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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.

More cargo, more revenue, and more investments. This is our policy regarding the Port of Varna. This can only be achieved through better governance. The Varna Port needs a strategic partner to develop it as a regional hub along the Trans-Caspian Corridor.

The rescue operation in the Black Sea was successfully completed with the rescue of the entire crew of the cargo ship EILEEN. The operation was conducted by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center in Varna, and the quick and effective response ensured the safety of the sailors.

At 13:14 today, a signal was received at the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) – Varna for a cargo ship with a hole in the board and incoming water. The ship EILEEN flies the Cameroonian flag and is located in the Bulgarian marine search and rescue region, about 140 nautical miles east of Varna. The crew of 10 Ukrainian sailors had left the ship on two lifeboats.

Immediately after receiving the signal, the MRCC launched a rescue operation.

The Ministry of Transportation is introducing changes that will make it easier for drivers and reduce administrative burdens

The stickers for the technical inspection of the cars will be replaced by their electronic analogue. The Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes switching entirely to electronic documents that certify the roadworthiness of road vehicles.

A postage stamp is a small painting that can easily cross state borders and convey our message. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadzhov said during the validation of a postage stamp commemorating 100th anniversary of the birth of Georgi Kaloyanchev. He put a stamp for the launch of the edition together with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev and the representative of the Board of Directors of Bulgarian Posts EAD Stanislav Dochev.

100% of express trains are now powered by Siemens Smartron locomotives. This is another important step towards achieving modern and environmentally friendly rail transport. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadzhov said, who today put into operation three new Siemens Smartron electric locomotives.