Pomorie: 3 orders to amend detailed development plans, 14-day appeal period
On 12.10.2026 the Municipality of Pomorie issued three orders (No. РД-16-2019, РД-16-2020 and РД-16-2021) permitting the preparation of amendments to the regulation and development plans. They concern parcels 35033.8.464 and 35033.8.448 in the Rekitsa area (Kableshkovo) and parcels 57491.508.158 and 57491.508.159 in the Paleokastro area (Pomorie). The orders can be appealed to the Administrative Court of Burgas within 14 days of notification.
Pomorie: Detailed development plan to be amended for 3 plots in block 273
The Mayor of Pomorie has authorised the drafting of an amendment to the detailed development plan (development plan and working plan) by Order No. РД-16-2025 of 14.10.2026. It covers plots UPI X 6030, UPI XI 6031 and UPI XII 6032 in block 273 of the town of Pomorie (cadastral IDs 57491.504.11, 57491.504.12 and 57491.504.13). Interested parties may appeal the order before the Administrative Court of Burgas within 14 days of notification.
Direct flight Paris–Burgas from 10 May 2027: Transavia flies on Mondays
From 10 May 2027, Transavia France will operate a direct route between Paris-Orly and Burgas, on Mondays. The announcement comes from Burgas airport and was published by Burgas24 on 11 October 2026. The report gives no flight number, no prices and no total number of flights per year. For owners in France and Western Europe, this means a direct route to the coast at the start of the season.
Direct flight Wrocław–Burgas from 28 March 2027: Ryanair flies twice a week
From 28 March 2027 Ryanair operates a direct route between Wrocław airport and Burgas, on Wednesdays and Sundays. Karol Przywara, chief executive of Wrocław airport, is quoted in the report on the new route. According to Burgas24, tickets are already on sale. For owners on the coast, the direct link means arriving from Poland without a stopover, which makes personal use and rental planning on this route more predictable.
Eurovision 2027 in Burgas: semi-finals on 11 and 13 May, final on 15 May, talks on flights to London Luton
On 10.10.2026 Mayor Dimitar Nikolov discussed preparations for the 71st Eurovision Song Contest in Burgas with Elizabeth Chapman, deputy head of mission at the British Embassy. The semi-finals are set for 11 and 13 May 2027 and the final for 15 May 2027; tens of thousands of visitors from almost 40 countries are expected. The talks also covered year-round flights between Burgas airport and London Luton, security measures and the region's accommodation capacity. The report names no decision on the flight link.
Atia: Sozopol permits a draft to re-zone a guesthouse plot for residential building
By order No. 8-Z-900 of 7 October 2026 the municipality of Sozopol permitted a draft amendment to the detailed development plan to be prepared for plot UPI III-505.95 (cadastral identifier 63015.505.489) in block 2 of the village of Atia. The designation is to change from “for guesthouse” to “for residential building”; the terms of reference under Article 125 of the Spatial Planning Act are approved. The order suspends application of the existing plan within its scope and lapses if no amendment draft is submitted within one year. It can be appealed within 14 days via the mayor to the Administrative Court of Burgas. The municipality published the notice on 8 October 2026.
High-speed line to Kapıkule opens: rail journey from Istanbul to the border drops from 4.5 to 1.5 hours
On 9 October 2026 the Çerkezköy–Kapıkule section of the high-speed line from Istanbul to the Bulgarian border was opened in Babaeski, Kırklareli Province. Journey times for passengers fall from 4.5 to 1.5 hours, annual capacity rises from 600,000 to 3 million passengers and, in freight, from 1.5 to 9.5 million tonnes. Kapıkule station grows from 23 to 42 tracks and its track length from 15,675 to 51,000 metres. Construction began in 2019 and is jointly financed by Türkiye and the EU; the report gives no timetable for the Bulgarian side of the link.
Sozopol publishes development plan for villa construction in the Budzhaka area, objections within 14 days
On 9 October 2026 the Municipality of Sozopol published the draft of a detailed development plan (PUP-PRZ) that changes the designated use of plot 67800.7.163 and part of plot 67800.7.175 in the Budzhaka area and regulates the land; the intended designation is “for villa buildings”. Under Article 128(5) of the Spatial Development Act (ZUT), written objections, proposals and requests must be filed with the municipal administration within 14 days; the notice stays posted until 23 October 2026. The UTIPE directorate at 2 Han Krum Square, 2nd floor, room 29, provides access to the documents.
