Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Protesters block traffic at E-79 international road to Greece near Blagoevgrad

Blocked traffic on E-79 highway near Blagoevgrad
Photo: BGNES

About 50 protesters partially have blocked the E-79 highway near Blagoevgrad, the BNR reports. Protesters are demanding the resignation of the government and the prosecutor general.
Police teams are on the spot, allowing the passage of cars in one lane and then in the other lane, the BNR announces.
The traffic to Greece and Sofia is difficult and queues have started to form.


Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Scorching Friday with temperatures reaching up to 38 degrees

It will be sunny and hot on Friday. Maximum temperatures will range between 33°C and 38°C, around 33°C in Sofia. It will also be sunny along the Black Sea coast. There will be a light to moderate easterly and southeasterly wind in the afternoon..

published on 7/3/25 6:35 PM
Daniel Mitov

Rising number of Moroccan nationals attempt illegal crossings into Bulgaria

Interior Minister Daniel Mitov told reporters that migrant pressure and attempts to cross the Bulgarian-Turkish border illegally are decreasing . He said that compared to 2023, attempts at illegal crossing had decreased by around 70%. The minister..

published on 7/3/25 5:46 PM

On 4 July, Parliament will vote on the third motion of no confidence.

The plenary debate on the third motion of no confidence against Rosen Zhelyazkov's government, proposed by the Revival party, has concluded . According to the National Assembly's rules, the vote must take place at least 24 hours after the debates end...

published on 7/3/25 4:15 PM