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Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev met with Nikolay Popov of the Siyanie civic movement and Vladimir Kulev, a certified safe driving instructor. During the meeting, they discussed the implementation of the road safety reform and specific steps towards establishing a network of responsible driving training grounds.
“Technological progress and innovation in the sector must develop within a framework of clear rules and guaranteed safety.” This was stated by Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev, who took part in the informal meeting of European Union transport ministers in Dublin on 21 September 2026. During the meeting, the transport ministers discussed digitalisation, road safety and measures to address the consequences of the fuel crisis.
Ministers Georgi Peev and Ilin Dimitrov Launch Campaign to Promote Bulgaria as a Tourist Destination
Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev and Minister of Tourism Ilin Dimitrov launched the campaign “Transport and Tourism – Connecting the Journey with the Experience”, which presents a new concept for promoting Bulgaria as a tourist destination through BDZ trains.
Bulgaria is interested in continuing its cooperation with Škoda Group, including for future deliveries of new trains. However, in order to move forward, we expect the company to resolve promptly the issues affecting the trainsets that have already been delivered. This was stated by Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev during his meeting with Petr Novotný, CEO of Škoda Group.
Representatives of Škoda Group are part of the delegation accompanying Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš during his visit to Bulgaria.
Through a unified project-management process, the “Vertical Connectivity” concept, and public-private partnerships, the state is laying the foundation for economic growth and a stronger regional position.
Unified control, more technology and clear responsibility are the main elements of the Action Plan to reduce the risk of serious road accidents and reduce road fatalities. It was published on the website of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
The reform was adopted by a Decision of the Council of Ministers of 9 September 2026.
The Executive Director of the Executive Agency "Automobile Administration", Boyko Ranovski, presented the results of the inspections of the school buses during a demonstration inspection in the town of Kostinbrod.
Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev held a meeting with Arndt Schoenemann, CEO of DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH, the German air navigation service provider.
The two discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation between BULATSA and DFS. Emphasis was placed on common challenges facing European aviation, more efficient use of airspace, increased capacity and operational efficiency.
Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev called on Holding BDZ EAD and the National Railway Infrastructure Company (NRIC) to develop a long-term strategy for the development of the railway sector. He made the call during a meeting with members of the Board of Directors of Holding BDZ EAD, the Management Board of NRIC and representatives of the railway trade unions. Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Tsveta Timeva also took part in the meeting.
Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev and Deputy Minister Anna Natova met with the Board of Directors of Bulgarian Posts EAD and representatives of the trade unions to discuss the steps involved in restructuring the company.
Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev met with representatives of driving schools to discuss the chronic shortage of examiners for learner drivers.
During the meeting, Minister Peev presented specific measures aimed at improving organisation and increasing examination capacity.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) and the Ministry of Interior presented a comprehensive national reform of traffic management and road safety. At its core is the establishment of a Unified National Road Enforcement System comprising four interconnected technological components: toll terminals, a sensor network for real-time monitoring, a central “Digital Core” and a National Operations Centre.
Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Christina Velinova held an online meeting with representatives of Qatar Airways to discuss the possibilities for restoring direct flights between Sofia and Doha.
Stela Georgieva and Tsvetomir Doskov have been appointed as new members of the Board of Directors of Bulgarian Posts EAD by order of Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev. Elitsa Popova will remain on the company’s management board.
Darin Matov, Radoslav Bozhkov and Zdravko Anakiev have been released from their positions.
By order of Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev, a new Board of Directors of Holding BDZ EAD has been appointed. The change is aimed at ensuring continuity, a high level of professional expertise and effective management of the national railway operator until a competitive selection procedure is conducted in accordance with the Public Enterprises Act.
The current state of Bulgarian Posts requires sustained efforts to make more efficient use of resources, introduce new technologies and improve working conditions. This was stated by Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev following an unannounced visit to the Bulgarian Exchange and Sorting Centre in Sofia. It is the largest distribution centre of Bulgarian Posts. The Minister met with employees, familiarised himself with the centre’s operations and visited the post office in the Chelopechene District.
Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev held an online meeting with Romania’s Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence and Interim Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Radu-Dinel Miruță and Serbia’s Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Aleksandra Sofronijević. The meeting, initiated by Minister Peev, focused on the upcoming works on the railway infrastructure in Serbia and Romania and their impact on international rail traffic.
The first two of a total of 35 new Alstom trains will enter regular service in early September. Twelve trains have already been delivered to Bulgaria, while the remaining 23 will be ready for delivery by April 2027. This was announced by Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev at Sofia Central Railway Station during the presentation of the first Alstom electric multiple unit for Bulgaria.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications has brought together the history of Bulgarian stamp issuing from 1879 to the present day in an electronic catalogue. More than 5,800 original postage stamps have so far been digitised and made available on a specially created website.
Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev sent a letter to the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria concerning free travel on public transport for children under the age of 14.
The letter follows a growing number of cases in which, due to technical incompatibility between the fare control systems used in different municipalities, the validity of an electronic travel card issued in another municipality cannot be verified.