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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.
Необходим е координиран антикризисен отговор на ниво Европейски съюз, включително финансова подкрепа за транспортните оператори, гарантиране на енергийната сигурност и стабилност на доставките на горива.
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.
In the modern history of Bulgarian stamp publishing, there is already an alley of fame for notable actors and artists, and today Krastyo Sarafov joins this prestigious gallery. DeputyMinister of Transport and Communications Dimitar Nedyalkov said at a ceremony to validate a philatelic edition dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the Bulgarian actor's birth.
Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Murad Turk insisted on mobilizing all available resources to clear the Raduntsi – Dabovo section and restore the movement of trains as soon as possible. He, together with representatives of the National Railway Infrastructure Company, carried out an urgent inspection of the place where a passenger train hit a fallen land mass this morning as a result of a landslide caused by intense rainfall.
Since June, direct passenger trains between Bulgaria and Ukraine have been departing via Romania. The three countries agreed on the main parameters of the service at a meeting today in Ruse.
The initiative was discussed at the beginning of the week in Kiev between Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov and Deputy Prime Minister for the Reconstruction of Ukraine and Minister of Community and Territory Development Oleksiy Kuleba.
The first tram and the first trolley, which were used by the citizens of Sofia in the beginning of the 20th century, are the face of a block of postage stamps dedicated to 125 years of metropolitan motor transport. The seal for commissioning was placed today by Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov, Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev, Deputy Mayor Viktor Chaushev and the project artist Svetlin Balesdrov.
People are the main capital in the railway and the most valuable resource in any economy They play an essential role in the development of rail transport. Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov said at the opening of the IX Congress of the Union of Railwaymen in Bulgaria at Confederation of Independent Trade Unions of Bulgaria (CITUB).
Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Murad Turk participated in the "Day of Specialities" at Todor Kableshkov University of Transport. The event brought together students and business representatives, with more than 30 leading companies from the transport sector presenting job opportunities, internships and scholarships.
Bulgaria presented to the diplomatic corps its candidacy for re-election to the Council of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the period 2027-2030 at an event organized by the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The passenger rail connection between Bulgaria and Ukraine through Romania is resumed. This was agreed during a meeting between Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismayilov and Deputy Prime Minister for the Reconstruction of Ukraine and Minister for the Development of Communities and Territories Oleksiy Kuleba in Kiev. Minister Ismailov is part of a government delegation in Ukraine led by Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov.
ЗThe modernization of the Pernik traction substation began. The renovation of the more than 40-year-old facility will contribute to safer train movement and fewer delays. Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Murad Turk participated in the event.
At a time of crisis, it is important that all voices in the sector sound as one. It is key for the state to hear the position of the industry clearly, especially when the situation is dynamic and requires quick solutions. With these words, Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Dimitar Nedyalkov addressed the participants in the establishment of "Your Wings” Cluster – a new branch initiative that unites aviation, innovation and high technology.
The spike in fuel prices and its direct impact on the economy, business competitiveness and household spending are a pan-European problem for which all EU countries are looking for quick and sustainable solutions. Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov said at a meeting with the Slovak Ambassador in Sofia, His Excellency (H. E.) Vasil Grivna The Minister added that in a period when prices are rising, transport should not make goods and services more expensive.