Three roads in Burgas region remain under repair until the end of 2026, including 12 kilometres to Yasna Polyana
On 9 October 2026 a commission led by the regional administration inspected three construction sites in Burgas region: the III-992 Rosen–Veselie–Yasna Polyana (under construction since 2024), the III-9009 Novo Panicharevo–Yasna Polyana and the I-906 Dyulino–Gyulovtsa. On the III-9009 about 12 kilometres are being rebuilt, with new asphalt, drainage, three large bridges and 26 culverts; in September a section of about 6 kilometres was fully closed. Completion is planned for the end of 2026, subject to dry weather. The report names neither amounts nor contractors.
“Sveta Anastasia” hospital in Burgas and Trakya University in Edirne agree on cooperation in medicine and research
The children's hospital “Sveta Anastasia” in Burgas and Trakya University in Edirne signed a cooperation agreement on medicine, research and specialist training on 9 October 2026. It provides for the exchange of specialist doctors and lecturers, joint scientific work and further training in paediatrics, genetics and transplant medicine. A university team is due in Burgas as early as October 2026, and representatives are invited to the medical forum in Burgas in November. The report gives no details on funding or term.
Pomorie: Decision No. BS-120-PR/2026 on EIA screening for marine research centre in quarter 217
The Municipality of Pomorie announces that the Director of the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water in Burgas has issued Decision No. BS-120-PR/2026 on screening the need for an environmental impact assessment. The investment proposal is called "Black Sea Scientific, Educational and Nature Conservation Centre for the Marine Environment" and is located in Pomorie, plot UPI XXII, quarter 217, cadastral identifier 57491.508.249. The developer is the company "PROPARTIS PS" EOOD, and the decision can be viewed at https://riosv-burgas.bg/.
Pomorie: public meeting on 09/10/2026 at 5.30 pm on the redevelopment of Petar Beron Street
Mayor Ivan Alexiev is inviting residents of Petar Beron Street in Pomorie, along with all other interested parties, to discuss a project to upgrade the surrounding space. The plans cover asphalting, access ways to building entrances and garages, repair of existing pavements and kerbs plus new ones, parking areas between the blocks, redesigned green spaces, new lighting units and video surveillance, and recreation areas with suitable planting. The meeting takes place in front of the residential blocks on 09/10/2026, a Friday, at 5.30 pm.
Sozopol: building permit No. 146 for a multi-family villa building in the Budzhaka area
On 8 October 2026 the Municipality of Sozopol published building permit No. 146 for a multi-family villa building with a building water connection. The site is regulated plot UPI III-6016, cadastral plot 67800.6.804, in the Budzhaka area. The permit rests on the final decision No. BS-36-PROS of 23 September 2021 of the Burgas environmental inspectorate RIOSV. The UTIPE directorate at 2 Han Krum Square, 2nd floor, room 24, offers inspection on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 to 12:30.
Tsarevo publishes environmental report for the Michurin fishing port rebuild, 30 days for comments
On 7 October 2026 the Municipality of Tsarevo published the environmental impact assessment report for the reconstruction and modernisation of the “Michurin” fishing port. The project covers unloading quays and covered berths for boats on plots 48619.504.83 and 48619.504.88; the developer is the municipality itself. The administration at 36 Han Asparuh Street accepts written, reasoned comments within 30 days of 6 October 2026.
Burgas: regional blood donation centre receives €3.918 million for equipment, building is complete
On 7 October 2026 a tranche of €3.918 million was approved for the Regional Centre for Transfusion Haematology in Burgas; the funds flow through the health budget. The money buys medical equipment and inventory, while the building on the grounds of the UMBAL Burgas university hospital in the Zornitsa residential district is already finished. The funds are a new tranche and not the same as the earlier roughly €2.56 million from the 2024 budget.
