Burgas
Current news from the city — local politics, urban projects, infrastructure, and daily life in Burgas.
Burgas hosts the first student beach volleyball tournament
The debut edition of a student beach volleyball tournament will be held in Burgas on May 31 and June 1. The organizers of the event are the municipal enterprise "International Youth Cultural Center"-Burgas and the Burgas Beach Volleyball Club. The tournament will also include a charitable cause in support of 14-year-old Hristan Vasilev, who is fighting a rare and aggressive disease.
Burgas celebrates Children's Day with an outdoor celebration and balloon release.
Burgas Municipality and the local pediatric association are organizing special events on June 1st, dedicated to Children's Day. An outdoor health hour on the topic "Trees" and a children's drawing festival are planned, followed by the release of colored balloons as a sign of love for the newborn residents of Burgas.
Fight against mosquitoes: A disinfection station in Burgas covers wide urban areas
Disinfection station - Burgas will carry out a large-scale campaign for spraying against mosquitoes in various residential areas, parks and biotope zones in the city. The treatments will be carried out in the period from May 27 to June 20, 2025, covering almost all areas of Burgas.
Burgas hosts prestigious acrobatic competitions in May and June
The Arena Burgas Sports Hall will host the FIG's Second World Acro Cup and the Fifth International Acro Cup in Burgas from May 30 to June 1, 2025. Over 500 gymnasts from 15 countries are expected to participate in the event, organized by the Bulgarian Acrobatic Gymnastics Federation, the Municipality of Burgas, and the Chernomorets Acrobatic Gymnastics Club.
A young director with a debut short film, inspired by personal tragedy, sparks unprecedented audience interest.
The director Dimitris Georgiev presents his short film "What Remains" in several cities in Bulgaria, before completing his tour with a gala premiere in Burgas. The film, starring Maria Bakalova, tells a personal story, but also casts a critical eye on the present and institutions. The production was realized with the support of various organizations and will be available to viewers across the country through the MAX platform.
Children's football festival in Burgas - Mini Champions League 2025 gathered hundreds of young talents
Burgas Municipality and DFK "Zvezdichka" organized the first round of the Mini Champions League Burgas 2025, which took place on May 27 with the participation of hundreds of child football players. Six teams qualified for the final round on May 31, and all other participants received individual awards for their sportsmanship.
The Burgas Aviation Museum opens its doors for Children's Day with exciting attractions.
On the occasion of International Children's Day on June 1, Burgas Aviation Museum offers a rich program with free admission for all visitors. The museum will present ten aircraft exhibits, interactive exhibitions, a flight simulator, an art workshop, and an entertaining show with animators.
The prestigious "Golden Pen" award honored two musical icons from Burgas.
In 2025, the prestigious "Golden Pen" award was presented to singer Toni Dimitrova and conductor Milena Dobreva from Burgas for their outstanding contribution to the Bulgarian music scene. The award is a recognition of the power of art that transforms and inspires.
Burgas celebrates May 24 with reverence for the creators, inspiration, and Bulgarian culture
The city of Burgas organized a solemn ceremony where Mayor Dimitar Nikolov presented the prestigious "Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker" plaques to deserving enlighteners of the spirit and art. Among the honorees were poets, composers, actors, musicians, artists, and other cultural figures who contributed to the development of Burgas and Bulgaria.
Burgas celebrates the Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture
The mayor of Burgas, Dimitar Nikolov, sends greetings to teachers, cultural and educational figures, students and pupils on the occasion of May 24th - the Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture. He emphasizes the significance of the work of Cyril and Methodius and calls for the preservation of the native language, culture and spirituality.
Upcoming repair activities on the water supply system on Odrin Street in Turnovo
The upcoming introduction of a temporary traffic organization in Veliko Tarnovo in connection with repair and restoration works on the water pipeline on Odrin Street. Part of the lane will be closed to vehicular traffic, with the repair work being carried out in two stages.
Burgas and India discussed cooperation in the field of technology, culture and education.
The mayor of Burgas Dimitar Nikolov held a meeting with the newly appointed ambassador of the Republic of India in Bulgaria Arun Kumar Sahu. During the meeting, opportunities for deepening bilateral cooperation in the field of high technologies, academic exchange and popularization of Ayurveda were discussed.
Burgas welcomes the first edition of the Robotics Workshops at the Searchers School
The first edition of the Robotics Workshops at the Searchers School, a project of the Great Orange Foundation, concluded with a celebratory event in Burgas. Participants aged 5-12 received certificates for the new knowledge and skills they acquired in the field of robotics. The project will expand in the new academic year, with activities taking place in two locations in the city and their number being doubled.
Burgas organizes the second edition of "Health Hour by the Sea" for students.
The Municipality of Burgas and the Municipal Directorate of "Healthcare, Prevention and Social Activities" are organizing the second edition of the initiative "Health Hour by the Sea" on May 27. Participants will be 4th-grade students who will receive water safety training from the Water Rescue Service of the Bulgarian Red Cross - Burgas and the Bulgarian Red Cross Youth - Burgas.
Burgas opens its doors again for creative inspiration for adults
The Municipality of Burgas and the People's Cultural Center "Paisiy Hilendarski 1928" announce the third edition of a literary competition dedicated to the maritime memories of people over 60 years of age. The goal is to preserve the rich cultural heritage of the city through the creativity of its older residents.