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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
The Cave Municipality Invests Over 1.8 Million Leva in Modernization of Residential Buildings
Two multi-family blocks in Peshtera will be renovated under the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism, with the project aiming to improve energy efficiency and living environment.
State of emergency in 3 villages in Sredets due to forest fire
The municipality of Sredets declared a state of emergency in the villages of Slivovo, Sinyo kamene and Granitets due to a large-scale forest fire. Strong winds and high temperatures are complicating the situation.
Controlled fire near Sofia: Swift actions by emergency services in the Bankya area
Four fire department and municipal emergency teams extinguished a fire that broke out in the area around the "St. Petka" monastery without threatening any populated areas.
Kiselova: Radev's statement on the euro is "rather political"
The Chairman of the National Assembly Natalia Kiselova commented on President Radev's statement about the euro and the sale of the state, emphasizing that it is a matter of public discussion.
Search continues for missing Bulgarian in Lake Ohrid
The intensive search for a 52-year-old Bulgarian citizen who disappeared while diving in Lake Ohrid continues. Authorities deny reports of a body being found.
Fire in Sungurlare is spreading, threatening the village of Skala
A change in wind complicates the situation in Sungurlare municipality. The mayor is directing operations on site, while teams and volunteers are fighting the fire.
Management of State Property Sparks Debates in Bulgaria
A member of parliament criticizes President Radev's statement about an alleged sell-off of state property. The debate reveals tension in the political sphere.
Government seeks parliamentary backing for state property management program
The Council of Ministers asks Parliament to approve the program for exercising rights over state properties to ensure transparency and avoid political speculation.
Mountain rescuers with two successful missions in Pirin and Stara Planina
Mountain Rescue Service teams of the Bulgarian Red Cross helped two female tourists with injuries in different mountain areas
Radev revealed a large-scale sale of state properties by the new government
The president sharply criticized the government over the planned sale of 4,400 state properties, warning of serious consequences for Bulgarian citizens.
Fire in Harmanli: Slightly Elevated Levels of Methane and Carbon Monoxide
Following a fire in Harmanli, RIEW reports slightly elevated levels of methane and carbon monoxide in the air, but within acceptable limits. The incident affected a car scrapyard.
Dramatic Statistics: 172 Fires in 24 Hours, One Injured in Troyan
Experts from the General Directorate of Fire Safety and Civil Protection reveal details about large-scale firefighting interventions with multiple incidents in various sites across the country.
Intensive traffic at Bulgarian border checkpoints - current morning information
Morning traffic report for Bulgarian border checkpoints with Romania, Turkey, Serbia, and North Macedonia, including important road restrictions and construction activities.
28 injured and one dead in road incidents over 24 hours
Official data from the Ministry of Interior reveal the alarming picture of road safety in Bulgaria with a high number of traffic accidents and human losses.
Military helicopters and an international team in a critical mission to extinguish fires in the Burgas region
Bulgarian and American helicopters are supporting efforts to control spreading forest fires in the region, with coordination between institutions being crucial to the success of the operation.