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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Dangerous experiment: young people climb a crane on a construction site in Sofia
A group of seven young people snuck onto a construction site in Sofia, climbed a crane, and live-streamed on social media until they were rescued by the police.
Deputy Minister: 8,000 Children in Bulgaria Depend on Social Care
Approximately 8,000 children in Bulgaria depend on the care of social workers, which highlights the need for urgent measures for the child protection system.
Hail Suppression Project: Silver Iodide Generators
The government is launching a hail suppression project, and a pilot site with ground-based silver iodide generators will be built in Karnobat.
Expansion of the _q_Chiren_ Gas Storage Facility: The First Phase Has Been Successfully Completed
The first phase of the expansion of the _q_Chiren_ gas storage facility has been completed, increasing its gas storage capacity to 650 million cubic meters.
Modernization of the Railway Network: Elin Pelin - Kostenets Tunnel Excavated
The National Railway Infrastructure Company has completed the excavation of a new tunnel on the Elin Pelin - Kostenets route, a key stage in the modernization of the railway network in Bulgaria.
National Program for the Digitalization of Community Centers and Libraries
Bulgaria is launching a program for the digitalization of community centers and libraries with a budget of 60 million BGN, which will fund 760 new digital clubs.
Digitalization of Healthcare: Electronic Health Cards for Children
The Ministry of Health is introducing electronic health cards and notes. They eliminate the need for paper documents for children and adolescents under 18.
Danube Bridge: Two-way traffic opens on the renovated lane
After repairs, the Danube Bridge near Ruse is moving to a new stage, with two-way traffic being introduced on the renovated lane towards Bulgaria.
Average Speed Control: New Rules for 22 Risky Sections
The National Toll Administration is introducing average speed control on 22 risky road sections starting September 6. The goal is to reduce accidents.
Traffic changes on the Struma Motorway due to nighttime maintenance
Traffic on the Struma Motorway in the «Malo Buchino» tunnel towards Sofia will be stopped tonight for maintenance, with traffic rerouted in both directions.
Bulgaria modernizes care for the elderly with 800 million BGN from the Recovery and Resilience Plan
Bulgaria is using 800 million BGN from the Recovery and Resilience Plan to renovate 81 homes for the elderly and create 254 social services.
Sofia: Tram Derails; Man Has Criminal Record and Was Drinking
A 22-year-old man with a criminal record has been charged with causing a tram to derail in Sofia. The incident occurred while he was under the influence of alcohol.
Draft Law on Company Law: Modernization and Harmonization
The commission adopted at first reading a draft law on company law, which harmonizes Bulgarian legislation with EU standards. This will increase legal certainty and stimulate investment.
Student Loans: The Government Guarantees up to 30 Million BGN for 2026
The government will guarantee student and PhD student loans up to 30 million BGN for 2026, reducing the support compared to 2023. Since 2010, 22,088 loans have been granted.
Appointment: Metodi Metodiev Is Deputy Governor of Bulgaria at the IMF
The Council of Ministers appointed Deputy Minister of Finance Metodi Metodiev as Deputy Governor of Bulgaria at the IMF.