HOT: » What kind of news would you like to see more of? a fire broke out in the production hall of a private nut trading company situated in the northern industrial zone in the Bulgarian town of Karnobat The emergency call was received in the early hours fire and police teams discovered that the fire was rapidly spreading and engulfing a significant area of the building with additional firefighting units dispatched from Aytos and Burgas five fire engines and nearly 15 firefighters are actively working to contain the blaze in the hall which spans a total area of 1,500 square meters the director of the Regional Directorate of Fire Safety and Protection of the Population in Burgas We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria Israel has turned to Bulgaria for assistance in battling the rapidly advancing wildfires in areas near Jerusalem A woman sustained serious injuries after being attacked with pepper spray and an electroshock device and subsequently set on fire inside a hospital in the Bulgarian town of Botevgrad A major fire destroyed the roof of the National High School of Applied Arts "Trevnenska Shkola" in the Bulgarian town of Tryavna on April 4 A significant fire broke out on Wednesday night in Sofia's Lozenets district London's Heathrow Airport has been forced to shut down completely due to a major power outage caused by a fire at an electrical substation The Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science is launching an initiative to train teachers to lead discussions with students on critical social issues following the tragic incident in Kocani The Bulgarian mobile operator A1 has confirmed that it is experiencing technical difficulties affecting both calls and text messages across its network A series of minor earthquakes were recorded in the Nessebar area with the strongest tremor measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale A 25-year-old man is in critical condition following an accident at the amusement park in Yambol A serious traffic accident in the Bulgarian town of Harmanli has left a 13-year-old child in critical condition after he was struck by a car while riding an electric scooter Google Street View Cars Return to Bulgaria for Major Mapping Update Housing Prices Soar in Bulgaria’s Major Cities as Demand and Supply Strain Increase a locomotive collided with passenger train No located on the Burgas - Karnobat - Varna route which was attempting to overtake the passenger train failed to stop in time and struck the train Emergency medical teams were dispatched to the scene while investigative authorities are expected to arrive shortly to determine the exact cause of the incident The train was carrying a total of 15 passengers and alternative transportation will be arranged for them will not disrupt the movement of other trains in the area a private railway company affiliated with the bus carrier "Union Ivkoni" has officially received a license to operate rail passenger transport in Bulgaria A locomotive caught fire this morning at a railway crossing near the Bulgarian village of Elenino the Trakia highway has been closed from Karnobat to Burgas Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ - Passenger Transport) has announced the restoration of night train services on the Sofia-Karlovo-Varna route starting in April Transport Minister Grozdan Karadjov has officially accepted the resignations of Engineer Stoyan Stoyanov head of the National Company "Railway Infrastructure" (NRIC) The mayors of the Karnobat and Ruen municipalities in the Burgas region have declared January 13 a non-school day due to severe weather conditions EU funding enabled the renovation of the Karnobat railway station to bring it into line with European standards In addition to ensuring the comfort and safety of passengers the modernised station helps uphold the image of Bulgaria’s railways “The NRIC’s efforts are directed towards a programme of large infrastructure projects intended to reunite us with the family of high-tech European railway networks.” The reception building at Karnobat station and the pedestrian underpass to the platforms were built in 1986 The project is part of a comprehensive plan to modernise the Iskar Karnobat and Nova Zagora stations and to build new stations in Obelya and Kostenet The Karnobat station building received a complete makeover along with all the flooring and the cladding on the facades and interior walls lighting and information systems were installed Even the paving around the building was replaced ventilation and air conditioning systems were put in fire alarm and a secure access system to the offices were also installed The waiting area inside the building now has bathrooms with disabled access and a nappy-changing room The western side of the building has space for shops Karnobat is on the Sofia-Plovdiv-Burgas railway line which is part of the main TEN-T railway network