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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
The Solynaria Foundation has launched a donation campaign for a new concert grand piano for the Burgas Music School.
The Solinary Foundation launches a donation initiative to purchase a high-quality concert grand piano for the National School of Music and Performing Arts in Burgas. The new instrument will improve the training of young pianists and attract highly qualified music teachers to the school.
A new modern school will open in the "Kraimorie" neighborhood in 2026.
Construction of a new primary school has begun in the rapidly developing Kraymoriye neighborhood in Burgas. The school will be a branch of the OY "Alexander Georgiev - Kodzhakafaliyata" and will teach students from grades 1 to 7. The building will be extremely modern and with a number of contemporary facilities, and the construction has taken into account the proximity of the sea and strong winds.
The Ministry of e-Government facilitates the access of foreign workers to the Bulgarian labor market.
The Minister of Electronic Governance Valentin Mundrov announced that the new Platform for production and issuance of residence and work permits will simplify and accelerate the processes of hiring foreign employees in Bulgaria. The system will digitize the document flow and make the procedures faster, more transparent and secure.
Revealed large-scale trafficking of antique valuables in Eastern Bulgaria
Seven people suspected of trafficking in cultural and historical valuables have been arrested in the cities of Varna, Dobrich, Yambol and Burgas as a result of a large-scale police operation by the GDBOP. Over 350 objects bearing signs of ancient coins, archaeological finds and medieval weapons have been seized.
Plovdiv police arrested five suspects for drug trafficking
Criminal police officers in Plovdiv have seized significant quantities of marijuana, methamphetamine and fentanyl, as well as various paraphernalia for their distribution, during specialized operations against drug crime. Five local residents have been detained and charged as accused of illegal drug trafficking.
Military exercises "Bulgarian Defender - 25" gather forces from across the country at the "Koren" training ground.
The Ministry of Defense announces that military equipment and personnel from various garrisons in Bulgaria will move to the "Koren" training ground to participate in a series of exercises under the name "Bulgarian Defender - 25". This is part of the larger exercise "Defender-25" of the United States Army Command in Europe and Africa.
The pension system in Bulgaria - Key data and trends
The statistical data as of May 2025 reveal the complex picture of the pension insurance in Bulgaria. Although 86,218 pensioners receive a basic pension over 2,000 BGN, more than half - 1,211,055 people, still receive no more than 700 BGN. An analysis of the revenues, expenditures, and deficit in the pension system provides an in-depth look at the challenges facing the country.
Susan Fallatko, the Chargé d'Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria, is handing over the post to Martin Mcdowell.
Susan Falatko, the Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Bulgaria, is leaving the country after the expiration of her term. She notes the achievements in the cooperation between the two countries in the field of security, law enforcement, and energy. The new Interim Chargé d'Affaires will be Martin Macdowell, an experienced diplomat with an extensive career at the US State Department.
The local residents oppose the opening of a marble quarry near Asenovgrad.
The residents of several villages in the Asenovgrad region are protesting against plans to open a new marble quarry, which they claim threatens the water supply and the environment. The Asenovgrad Municipal Council rejected the proposal to change the status of the land, which falls within a protected area, but the investor claims that the project is legal and safe.
Burgas educators awarded prestigious awards for educational achievements
On May 22, in a solemn ceremony in Burgas, 97 educators from nurseries, kindergartens, schools and universities will be awarded for their outstanding professional merits during the 2024-2025 academic year. The event is part of the celebrations on the occasion of the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius and will include musical performances and the presentation of plaques and certificates by the Ministry of Education and Science.
The Danube Bridge in Ruse with a renovated section towards Romania, followed by the repair of a section towards Bulgaria.
The repair of a 413-meter section of the Danube Bridge near Ruse in the direction of Romania has been completed. Renewal of a 320-meter section of the facility in the direction of Bulgaria is scheduled to begin, according to the approved schedule of repair activities. Traffic will be two-way in the lane where work is not being carried out.
Road safety: Large-scale cleaning of tunnels on major highways in Bulgaria
The Road Infrastructure Agency is undertaking intensive activities to clean the tunnels on the Hemus, Trakia, and Struma motorways in order to increase traffic safety. The work is being carried out mainly at night to avoid disrupting traffic, and will continue until the end of June.
Small football talents from Nessebar triumph in a national tournament
The team from 2nd and 4th grade of "Lyuben Karavelov" Secondary School in Nessebar won first place in the final stage of the football tournament "School Cubs", organized by the Bulgarian Football Union and UEFA. Two of the children were awarded individual prizes, and the President of the Bulgarian Football Union and Hristo Stoichkov personally congratulated the young champions.
Burgas distinguishes young talents in the art on the Day of Bulgarian enlightenment
The Municipality of Burgas presents the prestigious award "Young Artist of the Year" on May 24 - the Day of Bulgarian Enlightenment. This year, two young authors - Maria Milanova and Vulcho Vulchev, have been nominated for the honor, which is awarded by a jury composed of established artists and representatives of the local government.
The Bulgarian Prime Minister and the Ukrainian President discussed key priorities for achieving lasting peace.
The Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov met with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss efforts to establish a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. Their conversation addressed issues related to Europe's security, the continent's military potential, and progress in the peace negotiations.