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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is taking actions for the evacuation of citizens from Iran and Israel.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Georgi Georgiev announced that due to the deteriorating security situation in Iran, Bulgaria has evacuated 17 people - diplomatic staff and their families. Two Bulgarian citizens have also crossed the border with Azerbaijan. Due to the closed airspace, the possibilities for evacuation are limited, but alternative routes are being sought.
Minister Mitov orders the revision of the regulation on the protection of endangered persons
The Minister of Internal Affairs Daniel Mitov ordered the creation of a working group to develop a draft for a new Ordinance on the conditions and procedure for the implementation of personal protection. The analysis of the existing regulatory framework revealed serious gaps, such as the lack of restrictions on the movement and stay of the protected persons, which leads to inefficient use of state resources. Minister Mitov will initiate a dialogue with other institutions to better regulate the procedure for protecting endangered persons.
Temporary restrictions on traffic on the "Trakia" highway due to road maintenance
On June 20, from 5 to 13 hours, the traffic on a 5-kilometer section of the Trakia Motorway in the direction of Sofia will be restricted due to mowing of vegetation. Drivers must comply with the speed limit and not use the emergency lanes for faster movement.
The Ministry of Agriculture defends the interests of domestic producers in the EU and works for sustainable and modern agriculture.
The Minister of Agriculture Dr. Georgi Tahov states that the ministry will continue to actively participate in the discussions on the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the new financial framework, defending the interests of Bulgarian farmers. He emphasizes that the new CAP should encourage environmental activities and reduce the administrative burden for farmers.
The I-5 Kardzhali - Makaza road in Chernoochene is open for traffic again.
The Municipality of Chernoochene has completed the construction of a pedestrian footbridge, which has allowed the restoration of traffic on road I-5 Kardzhali - Makaza in the village. The movement of motor vehicles was redirected to bypass routes during the construction period in order to ensure road safety and tranquility for the residents.
The regional minister signed 45 new agreements for financing municipal projects.
The Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Ivan Ivanov, signed 45 new agreements worth nearly 77 million BGN to finance projects under the Investment Program for Municipal Projects. The program continues to operate and the Minister called on mayors to direct funds towards improving the water supply network.
Lyuben Karavelov Secondary School - Nesebar is among the leading educational institutions in the Burgas region.
The graduates from the Class of 2025 of SU "Lyuben Karavelov" - Nessebar are distinguished by excellent results, with 6 of them completing with an average grade of 6.00, and 11 with excellent grades. The school holds the prestigious fourth place in Burgas region in terms of results from the State Matriculation Exam in English (B2 level) for the year 2025.
Road repairs on the Trakia Motorway require changes in the traffic organization
Upcoming repair activities on Trakia highway in the sections between 130th and 134th kilometer, as well as between 127th and 130th kilometer. This will require temporary changes in traffic organization, including restrictions for heavy vehicles. Drivers are urged to follow the rules and not use emergency lanes for faster movement.
The Trakia Motorway is open again for traffic in the repaired sections.
The repair activities on Trakia Motorway in the Pazardzhik and Sofia regions have been successfully completed. Traffic has already been restored in both lanes of the road, and drivers are urged to observe the temporary traffic organization and exercise increased caution when passing through the repaired areas.
The team of the Regional Laboratory - Vrana reacted quickly to signals of water pollution in the Black Sea region.
Within 10 days, the team of the Regional Laboratory - Vrana at the Executive Environment Agency has responded to three signals of water pollution in the Black Sea region. The checks were carried out immediately, and various types of pollution were found, but without exceeding the norms on most indicators.
The Deputy Prime Minister calls for early cybersecurity training in schools
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Grozdan Karadjov emphasizes the need to integrate the topic of cybersecurity into the education system, starting from an early age. He expresses concern for the safety of children in the digital space and calls for more young people to be attracted to the profession of cybersecurity specialist.
Poморие with ambitions for promotion to a higher football group
The football players of the Municipal Football Club "Pomorie" unanimously declared their desire and readiness to move from the "A" regional group to the "V" group. The meeting, in which the ambitions of the team were discussed, was held in the presence of the mayor and municipal councilors, who expressed support for the financial and organizational development of the club.
Repair activities on the Trakia Motorway impose restrictions on traffic in the direction of Sofia.
From June 20 to 23, traffic between km 161 and km 166 of the Trakia Motorway in the direction of Sofia will be restricted only in the overtaking lane due to pavement repair work. The Road Infrastructure Agency calls on drivers to comply with traffic rules and speed limits to ensure the safety of all travelers.
Preparation for a new roundabout on road I-2 near Shumen
From June 20, a temporary change in the organization of traffic on road I-2 in the Shumen region will be introduced, related to the upcoming construction of a new roundabout. Restrictions will be imposed on the passage of heavy vehicles, and traffic will be diverted through the "Belokopitovo" road junction on the "Hemus" motorway. The construction and installation activities for the new roundabout will continue for 240 calendar days and will be financed under the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism.
Customs officers uncover smuggling of over 26 kilograms of marijuana at the Kalotina Border Checkpoint.
At the Kalotina border crossing, a contraband of nearly 27 kilograms of marijuana was uncovered, hidden in secret compartments of a passenger car driven by a Turkish citizen. The two passengers - Turkish and Belgian citizens - have been detained for 72 hours, and the investigation continues under the supervision of the Regional Prosecutor's Office - Sofia.