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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Prague students and teachers with successful international training
A group of 8 students and 2 teachers from "Lyuben Karavelov" High School in Nessebar participated in a mobility project under the Erasmus+ program in Prague, Czech Republic. This is the first accredited mobility of the school, which aims to develop its educational capacity through international cooperation.
Burgazliyka wins prestigious international literary award
Kamelia Elkeneva, a 16-year-old student from Burgas, won the grand prize of the International Literary Competition "The Magic Feather", organized by the Bulgarian Sunday School "Ivan Vazov" in Paris. Her work, the story "Sons", impressed the prestigious jury, composed of famous Bulgarian writers.
Children's football festival in Burgas - Mini Champions League 2025 gathered hundreds of young talents
Burgas Municipality and DFK "Zvezdichka" organized the first round of the Mini Champions League Burgas 2025, which took place on May 27 with the participation of hundreds of child football players. Six teams qualified for the final round on May 31, and all other participants received individual awards for their sportsmanship.
The Burgas Aviation Museum opens its doors for Children's Day with exciting attractions.
On the occasion of International Children's Day on June 1, Burgas Aviation Museum offers a rich program with free admission for all visitors. The museum will present ten aircraft exhibits, interactive exhibitions, a flight simulator, an art workshop, and an entertaining show with animators.
Citizens of Omurtag block the Sofia-Varna road due to water supply problems
Residents of Omurtag are protesting against the ongoing water supply problems in the city, despite the provision of an alternative water source. They insist on an immediate inspection of the repair work carried out, which they suspect of irregularities.
The Transport Minister Grozdan Karadzhov reveals strict measures to increase road safety.
Grozdан Karadjov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications, reveals details about the actions taken to improve discipline and reduce traffic incidents. He also comments on the upcoming introduction of the toll system, as well as the readiness of the post offices for the exchange of leva to euros.
A serious accident between a truck and a passenger car near Byala Slatina, there are casualties.
An accident on the road between Byala Slatina and Knezha led to a collision between a heavy-duty vehicle and a passenger car. There are injured persons who have been taken to the hospital. The cause of the incident was a speed that was not adapted to the road conditions.
Blagoevgrad Region Fights the Invasion of Moroccan Locusts
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency is taking measures to control the Moroccan locusts that have attacked meadows, pastures and fallow lands in the Blagoevgrad region. Spraying against the pests started on May 20 and will continue until June 30, using authorized plant protection products.
A winter storm is striking the Rila and Pirin mountains, blanketing the mountains with snow.
A powerful snowstorm is sweeping through the mountainous regions of Southwestern Bulgaria, covering the Rila and Pirin mountains with a thick layer of snow. Meteorological forecasts predict the continuation of heavy precipitation over the next 48 hours, with a red code warning issued for the regions of Blagoevgrad, Smolyan, and Pazardzhik.
Tragic death of a high school graduate in Sunny Beach - investigation underway
A 19-year-old youth from the village of Ravda died suddenly during his high school graduation ball in the resort complex "Sunny Beach". The police are investigating the case, while the exact causes of death are still unknown. Measures are being taken to increase police presence during the upcoming high school graduation celebrations in the Sofia region.
The capital with the most dangerous urban environment for children in Europe
New international study of "Clean Cities" ranks Sofia as the riskiest city for children's mobility in Europe. The main criteria are the condition of streets, bike lanes, and vehicle speeds around schools.
Controlled release of water from dams in Southwestern Bulgaria after heavy rainfall.
The regional division of the State Enterprise for the Management and Operation of Dams reports a significant increase in the water levels of the dams in Southwestern Bulgaria. Nevertheless, the specialists have ensured 24-hour monitoring and have undertaken controlled water release to avoid critical situations.
The mayor of Stara Zagora ordered urgent inspections of the damages from the hailstorm in the villages.
Teams from the municipal administration and the Social Assistance Agency will conduct on-site inspections on May 27, 2025 in the villages in Stara Zagora region most affected by the hail. The aim is to assist the local population in preparing documents for claims to insurance companies and for receiving one-time financial assistance from the Social Assistance Directorate.
Deep historical ties and energy diversification - the foundation of the partnership between Bulgaria and Moldova
The Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georgi Georgiev and the Speaker of the Parliament of Moldova Igor Grosu discussed the deepening of bilateral cooperation in the fields of energy, culture, and parliamentary diplomacy. The Bulgarian community in Moldova, numbering around 60,000 people, was identified as an important bridge in the relations between the two countries.
The Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georgi Georgiev deepens cooperation with Moldova for European integration
During a working visit to Chisinau, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georgi Georgiev met with senior Moldovan representatives to discuss the prospects for strengthening bilateral relations and Bulgaria's support for Moldova's European integration. The focus was on the exchange of experience and best practices in the pre-accession process.