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Due to heavy snowfall, the Trakia highway has been closed from Karnobat to Burgas, as reported by the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior. Drivers are advised to take the alternative route via the old Aytos - Karnobat road. Additionally, the I-9 road connecting Burgas and Varna, specifically in the Obzor to Sunny Beach section, is also closed to all vehicles due to hazardous conditions such as snowdrifts, low visibility, and adverse weather.
In Pomorie, Mayor Ivan Aleksiev declared February 19, 20, and 21 as non-school days for all local schools and kindergartens, except in Pomorie and Aheloy. This decision was made in response to the difficult weather conditions and the anticipated low temperatures, aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of students, children in kindergartens, and teachers, including those traveling from other areas.
Earlier, the Road Infrastructure Agency had issued a warning, urging travelers to Eastern Bulgaria to postpone their journeys unless absolutely necessary due to the severe weather conditions.
The Bulgarian Institute for Road Safety has raised serious questions regarding the Hemus highway construction, specifically about the claims of illegal activities made by various ministers
Asa Hutchinson, former head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and ex-governor of Arkansas, has raised alarms over reports that Russian fuel is being smuggled through the private Burgas port "Europe"
Since the start of the current administration, Varna has faced criticism for its inability to attract European funding, with experts and citizens alike pointing out the city's underperformance in comparison to smaller municipalities like Burgas
The price of paid parking in Burgas' blue and green zones is set to increase from 1.30 leva to 2 leva (1 euro) per hour
At around 08:00 today, a locomotive collided with passenger train No. 30153 at Karnobat station, located on the Burgas - Karnobat - Varna route
The Bulgarian government has approved a roadmap for completing the Struma Highway, outlining the necessary steps, responsible institutions
On March 18, 2025, Bulgaria will experience a notable weather shift
Cold weather is expected to persist in Bulgaria at the start of the week, with temperatures continuing to drop
The number of beehives in Bulgaria is on the rise, yet honey production has seen a decline
On Saturday, March 15, Bulgaria will experience unseasonably warm weather for March, with moderate to strong south-southwesterly winds.
Bulgaria is set to experience a drastic temperature drop in the coming days, with a difference of more than 20 degrees between Saturday and Tuesday
On March 14, Bulgaria will experience mostly sunny weather, with occasional cloud cover
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