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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Saint Vlas Film Fest 2024: Program, films, and free admission
The fifth edition of the Saint Vlas Film Fest begins on July 2nd with the film "Made in E.U". See the full program, the jury members, and which Bulgarian productions will be presented.
"Historical Park" comes to an end: Ivelin Mihaylov admits disappointment and takes responsibility for a "dream, not a reality"
The founder of the "Historical Park" near Varna, Ivelin Mihaylov, announced that the project is stopping. He speaks of deep disappointment, takes personal responsibility, and recalls the pressure following the operation by anti-corruption authorities.
Summer began with a fatal incident at sea: Bulgaria with an alarmingly high number of drownings
A 75-year-old man from Plovdiv drowned at the beach in Kiten at the start of the season, and data show that Bulgaria is above the EU average for drownings. Experts remind the public of the basic rules for safe swimming and how to react to rip currents.
Youth from Nessebar build the future of tourism through the COOPOWER project
Students from the Vocational High School of Tourism in Sunny Beach discussed the future of the region and sustainable tourism with the support of the Municipality of Nessebar and ABCO.
Blockage at the Commission for Illegal Assets Forfeiture: confiscation halted due to lack of quorum
The Commission for the Forfeiture of Illegally Acquired Property is paralyzed due to a lack of quorum. Without new members elected by Parliament, asset freezes and foreclosures risk being lifted, and confiscation cases cannot be filed.
SGKK – Varna: The cadastre only reflects reality, it does not verify legality
The former head of SGKK – Varna, engineer Krasimira Bozhkova, clarifies that the cadastre is a registration body and is obliged to record buildings regardless of their legality.
BulevART in Burgas: Full program of events from July 22 to 28
Discover the cultural calendar of Burgas for the week. Exhibitions, quiz nights, open-air concerts, and music parties are part of the "BulevART - Network of the Senses" initiative.
Atanas Pekanov: Bulgaria expects over 90% of RRF funds after key reforms
Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov commented on the absorption of funds under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the need for fiscal consolidation, and the country's position on European sanctions.
Two large illegal landfills cleaned up in Sozopol
The Municipality of Sozopol undertook a large-scale cleanup operation of illegal landfills in the "Misarya" quarter. 36 cubic meters of waste were removed. Citizens are being urged to act responsibly.
Tragedy in the Burgas region: Man dies in house fire, dozens of fires extinguished
A total of 87 fires were extinguished across the country in the last 24 hours. Unfortunately, a 71-year-old man lost his life in an incident in the village of Polski Izvor.
Bloody shooting at "Kabakum" beach: Two young men in critical condition
Authorities are investigating a shooting and brawl at a venue on "Kabakum" beach near Varna. Two men, aged 19 and 24, are in the hospital following an incident involving edged weapons and firearms.
Weekly forecast June 22–28: stable summer, local storms, and calm sea near Burgas
From June 22 to 28, Bulgaria remains in summer mode – warm, often sunny, with brief afternoon storms in the interior. Around Burgas – pleasantly warm air, sea water around 22–23°C, and mostly good swimming conditions.
June 22: sunny, warm, and almost calm sea for Burgas and most of the country
On June 22, Burgas and the surrounding region will enjoy sunny and warm weather with pleasant seawater temperatures and good conditions for the beach, while the rest of the country will experience a mostly summer-like day with localized afternoon clouds and light winds.
Ilhan Kyuchyuk: Skopje must clearly choose the EU and meet the minimum standards
MEP Ilhan Kyuchyuk commented on the sanctions against Russia, the Bulgarian position in the EU, and the reforms in Skopje, emphasizing that the Republic of North Macedonia must clearly decide where it wants to be and achieve an internal consensus for membership.
German reform plan: higher retirement age and a new state fund
A government commission in Germany proposes a gradual increase in the retirement age to 70 and the creation of a state pension fund modeled after the Swedish one – a step that fits into the broader debate on "EU retirement age".