The Mezdra - Botevgrad road will be opened in June with temporary traffic organization 17 km will be put into operation from the direction of Mezdra it became known following an inspection by Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Ivanov and the Chairman of the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) Eng Yordan Valchev at the construction site on Friday Ivanov specified that further visits to key locations along the route were to be made to assess the progress of the construction works and to discuss with the contractors and the RIA possible solutions to overcome obstacles "The delay over the last few years must be compensated," Ivanov stressed Regarding the entire Mezdra - Botevgrad road the minister said that activities under the contract are being implemented except for the areas with landslides that occurred during construction For two of them there is already a technical solution and the work continues while the rest will be inspected to assess their management The funds for the major infrastructure projects the Hemus Motorway and the Veliko Tarnovo - Ruse route are provided for in the state budget and are a priority for the government Asked by BTA which will be the first section to be finally put into operation the minister explained that this will be discussed at a working meeting in the Municipality of Mezdra with representatives of the builders There are two options - one envisages an earlier opening but with additional traffic difficulties and the other - a month and a half delay but without traffic complications The decision will be taken after consultation with all stakeholders Contacts +359 2 9262 210 By accepting cookies you can enjoy a better experience while browsing pages The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has again reduced the key interest rate in the country This is the eighth consecutive month of a decrease in. 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Around 4 billion euros in debt have been raised from international markets through two bond issues The amount was raised through issues of 9-year and 13-year bonds – marking the country’s first entry into the. english@bnr.bg which sits near the banks of the Iskar river Streets and homes in lower lying areas of the town were flooded and a state of emergency was declared by the mayor of the municipality Nikolina Katovska The floods and heavy rainfall caused minor landslides in the area the E-79 between road was blocked between Mezdra and Vratsa Repairs have now been made to the E-79 and traffic has returned to normal Local media report that residents in Vodenets were evacuated after the Iskar river broke its banks There were also reports of flooding in the villages of Moravitsa and Lyuti Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList We’re unable to locate the page you requested If you still can’t find what you’re looking for, you can contact us Business Insider SRL is a carrier of data with personal character registered in the “Registrul de Evidenta a Prelucrarilor de Date cu Caracter Personal” with the no Romania-Insider.com is a trademark registered with the help of NOMENIUS and all exclusivity rights are reserved to the owner of Business Insider SRL Any unauthorized use will be sanctioned according to the provisions of trademarks law 84/1998 "By the end of the year the repair of the Botevgrad-Mezdra section will be completed the builders have promised that the traffic will flow in one lane Let's show understanding and tolerance to make things happen," caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev said on Wednesday He and caretaker Regional Development and Public Works Minister Violeta Koritarova checked the necessity of the closure of the road section connecting the towns of Botevgrad and Mezdra (Northwest Bulgaria) Prime Minister Glavchev called on the people to show patience so that the repair work on the section could be completed Minister Violeta Koritarova stressed that the closure of the road is necessary in order to complete the facilities on the road there is no way to ensure safety of travel and safety for construction workers at the same time," Minister Koritarova added If there are delays in the implementation of the repairs sanctions will be imposed on the contractor The ancient rituals dedicated to the god of the wine Dionysus wine will come to life in Mezdra on February 13th Then start the traditional Dionysian holidays at the Kaleto archaeological complex in the city The ancient traditions will be recreated by actors from the Youth Theater in Vratsa In the program will also take part students from the Aleko Konstantinov Professional High School Dionysus is an ancient Greek god of dying and reviving nature God is worshipped in Antiquity in Thrace under the name of Zagreus he was known as Sabazius and in Ancient Rome as Bacchus this is the most revered god of fertility and agriculture The cult of the god of wine and the mysteries associated with it has survived the end of the pagan period and is still manifesting in the folk celebrations of the Balkans related to wine culture Instead of wreaths of ivy worshipping the Christian Sts Trifon participants in the celebrations wear wreaths of vine twigs the group leader or the king of wine is elected 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 We have been working together with the contractor over the last months to ease the traffic as much as possible for the Bulgarian citizens