Government inspectors will examine the Mezdra-Botevgrad highway tomorrow for final approval. Vratsa Mayor Kalin Kamenov announced the inspection schedule for the new road project. Officials expect the route to cut travel time significantly from the current 90-minute journey. Drivers will face speed restrictions of 90 kilometers per hour on most sections. Tunnel areas will limit vehicles to 80 kilometers per hour.
The highway features two lanes running both directions across nearly all sections. One stretch presents different conditions for motorists traveling the route. A six-kilometer area between Lyutidol village and Kopianovets village will restrict traffic to 40 kilometers per hour. That section operates with just one lane serving...
Neil Bush visited Sofia to attend an energy conference about rare earth minerals. The American businessman serves as chairman of the George Bush Foundation for US-China Relations. Bush works with Chinese companies despite poor trade relations between Washington and Beijing. He founded the organization to promote dialogue between the two nations. His father was the 41st US president and his brother served as the 43rd president.
Bush described Donald Trump as a pacifist who opposes military involvement abroad. He said Trump wants to avoid sending American troops to conflicts in Gaza, Iran or Ukraine. However, Bush warned that this approach allows leaders like Benjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin to act aggressively. He believes...
Two Sofia district mayors revealed details about corruption attempts that rocked the We Continue the Change party. Georgi Todorov attended university alongside Lena Borislavova and credits her for inspiring his political career. The Lyulin mayor left the party after facing pressure related to public contracts and procurement deals. His departure contributed to Kiril Petkov stepping down as party leader. Ivaylo Kukurin leads the Mladost district and described similar experiences with corrupt practices.
Todorov faced demands from his deputy Rositsa Pandova starting in February. Pandova maintains close ties with Petkov and initially proposed splitting 5,000 leva from a contract execution. The mayor rejected her proposal and warned against...
Bulgaria will launch its biggest public infrastructure project tomorrow when bidding opens for Terminal 3 construction at Sofia Airport. The new terminal represents a 500 million leva investment that could make the airport the region's first five-star facility. Jesus Caballero leads Sof Connect, the company that operates Vasil Levski Airport. Officials expect to choose a contractor during summer 2026 and begin construction that fall. The terminal should open for passengers during April 2031.
Recent problems at the airport prompted officials to improve passenger services. Nearly 300 travelers from a London flight waited almost one hour in a connecting corridor last week. Airport managers created faster procedures to help passengers from...
A man collapsed and died at a seaside location near Kranevo village close to Balchik. Police from the Varna regional office confirmed the death occurred during morning hours. The victim entered shallow water at the beach when he suddenly became ill. Medical officials determined he suffered either a stroke or heart attack rather than drowning. Emergency responders arrived at the scene but could not save the man's life.
The Fifth Regional Directorate handles law enforcement for this coastal area. Officers responded to reports about the medical emergency before midday. Witnesses saw the man walk into the water normally before he collapsed. The death happened quickly as he remained near the shoreline. Local authorities have started...
Traffic police monitor a massive backup of vehicles stretching nearly five kilometers at the Kresna road junction. The jam begins at Kresna town and extends all the way to the highway exit for Strumyani. BNT television reported the traffic problems affecting drivers heading toward Sofia. Officials say three main trouble spots cause the worst delays for motorists. The roundabout linking the Struma motorway with main road E-79 creates bottlenecks for thousands of cars.
Pedestrians crossing through Kresna add to the congestion problems throughout the day. The narrow Kresna Gorge remains another major chokepoint for vehicles trying to pass through the area. Police officers position themselves at key locations to watch for dangerous driving...
Romanian border guards discovered 13 people without proper travel documents during a routine truck check near Calafat early this morning. The guards worked with Bulgarian police officers to inspect a Turkish truck at the Calafat-Vidin crossing around 4:15 AM. A 34-year-old Turkish driver was hauling metal parts from Turkey to the Netherlands when officers stopped his vehicle. Police noticed someone had cut and retied the cargo area's safety cord. This damage prompted officers to search the truck more carefully.
Officers found 13 people hiding inside the cargo area without any identification papers. The individuals told police they came from Syria and Iraq. None of the people carried valid visas or permits needed to travel through...
Kornelia Ninova attacked Boyko Borisov over remarks he made at a GERB youth gathering. The Unrepentant Bulgaria leader posted her criticism on Facebook after Borisov praised Delyan Peevski. Borisov told young party members that Bulgaria would have no government or eurozone membership without Peevski. He also claimed the country would have no future at all without the New Beginning party leader.
Ninova called Borisov's comments the most pathetic display she had ever seen from a political leader. She accused him of complaining about being powerless without Peevski's support. The opposition leader said Borisov admitted both his party and the entire country depend on Peevski's control. Ninova questioned what kind of leverage Peevski might...
Political scientist Strahil Deliyski expressed surprise at Kiril Petkov's decision to step down from We Continue the Change. Petkov had acted differently just days before his resignation announcement. The move seemed unusual for someone known for his typical behavior patterns. Deliyski noted that the resignation followed certain political logic despite appearing unexpected. The party operates more like a business startup than a traditional political organization.
We Continue the Change never developed into a proper party with clear goals and structure. The group remained at startup level seeking to achieve specific interests through crowdfunding and sponsors. When problems arise with satisfying sponsor interests, creators often abandon...
