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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2 Jul

Varna Mayor and Council of Europe Commissioner Discuss Elderly Care.

Mayor Blagomir Kotsev and Human Rights Commissioner Michael O'Flaherty discussed challenges facing social systems for the elderly. O'Flaherty is on a mission in five European countries, visiting Varna for the first time in 1988.

2 Jul

Varna Region Takes Preventive Fire Safety Measures

Institutions in Varna Region discussed preparations for the fire season. The project Employment Without Barriers to support volunteer formations was also presented.

30 Jun

Case Against Kotsev and Four Others at Varna District Court.

Kotsev and four other defendants face charges over 12 alleged crimes. The defence has requested that the case be terminated and returned to the Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office.

30 Jun

Second Attempt to Open Case Against Blagomir Kotsev in Varna.

The Varna District Court has scheduled a preliminary hearing in the case against Blagomir Kotsev and four others, who face charges over 12 alleged crimes.

30 Jun

49-Year-Old Man Charged with Document Crime in Varna.

A 49-year-old man has been charged with a document-related offence in Varna over geodetic surveys used to issue certificates of building tolerance.

29 Jun

Bulgarian Navy Destroys Drone Near Albena

The Bulgarian Navy destroyed a drone in the waters off Albena. The object was found about 1.8 km from the coast, and the operation was carried out under strict safety measures.

29 Jun

KUB Company Continues Operations Despite Checks in Varna.

KUB, a company linked to Oleg Nevzorov, continues operating despite checks at some of its sites in Varna. Nevzorov says the team is cooperating with institutions and will make up for delayed deadlines.

28 Jun

Interior Ministry Expects More Tolerance Certificate Cases in Varna.

Interior Ministry Chief Secretary Lyubomir Nikolov said the case in Varna’s Primorski district is more troubling than Baba Alino. Further questioning and work with partner services are expected.

28 Jun

Ruzha Raycheva: There Is Political Cover in Baba Alino Case.

Journalist Ruzha Raycheva commented on the Baba Alino case near Varna, saying there is obvious political cover and widely shared responsibility.

14 Jun

Rashkov Says Varna Resident Helped Oleg Nevzorov Disappear.

Boyko Rashkov said after a parliamentary hearing with the SANS chair that Oleg Nevzorov was assisted by a well-known Varna resident during his stay in Baba Alino.