The Bulgarian have police seized 55 kg of heroin near the city of Burgas. The drug is worth between 1 and 2 million euros. A 47-year-old man, transporting 110 pressed packages of heroin in mini van’s secret compartment was detained. Two charges have been filed against the driver – one for storing illegal drugs and one for driving a car under the influence of narcotics.
More than 2 kg of heroin was also seized while checking a bus at the Kapitan Andreevo border crossing. The Turkish-registered vehicle was traveling from Turkey via Bulgaria to Romania with 31 passengers. The drug hidden in six boxes of Turkish delight was found in the personal luggage of an Iranian citizen.
Another major infrastructure project in Bulgaria is moving forward. The technical project for the construction of the tunnel under Mount Shipka will be ready this year. If approved, the construction of the facility will begin as early as 2025,..
Nearly half of Bulgarians prefer the cabinet to continue governing over the alternative of new elections. However, the majority does not believe that Rosen Zhelyazkov’s cabinet will complete a full term, indicates data of a representative survey..
After a 22-hour session, the parliament approved the state budget for 2025. 138 MPs voted in favour, 78 voted against and two MPs abstained. The projected revenues are EUR 45.5 billion (90 billion BGN). The expenses are set at EUR 48.6..
Bulgaria has improved its rating in the World Happiness Report , but remains 85 th out of 147 countries, which is the lowest position for an EU..
On Thursday at 11.01 a.m., astronomical spring will arrive. The minimum temperatures will be minus 5 °C and 0°C. In Sofia, it will be around minus..
The importance of eurozone membership for Bulgaria was the focus of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov's meeting with European Central Bank President..
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