Transport and communications
News on the transport sector, infrastructure investments, logistics, telecommunications, and connectivity development.
Traffic at border crossings today: Current information on border transit
Get the latest update on the situation at Bulgaria's border crossings as of 6:00 AM. Normal traffic at all borders, with ongoing maintenance work at the Ruse-Giurgiu crossing.
Traffic on Trakia Motorway stopped at km 283 due to fire and thick smoke
Traffic on the Trakia Motorway is temporarily suspended in both directions near Yambol due to heavy smoke from burning roadside bushes.
Attention! Repairs on Trakia Motorway: Road restrictions until June 25
Repair works are being carried out on the Trakia Motorway in the Stara Zagora and Sliven regions until June 25. See the current sections with restricted traffic and detour routes.
Attention drivers: Changes in traffic on the Trakia motorway on June 23 and 24
On June 23 and 24, a temporary traffic organization will be introduced on the Trakia motorway due to the repair of toll cameras. See which sections are affected and plan your trip.
New rules for car first-aid kits when entering Greece: what Bulgarian drivers need to know
Greece is introducing a new European standard for car first-aid kits with 16 mandatory items, valid for all cars on its territory. In 2026, the requirements are recommended, but from 2027, they will carry a 30 euro fine for non-compliance.
Kilometer-long queues and heavy traffic: How to avoid traffic jams on the way to Greece?
Heavy traffic on the E-79 near Simitli and at Kulata on Sunday. See how the reversible traffic is organized and what the Road Infrastructure Agency's tips for safe travel are.
40 km queue towards Greece: huge traffic jams on Struma Motorway and congested highways
A queue of about 40 km is blocking the road to Greece on the Struma Motorway, and traffic on Hemus and Trakia exceeds 3,000 vehicles per hour at times, data from toll cameras show.
Large-scale Interior Ministry operation: 41 street races stopped and thousands of traffic violators
The Ministry of Interior reported the results of a specialized operation against risky drivers. Over 52,000 fines in 10 days and 448 drivers caught behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Important for travelers on the Trakia motorway: When traffic will be restored and where roadworks are underway
The Road Infrastructure Agency has announced changes to traffic on the Trakia motorway effective June 19. Find out when the renovated section near Pazardzhik will open, what the restrictions are for heavy trucks, and where traffic jams are expected.
Reform in the Road Transport Administration: What changes is the Ministry of Transport preparing?
Minister Georgi Peev announced large-scale measures for the reorganization of the Executive Agency "Road Transport Administration", aimed at curbing corruption and increasing control in the transport sector.
Wizz Air warns: New EU flight regulations could increase ticket prices
Wizz Air has expressed concerns regarding new EU regulations on passenger rights. The airline claims that these could lead to higher prices and a more limited choice for consumers.
By train from Bucharest to Varna, Sofia and Istanbul: New summer destinations
CFR Calatori has restored seasonal trains to Bulgaria and Turkey. Check the schedule, ticket prices, and how to travel comfortably by train until October.
End of repairs on "Trakia" and "Hemus": The road to the sea will be faster and safer
Eng. Alexander Todorov from the RIA announced that all highway repairs will be completed by the end of June. Restrictions for heavy trucks have been introduced during peak weekend hours.
Attention! A key street in Burgas to be closed tomorrow – see which one and why
Part of "Demokratia" Street in Burgas will be closed to traffic on June 16. Learn why the speed bumps are being restored and what the temporary traffic organization will be.
Incident at "Vasil Levski" Airport: Broken-down truck halts flights
A brief disruption of flights at "Vasil Levski" Airport this morning due to a broken-down service truck on the runway. The issue has been resolved.