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Maritime Administration Introduces New Tanker Control Zone at Burgas Bay
In response to growing public concern over recurring noxious fumes from petroleum products in Burgas, the Maritime Administration is establishing a 35-kilometer control zone in the waters of Burgas Bay. Tankers waiting to anchor will be prohibited
Council of Ministers decisions Bulgaria, The Netherlands to Deepen Cooperation in Classified Information Protection
The Council of Ministers Wednesday approved a draft agreement between Bulgaria and the Netherlands on the exchange and mutual protection of classified information as a basis for negotiations, and authorized the Chairperson of the State Commission on Information Security to sign it.
Council of Ministers decisions Cabinet Approves Updated National Air Pollution Control Programme 2020–2030
At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the Council of Ministers approved the Updated National Air Pollution Control Programme (NAPCP) 2020–2030. The programme was developed on the basis of a consultancy services agreement signed between the Environment and Water Ministry and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development in support of air quality management, the Government Information Service reported.
Council of Ministers decisions Government Approves New Rules of Procedure for Energy Ministry
At its regular meeting here on Wednesday, the Council of Ministers approved new rules of procedure for the Ministry of Energy. They create an optimal organizational structure for the ministry, specifying and differentiating the functions of the individual administrative units. The new organization is necessary to effectively support the Minister of Energy in the exercise of its powers, the Government Information Service reported
Economy
Bulgaria’s Southwest Leads in Online Short-Term Accommodation Bookings as EU Sees Strong Growth in Q1 2025
Bulgaria’s Southwest region led the country in short-term accommodation bookings through online platforms in the last quarter of 2024, with 439,434 nights reserved, Eurostat reported on Wednesday.
Parliament Rejects Proposed State Takeover of Electricity Distributors
On Wednesday, Parliament rejected a proposal for the state to acquire the three electricity distribution companies operating on Bulgarian territory. The vote ended with 53 in favor, 116 against, and 20 abstentions.
Customs Agency Joins World Customs Organization Policy Commission
From July 1, 2025, the Customs Agency joined the Policy Commission of the World Customs Organization (WCO) as one of the representatives of the Europe Region, the Agency said on Wednesday.
Budget Revenues Up by BGN 3.2 Billion or 11.5% Y/Y, Says Finance Minister
Budget revenues have increased by BGN 3.2 billion, or 11.5%, compared to the same period in 2024, Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova told journalists before the beginning of Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting. "The revenues collected from January 1 to May
Culture
Exhibition Presents Architectural Stories from Bulgarian Villages
The Houses and People audiovisual exhibition presents traditional rural houses and the emotional stories of their guardians, the Ruralheritage.bg platform reported. The exhibition opens on Wednesday, July 2, at the Espace Port A space in Sofia.
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Hosts Anniversary Scientific Conference on Angelo Roncalli’s Apostolic Mission to Bulgaria
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) organized an anniversary scientific conference titled "Monsignor Roncalli and His Apostolic Mission to Bulgaria (1925–1934)", held in the Prof. Marin Drinov Hall, BAS said on Tuesday.
Thracian Warrior Exhibition Opens at Varna Archaeological Museum
The Thracian Warrior exhibition opens in the temporary gallery of Varna Archaeological Museum, organizers said here on Monday.
PM Zhelyazkov Sends Off Bulgaria’s Science Olympiad Teams for 2025 Global Stage
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov presented the Bulgarian national flag to the country's science Olympiad teams set to represent Bulgaria at the most prestigious international Olympiads in 2025, the government press service said here on Monday.
Balkans
Border Traffic Update
Traffic at Bulgarian all border checkpoints with neighbouring countries is light, the Border Police Directorate General at the Ministry of the Interior said on Monday morning.
Greek Prime Minister Meets European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Immigration
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Immigration Magnus Brunner, at the Maximos Mansion, ERT reported on Monday. The two sides discussed the new Pact on Immigration and Asylum and particularly
S.O.S. Romania's Group in Senate Dissolved, Three Members Expelled
S.O.S. Romania has expelled three senators from its ranks - Dorin Petre, Nadia-Cosmina Cerva, and Clement Sava, party leader Diana Sosoaca said as quoted by Digi24.
Serbian Student Released into House Arrest after Detention over Protest Calls
A student who was detained for 48 hours on suspicion of calling for a violent change of the constitutional order in Serbia was released and placed under house arrest, protesting students said on Thursday.