Pomorie: Building permit No. 156 for a residential power connection, 14-day appeal period
The Municipality of Pomorie has published building permit No. 156 of 25 August 2026 for the external power supply of a residential building on plot 57491.501.725 in the town of Pomorie. A low-voltage cable of type NAY2Y-J 4×185 mm² will run from the distribution board on the facade of the neighbouring building on plot 57491.501.724 to a new board on the facade of the new building. The project and permit can be inspected in the UTOOS department, 2nd floor, room 26, on Thursdays from 9:30 to 12:00 and from 13:30 to 16:00, and may be appealed before the competent administrative court within 14 days of notification.
Pomorie: detailed development plan for plot 57491.502.218 in block 73 to be amended
With order No. RD-16-1973 of 6 October 2026, the Municipality of Pomorie has permitted the drafting of an amendment to the detailed development plan for plot UPI VI 904 in block 73 of the town of Pomorie. The amendment covers a building plan and a working development plan for the cadastral parcel 57491.502.218. Interested parties may appeal the order before the Administrative Court of Burgas within 14 days of notification.
Ravadinovo: order No. 8-Z-880 approves the development plan amendment for plot UPI III-61 in block 24
By order No. 8-Z-880 of 5 October 2026 the Mayor of Sozopol approved the partial amendment of the detailed development plan, regulation and building parts, for regulated plot UPI III-61, cadastral plot 61042.501.160, in block 24 of the village of Ravadinovo; the municipality published the notice on 6 October under Article 129(2) of the Spatial Planning Act. The drawing and the order are attached to the notice as two PDF files containing the amended boundaries and building parameters. Ravadinovo lies five kilometres inland from Sozopol and has been on buyers' radar since the summer thanks to new villa building plots.
Sozopol: building permit No. 143 for two villa buildings with a shared underground car park in the Sveta Marina area
The Municipality of Sozopol has published building permit No. 143 of 5 October 2026 for villa buildings No. 89 and No. 90 with a shared underground car park; the site is regulated plot UPI XX-35010, cadastral plot 67800.35.137, in the Sveta Marina area within the Sozopol land register. The legal basis is Article 149(1) in conjunction with Article 149(6) of the Spatial Planning Act, accompanied by decision No. BS-100-PR/2024 of the Burgas environmental inspectorate RIOSV on the environmental assessment. Permit and project are available for inspection at the municipality's UTKSK directorate, 2 Han Krum Square, 2nd floor, room 24, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 to 12:30.
Sveti Vlas: decision No. 812 splits four municipal plots for the Sveti Vlas-Elenite wastewater plant, funded by the EU Environment programme
At its extraordinary session on 24 September 2026 the Nessebar Municipal Council unanimously (19 votes in favour) adopted decision No. 812 approving the division of the four municipal plots 11538.11.23, 11538.11.1, 11538.11.13 and 11538.11.14 in Sveti Vlas and the preparation of the development and subdivision plans for the Sveti Vlas-Elenite wastewater treatment plant; funding comes from the EU programme "Environment 2021-2027". Decision No. 813 (14 in favour, 5 abstentions) adjusts the boundary between Nessebar and Ravda and merges two plots totalling 8,131 square metres into one unit for Europa Street. Decision No. 811 authorises the mayor to approve the 2025 annual report, the 2026 budget and a state subsidy of 23,000 euros for 2027 in the Burgas water association.
Pomorie presents Geopark concept on 07.10.2026 at 17:30
The Municipality of Pomorie invites representatives of the tourism business to a meeting on the initiative to create and develop the POMORIE GEOPARK. The presentation covers the project concept, the structure and organisation of the geopark, and the opportunities and benefits for the local community, the tourism sector and local business. The meeting takes place on 07.10.2026 from 17:30 at the Dechko Stoev Municipal Art Gallery in Pomorie.
Pomorie: Natura 2000 decision No. BS-43-PrOS/01.10.2026 for one residential building on plot 57491.8.137
The Municipality of Pomorie informs all affected natural and legal persons about decision No. BS-43-PrOS/01.10.2026 of the Director of the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water in Burgas, assessing the probable degree of significant negative impact on protected zone BG0002043 "Emine" for the conservation of wild birds. The subject is the investment proposal "Construction of one residential building on the plot with identifier 57491.8.137, locality "Ezika", town of Pomorie, Municipality of Pomorie", with developer Ismigyul Hasan. The zone was designated by Order RD-560/21.08.2009 (State Gazette No. 69/2009) and amended by Orders RD-76/28.01.2013 (No. 10/2013) and RD-721/28.09.2023 (No. 83/2023) of the Ministry of Environment and Water. The decision is available at www.riosvbs.com.
