Burgas
Current news from the city — local politics, urban projects, infrastructure, and daily life in Burgas.
Dance school DYuN with impressive achievements at a national competition
The dance school DYuN from Burgas returned with numerous awards from the prestigious "Pazardzhik Dance Open" competition. The young dancers competed in various styles and won first and second places, and three of their choreographies were included in the gala concert.
Burgas hosts the 25th edition of the largest communication forum in Bulgaria
The prestigious advertising forum FARA was held in Burgas, where the most successful advertising campaigns and agencies of the past year were recognized. The event, organized by the Bulgarian Association of Communication Agencies, was held under the motto "Stars Are Born" and included an awards ceremony, lectures, and discussions with experts from around the world.
The Burgas Zoo is experiencing a baby boom with newborn animals.
The Burgas Zoo has experienced a real baby boom, with numerous newborn residents who are already enchanting visitors. Among them are Kana and Garna antelopes, marmosets, wallaby kangaroos, cat lemurs, meerkats, piglets, and others. The birth of the first generation of capybaras is also upcoming.
A new attraction in Burgas - a giant kaleidoscope at the "Museum of the Impossible"
The residents and guests of Burgas can enjoy the newest art facility in KTK "Chengene Skele" - an impressive giant kaleidoscope, created by the "Museum of the Impossible". This unique device offers fun optical illusions and is accessible to all visitors.
Star night, Brazilian rhythms and charming vocals: Sunset Bossa Nova with Vesela Morova
On July 27 (Sunday) from 9:00 PM on St. Anna Island in Burgas, an unforgettable musical event will take place - Sunset Bossa Nova with Vesela Morova & Band. The audience will immerse themselves in the magic of Brazilian music, performed by the talented vocalist Vesela Morova and her ensemble.
Burgas welcomed its candidacy for European Capital of Culture 2032 with a grand folklore festival
Over 900 dancers from across the country gathered in Burgas to present an impressive choreographic composition inspired by the city's candidacy for the European Capital of Culture 2032. The event was part of the tenth jubilee edition of the National Folklore Festival "Horo by the Azure Shore".
Burgas security guards received first aid training for lifesaving
Security guards of establishments in Burgas have undergone specialized first aid training, organized by the Municipality of Burgas, the Association of Young Physicians, and the Regional Health Inspectorate. The aim is to prepare the security guards to respond adequately to incidents and save lives in critical situations.
Mineral baths in Burgas with temporary water supply interruption
On June 9, the supply of mineral water will be interrupted in the Burgas mineral baths and fountains in the "Vetren" district for a period of 2 hours. This is necessary due to the connection of a new section of the water pipeline.
The regional road administrations are removing illegal advertising boards along the roads.
By order of the Chairman of the Road Infrastructure Agency, Eng. Yordan Valchev, the regional road administrations will remove all advertising facilities placed without permission in the vicinity of the national road network. This measure aims to ensure the safety of traffic on the roads.
Burgas and the EIB are joining forces to create a leading scientific center
The European Investment Bank will advise Burgas on the plan to build a modern science campus that will serve the universities in the city. The new center is expected to open its doors in 2027 and attract Bulgarian and international researchers and students.
The Municipality of Burgas is undertaking a large-scale infrastructure project for the Southern bypass of the city.
The Municipality of Burgas is starting the realization of one of its most ambitious infrastructure projects – the construction of the Southern bypass of the city. The project includes the purchase of private lands, the construction of a new road junction and overpass, as well as a water facility. The project is expected to be completed by 2030, with work on the first stage starting this month.
Travel to the cemetery for Cherry Zadushnitsa - Full information on public transport
On June 7, 2025, Orthodox Christians celebrate Cherry Memorial Day - a church holiday to honor the memory of deceased loved ones. To travel to the cemeteries, city residents can use various city bus lines, whose routes and schedules are detailed in the text.
Charitable initiative "In Memory of Yordan and Atanas" donates life-saving equipment for the pediatric departments at the University Hospital Burgas
The director of the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior in Burgas, Senior Commissioner Vladimir Marinov, handed over a donation for the two pediatric departments of the University Hospital of Burgas as part of the charitable initiative "In Memory of Yordan and Atanas". The donation includes life-saving medical equipment that will be used for the diagnosis and intensive treatment of children in the region. The initiative is the work of the Burgas resident Nikolay Ivanov and employees of the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior - Burgas, in memory of the two deceased police officers Atanas Gradev and Yordan Iliev.
The Minister of Regional Development will inspect the modernization of the Mezdra-Botevgrad road.
The Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Ivan Ivanov, will conduct an inspection tomorrow, on June 5, of the modernization of the high-speed road between Mezdra and Botevgrad. He will make a statement to the media in the area of the village of Lyuti Dol.
The mobile art installation for sustainable water management arrives in Burgas.
A beautifully painted pipe, created by young people with disabilities, arrives in Burgas as part of a traveling art installation that carries messages of inclusion, solidarity, and the protection of water resources. The installation is linked to a large-scale project for the reconstruction of the water supply and sewerage infrastructure in the region, aimed at improving the quality of drinking and wastewater.