dances and folklore to preserve and pass on the living dimension of the Bulgarian cultural heritage. The event is open to all and includes dances from various ethnographic regions of the country.
Burgas is preparing for a full summer with a rich cultural program.
Burgas is set to experience a dynamic summer filled with diverse cultural events. Upcoming are a choral festival, volleyball matches from the Nations League, Greenburg Fest, a festival of fantastic literature and art, as well as other attractive initiatives supporting the city's candidacy for European Capital of Culture in 2032.
Deputy Minister Popov and the Director of the Regional Anti-Corruption Initiative discussed the future priorities of the organization.
Deputy Minister Phillip Popov and Albert Hani, the new Director of the Secretariat of the Regional Anti-Corruption Initiative (RAI), held a meeting where they discussed the important role of RAI in the fight against corruption in Southeast Europe. The two parties confirmed their commitment to further cooperation in order to increase the authority and visibility of the organization in the region and the EU.
The American senator is pushing for stronger economic sanctions against Russia, China, and India.
Senator Lindsey Graham of the Republican Party proposes a bill that calls for stronger economic measures against Russia, China, and India, which he says are undermining global security. Graham calls for an "economic bunker buster" to exert serious pressure on these countries.
Ministers from Bulgaria and Greece discussed measures to deal with illegal migration in the EU
The ministers of interior of Bulgaria and Greece held a meeting, where they discussed current issues related to the management of migration and asylum in the European Union. The main focus was on the need for an effective system for the return of illegally residing migrants and the strengthening of cooperation with third countries.
Repair activities on the Trakia Motorway in five regions until June 26
From June 24 to 26, repair work will be carried out on various sections of the Trakia Motorway in the regions of Sofia, Pazardzhik, Plovdiv, Stara Zagora and Yambol. Traffic will be restricted and rerouted, and for the safety of travelers, careful driving and compliance with the restrictions are appealed for.
Temporary restrictions for heavy trucks in Northern Bulgaria due to hot weather
Due to the expected high temperatures over 35 degrees, from June 24 to 27, the movement of trucks over 20 tons will be restricted on key road sections in 9 regions of Northern Bulgaria. The measure has been taken to minimize the risks of road surface deformations and to ensure the safety of travelers.
Preschool teachers - key figures for the future of education
The senior teacher from Kindergarten "Sребърно звънче" in the village of Straтsin presented a report on the role of preschool teachers in modern pre-school education at a national conference in Shumen. The event was organized by the University of Shumen and Kindergarten "Brothers Grimm".
The construction sector in Bulgaria will record moderate growth until 2027, according to an analysis by the Institute for Economic Policy.
According to a report by the Institute for Economic Policy, the total construction output in Bulgaria will grow by an average of 3% per year in the period 2025-2027. The forecast is for stronger growth in the middle of the period, when the absorption of European funds is expected to accelerate. Residential construction will record the weakest results, while non-residential and civil engineering construction have greater growth potential.
The Municipality of Nessebar is investing in improving the school infrastructure in the villages.
The Municipality of Nessebar continues to build new gymnasiums for the primary schools in the villages of Gulyovtsa and Orizare, in order to provide better conditions for student learning. This is part of the broader efforts of the local authorities to turn the village schools into an attractive alternative for parents, by investing in the modernization of the material base.
New wave of fraudulent emails, claiming to be from NHIF
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) warns of a series of fake electronic messages sent in its name. Citizens are urged to be vigilant and report such suspicious letters to the competent authorities.
The Balkan Forum for Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Tourism is gaining momentum.
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry actively participated in the sixth edition of the Balkans Forum, focused on the development of entrepreneurship and sustainable tourism in the region. Chairman Tsvetan Simeonov presented the successful practices of the BCCI in promoting women's entrepreneurship and integrating entrepreneurial skills into education. The Greek Deputy Minister of Tourism, Anna Karamanli, highlighted the Balkans as a key market with potential for year-round, inclusive and sustainable tourism sector.
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry presents a project for longer retention of older workers in the labor market.
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) held an information seminar for the "IntegrAGE" project, focused on human resource management with a focus on older workers (55+). The project, funded by the Interreg program, aims to assist business organizations in retaining their older employees for longer through the application of a holistic approach, including training, flexible working hours, healthy work programs, and other incentives.