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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Pomorie and Kirklareli unite efforts to preserve cultural heritage
The mayor of Pomorie, Ivan Alexiev, signed a contract for the financing of a project to renovate the building of the Old Court in the city. The project will be implemented together with the Turkish Thrace Development Agency and will turn the building into a "House of Culture and Traditions", promoting the heritage of the cross-border region of Pomorie-Kırklareli.
The Municipality of Pomorie is expanding paid parking in the city.
Pomorie introduces a new "Short-term Paid Parking Zone" with an expanded scope, including a number of streets in the city. Parking will be paid for during specified hours, and improperly parked vehicles will be penalized. Municipal parking lots also operate under a paid system with fixed prices.
Five young doctors from UMBAL Burgas successfully complete specializations
Five resident physicians at the University Hospital Burgas successfully passed their state exams and are now officially specialists in various medical fields. All of them continue their work at the medical facility where they have been trained and developed over the past years.
Solar power plant powers electric buses in Burgas
The Burgas municipal transport operator "Burgasbus" EOOD has built a photovoltaic power plant on the territory of its bus depot. It provides electricity for charging 34 solo and 10 articulated electric buses serving the city lines. The 990 kWp power plant is connected to the power grid, with the surplus of generated electricity being sold.
New editions of the poet Ivan Sukhivanov are attracting the attention of the literary community.
The writer and poet Ivan Sukhivanov has published two new books in the last month - a collection of short stories and miniatures, funded by the Ministry of Culture, as well as a poetry collection, presented in several cities. Additional presentations of his new poetic work are upcoming.
The sand city in Burgas will turn into a fairy-tale world in 2025.
Burgas will host the 18th edition of the Sand Sculpture Festival in 2025. The theme of the exhibition will be "The City of Fairy Tales", with figures of favorite characters from world literature being presented.
Repair activities on Hemus Motorway and Vitinya Tunnel require temporary traffic restrictions
Upcoming road repairs on the Hemus Motorway between km 52 and km 60 in the direction of Varna, as well as night-time washing of the Vitinya Tunnel. This will require temporary traffic diversions along detour routes, for which the Road Infrastructure Agency calls on drivers to comply with the restrictions and drive carefully.
Bulgarian posts temporarily suspend the acceptance of parcels for the Middle East
Due to cancelled flights by airlines, Bulgarian Posts are forced to temporarily suspend the acceptance of any kind of shipments to five countries in the Middle East. The company will publish information about the resumption of the service on its website.
Key sectors and potential of the Bulgarian economy according to Deputy Prime Minister Dončev
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Innovation and Growth Tomislav Donchev emphasized that Bulgarian production, industry, and high value-added services are the backbone of the national economy. He stressed the need for qualified personnel and higher rates of economic growth, while pointing out several specific achievements and development opportunities.
Patients receive full access to their electronic health records
Over 230,000 patients in Bulgaria can now track their electronic protocols for expensive medicines through the mobile application eZdrave and the web portal my.his.bg. The new functionality allows people to participate more actively in the process of controlling the spending of public funds for healthcare.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinates the response to tensions in the Middle East.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs convened a meeting of the Coordination Center to discuss the current situation in the Middle East and take measures to protect Bulgarian citizens and diplomatic missions in the region.
The European Forum of World Trade Centers brings together leaders and visionaries in Sofia.
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is organizing a regional meeting of European World Trade Centers in Sofia, where representatives from 15 countries will gather to discuss the latest trends and future directions in the field of real estate and global trade. The event is part of the celebration of the 130th anniversary of the BCCI and includes the official awarding of licenses to new members of the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA).
Civil Aviation Administration imposes sanctions on airport operators due to poor passenger service
The Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) has uncovered numerous violations during an inspection of ground operators servicing the airports in Sofia, Varna, and Burgas. Problems have been identified with hygiene, passenger service, and provision of information, for which maximum foreseen penalties will be imposed. The CAA has issued instructions for improving the services, and will continue intensive monitoring until sustained improvement is achieved.
Nesebar Municipality and Obzor unite efforts to build an Archaeological Museum
The mayors of Nessebar and Obzor visited the construction site of the new Archaeological Museum in Obzor. Finishing works are forthcoming, and the museum will promote the rich archaeological heritage of the region and stimulate cultural tourism.
The new EU system for geographical indications of craft and industrial products is at the center of an upcoming online seminar.
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) is organizing a five-day online seminar aimed at manufacturers and producer groups of craft and industrial products. The training will provide guidance and explanations on the practical aspects of the new system for registering geographical indications for these products in the European Union.