January 2024

The European Commission has given the green light for funding a feasibility study for a new bridge over the Danube at Ruse-Giurgiu in the amount of EUR 6.9 million.

This year Bulgaria will be the chair of the Regional Advisory Committee for Civil Aviation Search and Rescue (RASARAC).

Thanks to the support of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Sofia, the project was implemented in less than 3 months.

The first hospital heliport in Sofia is now registered according to HEMS requirements. It is located at UMBAL Sveta Anna and will be incorporated into the air ambulance system.

The Bulgarian and Romanian authorities start an on-the-spot review of all procedures related to the crossing of the Danube Bridge in Ruse.

With the positioning of the helicopter here, it will cover a wide perimeter in Eastern and Central Bulgaria, as well as part of the Trakia highway

Safe driving training should become part of driver training. We are starting studies to implement them in the training program.

Bulgaria and Japan will cooperate in the field of transport security and high-tech development.

Two projects to improve young people's digital skills and prepare them for a career in technology will be funded under the Digital Europe programme.

The salaries of BDZ and NRIC employees will be increased from 1 January 2024.