Plovdiv
Bulgarian Parliament Passes 2024 State Budget Spending Items On Second Reading
The National Assembly made significant strides on Thursday, greenlighting key spending allocations from the 2024 State Budget Bill during the second reading:
Holiday Rush: Thousands of Extra Seats Added on Trains and Buses for Christmas and New Year Travelers
Anticipating the surge in holiday travel, the Bulgarian Railway Company, "BDZ - Passenger Transport," is set to accommodate the festive influx by providing an additional 17,000 seats for travelers during the Christmas season.
Foreign Investments Inject EUR 500 Million Across Pleven, Shumen, and Plovdiv Municipalities
The government has greenlit ambitious projects to attract substantial foreign investments totaling EUR 500 million across Pleven, Maritsa-Plovdiv, and Shumen, as announced by Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov. Denkov emphasized the pivotal role of these investments in elevating workers' wages and achieving European living standards.
Plovdiv's Tourism Industry Bounces Back, Exceeding Pre-Pandemic Figures
Plovdiv's tourism sector is steadily approaching a complete rebound, showcasing a return to pre-pandemic levels, as revealed by the latest data from the National Statistics for the initial nine months of this year. Notably, the number of overnight stays has even exceeded the levels seen in the pre-pandemic year of 2019, when the city held the esteemed title of European Capital of Culture.
Christmas Markets Unveiled Across Bulgaria: Festive Fun for All
Get ready to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as Bulgaria's cities gear up for a dazzling array of Christmas markets. From Sofia to Plovdiv to Ruse, these bustling markets promise delightful treats, heartwarming activities, and festive shopping opportunities for everyone.
Public Safety Concerns Rise as Child Takes Wheel of Plovdiv Bus
In a startling incident in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, a child, estimated to be 5-6 years old, was spotted steering a public transport bus. The alarming event occurred on line number 10, with witnesses describing a risky journey through the bustling "Trakia" district. The child, sitting on the driver's lap, reportedly handled the wheel for about ten minutes before disembarking at the next stop.
With 100% Processed Protocols in Plovdiv: Kostadin Dimitrov from GERB Wins the Vote
With 100% processed protocols in Plovdiv, Kostadin Dimitrov from GERB won the elections ahead of Ivaylo Staribratov from WCC-DB.
Sofia Records 1.3% Voter Turnout at 09:00 AM as Polls Open
As the polls opened for the election day, initial data on voter turnout in various Bulgarian cities has started to emerge. These figures provide an early glimpse into civic engagement and participation in the ongoing elections. According to exit poll data from the Gallup agency, reported by NOVA, here are the voter turnout percentages in several key cities as of 09:00:
Today Bulgarians Vote in the Local Government Elections
Today, Bulgarians will vote in local government elections. The vote is for municipal councilors, mayors of municipalities, town halls and regions in the three largest cities - Sofia, Varna and Plovdiv. The formed sections are over 12,300.
Crash in the Railway System: An Accident Stopped the Trains in Southern Bulgaria
An accident on the railway between Kostenets and Belovo stations stopped the movement of many trains in southern Bulgaria on the main railway line Plovdiv-Sofia and caused delays on almost all lines, incl. in Northern Bulgaria.