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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
The Ministry of Regional Development promotes the sustainable development of the Bulgarian regions.
The Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Ivan Ivanov, emphasizes the need for sustainable development of the Bulgarian regions in the conditions of climate change, socio-economic inequalities, and demographic imbalances. The Ministry supports projects that promote energy efficiency, green infrastructure, innovation, and digitalization, with a budget of 6.5 billion levs for the 2021-2027 programming period.
The Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov strengthens the partnership with Norway and Germany for a green transition.
The Minister of Energy Zhecho Stankov held meetings in Norway and Germany to discuss key issues such as renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, carbon capture and storage technologies, as well as investment opportunities. The meetings underlined the strategic role of Bulgaria as an energy hub in Southeastern Europe and the potential for deepening international cooperation in the decarbonization process.
Digital product passport: New standards and challenges for business
The study shows that 83% of the participants in an information session on the digital product passport (DPP) are aware of the upcoming regulations, but only 29% are actively preparing. The standardization process at the European level is underway, with 6 out of a total of 8 modules already in public discussion. Key challenges are related to recycling, policy coordination, and the promotion of the circular economy.
Rheumatology Clinic at UMBAL Burgas - a new step towards quality healthcare
The Department of Rheumatology at the University Hospital Burgas has been transformed into the Clinic of Rheumatology, with a new license for activity issued by the Ministry of Health. This is a significant progress in the development of rheumatological care in the region, ensuring a higher level of competence, expanded diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities, as well as an increased focus on research and teaching activities.
Fraport AG's approved leader takes over the management of the airports in Burgas and Varna.
Michael Roesch, an experienced executive with extensive experience in managing airports around the world, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Fraport Twin Star Airport Management AD. He takes over the position from Dr. Frank Quante, who is retiring after nearly five years of transformational leadership to take on a new managerial role within the Fraport Group in Turkey.
The police officers of Burgas solve crimes, extinguish a fire, and investigate a traffic incident.
Police officers in Burgas and the region have been engaged in uncovering thefts, apprehending a drug dealer, and investigating a traffic incident and a fire during the past 24 hours. A total of 6 thefts, 3 other criminal offenses, 1 fire, and 1 traffic accident were registered.
The police prevented an attempted robbery of a minor in the Sofia metro.
Police officers from the "Metropolitan" sector and the Seventh Regional Directorate of the Sofia Police Department quickly responded to a signal for an attempted robbery of a 15-year-old boy in the metro. Two underage attackers were detained, and the investigation of the case is ongoing.
Police operation in Pomorie uncovers a drug distribution network
Two men from Pomorie were detained during a specialized police operation for drug distribution. A total of 200 grams of marijuana were found, as well as a scale and packaging materials, indicating drug trafficking.
The management of the National Health Insurance Fund proposes expanding access to electronic patient records.
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) proposes to expand the access of family members and relatives to personal patient files in the National Health Information System (NHIS). The aim is to increase citizens' control over the medical activities performed and to prevent abuse in homes for the elderly.
The energy transition of Bulgaria: A bridge between industrial heritage and green leadership
Minister Zhecho Stankow presented to European colleagues Bulgaria's ambitious vision for energy transformation. The country is focused on innovative technologies such as carbon capture and storage, development of energy storage capacities, and increasing energy efficiency in buildings. The government is working to position Bulgaria as an energy balancer in the region, with investments in green corridors and shared projects with neighboring countries.
The Ministry of Agriculture has launched the harvest campaign with a focus on Bulgaria's stable position as a producer of high-quality grain.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food officially opened the 2025 harvest campaign with a national event in the village of Tsar-Petrovo, Vidin. Deputy Ministers Yanislav Yanchev and Ivan Kapitanov expressed support for the efforts of the farmers and emphasized the stable positions of the country as a producer of high-quality grain.
Minister Georgiev participated in an emergency EU meeting on the escalation in the Middle East
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Georgi Georgiev participated in an extraordinary meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, where the military escalation between Israel and Iran was discussed. The European Union called for a cessation of military actions and a return to negotiations to resolve the Iranian nuclear program.
Key strike against a senior commander of the Yemeni rebels
The Israeli forces carried out an attack against the senior commander of the Yemeni Houthi rebels, Mohammed Abdel-Karim al-Ghamari. Although the results of the attempted liquidation are not yet known, the assessment in Jerusalem is that al-Ghamari has been killed.
Firefighters and mountain rescuers successfully search for and evacuate lost children in the mountains.
The three teenagers who got lost in the mountainous area near Sliven were quickly found and rescued by teams from the fire department and the mountain rescue service. The children were found safe and returned to their families.
Repair activities on the Hemus Motorway in Sofia region are restricting traffic to a single lane.
On June 19, from 8 am to 6 pm, repairs will be carried out on the pavement of the Hemus Motorway in Sofia region. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in two sections of the motorway, in order to ensure the safety of travelers.