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The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications, Grozdan Karadjov, presented the awards to the three winners of the national competition “Bulgaria – Land of Wonders.” The ceremony took place yesterday at the Ivan Vazov National Theatre and brought together representatives of state institutions, local authorities, the cultural community, and the media.

The quota of bilateral, transit and third-country road freight transport permits between Bulgaria and Kazakhstan will be doubled in 2026. The agreement was reached by the Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Dimitar Nedyalkov, and the Deputy Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Maksat Kaliakparov, during the Joint Bulgarian – Kazakh Commission on Road Transport. The meeting took place on 29–30 October 2025 in Astana, Kazakhstan.

The political goal of the Government is for Bulgaria to achieve full membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) by the end of 2026.

This was stated by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications, Grozdan Karadjov, during the forum “Partnership for Development: The State and Business in Bulgaria’s Accession Process to the OECD,” organised by the British – Bulgarian Business Association. The event brought together representatives of more than 70 companies, institutions, and international organisations.

“The life and health of people cannot depend on chance. Bulgaria will have clear rules and control for every attraction – on land, in the air, and on water.” This was announced by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications, Grozdan Karadjov, at a briefing today at the Council of Ministers. The Government today approved the Draft Act on the General Safety Requirements for the Provision of Attraction Services.

The Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Lyuben Nanov, opened an exhibition and forum entitled “Along the Path of the Narrow-Gauge Railway” at the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG). The initiative aims to highlight the historical and cultural value of the Septemvri – Dobrinishte narrow-gauge railway, as well as to explore opportunities for its future development as an important tourist and cultural route

Bulgaria is accelerating transport and digital connectivity in Southeast Europe. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Lyuben Nanov, at a meeting organised by the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU, dedicated to regional connectivity, transport, and communications. The forum was attended by representatives of European institutions, diplomatic missions, and the business community.

The first postage stamp for 2026 will be dedicated to Bulgaria's accession to the Eurozone. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadzhov signed the thematic philatelic plan for the next year.

An employee of the Regional Department "Automobile Administration" – Plovdiv caused a road incident with an official vehicle yesterday (Friday) upon arrival at a training center to conduct a practical exam. While reversing, the employee struck one of two pedestrians who were walking together. 

A team from the "Traffic Police" sector – Plovdiv arrived at the scene of the incident. The driver's alcohol test was negative. The field test for narcotic substances returned a positive result, and a blood sample was taken for laboratory analysis.

"The true builders of modern Bulgaria are all of you. Even in 100 years, our grandchildren and great-grandchildren will see and use what you are creating today – it is the material evidence of faith in the future of our country."

With these words, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadzhov addressed the construction companies during the annual Builder's Ball. At the event, organised by the Bulgarian Construction Chamber, the best in the sector were honoured.

We will reach 8.4 million passengers in Sofia by the end of the year

Direct links with the USA will open new markets for the Bulgarian tourism product, facilitate business contacts, and enhance cultural exchange. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadzhov during the national discussion "Tourism and Air Connectivity. Traditional Destinations and New Markets. The Key to Sustainable Growth."

The Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Lyuben Nanov, together with the Deputy Minister of Energy Georgi Samandov, the Vice-Rector of the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) Assoc. Prof. Maria Vodenicharova, and the Head of the "Economics of Transport and Energy" department Prof. Hristina Nikolova, validated a postage stamp on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the specialty's establishment.

The railway depots in Sofia, Plovdiv, and Gorna Oryahovitsa will be the main bases for the daily maintenance and storage of the new 60 multiple unit trains from "Skoda" and "Alstom", which are expected to arrive in Bulgaria next year. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadzhov during a visit to the BDZ–Passenger Services depots in Ruse, Gorna Oryahovitsa, and Mezdra.

The new Public Transport Act is ready. Next week we will begin discussing the texts together with the National Association of Municipalities. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadzhov during today's meeting with mayors from municipalities in the Ruse region, organised by the regional governor Dragomir Draganov.

The Euro is not just a new currency – it is a new language of trust that Bulgaria is starting to speak alongside its partners from the European Union. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadzhov at the opening of an information event in Ruse, part of the national campaign for the introduction of the Euro in Bulgaria.

The driving course of the driver who caused the severe road incident on 17 October in the area between Sozopol and Chernomorets ended on 11 July 2025 – one day before the mandatory digitalisation of driver candidate training came into force. This was announced by the Executive Director of the Executive Agency "Automobile Administration", Slav Monov, who today participated in the inspection of the driver's training course in Burgas.

In connection with the severe road incident from last night, in which three people died, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadzhov ordered a full inspection of the training and exam of the young driver who caused the crash.

The inspection is being carried out by the The Executive Agency "Automobile Administration", and all available data and recordings from the driver candidate training system, as well as recordings from the driver's theoretical and practical exams, will be reviewed.

Bulgaria, Türkiye, and Romania will work together to develop new road and rail connections to ease the growing traffic between the three countries and to strengthen the region’s role as a key logistics corridor linking Europe, the Middle East, and the Caucasus.

This became clear during a trilateral meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov, Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, and Romanian State Secretary for Transport Horatiu Cosma, held yesterday.

Only two bridges connect Bulgaria and Romania along their 475-kilometer shared river border – a transport deficit that functions as a new “Iron Curtain” within the European Union. This was emphasized by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov during a trilateral meeting with Greece’s Alternate Minister of Transport Konstantinos Kyranakis and Romania’s Secretary of State at the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Horatiu Cosma.

Accelerating transport connectivity in Southeast Europe was the focus of a Ministerial Conference organized under the patronage of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov. The event took place within the framework of the Sofia Presidency of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP).

“Regional connectivity is at the heart of our presidency. It is a key driver of economic development, security, and the region’s integration into European networks,” said Minister Karadjov at the opening of the forum.

A concession is a partnership between the state or municipalities and the private sector for building infrastructure, without burdening public budgets. With these words, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadzhov addressed the participants in the annual meeting of the National Association of Municipalities (NAM), which is being held in Albena.