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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Grades for the first semester of the 2025/2026 school year will be finalized
Students' grades for the first semester will be finalized by January 30, regardless of online learning due to the flu epidemic, assured Asen Alexandrov. Teachers have enough time and methods for assessment, including observations and homework. Classwork is usually conducted before January, and distance learning can include projects as an evaluation criterion.
Nesebar Municipality Invests in Energy Efficiency of School with Solar Panels
Nesebar Municipality signed a contract to finance the energy modernization of "Lyuben Karavelov" Secondary School with a photovoltaic power plant. The investment is part of the policy for green energy and reducing carbon emissions.
The Three Candidates for European Prosecutor from Bulgaria
The Ministry of Justice announced the three nominees for European Prosecutor from Bulgaria: Dimitar Belichev, Mihaela Raydovska, and Plamen Petkov. They were selected by a special commission after a public hearing of six candidates. The final decision rests with the EU.
Legal Committee Discusses Amendments to the Electoral Code: Machine Voting and Debates Before Elections
The Legal Committee is discussing changes to the Electoral Code, focusing on machine voting, paper ballots, and potential legislative changes before the elections. Members of parliament and representatives of the bar council express different opinions.
Municipalities in Varna Oblast to Designate Phone Numbers for Euro Complaints
All municipalities in the Varna region will have phone numbers for complaints regarding the introduction of the euro. The regional governor announced good coordination between institutions and the absence of reports of violations to date.
Bulgaria Takes Over Presidency of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region for the Second Time
On January 1, 2026, Bulgaria took over the presidency of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region for the second time. The main priority is reducing inequalities and strengthening cooperation in the region.
Weather Tomorrow: Cooling and Snow Across the Country
Weather forecast: Cold air is moving in, cloudy with snowfall. Temperatures will drop significantly.
Protest in front of a school in Burgas: Parents alert for aggressive child
Parents of students from NBU "Mihail Lakatnik" in Burgas are protesting against an aggressive child in second grade who is bullying his classmates. The reports to the institutions remain without result, and some of the children have been transferred.
Protest at St. Anna Hospital in Varna: Unpaid Salaries and Lack of Supplies
Doctors and medical staff from St. Anna Hospital in Varna protested due to incomplete salaries and a shortage of supplies. The reason is unpaid over-limit activity on the part of the Health Insurance Fund.
Radostin Vasilev: Awarding the Third Mandate to APS is a Negative Sign from the President
Radostin Vasilev from MECH comments on the awarding of the third mandate to APS, defining it as a negative sign and criticizing the party's role in the previous government. According to him, APS has no electoral weight and has caused irreparable damage to the state.
Nessebar: Over 25 Tons of Textile Waste Recycled in 2025
The Municipality of Nessebar reported a record volume of recycled textiles in 2025 - over 25 tons. Separate collection saves resources and reduces pollution.
Road Conditions in Bulgaria: Current Restrictions and Repairs (Update)
Current information on road conditions in Bulgaria: restrictions, repairs, and warnings for drivers. (Temperatures from -3°C to +8°C, cloudy weather, wind).
President to Assign Third Mandate to Form a Government
President Rumen Radev will assign the third mandate to form a government to the parliamentary group of "Alliance for Rights and Freedoms". The second mandate was returned unfulfilled by PP-DB, and the first by GERB-SDS.
Parliament Reduced Student Loan Interest Rates and Eased Conditions
Reduction of interest rates on student loans from 7% to 3% and new benefits for students. The state will cover loans upon the birth of a second child. The proposers foresee a budget of 100,000 leva.
Kiselova: Changes in Electoral Legislation Should Increase Trust
Natalia Kiselova (BSP) commented on the changes in electoral legislation and the need to increase trust. Issues of machine voting, scanning devices, and citizen registration were discussed.