News
Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Lower house in Romania gives green light to the idea of unification with Moldova
The Chamber of Deputies in Bucharest has approved a draft law for unification with Moldova through "tacit acceptance." The document obliges the government to begin immediate negotiations with Chisinau, while support for unification is growing in both countries.
Attention: "Oborishte" St. to be closed for repairs from June 26 to July 3
Temporary traffic arrangements are being introduced on "Oborishte" St. due to construction and repair works. See which sections will be closed until July 3.
Illegal construction in Varna: Mayor Kotsev takes urgent measures
Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev is requesting assistance from district administrations to tackle illegal construction in the "Baba Alino" area through systematic inspections and demolition.
Customs officers in Varna confiscated a huge quantity of undeclared goods from Turkey
Officials from the Varna Customs Directorate seized over 2,700 items of clothing and 4,500 square meters of fabric being transported illegally by truck from Turkey to Bulgaria.
Forced seizure: The state regains control over the Aheloy dam
The regional governor of Burgas has ordered the seizure of the Aheloy dam due to unauthorized use. Police and an interdepartmental commission are currently on site.
Ivan Demerdzhiev shuts down an Interior Ministry unit: Over 30 people in management positions are not working
Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev has announced cuts to a unit within the ministry. The administration and the work of commissions for the optimization of the Interior Ministry are being audited.
Burgas and Bratislava unite for the future of vocational education
The "Kolyo Ficheto" Vocational High School in Burgas and a school from Bratislava have signed an agreement for cooperation and exchange of experience in the fields of construction and architecture.
Romanian tourists choose Bulgaria: 12% growth in vacationers on the Black Sea coast
Romanians are choosing the Bulgarian Black Sea coast in large numbers for their 2026 summer vacation. See what the main reasons are for the record attendance and the changes in tourist requirements.
"Vazrazhdane" insists: Bulgaria's gold reserve must be returned to the country
Members of parliament from "Vazrazhdane" have called for the immediate return of the Bulgarian National Bank's gold reserve from abroad. The argument cited is security and sovereignty in the context of the eurozone.
Powerful quakes shake Venezuela: dozens dead and hundreds injured, second earthquake alarms seismologists
Two strong earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 hit Venezuela, causing building collapses in Caracas, dozens of casualties and hundreds of injuries, over 20 aftershocks, and a cancelled tsunami warning.
Tragedy on the road: MPs honor the memory of the children who died
The National Assembly honored with a minute of silence the memory of the two nine-year-old children who died in a serious accident on the Trakia motorway, as well as other road traffic victims.
Minister Efremova: 163,000 pensioners with higher incomes after July 1
From July 1, the social old-age pension becomes 183.81 euros, and all other pensions will also increase by 7.8%, which will improve the incomes of 163,000 of the most vulnerable elderly people.
Shock for drivers: Vignettes to increase by 30% starting August 1, 2026
The Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works proposes a 30% increase in vignette prices starting August 2026. Learn the new rates for annual, monthly, and weekend vignettes and how the funds will be spent.
Disturbing statistics: 6 dead on the roads in just 24 hours
Grim statistics from the Ministry of Interior: 24 serious traffic accidents marked the last 24 hours in Bulgaria. The number of casualties since the beginning of the year is rising rapidly.
Parliament discusses key changes to the Judicial System Act
The National Assembly is voting on amendments to the Judicial System Act in the second reading. New criteria for the election of members of the Supreme Judicial Council and procedures for the dismissal of the Prosecutor General are being introduced.