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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Burgas police uncover a series of crimes and traffic accidents
Over the last three days, the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior in Burgas has registered seven thefts, five other criminal offences, and three traffic accidents. Law enforcement officers have initiated ten police proceedings and have solved a total of 28 crimes.
Divers discover the season with underwater wine maturation on St. Anastasia Island
Divers from the "Friends of the Sea - Burgas" club and guests from the country and abroad participated in the official opening of the season on St. Anastasia Island. They performed the traditional cleaning of the seabed and submerged two crates of wine, which will age underwater before being consumed by the island's visitors.
Charitable concert in Burgas raises funds for a boy with a disability
The sports hall "Boicho Bronzov" in Burgas hosted a charity concert "Children's Smile for Life", organized by the Center for Personal Development Support. The event brought together talented performers and generous donors who united to support little Daniel Stanimirov Dimitrov and raised over 3,700 levs for his treatment.
The American president blocked an Israeli plan to eliminate the Iranian spiritual leader.
According to anonymous sources from the American administration, President Donald Trump has rejected a recent Israeli plan to assassinate the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Senior US and Israeli officials have been in constant contact following Israel's large-scale attack on Iran, aimed at halting its nuclear program.
Rocket attack from Iran triggered fire and light injuries in Haifa
Another rocket attack from Iran against Israel led to a fire in buildings in the Haifa area. Two damage points have been identified, and slightly injured have been taken to hospitals in the region.
Train schedule changes for train #2616 from Varna to Sofia
Effective June 15, the movement of fast train No. 2616 on the Gorna Oryahovitsa - Sofia North section will be discontinued. Passengers heading to Sofia will be served by international fast train No. 461 departing from Bucharest.
Young leaders in agriculture - the EU discusses strategies to attract and retain young people in rural areas
The Minister of Agriculture and Food of Bulgaria will participate in an informal EU meeting, where opportunities to encourage young people to engage in the agricultural sector will be discussed. Key topics will be access to resources, education and support for starting one's own business in rural areas.
The Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church claims that NATO "intercepted" him with a fighter jet over Kaliningrad.
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, claims that during a flight to Kaliningrad, his plane was "intercepted" by a NATO F-16 fighter jet. He presents the incident as a manifestation of pressure or threat from NATO, but the public reaction is predominantly mocking.
The state undertakes unprecedented measures to prevent price speculation upon the introduction of the euro.
The Revenue Agency, the Commission for Protection of Competition and the Commission for Consumer Protection are conducting large-scale inspections in the commercial network to prevent speculative price increases in the transition to the euro. The Chairperson of the CPC, Maria Filipova, states that unjustified price increases will not be allowed and that serious sanctions will be imposed in case of established violations.
A serious accident near Lovech claimed one victim and injured three people.
A road incident involving three vehicles on the first-class road I-4 Sofia-Varna, in the area of the village of Malinovo, Lovech region, has claimed the life of an elderly woman. Three people were injured and taken to the hospital, and road police teams are on the scene regulating traffic.
A child in a wheelchair was involved in an accident in a resort town - two people have been detained.
The police in Pazardzhik region detained for 24 hours a young man and his girlfriend, after the car driven by the woman hit a parked car and a minor child in a wheelchair in the resort town of Velingrad. The two are criminally involved and had fled the scene, but later voluntarily reported to the police station.
An Iranian missile strike paralyzes the military command of the regime
Israel conducted a sudden and precise air operation against key military and command targets in Iran, before the regime could activate its plan for massive missile strikes against Israeli bases. The elimination of the top military leadership in Tehran seriously impaired Iran's ability to retaliate against the attack.
The police seized over 150 kg of illegal hookah tobacco in Sofia.
Employees of the Sofia Directorate of Internal Affairs detained two people in an attempt to sell a large quantity of hookah tobacco without an excise stamp. A search of the suspects' homes followed, where additional stocks of contraband goods were found.
A motorcyclist caused an incident with the police in Varna, arrested for disobedience.
Yesterday in Varna during a peaceful march, a motorcyclist refused to stop at a police check and passed through the leg of an officer. He was arrested after a chase and it was found that he had previous violations, but he tested negative for alcohol or drugs. The police officer received medical assistance.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev met with the High Commissioner for Strategic Planning of France.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Georgi Georgiev held a meeting with the High Commissioner for Strategic Planning of France Clément Bonne. The two discussed issues related to defense, security, the development of the European Union and the prospects for enlargement.