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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with an MMA gala for 4,000 people in front of the White House
For his 80th birthday, Donald Trump is organizing an MMA spectacle for 4,000 spectators on the South Lawn of the White House – a $60 million show that kicks off the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Temporary traffic restriction on the Hemus Motorway near the 56th km
Traffic on the Hemus Motorway in the direction of Sofia at the 56th km is restricted to the passing lane only due to spilled asphalt. The Struma Motorway is open.
Attention drivers: Yablanitsa junction on Hemus motorway to close for repairs
From June 15 to 18, traffic at the Yablanitsa junction on the Hemus motorway in the direction of Sofia will be restricted. Check the detour route and drive carefully.
The Struma motorway is open: the landslide at the Zheleznitsa tunnel has been reinforced
After a two-month restriction, traffic on the Struma motorway towards Sofia has been restored. See how the landslide at the Zheleznitsa tunnel was reinforced following the intervention of the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works.
Eco-crisis in Varna Lake: Mass fish die-off near the village of Ezerovo
Employees of the Basin Directorate and the environmental inspectorate are investigating the causes of dead fish surfacing in Varna Lake. Initial data point to low oxygen levels.
Grim statistics: 3 dead and 28 injured in traffic accidents over the last 24 hours
The Ministry of Interior reports an alarming increase in road fatalities in 2025. See the latest statistics on traffic accidents in the country and Sofia for the last 24 hours.
56 fires extinguished in 24 hours: Here is the situation in the country
Over 80 incident reports have been handled by the fire department over the past 24 hours. There are no reports of casualties from the fires or rescue operations.
Fake license scheme: 6,200 Bulgarians with Czech documents following corruption investigation
A large-scale corruption scheme in the Czech Republic has revealed how phantom driving schools issued driver's licenses in exchange for bribes. The investigation affects thousands of foreigners, including those responsible for the serious accident on the "Chelopeshko Shose" road.
33 migrants caught in a van near Burgas: Four are in the hospital
Police in Burgas stopped a cargo van with 33 illegal migrants near the "Poda" center. Four of them, including a minor, were taken to the emergency room.
Warm but unstable: rainfall and calmer seas on June 14
On June 14, 2026, in Burgas and along the Black Sea coast, it remains warm with variable cloudiness and conditions for swimming with increased caution, while in the interior of the country, rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon.
EU countries open the first chapter of membership negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova
EU member states have agreed to open the "Fundamentals" chapter in accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova – a recognition of reforms and a political signal for expansion in the early 2030s.
Tobacco producers alert the EC: New regulations threaten livelihoods in Bulgaria
More than 8,300 Bulgarian tobacco producers have sent a video appeal to the EC regarding the upcoming revision of the Tobacco Products Directive, demanding an assessment of the economic impact.
Excessive deficit procedure against Bulgaria: What does it mean for the budget?
The European Commission proposes launching an excessive deficit procedure against Bulgaria due to a budget deficit exceeding 3%. See what measures the Ministry of Finance is planning.
Minister Shishkov: Road repairs on the way to the seaside will be completed within two weeks
Minister of Regional Development Ivan Shishkov promised an end to road repairs before the active season and revealed large-scale abuses in the construction of the Hemus motorway.
Road tragedy: Three dead and dozens injured in 24 hours
The Ministry of Interior reports grim statistics: 26 serious traffic accidents have occurred in the country over the last 24 hours. See the latest data on those injured and killed on the roads.