DANS neutralizes a device jamming aircraft over Sofia
DANS employees, together with the Communications Regulation Commission and the Sofia Directorate of Internal Affairs, located and neutralized a powerful GPS jammer in the capital. The device was found in a tightly guarded complex in the "Dragalevtsi" neighborhood, the Agency's press center reported.
Here's where they jammed signals at "Sofia" airport
No jamming device has been found at the moment, Nikolay Ivanov, manager of the capital's "Kelari" restaurant, told the media. There is a strong police presence around the restaurant, BTA reported.
Ilian Vasilev: Iran has already struck Bulgaria through the attack in Sarafovo
Iran has already carried out an attack against Bulgaria through the proxy organization Hezbollah during the terrorist act at Sarafovo airport. This was stated by the former Bulgarian ambassador to Russia and political analyst Ilian Vasilev in his post on social networks, commenting on the debates surrounding the potential threat to our country against the backdrop of the escalation in the Middle East. He criticized the lack of an adequate institutional response and the reluctance to convene the National Security Advisory Council (NSAC).
Deputies return for the new session of parliament with an extraordinary session
Deputies are returning for their autumn session ahead of schedule with an extraordinary session on Tuesday. The reason - bills related to the last payment under the Recovery and Sustainability Plan.
The manager of ViK - Varna is fired due to poor-quality water supply
The Minister of Regional Development Ivan Shishkov announced a change in the management of ViK - Varna due to constantly defective water supply, built with poor-quality materials. Together with Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov, the two held emergency meetings in the seaside capital and in the Golden Sands resort complex to coordinate reforms against illegal construction and poor infrastructure, the Ministry of Tourism reported.
Ivan Demerdjiev: We have taken all necessary measures against the threat from Iran
Interior Minister Ivan Demerdjiev announced in Belitsa that Bulgarian services are constantly monitoring data on a possible threat from Iran and have taken all necessary measures. This was reported by BTA, citing a statement by the Interior Minister to journalists.
The unions did not agree with the employers on the minimum wage. So the government will determine its amount for 2027 itself. The new formula with four indicators gave 672.80 euros. However, the employers have requested 646.50 euros minimum wage, and the unions – closer to the amount obtained under the old formula, or 690 euros.
Apartments in resorts should pay the same taxes as hotels
In the resorts on the Black Sea coast there is a fairly large amount of private property - apartments and apartment complexes, which should pay the same taxes as hotels, the chairman of the Union of Hoteliers, Vesselin Danev, told journalists in “Golden Sands“. He was among the participants in the “Infrastructure and Tourism“ working meeting, which was attended by the Ministers of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Shishkov and Tourism Ilin Dimitrov. The conversation was also attended by the regional governor of Varna, Mario Smrkov, members of parliament from “Progressive Bulgaria“, Eng. Venelin Shakov, executive director of “Bulgarian Water and Sewerage Holding“ EAD, representatives of industry organizations and companies from all over the Black Sea coast, experts.
After the scandalous removal of Ivo Brasnara: Malorad elects a new mayor, see when
On October 18, the partial mayoral elections will be held in the village of Malorad, Borovan municipality, noted "Bulnews".
This was decided by President Iliana Yotova with her decree of August 14, which was published in today's issue of the State Gazette.
We recall that he was removed from office at the end of July this year, and our media was the first to report this again.
Tightening measures against property fraud: New rules for transactions, wills and notaries
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is proposing more effective protection against property fraud, stricter rules for wills, real estate transactions, powers of attorney and the acquisition of property by prescription in a package of legislative changes published today for public discussion, the department announced.
MFA: Appeals Court in RSM confirmed the ban on Iva Mihailova receiving treatment in Bulgaria
The Appeals Court in Ship confirmed the decision of the Basic Court - Kochani, which denied Iva Mihailova the opportunity to receive the necessary treatment in Bulgaria, the native MFA announced.
Six injured in a serious accident on the Podbalkanski road
Traffic on the Podbalkanski road in the area of the junction for the village of Gorno in Pavelban Storage is limited due to a disaster, the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Stara Zagora announced.
Karakachanov: Iran can technically hit Bulgaria and Romania, which have no way to defend themselves
Iran has the technical capabilities to hit both Bulgaria and Romania. This was stated by the leader of the VMRO Krasimir Karakachanov to the Bulgarian National Radio regarding the information about attacks being considered by Tehran against American military facilities in Europe, including in Bulgaria.
Prosecutor's Office to Ivan Demerdjiev: Investigations are not commented on with public “warnings“
The Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Bulgaria issued a position regarding public statements by the Minister of Internal Affairs Ivan Demerdjiev, stating that the law must be the guiding principle in every inspection and investigation.
Shipping in the Bulgarian section of the Danube River has almost stopped due to the low level
The level of the Danube River in the Bulgarian section is 1.80 meters below the low navigation level. This was announced to BTA by the executive director of the Executive Agency "Danube River Research and Maintenance" Ivelin Zanev.
Strong interest from international research and development centers in Bulgaria
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Pulev held a meeting with the President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria (AmCham Bulgaria) Tommy Ver Elst and the CEO Ivan Mihaylov. The meeting discussed the possibilities for deepening the economic partnership, attracting new investments and promoting innovations, the development of artificial intelligence and technological transfer.
Hasan Ademov: The formula for the MRZ gives hope that it is maximally objective
The real salary should be written in the employment contracts of the employees, and the real insurance contributions should be paid, because this will later have an impact on pensions, recommended the former Minister of Social Affairs and long-time MP Dr. Hasan Ademov.
Up to six average salaries for moving to a small town
A new intake under the measure “I choose Bulgaria“ will begin in the fall, and this time the support is aimed at people ready to leave big cities and settle in settlements with under 50,000 inhabitants. It is expected that at least 1,050 people and their families will benefit from the opportunity.