Burgas
Current news from the city — local politics, urban projects, infrastructure, and daily life in Burgas.
Burgas Mayor Proposes Limits for Municipal Budget in 2026 Due to Lack of State Budget
Mayor Dimitar Nikolov proposes monthly limits for the budget of Burgas Municipality for the first three months of 2026 due to the unadopted state budget. This will affect programs and projects, including those funded by the EU.
Happy Midwive day! Greetings from the Mayor of Burgas
Dimitar Nikolov, the mayor of Burgas, congratulates doctors, midwives, and neonatologists on the occasion of the Day of Midwifery - Babinden. He expresses his gratitude for their dedication and work.
National Literary Competition "SEA": Poems about the Sea!
Burgas Municipality and the community center "St. St. Cyril and Methodius 1985" announce a national literary competition "SEA" for poems on a marine theme. Deadline for submissions: March 31, 2026. Age groups: 15-20 years and 21-30 years. Prizes – statuette, cash prizes, and publication of a poetry collection.
Burgas Municipality Wants to Obtain the Military Club Hall for Cultural Events
Burgas Municipality plans to request the gratuitous management of the hall and library of the Military Club to expand cultural opportunities. The request comes due to the increased interest in cultural events in the city and the overcrowding of the existing halls.
International Competition for the Transformation of the "Hole" in Burgas: Over 140 Projects, Jury from 5 Countries
Over 140 projects from all over the world have been submitted for the competition to improve the "Hole" in Burgas. A jury from 5 countries will choose the winners, and the residents of the city will have the final say on the future appearance of the space.
Flu epidemic in Burgas and other regions: What measures are being introduced?
Burgas declares a flu epidemic, introducing temporary measures from January 22nd to 30th. Varna extends restrictions, and Dobrich is also in an epidemic situation. Different levels of morbidity determine the measures in the regions. Over 121,000 individuals have been examined for flu and ARIs.
Burgas State Opera and NUMSI Burgas Concluded a Cooperation Agreement
The agreement provides for practical training and professional development of NUMSI students through participation in rehearsals, stage performances and exchange of experience with established artists. Students will also be able to participate as soloists in concerts.
Municipal councilors in Burgas file a complaint about inflated prices after the introduction of the euro
Municipal councilors in Burgas are filing a complaint with NAP (National Revenue Agency) and KPC (Consumer Protection Commission) due to increased service prices after the introduction of the euro. Ivan Ivanov points out examples of unjustified price increases and rounding, such as fees for burial sites, museum tickets, and visits to St. Anastasia Island.
Burgas Municipality Announces Competition for Urban Furniture: Modern Design for Sports Hall
Burgas Municipality announces a competition for a conceptual design of a modular urban furniture system for the terraces of the "Mladost" sports hall. The competition is part of a project under the European Urban Initiative and aims to create a functional and sustainable environment. Deadline for submitting proposals: January 19 - February 20, 2026.
DOCK Festival: Winter Edition on Women in World War II
The DOCK International Documentary Historical Film Festival presents a winter edition dedicated to women in World War II, featuring documentary films telling untold stories. February 4-7 in Burgas.
Film Program at NHC: Led Zeppelin, Dimitar Marinov, European Cinema and More...
A rich film program at the NHC Cultural Center at the end of January: documentaries about Led Zeppelin and Prof. Chirkov, a meeting with Dimitar Marinov, European cinema, and a Spanish comedy.
Fire in a building of NC "Railway Infrastructure" near Sungurlare, and musical equipment in Burgas also burned
Two fires in Burgas in a day – in an unused canton of NC "Railway Infrastructure" in the village of Valchin and in a building of "Information Services" in Burgas, where musical equipment worth 15,000 leva burned.
Burgas Regional Headquarters Meets Regarding Flu: What Measures Are Forthcoming?
The Regional Headquarters for combating the flu in Burgas will meet today due to the increasing number of cases. Measures to limit the spread of viruses will be discussed.
Freezing Stork Finds Shelter in Chapel: Salvation Before an Icon!
A story about saving a stork in Burgas: The bird hid in a chapel, gazing at the icon. Thanks to a quick response, the stork was taken for treatment to a specialized clinic.
Pomorie Introduces Door-to-Door Recycling: What You Need to Know?
Pomorie Municipality is launching an innovative door-to-door waste separation system under an EU-funded project. The new regulations for P. K. Yavorov Street and surrounding streets include yellow, gray, and brown bins, as well as new collection schedules.