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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Illegal Landfill near Plovdiv: Environmental Inspection Reveals Extensive Pollution
The Regional Inspection of Environment and Water - Plovdiv discovered an unauthorized landfill near Belashtica, which is growing despite the initial actions taken to identify the violators.
Critical fire situation threatens fuel base near Vetren
An extreme fire incident shook the territory of the town of Vetren, with four firefighting teams taking immediate action to control the spreading fire in close proximity to a strategic fuel facility.
Temporary Restrictions on Traffic on Shagunov Street during July
Large-scale repair work on the water supply network is upcoming, which requires partial closure of an intersection in the central city area and introduction of a special transport regime.
Ukraine Rearranges Its Diplomatic Positions in Washington
The Ukrainian government is carrying out a large-scale personnel rotation, appointing Olga Stefanyshyna as the new ambassador to Washington after the rejection of the initial candidate Rustem Umerov.
Drastic Veterinary Measure: Mass Destruction of Sheep in Sheynovo
In the village of Sheynovo in Kazanlak, an unprecedented destruction of a herd of 1000 sheep is imminent due to an established smallpox infection, which will require a decade for complete recovery.
A financial giant accused of market manipulation on the Indian stock exchange
The American trading company Jane Street is facing serious accusations from the Indian regulator due to alleged illegal stock market practices that have caused damage to small investors.
Syrian Crisis: Tension between Ethnic Groups and External Intervention
The temporary Syrian leadership sharply condemned attempts to destabilize national unity, after Israel carried out airstrikes in the center of Damascus and military clashes broke out in Sweida province.
Heavy incident with scooter: Young man from Sandanski saved after critical weeks
An 18-year-old young man from Sandanski experienced a dramatic recovery after a life-threatening scooter fall, which left medical specialists at N.I. Pirogov Emergency Hospital in a prolonged battle for his life.
Revolutionary Changes in the Regulation of Electric Scooters
The new road traffic bill introduces strict restrictions on electric scooter operation, aiming to increase road safety by implementing age and technical requirements.
Taxi meters caught in a legal trap before the introduction of the euro
Bulgarian Taxi Syndicate warns of a critical problem with electronic devices that cannot reflect prices in levs and euros during the transitional period after joining the Eurozone.
Water Deficit Terrorizes Three Villages in Dobrichi Region - Large-Scale Civil Protest
The residents of the villages Altsek, Hitovo, and Vodnyantsi are taking unprecedented action by blocking the road from Dobrich to Silistra due to the systemic lack of drinking water, which has been ongoing for years.
Judicial Turning Point: Appellate Court to Decide the Fate of Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev
Today, the Sofia Appellate Court will review the pre-trial detention measure for Mayor Blagomir Kotsev, after Deputy Mayor Dian Ivanov withdrew his testimony and claims that it was given under pressure.
Civil protests spark a discussion about reform in the Bulgarian justice system
A series of civil demonstrations calls into question the functioning of the judicial system in Bulgaria, with political analysts seeing potential for institutional changes through public mobilization.
Silivri: The Dark Abode of Political Pressure in Modern Turkey
The Silivri prison becomes an emblematic symbol of President Erdogan's authoritarian policy, where opposition political figures such as Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu are subjected to systematic judicial harassment.
Reform in the Ministry of Interior: Expert Call for Total Restructuring of the Police System
The former Minister of Internal Affairs, Prof. Veselin Vuchkov, launches sharp criticism towards the current structure of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, insisting on radical changes in the personnel composition and organizational architecture of the department.