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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
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.
The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is organizing the evacuation of citizens from Israel.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria has taken urgent actions to evacuate Bulgarian citizens from Israel, in response to the escalation of tensions in the region. Thanks to the fast and well-organized operation, 148 people, including 89 Bulgarian citizens, were successfully extracted from the conflict zone.
Foundations are opening doors for partnership initiatives under the PACT project.
The Foundation "Workshop for Civic Initiatives" (FWCI) and the Open Society Institute - Sofia Foundation (OSIS) are organizing partnership meetings and consultations to support organizations wishing to apply for the "Partnership" fund of the PACT project. The meetings will provide an opportunity to discuss ideas, approaches and potential partnerships, as well as to ask questions to the project team.
Pomorie Municipality with a new order for temporary restriction of movement in the city center
The mayor of Pomorie Municipality issues an order prohibiting the movement and stay of motor vehicles on the central square "St. St. Cyril and Methodius" on June 21, 2025 between 8:00 and 21:00 hours. This is done in connection with the holding of a cultural event "Horo by the Pomorie coast".
The vision for the future of the coal regions in Bulgaria is presented by the Deputy Minister of Energy Krasimir Nenov.
The deputy minister of energy, Krasimir Nenov, expresses moderate optimism regarding the prospects for the coal regions in the country. He emphasizes the role of coal energy for energy security and the need to readjust the work to preserve the viability of the mines and power plants. The developed territorial plans and the decarbonization plan of the Bulgarian Energy Holding provide prospects for development and socio-economic transformation of the coal regions.
The Bulgarian Foreign Minister welcomed junior diplomats from the Middle East.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev presented certificates to junior diplomats from the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Qatar, and the Republic of Iraq, participants in the first training visit for junior diplomats from the Middle East region, organized by the Diplomatic Institute. The Minister emphasized the importance of establishing diplomatic contacts and friendships between countries, as well as the role of interfaith dialogue and social harmony for stability and unity.
The Sofia police are searching for a 16-year-old boy who went missing two weeks ago.
The Second District Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is searching for Emil Antonov, a 16-year-old youth, who left his home on June 12 and has been missing since then. The police have a detailed description of the boy and call on citizens to report any information about his whereabouts.
Over 200 graduates of AMVR received their diplomas at a solemn ceremony.
At a solemn ceremony at the Academy of the Ministry of Interior, over 200 bachelors and masters from the Faculty of Police and the Faculty of Fire Safety and Population Protection received their diplomas. Deputy Minister of the Interior Toni Todorov and Rector of the Academy of the Ministry of Interior Senior Commissioner Prof. Dr. Ivan Vidolov congratulated the graduates and wished them a successful career.
The ministerial meeting in Zagreb discusses key security issues in the EU and the region.
Deputy Minister Phillip Popov participated in a two-day ministerial conference of the Salzburg Forum, held in Zagreb, Croatia. Current topics such as migration, internal security, and environmental crimes were discussed, and priorities for enhanced cooperation between the EU and the Western Balkans countries were identified.
A Pernik resident with a criminal record was detained for assault after a traffic accident.
Yesterday evening in Pernik, a minor traffic accident occurred, in which two drivers collided. The ensuing dispute over blame led to an aggressive assault, in which a 28-year-old man inflicted blows on his 48-year-old opponent. The police have detained the attacker and initiated fast-track proceedings for causing bodily harm on hooliganism grounds.
A knife attack in a resort complex - a 25-year-old man was detained
A 25-year-old man, suspected of stabbing a 21-year-old youth in Sunny Beach, was apprehended by officers from the Special Tactical Operations sector of the Burgas Regional Directorate of the Interior. The victim was taken to the hospital, and his life is not in danger. The perpetrator has no prior criminal record or convictions.
The Austrian business delegation held meetings with the management of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The Chairman of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Tsvetan Simeonov, met with the newly appointed Secretary General of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, Jochen Danninger. Topics such as the competitiveness of the European economy, the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria, and energy policy were discussed.
Repair of the joints of the bridge over the Veleka River on the Burgas - Malko Tarnovo road until July 11
The Road Agency announces upcoming repairs to the expansion joints on the bridge over the Veleka River along the first-class road I-9 Burgas - Malko Tarnovo. The construction and installation works will be carried out until July 11, with traffic passing in one lane in both directions, regulated by traffic lights.
The Municipality of Pomorie announces decisions of the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water - Burgas regarding investment projects in protected areas.
The Municipality of Pomorie informs the public about two decisions of the Director of the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water - Burgas, related to investment proposals in protected areas on the territory of the municipality. The decisions refer to the assessment of the probable degree of impact on protected areas and the need to carry out an environmental impact assessment.