The quality of the road network in this country is close to bottom of the list of European countries. Almost half of the 21,000 kilometres of roads in the country are now in poor condition. The disparity between the way in which roads in the country are designed and the increased truck loads and the technological innovations in car manufacturing has been growing. Such were the conclusions drawn at a seminar on The state of and the challenges to the road infrastructure in Bulgaria, organized by the Bulgarian Branch Chamber Roads. According to the experts, what is needed is a systemic approach and more frequent repairs of the road network. Its disrepair increases the risk of traffic accidents, BNR’s Mila Mladenova reports.
The state is the principal investor in road construction in this country.
On Wednesday, minimum temperatures will range between 17°C and 23°C , with Sofia at 17°C. The morning will be mostly sunny, but atmospheric instability is expected to develop in the afternoon. Cumulonimbus clouds will form, leading to brief showers and..
Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil will lead a patriarchal liturgy in the village of Yahinovo, Dupnitsa municipality, this Saturday, BTA has reported. Locals define the upcoming visit of the head of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church to the church "St. Petka" as a..
Ahmed Dogan has announced the upcoming creation of a new political project, which will be "the successor to the historical mission of the DPS - to protect the rights of minorities and every Bulgarian citizen, to participate in real politics, to..
Two children, aged five and seven, ran away from their preschool in Sofia, prompting police involvement. The authorities were notified approximately one..
On Tuesday, the lowest temperatures will range from 17°C to 24°C, in Sofia 17°C. It will be sunny during the day, with temporary increases in..
Bulgaria and six other EU member states have not signed a joint statement condemning Israel over the situation in Gaza. The statement was signed..
Clear
Partly Cloudy