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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Student Film Competition for Cultural Heritage in Burgas: Participate and Win!
Regional Historical Museum Burgas and L`Europeo are organizing a film competition for students aged 13 to 19 on the theme "Living Cultural Heritage". Deadline for submitting works: July 1, 2026. Prizes - smartphones for video recording.
Bulgarian Red Cross Distributes Food Products in Pomorie (March 25-27, 2026)
The Bulgarian Red Cross is distributing food products to approved beneficiaries under the aid program in Pomorie on March 25 and 27, 2026. The distribution takes place at 1 Tsar Petar Street (municipal market).
Dimitar Kenarov Awarded the “Hristo Fotev” Prize for the Poetry Collection “The Plowed Gardens of Love”
Dimitar Kenarov has been awarded the National Poetry Prize “Hristo Fotev” for 2026 for the poetry collection “The Plowed Gardens of Love”. The book is deeply personal, uniting themes of love, nature, and politics.
Weather tomorrow: Cloudy and rainy, snow in the mountains
The cloud cover will increase overnight. Tomorrow – cloudy with rain across the country, snow above 1400 m. Thunderstorms in many places. Temperatures 4-16°C.
Nesebar Municipality Launches Disaster Preparedness Project (459,652.79 Euros, 2026-2027)
Nesebar Municipality is implementing a project with the Regional Directorate "Fire Safety and Protection of the Population" – Burgas, funded by the ESF+. The aim is to increase the readiness to respond to disasters in the Burgas region. Supplies of equipment, protective equipment, and information campaigns are planned.
Fiscal Council: Reducing VAT on Fuels is Ineffective
Reducing VAT on fuels will not solve the problem of high prices, but will harm the budget, according to an analysis by the Fiscal Council. They point out that the main reason for the high prices is a global shock in the supply of energy resources.
Road Rage in Burgas: Driver Attacks Another with a Utility Knife
An incident occurred on „Zahari Stoyanov“ Blvd. in Burgas between two drivers, escalating into a physical altercation. One of them attacked the other with a utility knife, inflicting cuts. The aggressor has been detained.
Sozopol Municipality Announces Procedure for the Election of Members for the Children's Council 2026
Sozopol Municipality is launching a procedure for the election of members of the Children's Council to the State Agency for Child Protection. Apply by May 24, 2026, with a form and a motivational letter.
Tourism prepares for the summer season: Demand for workers from third countries continues
Hoteliers are warning about difficulties in securing a workforce from third countries for the upcoming summer season. A job fair was held in Burgas, where vacancies for chambermaids, waiters, cooks, and others were announced.
President Yotova: The Thracians are a measure of dignity and nobility
President Iliana Yotova congratulated the Thracians on the occasion of Thrace Day, emphasizing the importance of the Thracian cause and historical truth. She expressed gratitude to the Union of Thracian Societies.
The "Education" Syndicate insists that April 20th be a non-school day
The "Education" Syndicate calls on the Ministry of Education and Science to amend its order and declare April 20th a non-school day due to safety and practicality concerns related to the elections and the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising.
Supreme Judicial Council Discusses Request to Dismiss Yordan Stoev: First Such Procedure
The Supreme Judicial Council will consider a request from members of parliament for the disciplinary dismissal of council member Yordan Stoev. The chairman of the SJC, Boyan Magdalinchev, announced an extraordinary meeting next week. Deputy Minister Tanya Radulovska commented that the request was belated.
Road Conditions: Current Information on the State of Republican Roads (26.03.2026)
Current road conditions as of 06:30 on March 26, 2026. Restrictions on the "Trakia", "Hemus", and "Struma" motorways, and restrictions implemented on major road routes. Dry road surfaces and light winds. Overview of regions and deadlines.
GDMN Checked Heat Supply Companies: Violations at Two Companies
The General Directorate "Metrological Supervision" (GDMN) conducted inspections of 15 heat supply companies throughout the country. Violations were found at two companies, related to the lack of valid metrological control marks on measuring instruments. Administrative penalty actions will be taken.
Burgas Municipality Celebrates Thracian Day: Honor to Heroes and Remembrance of the Past
On March 26th, Burgas pays tribute to the feat of the Bulgarian army during the capture of the Adrianople Fortress and to the Thracian refugees. A civic ceremony will be held in front of the monument to the 24th Black Sea Infantry Regiment.