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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
The Ministry of Health warns about fake advertisements abusing its name.
The Ministry of Health has issued an official warning regarding fraudulent online advertisements that unlawfully use the name, image, and authority of the institution and its employees. Such publications aim to mislead users and derive financial gain through illegal practices.
Pioneering approach of a leading technology company towards solving global environmental challenges
The leading technology company "Ecotech" presented its advanced plan to address the growing environmental problems. The key elements include the development of innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions, the reuse of plastics, and the creation of sustainable energy sources.
Young tourism professionals demonstrate exceptional skills in national competitions
More than 120 students from 45 high schools in 42 cities across the country competed in six categories of the National Competitions in Tourism Professions, held in Borovets. They demonstrated a high level of preparation and readiness to work in the tourism sector, receiving praise from the jury members.
The Faculty of Pedagogy donates books and holds an Open House Day in Burgas.
The team of the Faculty of Pedagogy at Sofia University made a valuable donation of 62 books to the Peio Yavorov Regional Library in Burgas. The faculty also held an Open House Day, presenting its master's programs and opportunities for postgraduate qualification.
The anti-mafia forces dismantled a criminal drug trafficking group in Vratsa.
Employees of the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime have neutralized the activity of an organized crime group that distributed drugs in the Vratsa region. Nine people have been detained, and during the specialized operation, synthetic substances, scales, mobile phones, money, and weapons were seized.
A resident of Burgas was detained during a police operation for the distribution of marijuana and "drugged tea".
Employees of the "Criminal Police" department in Burgas have detained a 25-year-old local resident, suspected of distributing narcotic substances such as marijuana and "shaken tea". The search of his home revealed the presence of green leaf mass, seeds, and inflorescences from a cannabis plant.
Nature conservation initiative "BioBlitz Belasitsa 2025" united citizens and institutions
In May 2025, the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water - Blagoevgrad organized a nature conservation initiative "BioBlitz Belasitsa 2025" within the framework of the European Natura 2000 Day. The event encouraged citizens to document the biodiversity in the protected area of Belasitsa, and the results were registered on the international platform Observation.org.
Sofia police detained two drug dealers with over 600 grams of cocaine and heroin.
Employees of the "Drugs" sector at SDVR (Sofia City Directorate of the Interior) conducted two successful operations against drug distribution in Sofia. A total of three people were detained, and the seized amount of cocaine and heroin exceeds 600 grams.
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is strengthening its international cooperation with Germany.
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) welcomed a delegation from the Enterprise Europe Network Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, with the aim of establishing long-term relations in key economic sectors. The two parties discussed opportunities for partnership in the fields of innovation, digitalization, green technologies, and maritime innovations.
The European Commission evaluates the effectiveness of the directives on public procurement and concessions
The European Commission published the results of a public consultation conducted to assess the implementation of the European directives in the field of public procurement and concessions. The consultation found that the directives have not achieved full flexibility and simplification of the system, but have contributed to a reduction in corruption and an increase in transparency. However, the rules for market access for non-EU companies and the promotion of environmental, social, and innovative solutions are still not sufficiently effective.
Skin cancer - a growing threat to increasingly younger patients
The specialists from a leading oncology center in the country report an alarming increase in advanced skin tumors among young people, associated with prolonged exposure to UV rays. The need for enhanced prevention and early diagnosis is emphasized, in order to save lives.
The academic community demands the removal of homeopathic education in vocational high schools.
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) officially sent a letter to the Minister of Education and Science, requesting the discontinuation of teaching homeopathy in vocational high schools. The scientists believe that education in this "pseudoscience" is unacceptable and call for the necessary legal actions to remove it from the curricula.
Young medical professionals are protesting for higher salaries and better working conditions.
Nurses and young doctors are organizing a protest to demand higher salaries and improved working conditions in the healthcare sector. They want the starting salary to be increased to 3100 levs, which is over 3.5 times the minimum wage in the country.
Repair activities on the Danube Bridge near Ruse are entering a new phase
The assembly of a solid reinforced concrete barrier has started in the next 320-meter section of the Danube Bridge near Ruse. The activities include the demolition of the existing pavement, the removal of the sidewalk block, and the dismantling of the road systems. Traffic will continue in both directions on the lane where no work is being carried out.
Ultramarathon in Shiroka Luka restricts movement for half an hour
The ultramarathon event will take place on May 31 in the village of Shiroka Laka, which will temporarily restrict traffic on the Smolyan - Shiroka Laka - Devin road. The traffic police will regulate the traffic, and drivers are urged to drive carefully and not use the emergency lanes.