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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Large-scale fraud uncovered at vehicle inspection station in Sofia
Police uncovered a sophisticated scheme for manipulating technical inspection results in Sofia. Specialized equipment and over 100 fake protocols were discovered.
Government Creates Working Group to Combat Forest Fires
The Prime Minister ordered the creation of a special working group between three ministries to develop a program for aerial firefighting of forest fires in Bulgaria.
Gorna Oryahovitsa: Civic Initiatives Transform Urban Environment with Municipal Support
The municipal program "Be Active" finances 18 local projects, helping residents improve public spaces and encouraging community engagement in the region.
Bulgarian Red Cross launches a national information center for social services
The newly established call center of the Bulgarian Red Cross provides professional consultations regarding social rights, health assistance, and verification of programs funded by the ESF+.
Important road repair limits traffic to Sofia in Blagoevgrad
The Road Infrastructure Agency is introducing temporary restrictions on Road I-1/E79 due to necessary repair activities affecting a 2.4-kilometer section in an urban area.
New rules for road tolls: One-day electronic vignette and environmental fees
The Ministry of Regional Development proposes changes to the road toll system, introducing a 24-hour electronic vignette and differentiated ecological fees for various vehicles.
A large-scale insecticide campaign will be launched in the Nesebar municipality in August 2025
Local authorities are taking large-scale anti-epidemic measures against insects in various populated areas, covering key resort zones and settlements.
Management of State Property in Sofia: Facts and Debates
The Sofia Regional Administration reports that under governor Stefan Arsov, no state properties were sold, unlike during the previous mandate. The topic is causing political debates.
Emergency air transport saved a baby with severe traumatic brain injury
A six-month-old baby girl from Varshets was urgently transported by helicopter to Pirogov Hospital after an incident at home that was not a result of violence.
Bulgarian exports to Germany decrease by 19.4% in June 2025
New data reveal a significant decline in Bulgarian exports to Germany in June 2025. However, imports from Germany to Bulgaria show an increase of 6.9%.
Drastic Attempt to Steal a Bus in Sofia: Police Prevented Crime in Minutes
Special police officers from the Fifth District Directorate managed to stop an attempted theft of a commercial van, detaining the suspect only 30 minutes after the initial report.
Critical fire threatens an electrical substation in Shumen
Emergency situation in the Trakia neighborhood - burning dry grass near an important electricity facility triggers an urgent intervention by fire services.
Tragedy in Vraches: Father Fatally Shot His Son under Unclear Circumstances
A shocking criminal case shook the village of Vrachesh, after a 61-year-old man killed his 20-year-old son with a firearm, which led to an immediate police and prosecutorial investigation.
President Imposes Veto: Changes in State Property Act Pose Risk to Public Assets
Rumen Radev returned controversial amendments facilitating state property sales for reconsideration. The Head of State raised alarm about lack of legal guarantees and danger to public interest.
Wood Processing Sector in Bulgaria on the Verge of Collapse - Experts Signal Danger
In Bulgaria, wood processing is in collapse, harvesting is at a record low, and the lack of policy and investor outflow threatens the industry, experts warn.