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Three killed in serious crash on Hemus highway near Shumen.

Minutes after 12 p. today, a serious traffic accident occurred on the Hemus highway near Shumen between a car and a van.

8 Jul

Sofia Municipality Revokes Powers of Vrabnitsa District Mayor and Chief Architect.

Sofia Municipality has revoked the delegated powers of the mayor and chief architect of the Vrabnitsa district following violations in construction control. The measures are preventive and aim to ensure legality pending decisions by competent institutions.

8 Jul

Measures to Reduce Road Traffic Injuries Discussed at SDA Meeting.

The goal is not only to take short-term measures to limit road traffic injuries but also to achieve long-term measures in the future to address this phenomenon. At the meeting, experts identified measures to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries in accidents in Sofia.

8 Jul

Varna Attracts International Influencers to Promote the City.

The municipality's new approach to promotion through international marketing partnerships is yielding initial results. Visiting bloggers and influencers created authentic digital content with high engagement.

8 Jul

Radev in Ankara: Bulgaria bets on own defense capabilities and NATO unity.

Prime Minister Rumen Radev stated at the NATO summit in Ankara that Bulgaria is strengthening its national defense capacity and becoming an important factor for stability in the Black Sea region. He called for diplomacy and peace, warning of the risk of a nuclear response in case of escalation.

8 Jul

Brussels Launches 5 Infringement Proceedings Against Bulgaria

The European Commission has launched 5 infringement proceedings against Bulgaria in its regular package of EU law violations. In the environmental field, the EC is sending a reasoned opinion due to non-compliance.

8 Jul

Legal Committee to Discuss All-Machine Voting and Lifting of Restriction on Polling Stations Outside EU.

The Legal Committee in the National Assembly will discuss proposals for major changes to the Electoral Code, including all-machine voting in most polling stations and lifting the cap on polling stations outside the EU.

8 Jul

Burning Truck Blocks Traffic on Trakia Highway Near Pazardzhik.

A heavy goods vehicle caught fire at the 88-th kilometer of the Trakia Highway in the direction of Burgas, leading to a complete traffic stop. No injuries were reported, and the driver managed to pull over into the emergency lane.

8 Jul

Sofia Municipality Increases Capital of Sofia Electric Transport for New Vehicles.

Sofia Municipality is taking financial steps to renew urban transport by increasing the capital of Sofia Electric Transport through a cash contribution. The funds will be used for advance payments for new trams, trolleybuses, and electric buses.

8 Jul

Applications for First Round of High School Admissions Open from Today until July 10.

From July 8 to July 10, electronic applications for the first round of admissions to high schools after 7th grade are submitted. Results will be announced by July 14, and enrollment is from July 15 to July 17.

8 Jul

Appellate Court – Varna Upholds Confiscation of Property in Baba Alino and Car under CCPC Claim.

The Appellate Court – Varna upheld the decision of the District Court – Varna to confiscate in favor of the state a plot of land in the Baba Alino area and a car acquired through illegal activity.

8 Jul

Bulgarian Supreme Administrative Court Finally Confirms Cleaning Decision for Three Sofia Districts.

The Supreme Administrative Court confirmed the Competition Protection Commission's decision for preliminary execution of cleaning activities in Zone 3. This allows Sofia Municipality to sign a preliminary contract with the selected contractor.

8 Jul

150 000 Euros in Undeclared Banknotes Found at Lesovo Border Checkpoint.

Customs officers at the Lesovo border checkpoint discovered undeclared 150 000 euros during an inspection of a bus traveling from Turkey to Romania. The money was found on a Turkish citizen, and pre-trial proceedings have been initiated.

8 Jul

Slavi Trifonov: The Truth Is That the Botash Contract Is Brutally Disadvantageous for Bulgaria.

Politics is a dirty business. I know, I know what you're going to say.

8 Jul

7-year-old in critical condition after Hemus crash

The child underwent major surgery and remains under intensive medical care.

8 Jul

Minister Demerdzhiev: We Are Dissatisfied with Varna Police, Chief Secretary Takes Over Search for Natalia.

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev expressed dissatisfaction with the initial response of the Varna police in the case of the abducted 11-year-old Natalia. Starting Monday, the Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Lyubomir Nikolov, is personally organizing the search.