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Tourist associations from across the country support the modernization of the Malyovitsa lift.

Representatives of tourist associations from across the country expressed their support for the modernization of the Malyovitsa lift during a tourist festival organized by the Bulgarian Tourist Union, warning that recent achievements could be at risk if the project is halted.

14 Jul

Police in Zhitnitsa respond to social media report of child driving.

Police in Varna identified a 13-year-old child who was driving a car near the village of Zhitnitsa. The parents received written orders to prevent the child from driving again.

14 Jul

Dimitar, who made a citizen's arrest of a drunk driver: Just stop and ask if everything is okay, if it's normal, if they're alive.

A citizen's arrest stopped a driver with over 3 promille of alcohol from continuing on his way. The incident occurred in Burgas, where the driver was spotted by random citizens after he drove into oncoming traffic, creating a danger for other road users.

14 Jul

Terziev Shows Removal of Illegal Structure in Borisova Gradina.

Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev announced the removal of an illegal structure near Ariana Lake in Borisova Gradina park, which had existed for over 20 years. In a 09:06 Facebook post, Terziev stated that the municipality acted after nearly two decades of inaction.

14 Jul

Prof. Georgi Rachev: July Could Be the First Normal Month in 10 Years.

The climatologist forecasts a brief warming with temperatures up to 38°, but July may turn out to be the first normal month in a decade. A new cooling is expected on Sunday and Monday.

14 Jul

Rumen Radev: Bulgaria requested removal from sanctions list of person linked to Sofia metro safety.

For the first time, Bulgaria openly stated its national interest and for the first time we see that there is nothing scary about it, the president told journalists in Paris.

14 Jul

Ombudsman Supports Education Bill but Calls for Better Protection of Children with Special Needs.

Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva sent an opinion to the National Assembly supporting the bill to amend the Preschool and School Education Act, but made recommendations for more effective protection of children with special educational needs. She emphasized the need for resources and investments in inclusive education, citing numerous complaints from parents and teachers.

14 Jul

Radev rejects Macron's invitation to join Coalition of the Willing.

President Rumen Radev stated that Bulgaria will not participate in a coalition demanding military aid for Ukraine, and that security decisions are made within the EU and NATO. He also commented on sanctions against Russia and the flights of Delyan Peevski.

13 Jul

Sea Phase of National Naval Exercise Breeze 2026 Begins.

The sea phase of the national naval exercise with international participation Breeze 2026 has started.

13 Jul

Varna Water Utility to Clean Beach After Wastewater Overflow.

The environmental inspectorate found that wastewater overflowed from a domestic collector into a stormwater drain and then into the Black Sea, leading to waste accumulation on Varna's Central Beach. The water utility was ordered to clean the beach and the overflow grate.

13 Jul

Stara Zagora City Council Unanimously Adopts Declaration to Keep Maritsa Iztok Mines and TPP in BEH.

The Stara Zagora City Council unanimously adopted a declaration to keep Maritsa Iztok Mines and TPP Maritsa Iztok 2 within the Bulgarian Energy Holding. The document was supported by all 38 councilors at the extraordinary session on July 13.

13 Jul

Alexander Kadiev Fined for Filming Video While Driving.

Actor Alexander Kadiev was fined 51 euros and received 8 penalty points for filming a video while driving, which he announced on social media, admitting the violation but criticizing uneven law enforcement.

13 Jul

Stoyan Mavrodiev to Be Extradited from Serbia on Tuesday.

Former Bulgarian Development Bank CEO Stoyan Mavrodiev is expected to be extradited from Serbia to Bulgaria on 14 July. He has voluntarily agreed to return and is expected to make revelations in the unsecured loan case.

13 Jul

Pleven Municipality Presents Project for Young Talents

On 10 April, Pleven Municipality will hold a press conference to present the project Pleven Municipality Discovers and Develops Young Talents. The project is worth 382 555,75 euros and will be implemented until December 2028.

13 Jul

Sofia and Burgas Remain in Final Stage for Hosting Eurovision 2027, Plovdiv and Varna Dropped.

Plovdiv and Varna have been eliminated from the race to host Eurovision 2027, while Sofia and Burgas advance to the final stage. The reason is that the proposed venues in the dropped cities do not meet the production standards of the European Broadcasting Union.

13 Jul

Prime Minister Rumen Radev Meets with Barcelona Delegation.

Prime Minister Rumen Radev held a meeting with representatives of FC Barcelona, organized by a German association. Discussions focused on cooperation in youth football and the possibility of a friendly match.