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News on Bulgaria’s domestic and foreign policy, political parties, institutions, elections, and legislative initiatives.
The Minister of Internal Affairs reported on the improvement of police training and control.
The Minister of Internal Affairs Daniel Mitov has submitted a report to Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov regarding measures to improve the training of police officers and strengthen control over the use of technical surveillance means. The Prime Minister has ordered a full inspection of the actions of the police in Varna on June 7, 2025 and the presentation of specific measures that will be taken by the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides guidance for the safe departure from the Middle East
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria provides detailed instructions and recommendations for Bulgarian citizens in the Middle East regarding the possibilities for safe departure from the region. Specific communication channels, phone numbers and contacts of Bulgarian diplomatic representations that can assist are indicated.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is creating a coordination center for the situation in the Middle East.
According to the order of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, a Coordination Center has been established at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which will monitor the developments in the Middle East in real-time, maintain contact with the diplomatic representations in the region, and coordinate actions with other institutions to ensure the security of Bulgarian citizens.
Drastic increase in seized drugs and exposed criminal groups in Sofia
According to official data, during the first five months of 2025, the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC) has seized three times more drugs compared to the entire 2024. The number of uncovered organized crime groups involved in drug distribution in the capital has also increased significantly.
Montenegro's European integration is supported.
During a bilateral meeting in Prague, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georgi Georgiev expressed Bulgaria's full support for Montenegro's European perspective and praised the significant progress achieved by the country over the past year. Georgiev stressed that Montenegro is a frontrunner in the EU enlargement process and that its progress demonstrates the validity of the principle of own merits.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs introduces new measures to improve police training
The Minister of Interior Daniel Mitov announces reforms in the training and preparation of police officers, so that they can respond adequately in complex situations. A special sector will be created within the General Directorate "Gendarmerie, Special Operations and Counter-Terrorism" to organize practical training focused on real-life cases and situations.
The tension in the Middle East is escalating, Bulgaria calls for restraint and diplomatic dialogue.
The government of Bulgaria expresses deep concern over the growing tension between Israel and Iran in the Middle East. The country calls for an immediate reduction of tension and respect for international law.
Bulgarians in Iran called to immediately leave the country
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urgently calls on Bulgarian citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately due to the escalation of tensions in the region. For those who need to stay, strict adherence to security instructions and regular updates on the situation are recommended.
The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on our compatriots in the Middle East to follow the local security instructions.
In response to the escalation of tensions in the region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria calls on Bulgarian citizens in Iraq, Bahrain, the UAE and Saudi Arabia to strictly follow the instructions of the local authorities and to regularly inform themselves about the situation. Avoiding crowded places and maintaining contact with Bulgarian diplomatic representations is recommended.
Bulgarian citizens in Israel are called upon to follow the security instructions.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria calls on Bulgarian citizens in Israel to remain calm and follow the instructions of the local authorities, after the declaration of a state of emergency in the country. The Embassy in Tel Aviv provides contacts for assistance and support.
Minister Georgiev and his Czech counterpart discussed deepening of the bilateral cooperation and European issues
The Bulgarian Minister Georg Georgiev held a meeting with the Minister for European Affairs of the Czech Republic, Martin Dvoøák, in which they discussed current topics on the European agenda, support for Ukraine, and EU enlargement. The two ministers emphasized the importance of adhering to the principle of own merits in the EU accession process.
A condemnatory sentence against a prominent representative of the Bulgarian community in North Macedonia has provoked a sharp reaction from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria defines the verdict of the Basic Court in Bitola against Ljupčo Georgievski as categorically unacceptable, stressing that this is another violation of the rights of Bulgarians in North Macedonia. The authorities in Skopje are accused of deliberately creating an atmosphere of intolerance and stigmatization of the Bulgarian community.
The police organized training to combat child crime.
The main directorate "National Police" conducted training for employees, focused on good practices for inter-institutional cooperation, work with unaccompanied foreign children, and the psychological aspects of aggressive behavior in children. The lecturers were experts from various institutions, including the Institute of Psychology - Ministry of Interior, the State Agency for Child Protection, and UNICEF.
The Bulgarian government is accelerating the preparations for membership in the OECD.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is organizing a meeting of the Interdepartmental Coordination Mechanism, where the progress of Bulgaria's accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is being discussed. OECD representatives confirm the possibility of an invitation for membership in 2026, provided that Bulgaria fulfills the remaining requirements.
The Minister of Internal Affairs calls for changes in police practices after a tragic incident
The Minister of Interior Daniel Mitov held an emergency meeting with the leadership of the Regional Police Directorate in Varna to discuss the issues of police misconduct and lack of discipline among the uniformed personnel. Mitov emphasized that police officers are not just people in uniform, but representatives of the state, and that their negligence or rudeness undermine public trust in institutions. He supported the wish of Yavor Georgiev's mother for a new autopsy and stated that no one trains officers to act in the manner shown in the recording of Yavor's arrest.