in Bulgaria and of the Orient/Eastern Mediterranean Corridor one of nine important transport corridors in the country The station itself is about 2km from the centre of Karnobat and 9km from the A1 motorway that links Burgas the Bulgarian State Railways National Company was split into the NRIC to meet the requirements of European and national legislation Total investment for the project “Reconstruction of Karnobat Railway Station Complex” is EUR 3 262 620 with the EU’s European Regional Development Fund contributing EUR 2 347 239 through the “Transport and transport infrastructure” Operational Programme for the 2014-2020 programming period The investment falls under the priority “TEN-T Railway” Дирекция „Координация на програми и проекти” Looking to access paid articles across multiple policy topics Interested in policy insights for EU professional organisations Ammunition warehouses of the Bulgarian arms company EMKO exploded early on Sunday near Karnobat a few days after Bulgaria announced it would join the coalition to supply shells to Ukraine The warehouses that exploded Sunday were targeted a year ago… either observed and verified directly by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources The warehouses that exploded Sunday were targeted a year ago in an instance of sabotage Bulgaria’s Economy Minister Bogdan Bogdanov on Monday suggested Russia could have been responsible for an explosion in the early hours of Sunday at an arms factory in the town of Karnobat just as Bulgaria is ramping up military exports to Ukraine The blast comes amid an investigation by the Bulgarian authorities into a series of similar incidents in recent years at arms depots housing ammunition meant to be exported to Ukraine The probe is looking into potential ties between the blasts and Russia “We have taken absolutely all measures … to make sure that people are safe and that Bulgarian industry will not be affected by these kind of raids,” Bogdanov said according to the Dnevnik newspaper The word ‘raids’ in Bulgarian suggests foreign incursions although Bogdanov did not mention Russia by name The major fire that broke out at the warehouse in Karnobat was the second to occur there in less than a year Bulgaria has been exporting large quantities of ammunition to Ukraine since the start of Moscow’s full-scale invasion but the Kremlin’s influence in Bulgaria continues to run deep The factory hit by fire belongs to a Bulgarian arms dealer, Emilian Gebrev, who survived a suspected poisoning with the Russian nerve agent novichok in Sofia in 2015 After another fire took place at the same plant last year, Gebrev said he was “100 percent sure” Russian operatives were responsible In an interview with Radio Free Europe on Sunday, Gebrev said he did not know what could have caused the fire this time around Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov ordered a review of all — state-owned and private — arms factories in the country the interior ministry said no one was injured in the fire adding that the area would remain sealed off for three days before the start of on-site investigations “Discussions are continuing” between the two governments on the U.K and European officials are sparring in meetings of the International Energy Agency which helps guide global investments and policies President Donald Trump over immigration and rebuking U.S it wasn’t enough that Luc Rémont turned around France’s state-owned nuclear firm He wanted a CEO who put French industry first and built local reactors faster Contacts +359 2 9262 210 By accepting cookies you can enjoy a better experience while browsing pages The Balkan Arts Festival will take place in Karnobat from 14th to 16th July Apart from the various forms of contemporary art and singing the guests of the festival can also enjoy an urban dinner prepared by Uti Bachvarov The famous Bulgarian actor and chef will prepare an attractive barbecue If you visit the festival you will be able to hear and see folk songs and dances from Bulgaria whose performances you will be watching during the three days of the festival there will be break battles that you can see on July 15 at 7 p.m The event will take place in two scenes – in the central square in Karnobat “Third March” and in the City Park The hosts of the event will be Nasko Mihaylov The start of the festival will be given a glimpse of all the festival participants and a great Bulgarian traditional folklore dance called horo Karnobat Rock Fest will be on the 15th after the break battles The stars are Milena Slavova and the Yambol group Seconday On the 16th of July will be chosen the new beatbox champion of Bulgaria you can also enjoy the work of authors with traditional techniques such as pottery and woodcarving or to assure the skills of jugglers and masters of other forms of contemporary street art I love to travel because of the encounters with diverse people and