Military Minister: US tanker planes left Bezmer and flew away from Bulgaria
Yesterday, the US Air Force tanker planes left the base in Bezmer and flew away from Bulgaria. This was announced to journalists by the Minister of Defense Dimitar Stoyanov, who participated in the celebration of the 149th anniversary of the Shipka epic on the peak of the same name, bTV reports. The national celebration is held under the patronage of the president.
While for years some people ruled through fear, now it is time for them to be afraid. However, they are afraid of their own actions. This was written on his Facebook profile by Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev, quoted by novini.bg.
Bulgaria under Radev has been removed from one of the key formats in which the security of Europe is discussed.
On August 24, the leaders of the “Coalition of the Willing“ will gather again for Ukraine. The meeting will be led by Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and Andy Burnham, with the participation of Volodymyr Zelensky. Some of the leaders will be in Kiev, and the rest will join online. The air defense of Europe and the future security architecture will also be discussed.
Bulgaria will not be there.
MO: Navy completed tasks for transporting parts of unmanned aerial vehicles
Naval servicemen acted on two signals for discovered objects along the coast. A specialized team from the Naval Base – Varna reconnoitered and transported parts of an unmanned aerial vehicle discovered on the seashore, between the resort “Albena“ and the village of Kranevo, Dobrich region. The team classified the object as a decoy drone /without any explosives on board/.
Specialists from the Naval Base – Varna also examined parts of a drone thrown from the sea, found on the beach in the “Rakitnika“ area near Varna. The servicemen acted on a signal from the Directorate General of the Ministry of Internal Affairs – Varna, informs the press center of the Ministry of Defense.
In order to ensure the safety of tourism, the specialized team of the Navy transported the objects to the Naval Base in Varna, in strict compliance with safety measures.
The teams acted on the orders of the Chief of Defense and after the orders of the Navy Commander.
A signal has been filed for the discovery of a second drone near Varna
The remains of a drone were found on the beach under the “Chernomorets“ hut in the “Galata“ neighborhood in Varna. According to information from the Navy, the type of drone cannot be identified at this time, reports the Bulgarian National Radio.
Fire on the “Trakia” highway hinders traffic towards Sofia
A fire in the area of the 27th kilometer of the “Trakia” highway hinders traffic towards Sofia. The fire has engulfed vegetation along the roadway.
From the “Road Infrastructure” Agency reported that in the section from km 26 to km 27, traffic is only in the overtaking lane.
There are teams of “Traffic Police” on site, regulating traffic. The Road Agency calls on drivers to drive with increased caution and reasonable speed, reports Nova TV.
Kaloyan Metodiev: Yotova refused to convene the KSNS. With lies for arguments
Yotova refused to convene the KSNS. With lies for arguments.
She found no grounds!
Prices, fuels, water shortages on the Danube, nuclear power plants, involvement in war, antisocial budget, youth crime, legal requirement to convene it every 3 (three) months, are no grounds for her moral compass. Everything is flowers and roses to her! Nothing in this country matters! Let her campaign run with state money.
The National Tax Inspectorate carries out mass inspections of stock exchanges, markets and markets for compliance with tax legislation. During the summer campaign from the beginning of August in Sofia, 50 violations were found during 64 inspections.
Manhunt in Burgas: Moldovan driver and Moroccan arrested, two more migrants sought (UPDATED)
Border police officers arrested a Moldovan driver and an illegal migrant from Morocco in Burgas after a chase. According to initial information, two more illegal migrants are being sought, the "Border Police" reported, quoted by bTV.
Remains of a drone were found on the beach between "Albena" and Kranevo
Remains of a drone were thrown from the sea on the beach between Kranevo and the "Albena" resort complex this morning. The alert was submitted to 112 at 9:58 a.m., after which police and Border Police teams were sent to the scene, the Bulgarian National Radio reported.
The National Security Consultative Council (NSC) is not a rapid response headquarters. It is a consultative strategic body, enshrined in the Constitution. And by law it must convene once every 3 months.
The presidential couple Radev-Yotova systematically violates the law on the National Security Council. Yotova has not convened it once in 7 months, and Radev has convened it only four times in his second term.
Within 1 year, we will propose a change in the financing model in education. This was stated on Nova TV by the relevant Minister, Prof. Georgi Valchev.
„Currently, the financing system is focused on the number of students. This makes teachers in smaller schools insecure and the salaries they receive are different”, commented Prof. Valchev.
Iotova: Using national security for propaganda and party purposes is treason to the country
Using national security for propaganda and party purposes is treason, said President Iliana Yotova, quoted by BNT.
Ninova: The agreed minimum wage is a historic failure to the detriment of workers
Galub Donev is an absolutely inadequate person. He called the agreed minimum wage a historic breakthrough in the interests of workers. This is a historic failure to the detriment of workers.
Bulgaria entered the eurozone with a well-capitalized and liquid banking system, a conservative supervisory tradition and a developed macroprudential framework. This is stated by the Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, Dimitar Radev, in his analysis "The Euro is a Framework. Stability is a Choice", published on the BNB website, quoted by bTV.
Yesterday evening it became clear that the National Security Agency (DANS) found a jamming device during a joint operation in one of the capital's districts. It has the potential to jam planes and disrupt flights.
Secret corridors and a tunnel were discovered during the operation of the services in “Dragalevci”
The Ministry of Interior, the National Agency for National Security and the National Council of the Republic of Bulgaria continue to work on the case of the powerful jammer in the capital's “Dragalevci” district, NOVA learned. During the operation, law enforcement agencies and services came across numerous secret corridors and a tunnel connecting the restaurant and a house in the complex.
Addresses in the capital and in the area of the village of Kapitan Andreevo are being searched. All properties are related to the same owner.
When law enforcement arrived at the house in Kapitan Andreevo, security guards at the property attempted to remove and throw equipment from the property into the fields. The equipment was seized.
Taxes in Sofia will not be raised now, but an increase is being considered
"At the moment, no increase in local taxes and fees is planned in Sofia's 2026 Budget. However, the issue of a "household waste" fee remains open. Taxes in Sofia are quite low based on expectations for the city. It is difficult to find additional funding and at some point such a measure will have to be taken, but in the next year or the year after that, such a direction can be thought of. We will have to think about increasing local taxes and fees in the period 2028-2029".
The “Shipka“ crossing is closed, restrictions for trucks and heavy traffic
The traffic situation in Bulgaria remains dynamic and tense on Saturday. Drivers should prepare for temporary restrictions, increased holiday traffic and severe weather conditions.
Extremely hot weather awaits us today, August 22. The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has announced second and first level warnings (orange and yellow codes) for dangerous temperatures for the entire country.