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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Train schedule changes for train #2616 from Varna to Sofia
Effective June 15, the movement of fast train No. 2616 on the Gorna Oryahovitsa - Sofia North section will be discontinued. Passengers heading to Sofia will be served by international fast train No. 461 departing from Bucharest.
Young leaders in agriculture - the EU discusses strategies to attract and retain young people in rural areas
The Minister of Agriculture and Food of Bulgaria will participate in an informal EU meeting, where opportunities to encourage young people to engage in the agricultural sector will be discussed. Key topics will be access to resources, education and support for starting one's own business in rural areas.
The Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church claims that NATO "intercepted" him with a fighter jet over Kaliningrad.
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, claims that during a flight to Kaliningrad, his plane was "intercepted" by a NATO F-16 fighter jet. He presents the incident as a manifestation of pressure or threat from NATO, but the public reaction is predominantly mocking.
The state undertakes unprecedented measures to prevent price speculation upon the introduction of the euro.
The Revenue Agency, the Commission for Protection of Competition and the Commission for Consumer Protection are conducting large-scale inspections in the commercial network to prevent speculative price increases in the transition to the euro. The Chairperson of the CPC, Maria Filipova, states that unjustified price increases will not be allowed and that serious sanctions will be imposed in case of established violations.
A serious accident near Lovech claimed one victim and injured three people.
A road incident involving three vehicles on the first-class road I-4 Sofia-Varna, in the area of the village of Malinovo, Lovech region, has claimed the life of an elderly woman. Three people were injured and taken to the hospital, and road police teams are on the scene regulating traffic.
A child in a wheelchair was involved in an accident in a resort town - two people have been detained.
The police in Pazardzhik region detained for 24 hours a young man and his girlfriend, after the car driven by the woman hit a parked car and a minor child in a wheelchair in the resort town of Velingrad. The two are criminally involved and had fled the scene, but later voluntarily reported to the police station.
An Iranian missile strike paralyzes the military command of the regime
Israel conducted a sudden and precise air operation against key military and command targets in Iran, before the regime could activate its plan for massive missile strikes against Israeli bases. The elimination of the top military leadership in Tehran seriously impaired Iran's ability to retaliate against the attack.
The police seized over 150 kg of illegal hookah tobacco in Sofia.
Employees of the Sofia Directorate of Internal Affairs detained two people in an attempt to sell a large quantity of hookah tobacco without an excise stamp. A search of the suspects' homes followed, where additional stocks of contraband goods were found.
A motorcyclist caused an incident with the police in Varna, arrested for disobedience.
Yesterday in Varna during a peaceful march, a motorcyclist refused to stop at a police check and passed through the leg of an officer. He was arrested after a chase and it was found that he had previous violations, but he tested negative for alcohol or drugs. The police officer received medical assistance.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev met with the High Commissioner for Strategic Planning of France.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Georgi Georgiev held a meeting with the High Commissioner for Strategic Planning of France Clément Bonne. The two discussed issues related to defense, security, the development of the European Union and the prospects for enlargement.
World Blood Donor Day - A Call for Solidarity and Saving Lives
World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on June 14, uniting the efforts of over 192 countries to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation. The Minister of Health expressed gratitude to all voluntary blood donors whose humanitarian gesture gives hope and saves the lives of patients in hospitals.
The Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georgi Georgiev is discussing the country's accession to the OECD with his Czech counterpart.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, Georgi Georgiev, held a meeting with his Czech counterpart, Jan Lipavský, in which they discussed Bulgaria's membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Georgiev emphasized that this is a key priority in Bulgaria's foreign policy and received assurance of the support of the Czech Republic. The two ministers also discussed issues related to EU enlargement, bilateral cooperation, and security in Europe.
The Minister of Internal Affairs reported on the improvement of police training and control.
The Minister of Internal Affairs Daniel Mitov has submitted a report to Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov regarding measures to improve the training of police officers and strengthen control over the use of technical surveillance means. The Prime Minister has ordered a full inspection of the actions of the police in Varna on June 7, 2025 and the presentation of specific measures that will be taken by the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Bulgarian airlines received a recommendation to suspend flights to the Middle East.
The Bulgarian Civil Aviation Administration has called on local airlines to suspend their flights to the Middle East region due to the increasing instability in the area. Airlines must assess the risk and present their decision by mid-June.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides guidance for the safe departure from the Middle East
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria provides detailed instructions and recommendations for Bulgarian citizens in the Middle East regarding the possibilities for safe departure from the region. Specific communication channels, phone numbers and contacts of Bulgarian diplomatic representations that can assist are indicated.