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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
The business in Bulgaria is preparing for upcoming procedures under key European programs.
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organizing a meeting where experts from the Ministry of Innovation and Growth will present the upcoming procedures for the "Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises" Program and the "Research, Innovation and Digitalization for Smart Transformation" Program. The event will take place on June 11, 2025, and aims to inform the business community about the funding opportunities for innovative projects.
Bulgaria's accession to the Eurozone - a key step towards deeper European integration
The foreign minister of Bulgaria, Georgi Georgiev, states that the adoption of the euro is an important geopolitical and economic move that strengthens confidence in Bulgarian institutions and affirms the country as an integral part of the core of decision-making in the EU.
Burgas welcomes leading dental experts to an international congress
The Bulgarian Dental Association is organizing the XXIII International Scientific Congress from June 12-14 in Burgas. The event will bring together over 20 prominent speakers from the country and abroad, who will present current topics in dental medicine. The scientific program includes lectures, panel discussions, poster and oral presentations, as well as practical courses. The congress will be accompanied by a large dental exhibition.
The Arbitration Court at the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports the amendments to the Law on International Commercial Arbitration.
The Arbitration Court at the BCCI, as the leading arbitration institution in Bulgaria, fully supports the proposed changes to the International Commercial Arbitration Act. The bill will allow current practical issues to be taken into account, align Bulgarian legislation with EU law, and create a reliable mechanism to ensure the integrity of the arbitration proceedings.
Road repair of 13 km of a third-class road Haskovo - Mineralni bani starts on June 6
On June 6, repair work will begin on 13 km of third-class road III-806, connecting Haskovo and Mineralni bani. Traffic will be carried out in one lane at a time, regulated by road signs and signalmen. The repair activities include replacement of the pavement, improvement of drainage, and installation of road infrastructure, and are expected to be completed by August 2027.
Bulgaria ready to adopt the euro from 2026, according to reports from the EC and ECB
The European Commission and the European Central Bank published convergence reports, in which they found that Bulgaria meets all the criteria for membership in the eurozone. The country is expected to introduce the single European currency from January 1, 2026, after approval by the key EU institutions.
A traffic police officer saves a woman and a child in an incident on the Trakiya highway.
On May 31, during repair work on the Trakia highway, a strong air flow ejected road markers towards Kristina Alexandrova's vehicle, puncturing a tire. Junior traffic control officer Alexander Slaveikov from the Road Police quickly responded, securing the area and regulating traffic until help arrived.
The scientific conference in Pomorie honors the 90th anniversary of Professor Ivan Kochev.
An international scientific conference was opened in Pomorie, dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the birth of Prof. Dr. Ivan Kochev - a renowned Bulgarian linguist and dialectologist. The event brought together eminent scholars who discussed the development of the Bulgarian language and dialects.
Ukrainian children in Burgas receive certificates for Bulgarian language
Thirty Ukrainian children, accommodated in Burgas, successfully completed Bulgarian language courses at levels A1 and A2. The program was implemented with the support of the Municipality of Burgas and UNICEF Bulgaria, in order to facilitate the integration and adaptation of the minor refugees in the country.
The State Agency for Refugees successfully implemented a project to improve the conditions in its centers.
The State Agency for Refugees with the Council of Ministers (SAR with the CoM) successfully implemented a two-year project, funded under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF), to ensure appropriate conditions for the reception and accommodation of third-country nationals in Bulgaria. The project achieved significant results, including the provision of food, security services and coverage of operating costs in the SAR centers.
New presidential decree restricts foreigners' access to the USA, including Harvard students.
President Trump signed a new executive order banning the entry into the US of citizens from 12 countries designated as "threatening". Similar to his previous "Muslim ban", the new order aims to protect the country from "foreign terrorists", citing the Colorado attack carried out by an Egyptian. The order also limits the issuance of visas for new international students at Harvard, who, according to Trump, "threaten national security".
World Environment Day: A call for a sustainable future without plastic pollution
This year, World Environment Day focuses on reducing plastic pollution. The global #BeatPlasticPollution campaign calls for a change in the way we use and dispose of plastic to protect nature and human health.
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.