Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works

Bulgarian road safety and infrastructure funding crisis

12 clusters · 29 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Bulgaria launches nationwide Winter road safety campaign

Bulgaria continues to face a severe road safety crisis in 2026, characterized by rising fatalities and intense political scrutiny. As of mid-October, official Ministry of Interior statistics show that road traffic fatali

Bulgarian infrastructure and development planning

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Bulgaria plans 1,300 km of road infrastructure and water projects for 2027

Local municipalities in Bulgaria have begun allocating funds for specific regional projects. In Dobrichka, the municipal council approved over 524,000 euros in interest-free loans to support road rehabilitation in Stefan

Bulgaria 2026 presidential election runoff preparations

58 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Bulgarian Interior Minister reports increase in vote-buying signals

The first round of the 25 October 2026 presidential election resulted in a runoff scheduled for 1 November, as no candidate secured an absolute majority. Acting President Iliana Yotova led the first round with 34.8 perce

Bulgarian Road Infrastructure Agency developments

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria Road Infrastructure Agency launches interactive traffic map

The Road Infrastructure Agency (API) has undergone significant organizational and technological shifts. The agency announced a reform plan involving the dismissal of 420 toll management staff, part of a larger reduction

Bulgarian road safety and procurement concerns

6 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria Road Safety Institute challenges Struma motorway contract

Bulgarian authorities and safety advocates are addressing concerns regarding highway infrastructure and road safety equipment. Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Shishkov launched an investigation int

Topli Dol tunnel repairs on Hemus Motorway

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Road Safety Institute criticizes Ministry over Topli Dol tunnel repairs

Starting October 12, 2026, new traffic regulations were implemented at the Topli Dol Tunnel on the Hemus Motorway due to repairs on the Sofia-bound tube. All vehicles are diverted to two-way traffic through the Varna-bou

Bulgarian infrastructure procurement and oversight reforms

6 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria infrastructure declared in ‘Red Code’ due to funding gaps

Bulgaria has initiated a series of reforms to increase oversight and accountability in public procurement and infrastructure construction. Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Shishkov announced that in

Bulgarian regional development and infrastructure reforms

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria Minister announces road and tunnel infrastructure repairs

Bulgarian Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Ivan Shishkov, has initiated efforts to reform municipal infrastructure investment and oversight. In early October, Shishkov met with Sofia district mayors to

Residential energy renovation initiatives

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Brest residential building achieves high thermal efficiency through renovation

Residential energy renovation projects in Bulgaria and France are demonstrating significant improvements in thermal efficiency and energy consumption through public funding and technical upgrades. In Bulgaria, the Minis

Bulgarian environmental and utility management reforms

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria plans new management model for water and sewerage sector

Bulgaria is pursuing various legislative and strategic reforms aimed at improving environmental and utility management. Political parties have proposed changes to the Waste Management Act to increase market competition