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Investigation Launched Into Abuse of 5-Year-Old Child in Vratsa Region.

A 5-year-old child was admitted for emergency medical treatment with multiple bruises and injuries. Investigators believe the child was subjected to systematic domestic violence over the course of nearly a month.

14 Jun

32 Illegal Migrants Detained Near Burgas After Days in Forest.

Border police detained 32 illegal migrants and their driver at the Poda checkpoint near Burgas. The migrants were severely exhausted after spending 8 to 10 days in a forest, surviving on grass and water from marshes.

13 Jun

6 Months in Prison for Man Who Threatened Mother and Sister.

The Targovishte District Prosecutor’s Office secured a six-month prison sentence for a man who threatened to kill his mother and sister during a domestic violence incident.

13 Jun

Prosecution Seeks MP Angel Georgiev’s Parliamentary Immunity

Acting Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova has requested the removal of MP Angel Georgiev’s immunity. The criminal case against him was suspended due to his parliamentary status and can proceed only with parliamentary approval or his consent.

13 Jun

The Faculty of Economics of the Thracian University awarded diplomas to 117 graduates.

A formal graduation ceremony brought together university leaders, students and public officials in Stara Zagora. For the first time, graduates from the Software Engineering program received their diplomas.

13 Jun

Mining Unions Oppose Separation of Maritsa East Companies from BEH.

Mining unions affiliated with Podkrepa and CITUB have strongly criticized the decision to separate Mini Maritsa-Iztok and TPP Maritsa East 2 from BEH. They say they are prepared to take all legal actions in response.

13 Jun

Three dead and one injured in a serious accident between Krislovo and Dink.

Three men died and a 25-year-old remains in critical condition after a serious crash between the villages of Krislovo and Dink near Plovdiv. The SUV left the roadway, struck a tree and overturned.

13 Jun

The Holy Synod has declared itself against Sofia Pride 2026.

The Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church said it does not support Sofia Pride 2026 and disagrees with the messages promoted by the event. At the same time, the Church stressed that it rejects no one and continues to pray for every person.

13 Jun

Varna Probe Finds Regional Administration Was Alerted in 2024.

An internal review in Varna found that regional authorities were alerted in November 2024 about illegal construction and forest clearing. An investigation is now underway after illegal drinking water boreholes were also discovered.

13 Jun

Cable thefts left Levski Blvd. in Varna without lighting.

Varna Municipality is expected to decide how to restore lighting along Levski Boulevard after repeated theft and vandalism. Two restoration options are under consideration, with significantly different costs.

13 Jun

Sliven recommended not to use the water for drinking in six villages of Kotel municipality.

The Regional Health Inspectorate in Sliven has advised residents of six villages in Kotel Municipality not to use tap water for drinking or cooking due to microbiological contamination. The water may be used only for household and hygiene purposes until further notice.

13 Jun

Legal Committee Backs Freeze on MPs’ Salaries

Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee approved changes that would keep MPs’ salaries tied to March 2026 public-sector wage data. The proposal would end the current system of automatic quarterly recalculations.

13 Jun

Environmental Inspectorate Halts Investor’s Activities in Strandzha Park as Prosecutors Launch Checks.

The Regional Environmental Inspectorate found violations related to activities on municipal land in Strandzha Nature Park and ordered the site to be restored. Prosecutors, police and other institutions have launched investigations into the case.

13 Jun

Employment Without Barriers to Provide 40M for Municipalities.

More than 40 million will be allocated to municipalities under the Employment Without Barriers scheme to hire unemployed people and support disaster prevention activities.

13 Jun

Investigation Over Price Pressure on Farmers Launched

An investigation has been launched into alleged pressure on farmers after retailers demanded a 15% cut in purchase prices. New regulations are expected.

13 Jun

Russian Ambassador Mitrofanova Holds Meeting at Foreign Ministry.

Russian Ambassador Eleonora Mitrofanova held a meeting at Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry at director-general level. Talks touched on Ukraine, Russia and bilateral relations.