Bulgaria's Eurozone Entry by 2026: Possible, But Tense, Expert Warns
Financier Plamen Danailov, a municipal councilor from the "There Is Such a People" party, recently discussed Bulgaria's potential adoption of the euro
The caretaker government has approved a draft amendment to the Road Traffic Act, as announced by the Council of Ministers. One of the key changes is the removal of the requirement for the "Civil Liability" insurance sticker on car windshields, which will no longer be mandatory starting next year.
In addition, a new regulation will require drivers who are 17 years old to drive with a companion. The changes also include more specific requirements for additional training aimed at restoring driving privileges for those who have lost them. Another change involves setting maximum speed limits for various categories of vehicles both inside and outside populated areas, including on expressways and motorways.
The draft bill also introduces the calculation of average speed for sections of road where violations occur. Specific zones with a speed limit of 30 km/h will be implemented for all vehicles. Furthermore, road owners will now be required to remove temporary road signs, replace damaged signage, and ensure the cleanliness of the roadway when conducting repairs.
An additional measure mandates that vehicles be equipped with a fire extinguisher, and it proposes streamlining the procedures for issuing and serving electronic tickets and penalty orders. New administrative measures are also introduced, including the temporary withdrawal of a driver's license for offenses stipulated by the law, with fines set at fixed amounts for easier enforcement.
Additionally, the proposed changes allow the Ministry of Interior to carry out control activities using unmarked vehicles, with police officers performing their duties in uniform. The bill also foresees an enhanced information exchange between relevant authorities to improve control and enforcement.
An orange code has been issued for heavy snowfall in the regions of Razgrad, Silistra, Dobrich, Shumen, and Targovishte, with some areas expected to accumulate up to 25 centimeters of snow
Snowfall across the country will gradually subside, with cloud cover beginning to break.
Public pressure over rising food prices will continue as civil movements in Bulgaria prepare for a second boycott of retail chains on February 20
Cold weather and snow are expected to hit Bulgaria later this week
Over 170 snow removal machines are actively working across all 24 districts of Sofia as the city continues to experience heavy snowfall
A skier suffered serious injuries on the Markudzhik 1 slope in Borovets yesterday and was airlifted
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