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3 Jul

Varna Court Overturns Suspension of EIA for Lozenets Wind Farm.

The Administrative Court – Varna overturned the decision of RIEW – Varna to suspend the EIA for the Lozenets wind farm and returned the case for continuation. The court rejected the eco-inspection's argument about the prejudicial nature of another case.

Varna Court Overturns Suspension of EIA for Lozenets Wind Farm.
3 Jul

District Court Returns Case Against Blagomir Kotsev to Sofia City Prosecutor's Office.

The Varna District Court returned the case against Blagomir Kotsev and four other defendants to the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office due to substantial procedural violations in the indictment, including failure to specify the exact time, place, and role of each defendant.

District Court Returns Case Against Blagomir Kotsev to Sofia City Prosecutor's Office.
3 Jul

Ministry of Education Publishes Results of National External Assessments for Grades 7 and 10.

The Ministry of Education and Science officially published the results of the national external assessment for students in grade 7. The grades are now available online for all examinees.

Ministry of Education Publishes Results of National External Assessments for Grades 7 and 10.
3 Jul

First Day of Enforcement: 485 Trucks Caught Overtaking Illegally.

Since 1 July, toll cameras have been monitoring trucks overtaking illegally. The new functionality tracks heavy goods vehicles in restricted zones.

First Day of Enforcement: 485 Trucks Caught Overtaking Illegally.
3 Jul

Bulgarian Parliament Elects Asen Medzhidiev as Deputy Governor of NHIF.

The Bulgarian parliament elected Asen Medzhidiev as deputy governor of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) with 147 votes in favor, 58 against, and 0 abstentions. The opposition from DPS, Democratic Bulgaria, We Continue the Change, and Revival voted against.

Bulgarian Parliament Elects Asen Medzhidiev as Deputy Governor of NHIF.
3 Jul

Varna Court Sentences Two for Theft of Branded Clothes Using Aluminum Foil.

The Varna District Court approved an agreement imposing different sentences on two men for stealing branded clothes. They used aluminum foil to muffle magnetic sensors.

Varna Court Sentences Two for Theft of Branded Clothes Using Aluminum Foil.
3 Jul

Government Returns Plamen Tonchev as Head of DANS, Plans to Close Commission on Records.

The Council of Ministers proposes that the National Assembly elect Plamen Tonchev as head of the State Agency for National Security (DANS). He led DANS from 2021–2025.

Government Returns Plamen Tonchev as Head of DANS, Plans to Close Commission on Records.
3 Jul

Search for 11-year-old Natalia, abducted by mother's ex-boyfriend.

11-year-old Natalia Asenova from the village of Konstantinovo near Varna has been missing since Tuesday, abducted by 40-year-old Asen Antonov Simeonov. Police and volunteers are searching an area of over 50 km, but there is still no trace of the child.

Search for 11-year-old Natalia, abducted by mother's ex-boyfriend.
3 Jul

Sofia Municipality Teams Clean Up Storm Damage

Teams from Sofia Municipality continue to clear the aftermath of the storm that passed over Sofia on Wednesday evening. Mayor Vasil Terziev reported no casualties and said new trees will be planted in the autumn.

Sofia Municipality Teams Clean Up Storm Damage
3 Jul

GERB to Sue Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev Over Allegations.

MPs Toma Bikov and Nikolay Nankov respond to accusations with documents.

GERB to Sue Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev Over Allegations.
3 Jul

Mayor of Kubrat Village Saves Baby Stork Hanging from Nest.

The mayor of Zvanartsi village, Husnie Fikret, personally organized and participated in rescuing a baby stork entangled in sisal and hanging from its nest. Using a cherry picker, she freed the bird, which will be transported for treatment to the Wildlife Rescue Center in Stara Zagora.

Mayor of Kubrat Village Saves Baby Stork Hanging from Nest.
3 Jul

Five Students from Varna's Dr. Petar Beron High School in National Team for EGEO 2026.

Five students from Varna's Dr. Petar Beron High School of Mathematics are part of Bulgaria's national team for the 12th European Geography Olympiad, to be held in Varna from 28 June to 2 July.

Five Students from Varna's Dr. Petar Beron High School in National Team for EGEO 2026.
3 Jul

Ruse Theater Group Artmosfera Wins Grand Prize at Kliment Mihaylov Festival.

The winners of the 29-th National Student Theater Festival Kliment Mihaylov were announced today at a ceremony in the foyer of the Dochodno Zdanie building.

Ruse Theater Group Artmosfera Wins Grand Prize at Kliment Mihaylov Festival.
3 Jul

Toll System to Monitor Trucks in Overtaking Lane.

The National Toll Administration is introducing a new functionality for automatically detecting heavy goods vehicles that violate the ban on driving in the overtaking lane. The system will generate an evidence record and provide it to the Ministry of Interior.

Toll System to Monitor Trucks in Overtaking Lane.
3 Jul

Major Interior Ministry Operation in Nessebar, Director of Water Utility and Deputy Detained.

A major police operation in the municipality of Nessebar led to the detention of the director of the local water utility and his deputy. The operation is linked to a corruption investigation, with unofficial reports indicating the two were caught with a bribe of 8000 euros.

Major Interior Ministry Operation in Nessebar, Director of Water Utility and Deputy Detained.
3 Jul

Fire Destroys Wood Pellet Plant in Targovishte

A massive fire broke out yesterday morning in the northern industrial zone of Targovishte, destroying a wood pellet production facility and causing serious material damage.

Fire Destroys Wood Pellet Plant in Targovishte