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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Scandal in the Ministry of Interior: SRS documents hidden instead of destroyed
A report by the National Bureau for Control of Special Intelligence Means (SRS) reveals a serious violation within the Ministry of Interior – only the optical media were destroyed, but not the paper protocols containing SRS data. See the latest data on wiretapping for 2025.
Digitalization in healthcare: medication dispensing errors dropped by 98%
With the introduction of electronic prescriptions, medication dispensing errors under the NHIF (National Health Insurance Fund) are now below 2%. Learn how the new system saves time and costs for pharmacies and patients.
Prime Minister Radev: 2026 Budget with a deficit over 3%, but no income cuts
The caretaker government is planning a change in the philosophy of budgeting. Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev announced that there will be no mass layoffs in the administration and no income cuts, despite the large budget deficit.
Delyan Dobrev leaves parliament: Making way for the youth in GERB
Parliament has officially terminated the mandate of GERB-SDS MP Delyan Dobrev following his resignation. Dobrev stated that it is time to make way for the new generation.
Parliamentary scandal: GERB, DPS and PP blocked a hearing regarding millions in the Interior Ministry
MPs from the "Vazrazhdane" party demanded a hearing for the Interior Minister over an audit report showing negligence and hundreds of millions of levs blocked in the Road Safety Fund.
Ivan Shishkov: The state cannot demolish illegal construction on the "Hemus" motorway
Regional Minister Ivan Shishkov reveals the strategy for the "Hemus" motorway, the problems with illegal construction, and the indexation of construction contracts. See the highlights of the interview.
Historic heatwave: Paris closes Eiffel Tower and Louvre
Due to extreme temperatures, France has declared a red alert. The Eiffel Tower and the Louvre are changing their opening hours, and tourists have been warned of the risks.
The Path to the Relics of St. John the Baptist: A Spiritual Route near Sozopol
Today, a religious procession is taking place in Sozopol for the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. Learn more about the new pilgrimage route connecting Bulgaria to the Camino de Santiago.
80 fires and 151 incident reports: Latest update from the DGFSC
Over the past 24 hours, firefighters across the country have contained dozens of fires, including ones at a factory in Shumen and a house in Sofia. There were no casualties reported in the incidents.
Traffic at border crossings today: Current information on border transit
Get the latest update on the situation at Bulgaria's border crossings as of 6:00 AM. Normal traffic at all borders, with ongoing maintenance work at the Ruse-Giurgiu crossing.
Nesma Airlines plane makes an emergency landing at Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport
Due to poor weather conditions in Romania, an Airbus A320 passenger plane of the Egyptian airline Nesma Airlines made an emergency landing in Gorna Oryahovitsa.
49 years since the feat of the "Erma": Varna honored the heroes who saved the city from hell
Varna marked 49 years since the extinguishing of the fire on the tanker "Erma". The Museum of Modern History is preparing a grand celebration for the 50th anniversary of the feat.
Nessebar Municipality begins street asphalt paving following water project
Find out which streets in Nessebar will be paved with asphalt following the water supply system repairs. The municipality is beginning a phased restoration of road surfaces and infrastructure improvements.
Traffic on Trakia Motorway stopped at km 283 due to fire and thick smoke
Traffic on the Trakia Motorway is temporarily suspended in both directions near Yambol due to heavy smoke from burning roadside bushes.
Rumen Radev: Bulgaria has reached the limit of its military aid to Ukraine
Caretaker Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced that the country can no longer provide armaments from its reserves without risking national security. See the details of the position.