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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
The young talents of Burgas received recognition from the Rotary Club
In Expo Center "Flora", children and students aged 5 to 19 were awarded for their participation in the annual competition of Rotary Club "Burgas - Pyrgos" on the occasion of Children's Day. The organizers of the event are the Municipality of Burgas, Rotary Club "Burgas - Pyrgos" and the Center for Personal Development Support - Burgas.
The celebrations of Botev in Sofia - memorial activation of the city sirens
On June 2, 2025 at 12:00 hours, the city sirens in Sofia will be activated in memory of Hristo Botev and those who died for the freedom of Bulgaria. This will be a symbolic memorial act, not a signal of danger.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs awarded the winners of a student competition in the "Video Story" category for the rescue of Jews during World War II.
At a ceremony in Burgas, Minister Georg Georgiev presented an award from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the winners in the "Video Story" category of the International Student Literature and Film Competition "Whoever Saves One Human Life, Saves the Entire Universe". The competition, organized by the Center for Jewish-Bulgarian Cooperation "Alef", aims to preserve the memory of the rescue of Bulgarian Jews during World War II.
The OPEC+ cartel is increasing oil production, despite disagreements between Saudi Arabia and Russia
The OPEC+ countries agreed to increase the daily oil production by 411 thousand barrels from June to fulfill the request of the US President Donald Trump for lower prices. However, Russia opposed this decision as it may lead to a drop in the price of the raw material, which could create problems for the Russian budget.
Celebration for the newborns: Burgas marks Children's Day with colorful balloons
Over 1,300 blue and pink balloons were released into the sky above Burgas to mark the birth of babies during the past year. The initiative, organized by the Burgas Pediatric Association and the Municipality of Burgas, brought together hundreds of families on Children's Day.
Alarming trends: The use of electronic cigarettes among youth in Bulgaria is reaching new heights.
Marking World No Tobacco Day on May 31 reveals alarming data on the spread of e-cigarettes and other nicotine products among young people in Bulgaria. The country tops the ranking in the share of current e-cigarette smokers among 11- and 13-year-olds, and 15-year-olds are in third place in Europe. Despite the overall decline in smoking, new nicotine products with attractive designs and flavors continue to lure young consumers, many of whom are unaware of the health risks.
Professional High School in Haskovo - Center for High Achievements in STEM Education
The Deputy Minister of Education Emilia Lazarova met with teaching professionals from the Vocational High School of Woodworking and Construction "Tsar Ivan Asen II" in Haskovo. They discussed the proposed changes in the Pre-School and School Education Act, including strengthening the preparation in mathematics, natural sciences, and language integration. The high school in Haskovo has been selected as a Center for Excellence, where a modern complex with laboratories, workshops and a design studio equipped with high-tech machines and software will be built.
The seabed of Sozopol has a new face after a large-scale cleaning initiative.
Representatives of the Ministry of Environment and Water, the Black Sea Basin Directorate, and the Institute of Oceanology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences united to clean the seabed of the port in Sozopol. The initiative is part of efforts to improve the condition of Bulgarian beaches and the marine environment.
Burgas host of the National Hydrogen Car Competition
Burgas is hosting the National Competition for hydrogen-powered vehicles, in which students from 14 schools in the country participate. The winners will represent Bulgaria at the World Championship in Germany.
Criminal offenses and road accidents in Burgas - full report for the day
In Burgas, one theft, two traffic incidents, and 20 solved crimes were registered during the last 24 hours. The police have detained the perpetrators of the theft of gold coins, the theft of metal products from the building of the State Opera, driving under the influence of drugs, and the theft of diesel fuel. The two traffic incidents caused minor injuries to passengers.
Upcoming repair activities on the Struma Motorway in Sofia and Kyustendil
From June 2, repair work will begin on separate sections of the Struma Motorway in the Sofia and Kyustendil regions. Temporary traffic restrictions will be introduced to ensure the safety of travelers. Drivers are called upon to comply with the rules and not to use the emergency lanes to accelerate traffic.
The Turkmen citizen wanted internationally was arrested in Varna upon an Interpol request.
Criminalists from the General Directorate "National Police" detained a 67-year-old woman, wanted by Interpol Moscow for fraud on a particularly large scale - over 11 million euros. The citizen of Turkmenistan was found to be hiding in Varna and was detained by a police order for up to 24 hours, with extradition proceedings initiated.
The police uncovered a large-scale drug distribution network in Sofia.
A 47-year-old man accused of drug trafficking has been detained in the capital during a specialized police operation. Around 9 kg of marijuana, 30 g of cocaine, equipment for the production and storage of drugs, as well as over 45,000 BGN were seized. The investigation revealed that the detainee used two apartments in Sofia and the village of Parvomay as drug storage facilities.
Bulgarian-German agreement on temporary representation in the processing of transit visas for Turkish citizens
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev and the German Ambassador Irene Maria Plank signed an agreement, according to which Germany will continue to process applications for Schengen transit visas of Turkish citizens performing certain activities in the country. After the expiration of the term, Bulgaria will take over this responsibility.
Medical professionals at the center of new challenges
The healthcare system is facing growing challenges related to the shortage of nurses and other medical professionals. This situation tests the ability of the healthcare system to provide quality care for patients.