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Four Bulgarian Cities Submit Bids to Host Eurovision 2027.

Burgas, Varna, Plovdiv, and Sofia have sent official proposals to BNT to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027. The deadline for submissions expired today at 17:00.

3 Jul

Burgas Appeals Court Upholds Detention of Driver Accused in Trakia Highway Crash.

The Burgas Appeals Court upheld the remand in custody of the driver charged in the serious crash on the Trakia Highway that killed two 9-year-old children and a man. The driver expressed regret and condolences but continues to claim the cause was a burst tire.

3 Jul

Police Seize Record 440 kg of Laughing Gas in Sozopol.

In a specialized police operation in Sozopol, 440 kilograms of laughing gas were seized, the largest amount ever found in Burgas region. A 37-year-old man with a criminal record from the village of Ivaylo, Pazardzhik region, was detained.

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.

28 Jun

Man Detained With Cocaine and Nitrous Oxide Near Sozopol Club.

Police detained a 37-year-old man with a criminal record near a night club in Sozopol. Cocaine, 1,460 nitrous oxide canisters and nearly 300 balloons were seized.

14 Jun

By-Election for Mayor Takes Place in Sofia’s Sredets District.

Voters in Sofia’s Sredets district are choosing a mayor from six candidates. A total of 28,009 eligible voters can cast their ballots in 43 polling stations.

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

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.

12 Jun

Prosecutors Find Irregularities in Butamyata Beach Land Lease.

Burgas prosecutors found irregularities in the leasing of municipal land near Butamyata Beach. Part of the properties were allegedly improperly included in the procedure.