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Over 4 million cars and more than 11 million passengers pass through the Kapikule-Kapitan Andreevo border crossing every year – the busiest land border in the world. This intensive traffic requires urgent modernization of the existing infrastructure and the construction of new border facilities. This was the main focus of the meeting organized by Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov with Turkey's Ambassador to Bulgaria Mehmet Sait Uyanık.
Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov held his first official meeting with the head of a diplomatic mission in Bulgaria. He talked to Excellency (H. E.) Haralambos Kafkarides, Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Bulgaria. The meeting took place in the context of Cyprus' active role as the current host of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union and stressed the importance of coordination and dialogue on key European transport and communications policies.
Eng. Murad Turk was appointed Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications by order of Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov.
He has many years of experience in the management, control and implementation of projects and programs funded by the European Union. He worked at the National Railway Infrastructure Company, where he was responsible for the coordination and monitoring of key infrastructure projects.
The National Air, Water and Railway Accident Investigation Board will conduct an independent investigation into the reasons that led to the incident with the fishing vessel VH 8112 in the Black Sea. The investigation will begin after the submission of all documents and materials by the competent institutions.
We recall the chronology of events and the actions taken by the competent authoritiesties
The Minister of Transport and Communications, Korman Ismailov, convened an operational meeting with the participation of key structures from civil aviation and the defense system. The focus of the talks was the coordination of civil air traffic at Vasil Levski Airport - Sofia in the context of the ongoing NATO partnership mission, as well as ensuring the unhindered operation of the largest Bulgarian airport.
Interim Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov has officially assumed office, taking over management of the Ministry from Grozdan Karadjov. “I will work to strengthen trust in the institution and streamline operations at all levels,” Minister Ismailov said as he took office.
“Ensuring fair and transparent elections is a top priority for the government and will be our focus in the coming months,” he added.
In 2027, the railway line on the Danube Bridge near Ruse will go electric, which will cut transport costs by almost 30%.
With new fast charging stations along the TEN-T network, we will be able to charge electric vehicles in 15 minutes. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadzhov. He awarded the first six contracts for the construction of fast charging centres for electric vehicles along the roads. Together, they're worth about €1.4 million, which is covered by the 2021–2027 Transport Connectivity Program.
Bulgarian Ports Infrastructure Company will build a modern port for passenger ships and a yacht marina on the island of St. Cyricus and St. Julitta near Sozopol. This was announced at a briefing in the Council of Ministers by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadzhov. By decision of the government today, part of the island is being transferred from the Ministry of Culture to Bulgarian Ports Infrastructure Company.
The opening of the Rudozem-Xanthi border crossing point fulfils a 30-year dream of the people on both sides of the border. These were the words of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadzhov, who visited the border crossing today.
Deputy Prime Minister Karadzhov and Minister of Foreign Affairs Georgi Georgiev met on site with Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Dimas.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications has announced a second procedure for the construction of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles on the TEN-T network. It provides financial support to micro, small, medium-sized, and large enterprises, with a total budget of €10 million and a maximum European funding of €256,000 per project. The intensity of the funding depends on the type of company – it is up to 65% for micro and small enterprises, up to 55% for medium-sized enterprises, and up to 35% for large enterprises.
Bulgaria now possesses 18 hospital helicopter landing sites, forming a well-distributed national network for emergency medical assistance by air. This was stated by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications, Grozdan Karadzhov, at the opening of the new hospital helipad at the "Sv. Ivan Rilski" Multi-Profile Hospital for Active Treatment in Gabrovo.
The first philatelic edition for 2026 is dedicated to Bulgaria's accession to the Eurozone. This is also the first Bulgarian postage stamp with a denomination in Euro—small in size, but a sign of great historical significance for our country's new economic era. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadzhov during the launch of the "Bulgaria in the Eurozone" postal-philatelic edition. The edition was validated by Ministers Grozdan Karadzhov and Temenuzhka Petkova, and the project's artist, Assoc. Prof.
The shipowner of the tanker "Kairos" has transferred the full amount of funds for the vessel's towing operation. The claim amounted to EUR 270,371, and the entire sum was paid today by the shipowner's shipping agent in Bulgaria—the company Parnavi EOOD.
The amount has been received in the account of the Maritime Administration Executive Agency, which coordinated the entire operation, and is to be reimbursed to the state budget.
By order of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications, Grozdan Karadzhov, the post office station in the village of Karaisen, Pavlikeni municipality, will open its doors tomorrow. On the same day, all pensioners in the village will receive their pensions.
Besides the payment of pensions, all other services will be performed at the post office, including the exchange of Levs for Euros.
The Maritime Administration has requested that the owner of the "Kairos" reimburse all costs incurred by the state for towing the tanker. The agency has already served a formal notice to the shipowner's Bulgarian agent via a private enforcement agent. The shipowner must reimburse the state the sum of EUR 270,371 by 12 January 2026.
The funds cover the full amount of expenses incurred by the state for the operation to remove the "Kairos" from the shores of Ahtopol to the Bay of Burgas.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications, Grozdan Karadzhov, held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport of the Hellenic Republic, Christos Dimas, in connection with the continuing blockades by Greek farmers at border checkpoints and main road arteries between Bulgaria and Greece.
The design of two new pedestrian underpasses and the construction of permanent fencing along the railway line in the area of Vasil Kanchov Boulevard in Vratsa will begin immediately. The underpasses will ensure safe passage under both the railway line and the boulevard. This was stated by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications, Grozdan Karadzhov, during a visit to Vratsa and a meeting with Mayor Kalin Kamenov.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications has approved six projects for the construction of fast-charging centres for electric vehicles along the national road network. The projects have a total value of nearly BGN 2.7 million, financed under the Transport Connectivity Programme 2021 – 2027.
Upon completion, the terminal will be entrusted to a private operator for management
European funding has been approved for the construction of an intermodal terminal in Ruse, the Ministry of Transport and Communications announced. The total value of the project amounts to nearly BGN 117 million. The investment will be implemented under the Transport Connectivity Programme 2021 – 2027, with non-repayable funding of over BGN 97 million provided by the European Regional Development Fund.