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The Minister of Transport and Communications, Georgi Peev, ordered an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the serious traffic accident involving a truck and a bus that occurred early this morning on the Hemus Motorway in the direction of Sofia. Teams from the Executive Agency "Automobile Administration" (EAAA) were immediately dispatched to the scene of the accident to assist the authorities of the Ministry of Interior and conduct an on-site investigation.

Where I come from, safety is treated as the highest priority. It is also the highest priority in transportation, and that is where we must begin. This was stated by the Minister of Transportation and Communications, Georgi Peev, during the ceremony marking the handover of the institution’s leadership.

Bulgaria actively participates in the activities of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and has made a significant contribution to the organisation’s initiatives—such as hosting all editions of the Regional Cybersecurity Forum for Europe. This was pointed out by the Secretary-General of the global telecommunications organisation, Doreen Bogdan-Martin, who attended an event organised by Bulgaria in Geneva to present the country’s candidacy for re-election to the ITU Council. 

Work on the Plovdiv tunnel and railway junction is proceeding according to schedule. This became clear during an inspection by the Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Murad Türk. He observed the progress of construction activities on the tunnel under the railway station and the modernisation of the railway junction in the city.

The metro is an example of how sustainable projects outlast political changes. This was stated by the Minister of Transport and Communications, Korman Ismailov, during an inspection of the new section of Line 3’s extension in the Poduyane district. The inspection was attended by the mayor of Sofia, Vasil Terziev; the CEO of Metropolitan EAD, Nikolay Naydenov; representatives of the contractors; and others.

Bulgaria does not dispute the right to conduct inspections, but the imposition of fines on Bulgarian road hauliers in France in violation of European legislation is unacceptable. This was stated by the Minister of Transport and Communications, Korman Ismailov, during a bilateral meeting with his French counterpart Philippe Tabaro, which took place today in Cyprus.

Digital innovation, predictable rules, and investment in people are the key to sustainable and competitive European transport. This was stated by the Minister of Transport and Communications, Korman Ismailov, during the Informal Council of EU Transport Ministers, which is taking place in Nicosia, Cyprus.

The joint exercise "MEDEVAC – 2026" demonstrated coordinated actions for providing emergency medical care and medical evacuation from a vessel in the waters of the Danube River near the port of Ruse. The scenario showcased the interaction between institutions in responding to an incident on board a ship and measures to ensure safe navigation through the placement of navigational aids.

Заместник-министърът на транспорта и съобщенията Димитър Недялков връчи една от годишните журналистически награди по време на традиционната годишна среща, организирана от Асоциацията на българските авиокомпании (АБА). Отличието бе присъдено на Живко Константинов за създаването на специализирания сайт Travel Radar и поредица от документални филми на авиационна тематика.

The Minister of Transport and Communications, Korman Ismailov, participated in the 20th edition of the "Investor of the Year" Awards, organised by the Bulgarian Investment Agency. The ceremony recognises the most significant investment projects implemented in 2025.

Bulgaria submitted its candidacy for a new mandate to the Council of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) during a joint event with Poland, the Czech Republic and Romania, held on 20 April 2026 in Geneva.

Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Dimitar Nedyalkov outlined Bulgaria's priorities for the period 2027-2030, emphasizing the need for a strong, efficient and future-oriented International Telecommunication Union.

Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Murad Turk visited Sofia Central Station, where he got acquainted with the progress in the implementation of the project for modernization of the track development. The inspection involved the management of the National Railway Infrastructure Company, representatives of the contractor company and the construction supervision.

The Lozarevo Tunnel is built under strict quality and safety control. The excavation is carried out on both sides of the tunnel, and until their final connection remains 90 meters in an area with complex geological conditions. Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Murad Turk said during an on-site inspection of the progress of the construction of the railway tunnel, part of the Karnobat-Sindel railway line. The Director General of the National Railway Infrastructure Company Yordan Varbanov also participated in the inspection.

Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Murad Turk and the Chairman of the Management Board of the National Railway Infrastructure Company Maria Genova inspected the construction and installation works in the Elin Pelin-Kostenets railway section, part of a large-scale project to modernize the railway line from Sofia to Plovdiv.

Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Murad Turk was received by Tsar Simeon II at the royal Vrana Palace. Topical topics related to the development of railway infrastructure in Bulgaria, as well as the prospects for improving connectivity in the region were discussed at the meeting.

During the conversation, Deputy Minister Turk presented the ministry's priorities in the sector, including initiatives to modernize the railway network and improve the quality of services.

Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Murad Turk awarded employees of the Bulgarian State Railways and the National Railway Infrastructure Company for their professional and quick response during the two train accidents last week. On Friday, a passenger train hit a fallen land mass as a result of a landslide in the Raduntsi-Dabovo section, and a day later a fast train derailed in the Tsareva Livada-Tryavna intersection after hitting a rock mass.

The transport sector is key to the country's economy because it is a very important component of the chain of economic activities. That is why a large part of the government's anti-inflation support measures are aimed at him. Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov said at a briefing after a meeting with industry organizations in freight and bus transport.

A second meeting with representatives of industry organizations in freight and bus transport will be held at the Ministry of Transport and Communications tomorrow to discuss a package of support measures due to the increase in fuel prices. Representatives of the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Economy and Industry and the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works will also attend the meeting.