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Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova and Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev met today in Brussels with Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement, and members of the Cabinet of the President of the European Commission.
The Pleven – Sevlievo – Burgas bus route operates year-round and forms part of Bulgaria's national transport scheme. Information on the route’s timetable and operation is available on the website of the Executive Agency “Automobile Administration”.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched the second competitive call for proposals to support intermodal operators, including the development of existing terminals. The scheme is financed by the European Regional Development Fund under the Transport Connectivity Programme 2021 – 2027.
The total budget available under the call amounts to EUR 10 652 770. The minimum grant that may be requested per project is EUR 766 937, while the maximum grant is EUR 2 045 167.
The State must safeguard its economic interests before entering into contracts, Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev said during a meeting with the Union of Transport Trade Unions in Bulgaria (UTB). At the Union's request, Deputy Ministers Hristina Velinova and Anna Natova also took part in the discussions.
Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev met with parents and relatives of children who lost their lives in road traffic accidents, as well as representatives of non-governmental organisations working in the field of road safety.
“You are our most important partners in this process. You are best placed to present an objective picture of the situation and to tell us what needs to be done to improve road safety,” Minister Peev said during his meeting with the parents.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published for public consultation the draft Ordinance on Navigation and Border Control in the Internal Maritime Waters, Territorial Sea and Inland Waterways of the Republic of Bulgaria by Bulgarian and Foreign Yachts, Boats and Other Vessels Used for Sport, Tourism and Recreation, and on the Provision of Water Attraction Services on the Public Consultation Portal.
Digitalisation, the deployment of intelligent transport solutions and the modernisation of port infrastructure are among the key priorities for unlocking the full potential of waterborne transport along the Danube River and the Black Sea. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Anna Natova, who joined online the opening of the round table “Danube and the Black Sea: Synergy for Regional Development and Connectivity”.
At the initiative of Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev, a working meeting was held at the National Toll Administration to improve the effectiveness of government enforcement and enhance road safety. The meeting was attended by Minister of the Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev, Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Shishkov, Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Hristina Velinova, Deputy Minister of Justice Iva Kecheva, Director of the National Toll Administration Prof.
The Committee on Transport and Communications approved at first reading the 2026 State Budget Bill, submitted with the opinion of the Council of Ministers. During the meeting, the Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev presented the main priorities in the budget of the ministry and answered questions from members of Parliament.
“This is a budget of pragmatism. We are currently in the process of revising contracts, prioritizing projects and looking for the right approach for their implementation,” Minister Georgi Peev said.
We are preparing a map of strategic infrastructure projects that are priorities for the country. The Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev said at a meeting with the leadership of the Bulgarian Construction Chamber.
Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev met with a delegation from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), led by Executive Director Florian Guillermet. This is the first visit by the management of the European Civil Aviation Regulatory Authority to Bulgaria since 2019 and is a sign of the active cooperation between Bulgaria and EASA.
During the meeting, Minister Peev emphasized that flight safety is his main priority, both as a minister and as a long-time director of the State Enterprise “Air Traffic Control”.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published an updated list of the approved water corridors and registered watercraft along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast for the 2026 summer season. The information has been compiled by the Executive Agency “Maritime Administration” with the aim of enhancing safety and increasing public awareness.
The Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev sent a letter to all port operators in the country with instructions to take additional measures so that overloaded trucks do not enter and exit the ports.
In the letter, Minister Peev draws attention to cases of traffic accidents with vehicles that left the ports while overloaded.
The competitiveness of Bulgaria’s sea and river ports and their role in the development of the strategic Middle Corridor were the focus of a working meeting held at the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
“We need to take a comprehensive view of transport issues and not work in isolation.” This was stated by Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev during a rapid question-and-answer session of the Committee on Transport and Communications in the National Assembly. He answered questions related to road safety, rail transport, the condition of state transport companies, the implementation of projects under the Recovery and Resilience Plan and legislative initiatives in the sector.
The Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev held a working meeting with representatives of aviation industry organizations and airport operators, where key priorities for the sustainable development of Bulgaria’s civil aviation and the improvement of the country’s regulatory policy were discussed.
Six people were injured today in an accident involving a banana-type inflatable water attraction at an unregistered water base near the town of Aheloy. Three of the victims were hospitalized in Burgas and Sunny Beach, and the other three were released for home treatment after sustaining injuries.
A flight of the Polish airline LOT on the Warsaw-Tel Aviv route, using an Airbus A320 of the Bulgarian airline Elektra Airways, made an emergency landing at Burgas Airport.
The reason for the diversion is a technical malfunction in the aircraft’s transponder, which transmitted a false signal of unlawful interference/hijacking. The established procedure for airspace protection – Air Policing was triggered. After confirming that there was no real threat on board, the plane left the country via Türkiye.
Bulgaria and Türkiye will work together with the European Commission to develop the Middle Corridor between Asia and Europe. The Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev and the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure of Türkiye Abdulkadir Uraloğlu confirmed during a phone conversation.
The Executive Agency “Maritime Administration” has launched intensified inspections along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, targeting all water attractions during Summer 2026. The aim is to limit the risk of accidents and provide a safe environment for citizens and visitors to the country. The inspections are carried out jointly with representatives of the Directorate General “Civil Aviation Administration” and Directorate General “Border Police”.