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Bulgaria: Social security via Revolut, fentanyl origin โ€” FrontPages.eu, August 07, 2026

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Bulgaria's National Social Security Institute (NOI) has launched a new system, allowing citizens to receive their compensations through the Revolut payment platform. This marks a significant step towards modernizing public services and offering greater convenience to beneficiaries. Meanwhile, the fight against fentanyl continues, with the Interior Ministry confirming that the drug's production is occurring within Bulgaria, not solely through imports. Eight individuals have been charged following a raid that uncovered a production laboratory, and authorities anticipate the emergence of a new organized crime group involved in its distribution. This development sheds new light on the domestic dimension of the fentanyl surge. In other news, Bulgaria and North Macedonia are set to collaborate on the construction of a cross-border tunnel as part of the Corridor 8 infrastructure development. Additionally, an old thermal power plant near a Sofia metro station is slated for transformation into a public complex, and the historic Buzludzha monument will receive a digital twin, highlighting ongoing efforts in infrastructure and cultural preservation.

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The National Social Security Institute (NOI) has implemented a new system enabling Bulgarian citizens to receive their compensations and benefits directly through the Revolut payment platform, enhancing accessibility and convenience for recipients.

OFFNews: NOI Compensations Can Now Be Received Via Revolut

The National Social Security Institute (NOI) in Bulgaria has introduced a new system allowing citizens to receive their compensations through the Revolut payment platform.

Sega: NOI to Now Transfer Benefits via Revolut

The National Social Security Institute (NOI) in Bulgaria will begin processing compensations and benefits through the Revolut payment system.

Authorities have confirmed that fentanyl is being produced within Bulgaria, not solely imported. Following a raid that uncovered a production laboratory, eight individuals have been charged, and a new organized crime group involved in distribution is expected to emerge.

Mediapool: Battle Against Fentanyl: New Group Likely to Emerge

Authorities are combating fentanyl, with eight individuals already charged following a raid that uncovered a laboratory for its production, signaling a likely emergence of a new organized crime group involved in its distribution.

Dnevnik: Interior Ministry: No data on Fentanyl import, production is in Bulgaria

The Chief Secretary of the Interior Ministry stated there is no data on Fentanyl imports, indicating production is occurring within Bulgaria.

Mediapool: Eight Charged After 'Fentanyl' Operation

Following a major operation codenamed 'Fentanyl,' eight individuals have been officially charged with drug-related offenses.

Bulgaria and North Macedonia are collaborating on a significant infrastructure project to construct a cross-border tunnel, which forms part of the broader Corridor 8 development initiative.

Mediapool: Corridor 8: North Macedonia and Bulgaria to Build Cross-Border Tunnel

Bulgaria and North Macedonia are collaborating on the construction of a cross-border tunnel as part of Corridor 8 infrastructure development.

Sofia sees plans for an old thermal power plant near a metro station to be transformed into a public complex, while the historic Buzludzha monument is slated to receive a digital twin, combining urban renewal with cultural heritage preservation.

Dnevnik: Old thermal power plant near Sofia metro to become public complex

An old thermal power plant located near a Sofia metro station is set to be transformed into a public complex.

Mediapool: Buzludzha Monument to Get Digital Twin

The historic Buzludzha monument is set to receive a digital replica, preserving its legacy and offering new ways to experience its history.

A young MiG-29 fighter jet pilot has resigned from service, reportedly due to insufficient funding and a lack of flight opportunities, raising concerns about the state of military resources.

Sega: Young MiG-29 Pilot Quits Over Lack of Funds and Flights

A young pilot of a MiG-29 fighter jet has resigned, citing insufficient funds and a lack of flight opportunities as reasons.

The political party 'Democratic Bulgaria' (DB) is actively pushing for the establishment of a dedicated cybersecurity agency, emphasizing the need for enhanced national digital security.

OFFNews: DB Insists on Establishing Cybersecurity Agency

The political party 'Democratic Bulgaria' (DB) is pushing for the creation of a dedicated cybersecurity agency.

A court has issued an order to halt the demolition of 12 residential buildings situated in the 'Baba Aliino' area near Varna, providing a reprieve for the structures.

Mediapool: Court Halts Demolition of 12 Residential Buildings Near Varna

A court has ordered a halt to the demolition of 12 residential buildings in the 'Baba Aliino' area near Varna.

Reports detail an incident where a bus driver allegedly removed a boy with special needs from a bus during high temperatures near Pleven, sparking concerns and questions about appropriate protocols.

OFFNews: Bus Driver Asked 'What Should I Do?' Before Removing Boy with Special Needs

A report detailing an incident where a bus driver allegedly asked 'What should I Do?' before removing a boy with special needs from the bus during high temperatures.

OFFNews: Driver Removed Child with Special Needs at 37 Degrees Near Pleven

A bus driver allegedly left a child with special needs in temperatures reaching 37 degrees Celsius near Pleven, Bulgaria.

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