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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.
Today, teams from the Executive Agency “Maritime Administration”, in cooperation with the contractor BMF TUG Service, successfully completed the towing operation of the tanker “KAIROS”, assisted by three tugboats. At approximately 5.30 p.m., the vessel reached its final destination and was anchored at the designated location in Burgas Bay. At present, the tanker poses no risk to safety and will not obstruct navigation in the area.
The operation will be carried out tomorrow
The hydraulic system of the motor vessel KAIROS has been successfully brought into working mode, and the tanker is prepared for towing to a safe location in the Bay of Burgas. The activities were carried out today in execution of the approved plan for securing the ship and under the supervision of the Executive Agency "Maritime Administration".
The execution of the approved operational plan for securing and subsequently towing the tanker KAIROS is commencing. It was prepared jointly by the Executive Agency "Maritime Administration" and the operation's contractor, BMF TUG Service.
This morning, an emergency marine generator with a capacity of 150 kW, intended to restore the operation of the tanker's anchoring equipment, was delivered to the port of Burgas. The generator will be loaded onto a workboat along with the necessary power supply equipment and mooring lines.
The operation to tow the tanker "Kairos", located in the Ahtopol area, is proceeding according to schedule and without delay. The government approved a decision today via written procedure to secure the 1.2 million BGN necessary for the execution of the activities. A contract with the contractor is due to be signed by the end of the day.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications, Grozdan Karadzhov, has sent an official letter to the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, in connection with the complicated situation at the border checkpoints between Bulgaria and Greece caused by blockades by Greek farmers.
The tanker "Kairos" is in a stable position, there is no environmental pollution, and preparations are set to begin for moving it to a safe location. This was stated by the Director of the Executive Agency "Maritime Administration"-Burgas, Zhivko Petrov, following the initial inspection of the ship carried out today.
Today, inspectors from the "Maritime Administration" and a Border Police team boarded the ship for a preliminary check. The inspection confirmed earlier reports of serious damage to the stern of the vessel.