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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Young farmers receive additional financial support for 2024.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food has determined the amount of payment under the intervention for additional income support for young farmers for the 2024 campaign. The aid will be provided for the entire eligible area of the farm for a period of up to 5 years, starting from the first year of submitting the payment application.
Extensive repair work on Odrin Street is leading to a partial closure of the intersection with Struma Street.
Major repair work begins on Odrin Street in the section from Trapezitsa Square to San Stefano Boulevard. On June 18, 2025, the intersection with Struma Street will be partially closed for a period of 2 weeks, and traffic from Odrin Street to Struma Street will be discontinued. A temporary traffic organization is introduced, and the use of detour routes is recommended.
Pomorie Municipality informs about an approved project for amendment of the detailed spatial plan.
The Municipality of Pomorie has published a notice for an approved project to amend the detailed development plan - construction plan (DDP-CP) for a property in the town of Pomorie. The notice includes a list of interested parties and information on the possibility to get acquainted with the project and submit objections.
A woman was injured in a knife attack in Veliko Tarnovo, the attacker fled.
Yesterday evening in Veliko Tarnovo, a woman was stabbed with a knife after a dispute with an acquaintance. The victim was admitted to the hospital for treatment, and the attacker managed to flee the scene. The police are investigating the case.
The institution of the Ombudsman has alerted about a dangerous online game that teaches children how to sell cocaine.
The Ombudsman of the Republic of Bulgaria has informed the competent authorities, including the Ministry of Education, the Agency for Child Protection and the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime, about a dangerous computer game that encourages minors to participate in the illegal drug trade. The institution calls for urgent measures to protect children and young people from such harmful content.
Energy Minister Stankov: We are uniting efforts to turn the challenges in the energy sector into new opportunities
The government is actively working to turn the challenges in the energy sector into opportunities, said Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov. He emphasized the need to combine the production of green energy with energy efficiency measures, as well as the reduction of energy poverty among households. The Minister also presented key initiatives, such as the establishment of a Decarbonization Fund and the implementation of new PHES (Pumped Hydro Energy Storage) projects.
Change in the development plan of Sozopol - from a resort to a residential area
The Municipality of Sozopol approved a partial amendment to the detailed development plan for a property in the locality of "Achmaltsi". The change envisages a transformation of the zoning from "For recreation and resort buildings" to "For a residential building", while preserving the construction parameters.
The Ministry of Regional Development allocates 2 billion levs for integrated territorial investments.
The Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works announced the opening of a second call for applications with concepts for integrated territorial investments (ITI) under the Regional Development Program 2021-2027. The total budget for the procedure amounts to 2 billion leva, which will be directed towards the implementation of municipal and regional projects.
Experienced leader takes over management of Burgas and Varna airports after five-year leadership of Dr. Frank Kwante
Michael Roish, with extensive experience in airport management around the world, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of "Fraport Twin Star Airport Management" AD, taking over the position from Dr. Frank Quante, who will join the Fraport Group in Turkey. The change comes at a key moment for the company, which is implementing large-scale infrastructure projects to improve the two airports.
The Municipality of Nessebar with decisive steps towards cleaner air
The mayor of Nesebar Municipality, Nikolay Dimitrov, has launched the procedure for signing the first 24 contracts under the project "Nesebar is for cleaner air". The project, funded by the Environment Programme 2021-2027, aims to reduce fine particulate matter emissions through the replacement of polluting heating devices with environmentally friendly alternatives.
Repair activities on the Trakia Highway in Burgas region require increased attention from drivers.
The Road Infrastructure Agency is carrying out repairs on the asphalt pavement in various sections of the Trakia Motorway in the Burgas region over the next few days. Traffic will be restricted and rerouted in some sections, which requires increased attention and adherence to speed limits by drivers to ensure the safety of all travelers.
Love in the hearts of the audience: An exciting concert at the Summer Theater
On June 25, a special concert titled "Time for Love" will be held at the Summer Theater. The beloved Bulgarian performers Yordan Markov, Divna, Ivan Gaidarov, and Damyan Popov will present the most beautiful love songs, performed with emotion, talent, and romance.
Disinfection station in Burgas conducts a large-scale preventive action against ticks
A disinfection station in Burgas will carry out deaccarization of public parks, gardens and playgrounds in the city during the period from June 18 to June 30, 2025. The campaign covers key green areas and pet-friendly areas for the prevention of ticks.
The Municipality of Pomorie announces an investment intention for residential construction in the area of "Kosharite".
The Municipality of Pomorie informs the public about a received notification for an investment proposal for the construction of residential buildings in two land plots in the locality of "Kosharite" on the territory of the city. The investor of the project is the company "Mobi Group" EOOD.
The US intelligence disputes Israel's claims: Iran is still far from a nuclear bomb.
According to US intelligence, Iran is not only not actively seeking to acquire nuclear weapons, but is also at least 3 years away from the ability to produce such a weapon. This contradicts the assessments of Israel, which claims that Iran is on the verge of a nuclear bomb and therefore a military operation is necessary.