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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
The government signs the first agreements for the year on financing municipal projects
The Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Ivan Ivanov, announced that the government has restarted the Investment Program for financing municipal projects from the state budget. Today, the first agreements for this year were signed with 42 municipalities at the Ministry, and the process will continue until all the remaining ones are signed.
Travel to the cemetery for Cherry Zadushnitsa - Full information on public transport
On June 7, 2025, Orthodox Christians celebrate Cherry Memorial Day - a church holiday to honor the memory of deceased loved ones. To travel to the cemeteries, city residents can use various city bus lines, whose routes and schedules are detailed in the text.
Bulgaria-Sri Lanka relations are strengthening through the intensification of political dialogue and business cooperation.
On June 5, 2025, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria received the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador of Sri Lanka. The two countries discussed opportunities to expand political, economic and cultural ties, including through strengthening business contacts and cooperation in key sectors such as tourism, agriculture and IT.
The Municipality of Pomorie will Undertake Large-Scale Inspections for Illegal Tourist Accommodations from June 16, 2025.
The Municipality of Pomorie informs the owners and users of apartments that from June 16, 2025, an intensive campaign will begin to establish unauthorized provision of tourist overnight stays. The inspections will cover areas with a high concentration of apartments used for short-term accommodation without the necessary categorization or registration. Violators will be sanctioned with fines and property sanctions.
Bulgaria on the Threshold of the Eurozone: The European Commission Approves Accession
The European Commission officially announced that Bulgaria has fulfilled all the criteria for adopting the euro. The country can join the eurozone on January 1, 2026, after final approval from the Council of the EU.
The Ministry of Agriculture and industry organizations discussed measures to reduce bee mortality.
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food, Stefan Burdjiev, held a meeting with representatives of beekeeping, crop production, and plant protection to discuss the complex problem of high bee mortality. The participants discussed factors such as improper application of plant protection products, lack of communication between producers, and the need for increased control.
Large-scale operation against migrant trafficking uncovers criminal group with international reach
Sixteen people, members of an organized criminal group engaged in the trafficking of illegal migrants, have been arrested in a joint operation by Bulgarian law enforcement and Europol. The group was part of a functioning cross-border channel from Syria and Iraq through Turkey, providing transportation, accommodation, and smuggling of migrants out of the country using specially constructed hiding places in various vehicles. The investigation reveals a large-scale criminal activity generating millions of euros.
The Ministry guarantees passability on the Mezdra-Botevgrad road until the end of June.
The Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Ivan Ivanov, assured that the deadline for ensuring passability on the road between Mezdra and Botevgrad will be met. The landslide problems are delaying the repair work, but the Road Infrastructure Agency and the Directorate for National Construction Supervision are working hard to eliminate them effectively.
Music magic in the kindergarten "Kalina Malina" - guest performers inspire the children
Kindergarten "Kalina Malina" in Nessebar organizes educational music events, in which guest performers demonstrate various musical instruments and their expressive capabilities. Children have the opportunity to get to know the performers personally and touch the magic of live music.
Road repairs in Northwestern Bulgaria are progressing according to plan.
The Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Ivan Ivanov, inspected the construction activities on key road sections in the region. Progress in the work is reported, despite the problems with landslides, with the aim of completing the projects by the end of June and the beginning of July.
Repair activities on the main highway in Burgas region
Agency "Road Infrastructure" announces the repair of a 3-kilometer section of the "Trakia" motorway in Burgas region. Traffic will only be carried out in the overtaking lane, while the active and emergency lanes will be closed for passage. The repair work is expected to be completed by June 11.
Palestinian activists with anti-Semitic outbursts participate in a "humanitarian" convoy to Gaza.
A group of 12 activists, including Greta Thunberg, are preparing to set sail on the ship "Madeleine" to Gaza. Behind the facade of humanitarian aid, some of them openly praise terrorists, deny the Holocaust, and spread anti-Semitism.
The deputy prime minister Karadzhov ordered an emergency inspection of the Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Railway Infrastructure following the derailment of a freight train.
Deputy Prime Minister Grozdan Karadjov ordered the Executive Agency "Railway Administration" to conduct an urgent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the derailment of a freight train between Konyovo and Kermen. The inspection will cover the maintenance and repair of the wagons, as well as the condition of the railway line in the area of the incident.
The business in Bulgaria is preparing for upcoming procedures under key European programs.
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organizing a meeting where experts from the Ministry of Innovation and Growth will present the upcoming procedures for the "Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises" Program and the "Research, Innovation and Digitalization for Smart Transformation" Program. The event will take place on June 11, 2025, and aims to inform the business community about the funding opportunities for innovative projects.
Bulgaria's accession to the Eurozone - a key step towards deeper European integration
The foreign minister of Bulgaria, Georgi Georgiev, states that the adoption of the euro is an important geopolitical and economic move that strengthens confidence in Bulgarian institutions and affirms the country as an integral part of the core of decision-making in the EU.