Pomorie approves development plan change for four plots in the Kamenar district
The Municipality of Pomorie has approved, by order No. RD-16-1694 dated 31 August 2026, an amendment to the detailed development plan for plots V, II, VII and VI (cadastral parcels 57491.601.300, 294, 302 and 303) in block 22 of the Kamenar district. The project and the order are available for inspection at the municipality's Spatial Planning, Construction and Environment department on Thursdays from 9:30 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 16:00. The order may be appealed within 14 days of notification before the Administrative Court of Burgas.
Pomorie amends zoning plan for two plots in zone 250
The Municipality of Pomorie has published a draft amendment to the zoning plan for plots UPI I and II (cadastral parcels 57491.501.20 and 57491.501.545) in zone 250 of the town of Pomorie. The draft is available for review at the Spatial Planning Department, 2nd floor, room 26, on Thursdays from 9:30 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 16:00. Objections may be filed within 14 days of notification.
Burgas expands EV charging network with 415,000 euro
Burgas municipality is tendering the EU-funded project LIFE22-IPC-BG-LIFE-SIP CLIMA-SUMP for 16 charging stations with 38 charging points, 13 fast and 3 slow chargers across 13 main sites plus four reserve sites. The budget is 415,000 euro excluding VAT, with the municipality co-financing up to 45%. Bids are due by 26 October 2026, with completion planned by 31 December 2027.
18-kilometre truck queue at Kapitan Andreevo border crossing toward Turkey
According to a BTA report dated 28 September 2026, a roughly 18-kilometre truck queue formed on the Maritsa motorway between Svilengrad and the Kapitan Andreevo border crossing, heading toward Turkey, with the Lesovo crossing also affected. The cause is higher trade volume: within 24 hours, 710 trucks were processed on the outbound lane to Turkey, reaching the crossing's maximum daily capacity. Border police are escorting the column to keep traffic moving safely.
Bulgaria Air to fly Sofia-Burgas through the winter from 25 October
According to a BTA report dated 25 September 2026, Bulgaria Air will for the first time operate the Sofia-Burgas route continuously through the 2026/2027 winter season. From 25 October 2026 the carrier flies on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays using an Airbus A220-100. For Eurovision 2027, Bulgaria Air will raise frequency to up to two daily flights between 2 and 19 May 2027.
Pomorie: short-term paid parking zone active 08:30 to 17:00 on weekdays from October 1 to May 15
From October 1 to May 15, the short-term paid parking zone in Pomorie operates Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:00, with free parking afterward, on weekends, and on official public holidays. The rule is based on Ordinance No. 23 of the Pomorie municipality. From October 1 to 31, residents of the Sveti Georgi district can apply for preferential paid parking outside this zone, and from October 1 to June 30 a paid parking subscription is available on Pomorie's car parks for up to two vehicles per applicant, excluding the MBAL hospital and the fishing port car parks.
Pomorie municipality approves four detailed plans for power line routes in Lahana and Kosharite
The Pomorie municipal council approved four detailed development plans for electricity supply routes through Decisions No. 933, 882, 883 and 884. The projects include a 20 kV cable near Bata with a route length of 410.33 meters, and three low-voltage routes in the Lahana and Kosharite areas near Pomorie measuring 74, 274.62 and 103 meters, serving a total of twelve new residential and holiday buildings. The decisions were published in State Gazette No. 90 of 30.09.2026 and can be appealed within 30 days before the Burgas Administrative Court.
Mayor of Burgas wins three categories at the Mayor of the Year awards
Dimitar Nikolov, the mayor of Burgas, was honoured in three categories of the annual Mayor of the Year awards: Investment and Growth, Smart City, and Health and Demographic Policy. Among large municipalities with more than 100,000 residents, Burgas won these categories outright. Voting ran from 14 to 24 September, all 265 municipal mayors took part across 8 categories, and more than 54,000 people cast votes; the awards are organised for the 14th time by the platform Kmetd.bg.
