Bulgaria Lags in Absorbing EU Funds, Risking Losses and Growing Debt
Bulgaria is falling behind in its utilization of European Union funds
In a bid to enhance road safety, Bulgarian authorities have initiated a comprehensive police operation targeting trucks and buses, set to extend throughout the week. The operation, conducted under the European network of road police services "Roadpol," aims to curb traffic violations and ensure compliance with regulations governing commercial vehicles. Alongside teams from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, representatives from the Executive Agency "Automotive Administration" and the Executive Agency "Main Labor Inspectorate" will participate in the inspections.
Key focal points of the operation include monitoring drivers for alcohol consumption, adherence to mandated rest periods, prevention of vehicle overloading, and verification of valid typographers. The Ministry of the Interior emphasized the critical importance of such measures, particularly in light of alarming statistics revealing the toll of road accidents in the country. Since the start of the year, Bulgaria has recorded 794 serious road accidents, resulting in 51 fatalities and 976 injuries.
With road safety remaining a top priority, authorities are committed to implementing stringent measures to prevent accidents and safeguard lives.
During a specialized customs operation named "Regul" at the "Kapitan Andreevo" checkpoint, Bulgarian authorities seized nearly 100 kg of drugs and substantial undeclared currency
The holiday base of the Council of Ministers in the Sunny Beach resort was targeted in a robbery that resulted in the theft of 12 air conditioners
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Sofia has charged four individuals in connection with a €94.5 million rail fraud case
Three Dutch nationals convicted of producing and synthesizing precursors for high-risk drugs have been sentenced to prison
In Nessebar, a peculiar case involving drunk driving unfolded during the early hours of the morning
Over 2.7 million euros in cash and precious metals were seized during the BELENOS II customs operation aimed at enforcing the Cash Control Regulation and combating illegal financial activities
Bulgaria's Perperikon: A European Counterpart to Peru's Machu Picchu
Bulgarians Among EU's Least Frequent Vacationers, Struggling with Affordability