Svishtov

An explosion occurred today at a pulp (cellulose) factory near Svishtov, Bulgaria. The incident happened around 11:30 a.m. at the Svilosa plant. According to reports from BNT, an employee was slightly injured in the blast. This information was confirmed by the mayor of Svishtov, Gencho Genchev, who is currently on-site overseeing the response.

Today, Bulgarians mark the anniversary of the nation's deadliest earthquake, the haunting memories of the catastrophic event that struck 47 years ago resurface, serving as a somber reminder of the profound impact natural disasters can have on communities.

The National Revenue Agency (NRA) is expected to raise nearly BGN 2 billion above the annual budget plan. This was stated in Svishtov by the executive director of the revenue agency Rumen Spetsov, quoted by BNR and various tv.

Low levels of the Danube hinder shipping along the Bulgarian section of the river.

The situation is the most critical in the area of Belene and near Svishtov.

The Maritime Administration Executive Agency announced that navigation regime through the critical Danube sections has been introduced, which indicates where it is safe to go through.

Stefan Belchev is the new director of the State Financial Inspection Agency (ADFI), the Ministry of Finance announced.

On July 1, Finance Minister Asen Vassilev fired the previous manager of the State Agency - Georgi Nachev.

The caretaker cabinet has appointed Rumen Spetsov Executive Director of the National Revenue Agency (NRA). He is replacing Galya Dimitrova, who was relieved of her duties, the Government Information Service said on Friday.

The fire in the old landfill of Svishtov has been contained. The state of emergency in the municipality will remain in place until 23 August, Mayor of Svishtov Gencho Genchev told Focus Radio - Veliko Tarnovo.

Bulgarian authorities have destroyed 1.74 million illicit cigarettes and 22.26 tons of bulk tobacco with a total weight exceeding 24 tons, the National Customs Agency (NCA) said in a statement on Thursday, reports Xinhua. 

The illegal goods were first crushed in a mechanical mill and then burned, the statement said.

Dracula's story, apart from being filmed by Hollywood, is also recorded in historical documents - which lead to the northern Bulgaria's town Svishtov.

Svishtov's mayor Gencho Genchev said that the hailstorm and hurricane winds have caused serious damage in the Danubian town.