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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
NRA raids Varna beaches: Massive night inspections for fiscal receipts
NRA inspectors have begun massive checks of establishments along the Varna seaside promenade. They are strictly monitoring the issuance of fiscal receipts and the reconciliation of cash balances.
Dramatic flight over Bulgaria: False hijacking signal grounds plane in Burgas
A passenger plane bound for Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Burgas due to a technical issue that triggered a false hijacking signal. The aircraft was escorted by MiG-29 fighter jets and Turkish F-16s.
Wallet shock: Here is by how much electricity and heating prices will rise from July 1
From July 1, households in Bulgaria are facing higher energy bills. The EWRC approved an increase in electricity, heating, and hot water prices, but the deviations from the companies' requests are significant.
Government securities for citizens and key audits on the National Assembly's agenda
The National Assembly is discussing the second reading of amendments to the Public Debt Act, allowing individuals to invest in government securities, as well as large-scale financial audits.
Alarming statistics: 219 dead in road accidents since the beginning of the year
The Ministry of Interior reports 18 serious road accidents in the last 24 hours alone. An increase in road fatalities in 2026 compared to the previous year.
195 fire service alerts in 24 hours: 123 fires extinguished
Over the past 24 hours, firefighters responded to 195 alerts. 123 fires were extinguished and 58 rescue operations were carried out. There were no civilian casualties.
Serbia prepares to purchase Chinese HQ-9 SAMs and build one of the longest-range air defense shields in Europe
President Aleksandar Vučić announced that Serbia plans to purchase Chinese HQ-9 surface-to-air missile systems. Upon finalizing the deal, the country will possess one of the longest-range ground-based air defense systems in Europe and will complement the already deployed HQ-22 in a multi-layered defense shield.
WhatsApp introduces reservation of unique usernames for over 3 billion users
WhatsApp is beginning a phased rollout for reserving unique usernames for over 3 billion accounts, which will allow communication without sharing a phone number and will add new privacy and anti-impersonation tools.
July sun on July 1st: hot and almost no rain across Bulgaria
For July 1st, NIMH forecasts typical summer weather – sunny and hot, with daytime temperatures around 28–34°C, a slight chance of rain, and good conditions for swimming along the Black Sea coast with warm sea water.
Retro Parade Burgas 2026: 100+ classic cars and charity
Burgas becomes the capital of automotive classics with the 19th edition of the Retro Parade. Over 100 unique models, premieres, electric vehicles, and charitable causes await you.
Legal battle for "Baba Alino": Varna court orders key expert examinations regarding illegal fence
The Administrative Court of Varna is reviewing the case concerning the "VilApart Arcanum" fence. Comprehensive expert examinations have been ordered to determine the environmental and legal consequences of the construction.
Greece prepares for 3 billion euro air defense deal with Israel under the "Achilles" program
The government in Athens is preparing to approve a contract of approximately 3 billion euros with Israel for the purchase of the "Spyder All-in-One," "David's Sling," and "Barak MX" systems, with at least 25% participation by the Greek defense industry.
Triumph of talent: Youth from Burgas conquered the stage in Kiten
Children from the Day Center in Burgas won over the jury and the audience at the 17th National Competition "Undiscovered Beautiful Hopes" with inspiring musical and dance performances.
Cypriot publication: Bulgarian children were locked in their father's car for over three hours
Cypriot media report that the two deceased Bulgarian children in Xylotymvou spent over three hours locked in a car in high temperatures. The father and his partner have been detained for causing death by negligence, and the British Bases police are leading the investigation.
From July 1, 2026: EU abolishes duty-free import of small shipments up to 150 euros from countries outside the Union
From July 1, 2026, the duty-free regime for shipments up to 150 euros from non-EU countries will be abolished in the EU, including Bulgaria. A temporary fixed fee of 3 euros per tariff subheading is being introduced until 2028 to limit cheap imports, especially from China.