Drunk Police Officer in the Sofia Metro? (VIDEO)
A new controversy emerged in Sofia’s subway system after municipal councilor Simeon Stavrev received a video reportedly showing a police officer guarding the metro in an intoxicated state
Oil Spill Discovered in Bulgarian Dospat Dam
- Tweet
Send to Kindle
The picturesque Dospat Dam in the Bulgarian Rhodope Mountains. Photo by Sofia Photo Agency.
An oil spill of about 60 meters has been located in the waters of the Dospat Dam in the Rhodope Mountains.
Experts from the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Waters from the city of Smolyan, along with the Dospat municipality and teams of firefighters and police have done a check after receiving a phone call from a citizen around 4 pm Thursday.
The spill is in the northeastern end of the dam, near the shore.
Testing of water samples has been conducted way into the night in order to locate the source of the pollution. The authorities assure they have taken all necessary measures to prevent further oil leaks and expansion of the spill.
The efforts to locate the source continue Friday with experts from the city of Blagoevgrad joining their Smolyan colleagues.
Related Articles:
Bulgaria Joins Black Sea Oil and Gas Consortium with 10% Stake
Bulgaria has officially secured a 10 per cent stake in a consortium engaged in oil and gas exploration in the Black Sea, becoming a direct investor in the development of the country’s offshore energy resources.
Venezuela’s Oil Revenues Flow to US-Controlled Accounts as Interim Government Takes Charge
The United States has completed its first sale of Venezuelan oil under the Donald Trump administration, with the transaction valued at USD 500 million (around BGN 1.1 billion / €460 million)
World | January 15, 2026, Thursday // 12:15
Bulgaria Takes 10% Stake in Black Sea Oil and Gas Exploration with OMV and NewMed
Bulgaria is set to take an active role in oil and gas exploration in the Black Sea, joining forces with international energy companies OMV and NewMed, outgoing Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov announced
Drones Strike Greek Oil Tankers in the Black Sea
Two Greek-managed oil tankers were struck by drones on Tuesday near the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal in the Black Sea, which handles roughly 80% of Kazakhstan’s oil exports
World | January 13, 2026, Tuesday // 17:01
Venezuela Sends 50 Million Barrels of Oil to US Following Trump Executive Order
US President Donald Trump provided an update on Venezuela’s oil shipments during a press briefing aboard Air Force One on Sunday.
World | January 12, 2026, Monday // 11:15
Bulgaria’s Weekend and Early Week Weather: Warming Continues with Rain on Monday
Bulgaria is expected to experience continued warming over the weekend and into the next week, with some areas seeing rain on Monday, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH)
Cloudy and Foggy Friday Across Bulgaria, Warmer Air Pushes Temperatures Higher
Cloudy skies and widespread fog are expected across much of Bulgaria on Friday, January 23, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology
Sofia Cleans Up: Garbage Around Containers in Slatina, Poduyane, and Lyulin Mostly Removed
The Sofia Municipality has reported significant progress in removing waste that had built up around containers in the Slatina, Poduyane, and Lyulin districts.
Icy Chaos Across Bulgaria: Ruse Freezes, Traffic Disrupted from Kazanlak to the Mountains
The Bulgarian city of Ruse woke up to extremely hazardous winter conditions today, with residents describing the city as having turned into a giant ice rink overnight
Bulgaria Weather: Snowfall and Icy Conditions Expected Thursday
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued warnings for significant snowfall and icy conditions on Thursday, January 22.
Severe Weather Hits Bulgaria on Wednesday: Snow, Ice, and Rain Expected
Bulgaria will experience mostly cloudy skies on Wednesday, January 21, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH)