cultures and the chance to touch other worlds And this can happen even without leaving the borders of your own country you can travel thousands of years and dozens of borders without leaving your place the journey is not only beautiful landscapes and ancient landmarks but also thousands of human stories The Bulgarian winner of the EU Juvenes Translatores Contest 2024 is Pamela Kalpakchieva from Hristo Botev High School in Karnobat Pamela's translation won over the judges with its perfect style and friends say she fully deserves the award They describe her as not only capable but also determined and persistent in everything she undertakes They characterize her as an "inspired rebel" because she has her own opinion and knows how to defend it often on the airwaves of the school podcast which she actively contributes to creating “When I heard my name being announced from the studio in Brussels I thought they had just called me from school to watch the announcement of the winners I didn't know how to react; I was completely stunned Pamela said about herself minutes after she learned the news Pamela learned about the contest from her English teacher who suggested several students from the class participate The girl agreed because she enjoys participating in activities related to writing The preparation involved translating a text from a previous edition of the contest – each student translated it and then they discussed the mistakes together with the teachers and how the translation could be improved the task wasn't difficult at all because she often reads in English originals which helps her better grasp the emotions and nuances of the language “Knowledge of a foreign language opens up a vast horizon to the world and people for me allowing me to delve into foreign cultures and values The girl's interests are focused on creative writing and studying human behavior – as she is fascinated by people and the world she has chosen to focus on psychology and the science of human beings - their feelings I would say to fight for what they aspire to and not to give up regardless of the obstacles in their path Whether or not they have people supporting them if they stick to their beliefs and direction Because when a person supports themselves when they stand by themselves *Juvenes Translatores is the pan-European translation competition for secondary school students organized by the Directorate-General for Translation of the European Commission Bulgarian businesses are actively recruiting students to fill seasonal positions for the upcoming summer offering earnings ranging from 4,000 to 6,000 leva A Romanian family paid 3,084.60 leva (1,500 euros) for medical treatment at the Burgas University Hospital following a serious road accident A 33-year-old man from the village of Semchinovo has been taken into custody by the police for physically assaulting a 10-year-old child Bulgarian educational institutions have witnessed a growing presence of Russian cultural initiatives raising concerns about potential propaganda targeting young students Grigor Dimitrov advanced to the round of 16 at the Madrid Masters after securing a straight-sets win over Britain’s Jacob Fearnley Bulgarian Minister of Education and Science Krasimir Valchev emphasized that the country's education system is and will remain secular The Ministry of Education in Bulgaria has proposed that mathematics high schools be restructured into specialized institutions with new admission criteria set to take effect after the fourth grade The Ministry of Education and Science in Bulgaria plans to introduce religious studies into the compulsory school curriculum A recent Trend survey has revealed that nearly 60% of Bulgarians are in favor of introducing religion as a subject in school Why Proper Essay Structure Matters for Academic Success Bulgarian police neutralized a depot for the gathering and assistance of illegal migrants six migrants were found in a building of an active livestock farm near the Karnobat village of Sarnevo who were waiting to be taken to a point near the Trakia highway It was established that the depot had been operating for about a month and was serviced by two Bulgarian citizens and the second from the nearby village of Cherkovo They met the migrants arriving on foot at a predetermined location The two Bulgarians were initially detained for 24 hours and subsequently with a prosecutor's decree for a period of up to 72 hours Follow Novinite.com on Twitter and Facebook Write to us at editors@novinite.com Информирайте се на Български - Novinite.bg the director of the Plovdiv Customs Office was arrested earlier today for allegedly facilitating a new smuggling route for cigarettes opened fire with a gas pistol near a kindergarten in Sofia's Lyulin district Bulgarian Interior Minister Daniel Mitov has described the case of the man who died in police custody in Kazanlak as “a disgrace” to the Ministry