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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Plovdiv school under supervision after reports of fallen ceiling
The Managing Authority of the Operational Program "Regions in Growth" 2014 - 2020 will conduct an extraordinary inspection of the Lyuben Karavelov Secondary School in Plovdiv after receiving information about an incident with a suspended ceiling. The construction and installation works will be inspected and recommendations will be given for the elimination of the emerging defects.
The Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov outlines the vision for a sustainable Bulgarian energy sector.
Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov opened an international nuclear conference, where he presented the specific steps for the construction of the 7th and 8th units of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant. He emphasized the importance of investments in new capacities and the training of young specialists to achieve energy security, sustainability and added value for the Bulgarian economy.
The Burgas police with active work - reveals thefts and drug crimes
The police in Burgas have uncovered a number of crimes over the past 24 hours, including the theft of a bicycle and possession of drugs. A traffic accident has also been reported, in which the driver sustained minor injuries.
Nessebar - Center of Multicultural Heritage and Spiritual Wealth
Two European politicians, Iliya Lazarov and Isabelle Le Calenick, visited Nessebar to get acquainted with the unique archaeological collection of the city museum and to walk the Spiritual Path of the city, which testifies to its rich cultural and historical heritage. Mayor Nikolay Dimitrov emphasized that Nessebar is a place that proves that the multicultural model can exist in conditions of tolerance and mutual respect.
Teams are checking the sea waters near Durankulak, Shabla and Kaliakra for pollution.
Specialists from the Black Sea Basin Directorate and the Regional Laboratory - Varna to the Executive Environment Agency have conducted an inspection and sampling of sea waters in the northern part of the Black Sea region. The aim is to establish whether the military conflict in Ukraine is affecting the quality of sea waters in the Bulgarian water area.
French notification regarding defective pressure oil separator tanks
The State Agency for Metrological and Technical Supervision (DAMTN) received a notification from France regarding problematic pressure oil separators with the brand BWB-Behalter-WERK. It has been established that the welded seams of the products have defects, leading to a risk of cracks and injuries. However, the risk is assessed as low, as the products have a long lifespan and consumers can replace them free of charge until the end of 2032.
National Health Insurance Fund warns of large-scale fraud with fake emails
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) reports increasing signals from citizens about receiving fake e-mails sent in its name. The institution warns that it does not send personal information or requests for confirmation by e-mail, and calls on people to be vigilant and report when receiving such messages.
The government of Bulgaria and the USA are uniting efforts to protect intellectual property.
The Minister of Internal Affairs Daniel Mitov and the U.S. Assistant Trade Representative Daniel Lee discussed issues related to active counteraction of piracy and reliable protection of intellectual property. The Bulgarian government demonstrates a clear will to attract more investments from the U.S. and the EU, guaranteeing a stable banking system and the upcoming membership in the Eurozone.
Medical personnel and an accomplice detained for illegal distribution of methadone in Plovdiv.
Two doctors and their accomplice were arrested for illegal distribution of the high-risk substance methadone in Plovdiv. Police officers found a quantity of methadone in a psychiatric office managed by a 54-year-old female doctor, without the necessary permit. The third detainee is a 50-year-old man who received 280 grams of methadone from the two doctors, even though he was not a patient of the program.
Prevention of forest fires - a call for increased vigilance and responsibility
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Executive Forest Agency call on citizens to be more vigilant and strictly comply with fire safety measures in forest areas. A fire hazard season has been declared, and control over movement in forests has been strengthened. Specialized fire-fighting teams are on standby, but prevention of incidents is of key importance.
Night cleaning of Vitinya tunnel and repair of Hemus motorway in the direction of Sofia
The movement on the Hemus Motorway (AM "Hemus") in the direction of Varna and Sofia will be restricted on June 6 for the purpose of carrying out repair activities. During the night, the Vitinya Tunnel will be cleaned, and during the day, a section between the 65th and 66th kilometers in the direction of Sofia will be repaired.
The Minister of Economy discusses Bulgaria's membership in the OECD and support for SMEs.
The Minister of Economy and Industry Petar Dilov held meetings with the OECD leadership to discuss the progress of Bulgaria's accession to the organization and the deepening of cooperation in the field of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Key reforms related to increasing the trust of international partners and attracting foreign investments, as well as specific measures to support the green transition for SMEs, were discussed.
Charitable initiative "In Memory of Yordan and Atanas" donates life-saving equipment for the pediatric departments at the University Hospital Burgas
The director of the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior in Burgas, Senior Commissioner Vladimir Marinov, handed over a donation for the two pediatric departments of the University Hospital of Burgas as part of the charitable initiative "In Memory of Yordan and Atanas". The donation includes life-saving medical equipment that will be used for the diagnosis and intensive treatment of children in the region. The initiative is the work of the Burgas resident Nikolay Ivanov and employees of the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior - Burgas, in memory of the two deceased police officers Atanas Gradev and Yordan Iliev.
The "Daskalovo" road junction on the "Struma" motorway will be cleaned during the night.
From 10:00 pm on June 4 to 4:00 am on June 5, activities will be carried out to clean the pavement of the "Daskalovo" interchange on the Struma Motorway. Traffic will be phased in two lanes, and drivers are urged to exercise increased caution and comply with the restrictions.
The anti-mafia agents uncover a scheme for extorting a businessman in Gabrovo.
Employees of the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime arrested two people suspected of extorting a local businessman. The suspects had threatened the victim with the kidnapping of his child and physical elimination if he did not hand over 500,000 euros. The investigation found that the perpetrators had conducted a detailed study of the victim and had tried to cover their tracks.