Burgas
Current news from the city — local politics, urban projects, infrastructure, and daily life in Burgas.
A renowned artist presents a new book focused on the topic of domestic violence.
The established artist Iva Dimitrova will present her new book "The Perfect Home" at a special public meeting at the Center for Contemporary Art. The work examines the problem of domestic violence from different angles and aims to raise awareness on this important social issue.
The Burgas refinery donates 300,000 levs for a new park and children's playground.
The Mayor of Burgas Dimitar Nikolov and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of "LUKOIL Neftochim Burgas" Evgeni Manyahin signed a donation contract for 300,000 leva from the refinery. The funds will be used to build a park area and a children's playground in the "Vetren" district. Donations to the Municipality of Burgas are part of the social responsibility program of "LUKOIL Neftochim Burgas", which also includes support for employment and salaries of workers.
Educational institutions in Burgas share good practices and strengthen partnerships
Educational institutions in Burgas - Aleksandar Georgiev Kodzhakafaliyata Primary School and the Center for Personal Development Support, held a series of meetings to exchange experience and results from implemented projects. The events included a presentation of skills acquired by teachers who participated in international trainings, as well as a celebration organized by an English language teacher for first-grade students.
Burgas will host the National Breakdancing Championship
On May 31, 2025, Burgas will become the center of the Bulgarian break scene, when over 100 competitors from across the country will gather at the Summer Theater to compete for the titles in different age categories. The event will be announced by popular presenters and DJs, and the winners will receive medals, diplomas, and cups.
Holiday for the youngest in the "Kraymorite" neighborhood on the occasion of Children's Day
The residents of the "Kraymorye" neighborhood will celebrate Children's Day on June 1st with fun and surprises. The organizers have prepared an entertaining program with actors, dances, songs, and games for the children.
Students from across the country are competing for a spot at the World Championship for hydrogen cars
Burgas will host the National Competition for Hydrogen-Powered Student Vehicles, with the winner representing Bulgaria at the World Championship in Germany. The event is organized by the educational organization "Technokrati" and the Municipality of Burgas, with the support of ING Bulgaria and Lenovo Bulgaria.
The Burgas Puppet Theatre had a triumphant participation in a prestigious international festival in Turkey.
The State Puppet Theater in Burgas performed exceptionally well at the 16th edition of the International Theater Festival in the Turkish city of Eskisehir. The troupe gave two performances of the production "Plums for Scrap" and conducted an inspiring workshop, demonstrating their skills in working with puppets. The puppet artists from Burgas enjoy great authority and often participate in creative workshops during festivals.
Incredible scientific show will delighted young and old in Burgas
The popular Garden Bar&Kitchen in Burgas and "Crazy Laboratory" are organizing an exciting science show for Children's Day. The event includes magical experiments with liquid nitrogen, dancing fire, and an opportunity for every young researcher to make their own polymer friend.
The Municipality of Burgas offers free sports activities for children during the summer.
The Municipality of Burgas has launched the program "Motor Culture, Sports and Health - Initial Training" for 2025, which offers completely free sports activities for children aged 5 to 12 in various sports facilities throughout the city. The initiative is carried out in six stages from June to September and provides an opportunity for every child to discover their sport and spend the summer actively and healthily.
Repair activities on Hemus Motorway "Struma" impose temporary traffic restrictions
On May 28, due to repair work on the pavement, traffic on the Struma Motorway between km 53 and km 56 will be carried out in a single lane. The repairs will be carried out in stages in both directions, with the Road Infrastructure Agency calling on drivers to drive carefully and obey the restrictions.
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.