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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Bulgarian-Ukrainian trade and economic relations are gaining momentum in anticipation of Ukraine's recovery.
The chairman of the Bulgarian-Ukrainian Industrial Chamber (BUIC), Liliya Ivanova, held a working meeting with the chairman of the BCCI, Tsvetan Simeonov, where upcoming initiatives for the development of bilateral economic relations were discussed. The main focus was on achieving a ceasefire in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which will allow the implementation of large-scale trade and economic projects.
The Energy Minister Stankov discussed key priorities for the decarbonization of the sector with the Vice-President of the EC Ribera.
The Minister of Energy Zhecho Stankov held a fruitful meeting with the Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Teresa Ribera. They discussed the update of the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan, as well as key priorities for the development of the energy sector in Bulgaria and the region, including the future of coal regions, the construction of new nuclear and pumped storage power plants, and preparations for decarbonization.
The police confiscated boxes of nitrous oxide from a car in Sunny Beach.
Police officers in Burgas discovered a car full of boxes containing bottles of laughing gas, parked in the resort of Sunny Beach. The vehicle, owned by a 34-year-old man from Burgas, has been seized for investigation.
A tragic death of a man who returned from Germany in Kameno
The body of a 36-year-old man, who had returned from Germany for Kurban Bayram, was found in an advanced stage of decomposition in his home in Kameno. According to preliminary data, there are no indications of a violent death, and the cause is likely poor health.
The State Agency for Refugees: A mission for protection, integration and human dignity
The State Agency for Refugees (SAR) at the Council of Ministers marks the World Refugee Day, expressing its commitment to ensure access to an effective procedure for providing international protection and to work for the social adaptation and cultural orientation of people seeking asylum in Bulgaria. The Agency strives to provide durable solutions based on respect for human dignity and the rule of law.
The Agency for Social Assistance is taking active measures to protect the rights of the elderly.
The Agency for Social Assistance (ASA) makes targeted efforts to support the elderly people accommodated in unlicensed facilities, in close cooperation with the responsible institutions. ASA provides information, consultations, and referrals to appropriate social services, in order to protect the rights and individual needs of every person.
The White House: Trump will decide whether to get involved in the war against Iran within the next two weeks.
The American President Donald Trump will decide whether to directly join the war against Iran together with Israel within the next two weeks, announces the White House. White House Spokeswoman Carolyn Leevitt reads a statement in which Trump says he will make a decision depending on the prospects for upcoming negotiations with Iran.
The Deputy Minister of Economy attended the opening of a Czech medical equipment factory in Plovdiv.
The deputy minister of economy and industry Doncho Barbalov attended the official opening of a new production center of the Czech company BTL Industries in Plovdiv. The investment amounts to nearly 100 million BGN and will provide over 700 jobs for highly qualified specialists.
The maritime economy - a key sector for the sustainable development of Bulgaria
The Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Ivanov and the Director-General of the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of the European Commission Charlina Vitcheva discussed the opportunities for the development of the "blue" economy in Bulgaria. They emphasized the importance of cooperation with neighboring countries and the use of European funds for investments in this promising sector.
Plovdiv police seized fentanyl and amphetamine during specialized operations
Criminal investigators from Plovdiv have carried out two successful specialized operations against drug trafficking, during which two people were detained and significant quantities of high-risk narcotic substances such as fentanyl and amphetamine were seized. The actions were carried out under the supervision of the prosecution, and police proceedings have been initiated against the detainees.
The police uncovered a theft of cigarettes from a cargo truck in the Lovech region.
Employees of the General Directorate of National Police and the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior in Lovech uncovered the theft of cigarettes worth around 168,000 levs from a cargo vehicle in the area of the village of Mikre, Ugarchin municipality. Five Romanian citizens have been detained for up to 72 hours on suspicion of committing the crime.
The Bulgarian Air Force and medical teams are carrying out an emergency air medical evacuation of a baby from Belgium.
A 7-month-old baby with an eye condition was successfully transported from Belgium to Sofia by a specialized military aircraft and medical teams. The process was quickly organized by the National Health Insurance Fund, and the child was admitted for treatment at the Capital Hospital for Active Treatment of Childhood Diseases.
The Consumer Protection Commission guarantees a smooth transition to the euro.
The Chairperson of the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC), Maria Filipova, reveals details about the measures taken to ensure a smooth introduction of the euro in Bulgaria. Mandatory dual pricing in leva and euro will be introduced, and the CPC and the Commission for Protection of Competition will conduct regular inspections to prevent unjustified price increases.
Central Square in Pomorie closed for renovation and festival
The Municipality of Pomorie announces an upcoming renovation of the central square in the city, which will be closed for traffic and parking from June 20 to 22. This is being done to preserve the new asphalt surface and to provide space for the "Horo by the Pomorie coast" festival.
A young man was detained for the unlawful use of other people's online profiles for personal gain.
The police from the Cybercrime Directorate at the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime have arrested a 21-year-old man who used illegally accessed user data to make various online orders and transactions for his own account. The arrest was carried out on June 10 under the supervision of the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office.