More 500 drivers have been caught driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol for less than a month, the Ministry of the Interior reported. The police operation started on July 7 after a serious accident in Sofia that caused the death of two young women. "People who use alcohol and drugs use them regularly," the State Agency "Road Safety" says and recommends that the Ministry of Interior should increase control all year round.
Last night, two officers were injured near Burgas during a pursuit of a car, after the driver did not stop for inspection by "Border Police". One police officer was injured when the pursuit vehicle hit a police car, while the other was injured by a ricocheting bullet, fired in an attempt to stop the pursued vehicle. The offenders were detained. The driver's drug test was was positive.
Exactly a month after the parliamentary elections on October 27, the first session of the 51st National Assembly, which started on November 11, continues today. MPs will make a sixth attempt to elect a speaker. During the fifth..
Wednesday will be mostly sunny. There will be weak to moderate west-northwesterly wind. The lowest temperatures are expected to be between minus 3° and 2°C; in Sofia - around minus 1°C. The highest temperature will reach 10°C to 15°C;..
According to unofficial information, the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU has drafted a decision for the full admission of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen Area. The draft document states that from January 1, 2025, checks on persons..
According to unofficial information, the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU has drafted a decision for the full admission of Bulgaria and..
The U.S. Department of State today released the data for the refused type B visas for the financial year 2024. For Bulgaria, this percentage is 6.02%,..
The Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association (BHRA) presented its annual awards for professional achievements in the field of tourism. The Bulgarian..
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