of Interior Residents affected by the recent demolition of illegal structures in Sofia’s "Zaharna Fabrika" neighborhood staged a protest on Tuesday in front of the Ilinden district administration building Nearly 80,000 drivers have been recorded speeding on the streets of Sofia by cameras installed by the Traffic Police according to Commissioner Nikolay Krusharski The identities of the two male bodies discovered near Sofia’s "Iliyantsi" district have been confirmed as 63-year-old twins Ivan and Toma Penkovi An 18-year-old girl who had been reported missing in Haskovo has been found dead A 12-year-old boy from Lukovit has been hospitalized with two broken arms and head injuries after reportedly being assaulted and thrown from a bridge The Sofia Police has launched a targeted operation against drivers of electric scooters and electric motorbikes who engage in reckless behavior in the city's central areas Following its announcement in late May regarding its interest in operating the Sofia to Burgas route with stops in Plovdiv and Stara Zagora Pimk Rail Express is now seeking approval to extend its services to additional railway routes across Bulgaria the company submitted a new request to launch several new train services starting December 2026 This information was initially reported by "Transportal" and can be found on the Executive Agency "Railway Administration" website under the section for assessing the economic viability of new public transport contracts The company's documentation outlines sample timetables for these routes trains are scheduled to depart Sofia at 7:30 a.m. with the same schedule for the return journey Pimk plans for a travel time of 2 hours and 10 minutes with the return trip departing Karnobat at 8:00 a.m The journey is expected to take about 28 minutes The Sofia to Varna route will have a travel time of 6 hours and 39 minutes Pimk plans to operate a night train departing Sofia at 00:10 and arriving in Varna at 06:49 There will also be daytime services departing Sofia at 7:20 a.m with the same departure times for trains from Varna to Sofia Pimk will use two Siemens Smartron electric locomotives and six renovated passenger cars currently undergoing refurbishment at Han Krum railway station These vehicles will be leased from IP Trans AD a company affiliated with Pimk Rail Holding AD Bulgaria commemorates one of its most significant national holidays – the Day of Saint George the Victorious and the official Day of the Bulgarian Army all retailers in Bulgaria will be required to display prices in both leva and euros Employers in Bulgaria are legally required to implement all necessary measures to prevent and minimize workplace accidents a major British tour operator specializing in holidays to Bulgaria has halted all its operations effective April 24 Wage growth in Bulgaria is projected at 9.3 percent for 2025 a 15.4 percent rise in the minimum wage since January The World Bank has revised down its forecast for Bulgaria’s economic growth in 2025 with 45.2% of those aged 16–74 having bought goods or services via the internet in the past year The fourth edition of the LUNAR Festival of Lights in Sofia will illuminate 10,000 square meters of art across some of the city's most iconic buildings and public spaces from May 8 to May 11 The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology forecasts that May will bring temperatures ranging from 2°C to 33°C across Bulgaria a trend that has persisted for over 30 years All schools in five municipalities in Varna region are to remain shut on Monday after heavy snowfalls and cold front hit the region The eastern Bulgarian city of Varna declared a state of emergency in five of its municipalities over the weekend Valchidol and settlements in Aksakovo and Vetrino municipality Electrical power is down in almost all settlements in the Burgas region Five settlements near Shumen are similarly affected The north eastern municipality of Vetrino has also now declared a state of emergency Civil Defense teams worked to repair widespread damage The Hemus highway remained closed in the direction Varna - Shumen Almost all third-class roads in the Varna area are also closed Traffic to Dobrich and Balchik requires the use of chains and trailers are banned form travelling.The Karnobat ring road and the Trakia Highway in the Karnobat-Burgas section are also closed the Dyulen Pass and the road between Tsarevo Ahtopol and Rezovo are all shut due to the extreme drifting of snow Attempts at clearing the roads of snow are under way The weather across Bulgaria on May 1 will begin with sunshine in the morning followed by an increase in cloud cover during the afternoon Bulgaria will experience mostly sunny weather accompanied by a light to moderate east-northeast wind Bulgaria will experience a chilly morning followed by a sunny and mild day accompanied by a light to moderate easterly to northeasterly wind