Software engineers in Burgas have built a Bulgarian drone that carries out sea missions on its own and is meant to protect shipping in the Black Sea. It was shown at the international Black Sea security and innovation forum in Burgas.

Tests in Burgas Bay will start within two weeks, Dimitar Enchev, chief executive of the Burgas firm Helios Marine, told reporters on Friday.

What happened before: Sea drone built in Burgas to start trials in the bay within two weeks

The mayors of Sungurlare and Belitsa, who were detained a week ago, have been put under house arrest.

An illegal cigarette factory has been uncovered near Karnobat. The "Day Until Noon" show on 31 October will also cover the unregulated trade in blood near the Burgas university hospital, the most common breaches of labour law, and the "Winter" campaign, which is starting and affects drivers.

Burgas city councillors made decisions at a meeting a few days ago. Also under discussion is when the heating will be switched on in Burgas.

The Dokuzak waterfall in Strandzha Nature Park is now a protected area. The Sinelibri festival has opened in Burgas, and the Burgas theatre has a new premiere based on the novel of the same name by Georgi Karaslavov.