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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Large-scale operation against migrant trafficking uncovers criminal group with international reach
Sixteen people, members of an organized criminal group engaged in the trafficking of illegal migrants, have been arrested in a joint operation by Bulgarian law enforcement and Europol. The group was part of a functioning cross-border channel from Syria and Iraq through Turkey, providing transportation, accommodation, and smuggling of migrants out of the country using specially constructed hiding places in various vehicles. The investigation reveals a large-scale criminal activity generating millions of euros.
The Ministry guarantees passability on the Mezdra-Botevgrad road until the end of June.
The Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Ivan Ivanov, assured that the deadline for ensuring passability on the road between Mezdra and Botevgrad will be met. The landslide problems are delaying the repair work, but the Road Infrastructure Agency and the Directorate for National Construction Supervision are working hard to eliminate them effectively.
Music magic in the kindergarten "Kalina Malina" - guest performers inspire the children
Kindergarten "Kalina Malina" in Nessebar organizes educational music events, in which guest performers demonstrate various musical instruments and their expressive capabilities. Children have the opportunity to get to know the performers personally and touch the magic of live music.
Road repairs in Northwestern Bulgaria are progressing according to plan.
The Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Ivan Ivanov, inspected the construction activities on key road sections in the region. Progress in the work is reported, despite the problems with landslides, with the aim of completing the projects by the end of June and the beginning of July.
Repair activities on the main highway in Burgas region
Agency "Road Infrastructure" announces the repair of a 3-kilometer section of the "Trakia" motorway in Burgas region. Traffic will only be carried out in the overtaking lane, while the active and emergency lanes will be closed for passage. The repair work is expected to be completed by June 11.
Palestinian activists with anti-Semitic outbursts participate in a "humanitarian" convoy to Gaza.
A group of 12 activists, including Greta Thunberg, are preparing to set sail on the ship "Madeleine" to Gaza. Behind the facade of humanitarian aid, some of them openly praise terrorists, deny the Holocaust, and spread anti-Semitism.
The deputy prime minister Karadzhov ordered an emergency inspection of the Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Railway Infrastructure following the derailment of a freight train.
Deputy Prime Minister Grozdan Karadjov ordered the Executive Agency "Railway Administration" to conduct an urgent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the derailment of a freight train between Konyovo and Kermen. The inspection will cover the maintenance and repair of the wagons, as well as the condition of the railway line in the area of the incident.
The business in Bulgaria is preparing for upcoming procedures under key European programs.
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organizing a meeting where experts from the Ministry of Innovation and Growth will present the upcoming procedures for the "Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises" Program and the "Research, Innovation and Digitalization for Smart Transformation" Program. The event will take place on June 11, 2025, and aims to inform the business community about the funding opportunities for innovative projects.
Bulgaria's accession to the Eurozone - a key step towards deeper European integration
The foreign minister of Bulgaria, Georgi Georgiev, states that the adoption of the euro is an important geopolitical and economic move that strengthens confidence in Bulgarian institutions and affirms the country as an integral part of the core of decision-making in the EU.
Burgas welcomes leading dental experts to an international congress
The Bulgarian Dental Association is organizing the XXIII International Scientific Congress from June 12-14 in Burgas. The event will bring together over 20 prominent speakers from the country and abroad, who will present current topics in dental medicine. The scientific program includes lectures, panel discussions, poster and oral presentations, as well as practical courses. The congress will be accompanied by a large dental exhibition.
The Arbitration Court at the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports the amendments to the Law on International Commercial Arbitration.
The Arbitration Court at the BCCI, as the leading arbitration institution in Bulgaria, fully supports the proposed changes to the International Commercial Arbitration Act. The bill will allow current practical issues to be taken into account, align Bulgarian legislation with EU law, and create a reliable mechanism to ensure the integrity of the arbitration proceedings.
Road repair of 13 km of a third-class road Haskovo - Mineralni bani starts on June 6
On June 6, repair work will begin on 13 km of third-class road III-806, connecting Haskovo and Mineralni bani. Traffic will be carried out in one lane at a time, regulated by road signs and signalmen. The repair activities include replacement of the pavement, improvement of drainage, and installation of road infrastructure, and are expected to be completed by August 2027.
Bulgaria ready to adopt the euro from 2026, according to reports from the EC and ECB
The European Commission and the European Central Bank published convergence reports, in which they found that Bulgaria meets all the criteria for membership in the eurozone. The country is expected to introduce the single European currency from January 1, 2026, after approval by the key EU institutions.
A traffic police officer saves a woman and a child in an incident on the Trakiya highway.
On May 31, during repair work on the Trakia highway, a strong air flow ejected road markers towards Kristina Alexandrova's vehicle, puncturing a tire. Junior traffic control officer Alexander Slaveikov from the Road Police quickly responded, securing the area and regulating traffic until help arrived.
The scientific conference in Pomorie honors the 90th anniversary of Professor Ivan Kochev.
An international scientific conference was opened in Pomorie, dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the birth of Prof. Dr. Ivan Kochev - a renowned Bulgarian linguist and dialectologist. The event brought together eminent scholars who discussed the development of the Bulgarian language and dialects.