and get it up and running before the Easter holidays This was said by the Minister of Regional Development and Public Works architect Ivan Shishkov at the opening of a 7.5 km section of the road from Mezdra to Botevgrad The section was opened to traffic with a Bulgarian sports car the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works the construction industry appreciate the Bulgarian way and the way we can help ourselves and build the infrastructure we need,” the regional minister said urged drivers to respect the restrictions so that everyone could get home to their families Metropolitan Gabriel of Lovchan served a blessing for a safe journey on the newly built route Guests at the ceremony were Deputy Minister Nikolay Shushkov Governor of Sofia Region Radoslav Stoychev Chairperson of the Board of the Road Infrastructure Agency Ventsislav Angelov Desislava Paunova - member of the Board of the Agency HOT: » What kind of news would you like to see more of? The Litex company of Lovech-based businessman Grisha Ganchev has bought the bankrupt Ledenika brewery in the northwestern Bulgarian town of Mezdra in a deal worth BGN 12-13 M The negotiations have been concluded successfully and the sale has been finalized according to reports f the BGNES news agency The new owner is expected to invest no less than BGN 10 M in the technological equipment in the brewery the first bottles of Ledenika beer are expected to be on sale The brewing plant will have a staff of around 300 The Ledenika brewery was owned by Mihail Mihov Mihov's name made headlines in January 2011 in connection with the so-called Tapegate scandal the Galeria weekly released three tapes of discrediting conversations between then-Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and then-Deputy Finance Minister Vladislav Goranov In one of the conversations Borisov was heard ordering Tanov to immediately pull out customs inspectors out of the "Ledenika" brewery owned by Mihail Mihov because he had promised the businessman not to bother him Borisov argued in Parliament that his call about Mihov had been ordered by former President Georgi Parvanov The businessman was later found dead in a hotel room in Pravets on March 30 the entire property of the brewery was distained We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria "Everyone wants positions – in regulatory bodies and ministries," he emphasized Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he would step down as the leader of the Liberal Party and as Prime Minister once a successor is chosen Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has once again selected Dimitar Glavchev as the candidate for acting prime minister Two of the candidates from the president's "home list" have agreed to serve as the next acting prime minister Current Caretaker Prime Minister of Bulgaria has confirmed his readiness to serve as the next acting prime minister in a new caretaker cabinet stating there are no obstacles to his appointment has stated that he is prepared to continue his duties as long as necessary to prevent the country from entering a constitutional crisis all retailers in Bulgaria will be required to display prices in both leva and euros 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 Bulgaria is approaching the final stages of preparation for transitioning card payments from the national currency Minister of Economy and Industry Petar Dilov held a meeting with Susan Falatko the Charge d'Affaires at the US Embassy in Bulgaria 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 They call Mezdra "a town born of history" At this place in northwestern Bulgaria a fortified village existed in the 4th millennium BC Later the Kaleto Fortress was erected at the same place These days the restored and preserved archaeological complex of "Kaleto" has been welcoming tourists the 5th Festival of Medieval Traditions and Culture organized by the management team of the complex the Mezdra Municipality and the Avitohol Association for preservation of Bulgarian traditions “The idea was born four years ago in order to promote the complex and to attract attention of the society,” Yordan Manchev part of the PR team of the Mezdra Municipality “Interest in the site has been growing not only during festival days For the first time this year we have a partnership with colleagues from Romania from the town of Dobrosloveni who will be our guests and we will visit their festival in August They will be presenting the late antiquity and the time of the Roman era.” Participants from all over Bulgaria will take part in spectacular shows and will show the way of life protective and offensive armament and equipment of Bulgarians from the early Middle Ages as well as their temporary housing – yurts; combat practices and skills; the military campaigns of Bulgarians from the Middle Ages; knights in our lands; long-time opponents of the Bulgarians on the battlefield – the Romans The program of the four-day festival also includes screenings of films that were part of festivals dedicated to the Middle Ages or the Roman Empire “In the framework of the festival there will medieval food served who will prepare unique medieval delicacies,” Yordan Manchev tells us “You can also try the traditional alcoholic beverage called ‘mead’ Everyone will be able to mint their coins and watch the creation of late antique and medieval jewelry People will be able to get acquainted with medieval dances and participate in