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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Burgas marked 149 years since the death of Hristo Botev.
The residents of Burgas honored the memory of Hristo Botev and those who perished for the liberation of Bulgaria with a solemn ceremony, including a military ritual, a requiem prayer, and the laying of wreaths and flowers at the monument of the revolutionary.
Preventive measures against mosquitoes in the area of Lake Vaya
The Regional Health Inspectorate announces upcoming mosquito control activities in the Lake Vaya area from June 3 to June 6, 2025. The treatments will be carried out from 04:30 to 10:00 by the company "D.D.D. - 1" Ltd. under contract with the Ministry of Health, using the biocidal product "VectoBac 12 AS".
Young artists from five countries were awarded in a literary competition against drugs in Burgas.
The International Literary Competition "Art Against Drugs" Burgas 2025 recognized 12 authors aged 14 to 25 years old, and nominated 6 more for participation in the traditional anthology. The competition is organized by the Community Center "Lyuben Karavelov 1940" in partnership with the Union of Bulgarian Teachers Burgas and under the auspices of the regional governor.
Summer fairytale of events, entertainment and art in the heart of the city
The beginning of June offers a vibrant palette of exciting experiences in Sofia - from interactive quizzes and karaoke parties to captivating exhibitions and acoustic music performances. The diversity of events organized by "BuleVART - Network of the Senses" is a true invitation for unforgettable experiences that will energize and uplift the mood throughout the entire month.
Medical professionals train parents on how to react in pediatric emergency situations.
Pediatricians and paramedics from Burgas organized an information campaign aimed at parents, to increase readiness to deal with emergency situations in children. The event included practical demonstrations and debunking of common myths, in order to prepare parents for a quick and adequate response in case of incidents.
Repair activities on the Trakia Motorway require temporary traffic restrictions in the direction of Sofia.
Due to the need to apply horizontal markings, traffic on the Trakia Motorway in the section in the Plovdiv region in the direction of Sofia is restricted. Drivers must comply with the temporary traffic organization and drive with increased caution.
Sweden is strengthening control over ships in the Baltic Sea to combat Russia's "shadow fleet".
The Swedish Coast Guard and Maritime Administration will begin collecting detailed insurance information on all ships passing through the country's territorial waters and economic zone. The aim is to identify and sanction Russian vessels used to circumvent international restrictions, including the oil embargo.
Young talents transform Expo Center "Flora" into a creative studio
Student plein air "Lora's Sunny Palette" gathered talented children at the Flora Expo Center, who painted, colored clay figurines, and enjoyed musical performances. Despite the rain, the hall was packed with relatives, friends, and mentors of the young artists, who received awards for their participation.
Burgas and Gdansk are expanding their partnership, focusing on connectivity and tourism.
Representatives of the Pomeranian Voivodeship and the city of Gdansk visited Burgas in June 2023, signing a number of bilateral cooperation agreements. Now a delegation from Burgas will visit Gdansk to mark the opening of the new season of direct flights between the two cities, which will start on June 2, 2025. The development of air connectivity is a key factor in promoting tourism, business, cultural and academic contacts.
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.