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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
"Baba Alino" and the protected witness: how the "Blagomir Kotsev case" and the controversial construction near Varna became intertwined
Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev claims that the investor in the "Baba Alino" complex – Russian citizen Oleg Nevzorov – became a protected witness in the case against him, and that construction accelerated sharply after his arrest.
Charles III reveals his taxes: a historic step towards greater transparency in royal finances
King Charles III will become the first British monarch to officially disclose his personal tax payments. The decision is part of a course towards greater "transparency" and modernization of royal finances.
New rules for car first-aid kits when entering Greece: what Bulgarian drivers need to know
Greece is introducing a new European standard for car first-aid kits with 16 mandatory items, valid for all cars on its territory. In 2026, the requirements are recommended, but from 2027, they will carry a 30 euro fine for non-compliance.
Kilometer-long queues and heavy traffic: How to avoid traffic jams on the way to Greece?
Heavy traffic on the E-79 near Simitli and at Kulata on Sunday. See how the reversible traffic is organized and what the Road Infrastructure Agency's tips for safe travel are.
"The War of the Orders": how the dispute over the UPA blew up relations between Kyiv and Warsaw
The Polish president revoked Volodymyr Zelenskyy's "White Eagle" order, and four Ukrainian presidents returned their decorations. The dispute over the historical memory of the UPA has unleashed an unprecedented diplomatic clash between two allies.
40 km queue towards Greece: huge traffic jams on Struma Motorway and congested highways
A queue of about 40 km is blocking the road to Greece on the Struma Motorway, and traffic on Hemus and Trakia exceeds 3,000 vehicles per hour at times, data from toll cameras show.
101 fires in 24 hours: DGPSC reports on large-scale rescue operations
More than 140 incident reports were handled by firefighters in Bulgaria over the last 24 hours. See the summary of the damages and the rescue teams' efforts.
Trump: Europe must pay $350 billion for weapons for Ukraine
Donald Trump stated that Europe owes billions for American aid to Ukraine and commented on the economy, Iran, and military support.
Education for the Future: Burgas gathered experts in innovation and artificial intelligence
The eighth conference in Burgas focused on digitalization, STEM education, and the role of artificial intelligence in modern education and teacher training.
June 21: Sunny summer, local storms, and good conditions for the sea in Burgas
On June 21 – the day of the summer solstice – it will be warm and mostly sunny in Burgas, with pleasant sea water and good beach conditions, while summer temperatures and local afternoon storms are expected across the country.
Borisov praised Radev for the sanctions against Russia and his behavior in the EU
The GERB leader commented on Radev's role in the EU, the sanctions against Russia, and the political reactions in our country, including Milanov's positions.
Delyan Dobrev leaves parliament: Making way for young talent in GERB
Longtime GERB member Delyan Dobrev has announced his surprise decision to leave the National Assembly in order to support the development of young faces within the party.
Resignation in "Promenti Burgas" and shift to "Democratic Bulgaria"
The municipal chair of "Promenti Burgas" announced her resignation and departure from the PP, citing a lack of trust and differences in management visions.
Atanas Pekanov: Risks to the budget deficit and the future of the Recovery Plan
Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov warns about the difficulties in achieving a 3% deficit and highlights the efforts to save funding under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), energy security, and coal-fired power plants.
Road conditions: 25 serious accidents and 30 injured in the last 24 hours
The Ministry of Interior reports 25 road accidents in the country over the last 24 hours. In Sofia, there are casualties in life-threatening condition. See the statistics for June.