them; watch reenactments of battles and test their weapons and equipment One of the most serious attractions that will be presented in the archaeological complex is a battle for the fortress bridge.” Training for youngsters and children in archery and demonstration of the possibilities of medieval weapons the unique atmosphere filled with old music in the performance of the groups "FREIJA" and "KsANa" will immerse visitors in history and they will be able to experience the life and culture of societies that inhabited the fortress in various ages “Every year the interest in the complex and the activities here rises The last few editions of the festival were visited by more than 5,000 people This year we have requests for 8-9 thousand guests within the four days The diversity of the festival and the rich program inevitably attracts more and more people and the fact that the festival is held for a fifth year "You must have strong faith and pray - then the saint will help you and carry your prayer to God," says Father Georgi Markov of the Church of St Athanasius the Great in Gorni Lozen near Sofia He adds that he has often witnessed the miracles of St. marks 1160 years since the baptism of our Bulgarian people into the Orthodox faith and 1170 years since the creation of the Bulgarian alphabet and Slavic literature the Varna and Veliki Preslav Bishopric Metropolis. Bulgaria celebrates 149 years since the April Uprising – an event that led to the liberation of Bulgaria after almost five centuries of Ottoman rule we must not forget that every participant in the April. Only on the Day of Bravery and Holiday of the Bulgarian Army (May 6) we will provide our visitors with the opportunity to enter three of perhaps the most interesting machines from our outdoor exhibition Dozens of enthusiasts and nature lovers will kick off the 44th edition of the Move and Win campaign with a spring hike to Bozhur Hut The meeting point will be the Vladishki Bridge in Veliko Tarnovo The third edition of the Samardala Festival will be held on 3 May in the central square of Nova Zagora is used as a spice and is harvested at the peak of its flowering in May we will provide our visitors with the opportunity to enter three. The artifacts discovered during the excavations here show that at the end of the Copper Stone Age the settlement was a thriving artisan centre Life went on through the ages – a Roman fortification rose here in the mid-2nd century a pagan religious centre – in the 3rd century a Byzantine defence outpost was built; through the ages the fortification has been repaired and added to many times remains of sturdy walls put up in Roman times during the Byzantine period and the Bulgarian Middle Ages can all be seen on top of the sheer cliff The history of Mezdra has left its imprint in the different layers underneath Kaleto with the artifacts unearthed testifying to the wealth and prosperity of the people inhabiting the ancient town Kaleto is a magnificent and well preserved archaeological complex In 2013 it was fully restored and is now a must-see for the entire region remains of streets and household objects are now arranged in a special exhibition where artifacts from different ages can be seen A visit to the museum section can easily be combined with a walk among the artisan workshops which breathe life into the ancient local crafts “The Kaleto archaeological complex is in fact a hill that is safeguarded by the river passing below,” says Georgi Andonov coordinator for popularizing local sites at an NGO among them the Sanctuary of the Ure (Bos primigenius a place with no analogue anywhere else in Bulgaria At that time – 2,500 years ago – these parts were inhabited by the Thracians from the Triballi tribe after being conquered by the Roman Empire it continued to serve as a Roman fortification because it provides a direct view to the mountain passes A lot of coins and jewelry from this period have been found here But the most fascinating find that is on display at the museum is a bronze key dating back 2,000 years; archaeologists call it “The Key to the Northwest” The town has been razed to the ground many times; many peoples have come and gone this is where an Old Bulgarian settlement developed There is a legend that this was the last fortress to have stood its ground in the face of the Turkish invaders in the 14th century After the extensive archaeological studies with additional infrastructure for the tourists’ convenience There is a modern exposition hall where visitors can literally take a walk through the ages For all amateur archaeologists and historians The restoration and official opening of the Kaleto Archaeological complex to tourists took place one year ago the fortress is on the list of Bulgaria’s 100 national tourist sites prepared and popularized by the Bulgarian Tourist Union English version: Milena DaynovaPhotos: www.kaleto-mezdra.bg An architectural and cultural monument of national importance the church of Saint George the Victorious in the town of Kyustendil is located at the foot of the nearby Osogovo Mountain We do not need to travel thousands of kilometers to reach holy Christian places and “drink from the miraculous well” of Orthodox faith Hundreds of churches and monasteries were built on Bulgarian territory with the faith and the hope. A hard-to-reach fortress rose on a solitary ridge which was towering above the Asenitsa River This place built high in the rocks was once sheltering Thracians