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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Current Information on Traffic at Bulgarian Border Crossings - What You Need to Know
Express overview of movement at borders with Serbia, North Macedonia, Romania, Turkey, and Greece. Important details about the passage regime and current repair activities.
Burgas metal band Hellbound achieves success in world competition
Hellbound from Burgas ranked third in the prestigious Wacken Metal Battle among 30 finalists out of 12,633 bands. This is a historic success for the Bulgarian metal scene.
Warm temperatures and light precipitation: The weather forecast for the country today
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology forecasts sunny weather with occasional precipitation in the southern regions and moderate wind from east-northeast.
Burgas Prosecutor's Office Detains Driver for Fatal Crash
The District Prosecutor's Office in Burgas has detained a vehicle driver accused of causing death by negligence in a severe accident in the municipality of Pomorie.
Pleven Remains on Water Regime, Network Replacement Earliest in September
The critical water crisis in Pleven continues, and water supply network replacement projects can only start in the autumn.
Maria Filipova: A Vision for a Modern Ombudsman Focused on Citizens' Rights
The candidate for deputy ombudsman Maria Filipova presents an ambitious program for protecting consumer rights and improving institutional communication through innovative approaches.
Lovech Region achieves record yields for autumn agricultural crops in 2025
The Regional Agriculture Directorate reports a significant increase in wheat, barley, and rapeseed production, thanks to favorable climatic conditions and modern agricultural techniques.
Melania Trump Threatens Hunter Biden with $1 Billion Lawsuit over Epstein
The First Lady wants Hunter Biden to withdraw and apologize for claiming Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump - otherwise she will sue for over $1 billion
Bulgaria with the largest decline in industrial production in the EU
In June 2025, Bulgaria recorded an 8.2% annual decline in industrial production, the most significant in the EU. The country also registered a monthly decrease of 1.7%.
New carbon import taxation mechanism from 2026
From January 1, 2026, a new regulation for importing energy-intensive goods from non-EU countries comes into effect, part of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
Bulgarian Posts - Ready for Safe Currency Conversion When Introducing the Euro
The national postal operator has launched a large-scale preparation for exchanging levs to euros, including specialized staff training, technological provision, and security measures.
Festive Nesebar: Transport Restrictions During the "Artemona" Festival
On August 15th, the city is preparing for a large-scale cultural event, which requires temporary changes in traffic to the Old Town. Access will be restricted during certain hours.
Diplomatic thaw: Temporary easing of sanctions before Trump-Putin meeting
The US Treasury Department temporarily suspends restrictive measures to facilitate the upcoming meeting between the presidents of the United States and Russia in Alaska.
Temporary change in the route of bus No. 6 in Burgas due to repair work
Bus line No. 6 will have a changed route in the Rudnik district from August 14, moving along an alternative path and having temporary stops.
An unknown art collection from Valko Chervenkov's residence is visiting Burgas
A unique exhibition presents 49 works by Bulgarian and foreign artists from the late 19th to the mid-20th century, previously preserved in a state residence.