Public Relations and Protocol

The Deputy Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications Dimitar Genovski granted to the mayor of Sofia Yordanka Fandakova, the award in category “Best digital city“ from the annual study of Darik radio.

Strengthened inspections in the capital to the harmful emissions from the automobiles are about to begin. The Deputy Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications Anguel Popov, the Deputy Minister of Interior Stefan Balabanov, the Executive Director of EA “Automobile Administration” Krasimir Kalaydjiev and the Head of the Traffic Police Department with the Sofia Interior Ministry Directorate Commissioner Tencho Tenev agreed on that.

Bulgaria and Ukraine issued the first joint philatelic edition between the two countries' postal administrations. In Sofia the stamp for validation was placed by the Executive Director of Bulgarian Posts Deyan Daneshki and the Ambassador of Ukraine Mykola Baltazhy. The theme of the edition is related to the preservation of the unique inhabitants of the Black Sea.

DG Communications Networks, Content and Technology of the European Commission has opened a public consultation on the .eu top-level domain (TLD). Residents of the European Union countries can assess the effectiveness of the .eu internet code and possible changes to facilitate the registration of pan-European internet names, by August 4, 2017.

In the presence of the Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications Ivaylo Moskovski were opened the offers received for participation in the open procedure for granting a concession for service of "Civil Airport for public use Plovdiv".

Participants in the order of submission of the offers are as follows:

The development of the railway connection along East-West direction is one of the most effective ways for transport of goods and freights between the countries of the two continents. That opinion was shared during the meeting of the Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications Ivaylo Moskovski and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Azerbaijan, who is also a chief negotiator with the European Union and the World Trade Organization- Mahmud Mamad-Guliev.

Using the concession as a mechanism for developing the transport system is one of our priorities, state the Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications Ivaylo Moskovski during today's opening of a new port facility in Bourgas. In his words the provision of state-owned sites for operation by private investors is the best approach for the development of transport companies.

Our main task is to accelerate the work on the implementation of the priorities in the governmental programme. That stated the Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications Ivaylo Moskovski, during the MTITC governance handover ceremony. He said also that he has had the possibility to convince himself in the professionalism of the experts at the Ministry and he will count on their maturity and experience within the realization of the policies in the field of transport, information technology and communications as well as within the solving of difficult tasks.

Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications Hristo Alexiev sent a congratulation address on the occasion of the opening of the exposition "Innovation, business and education in transport 2017".

"The introduction of innovative products and solutions is of utmost importance for the development of transport. In the current conditions of globalization, the competitiveness and sustainability of transport companies depend on the ability of companies to adapt to innovation and new market requirements", said Minister Hristo Alexiev.

The success of the technological companies depends on the innovations, and they are closely related to the protection of the intellectual property. That stated the Deputy Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications, Georgi Todorov in the discussion, dedicated to the World day of intellectual property – 26 April.

The Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications Hristo Alexiev carried out an inspection of the construction works of the overpass, which will connect Terminal 2 of Sofia Airport and "Brussels" Blvd in the capital.

From tomorrow will be introduced a temporary organization of traffic in both directions of the boulevard. The traffic in both directions will be realized along a temporary road lane at the western side of “Brussels” Blvd.

The Deputy Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications Lubomir Hadjiysky inspected a common training of Sofia Airport and Municipal Directorate Fire Safety and Civil Protection.

The training is three days as today has been performed at the Cargo compartment of Terminal 2. In the training have participated teams of over 30 persons, 8 firefighting vehicles and other equipment.

The per diem rates for international drivers will be paid as per the requirements of the Bulgarian legislation. That became clear after conversations between the Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications, Hristo Alexiev and the Minister of Labor and Social Policy, Galab Donev. Minister Alexiev said that would keep the competitiveness of the Bulgarian drivers on the European markets and would save one of the main sectors in the Bulgarian economy.

There are prepared amendments in the Law on Automobile Transport, by which is proposed the deadline of validity for the taxicab drivers’ authorizations to be extended without sitting an additional exam. That has stated the Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications Hristo Alexiev during the todays meeting with the taxi industry. He said that in order the proposals to become effective they should be approved after the forming of the National Assembly.

The construction of new railway connections to the industrial facilities was topic of the meeting between the Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications Hristo Alexiev and the Minister of Economy Teodor Sedlarski.

The Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications visited Sofia Locomotive Depot.

During the inspection in the repair base for locomotives and multiple unit trains at “BDZ Passenger Services” Ltd., Minister Alexiev got acquainted with the working conditions and the process of work. He talked to the employees in the depot and got informed about their opinion on the organization of work.

The Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications Hristo Alexiev ordered the organization of a working meeting for discussing issues related to the bus transport.

The Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications Hristo Alexiev, received officially an investment intention from the biggest manufacturer of rail rolling stock in the world. Representatives of China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC), which is one of the biggest world industrial concerns, presented the intention.

The investment intention contains solutions for common strategic cooperation, which include provision of a package of high technology, financing, investments, training and services.

The investment proposal includes three main points:

Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications Hristo Alexiev inspected the new electronic system to control the theoretical exams of applicants for drivers. He visited the regional department of "Road Transport Administration" in Sofia, where today were held the first exams in specially equipped halls. The results indicated that 64 out of 84 applicants have passed successfully.

Revenues of BDZ from entertainment trips may reach 4 million BGN per year, stated the Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications Hristo Alexiev today during a demonstration journey by steam locomotive to the Cherepish monastery with the participation of Prime Minister Ognian Gerdjikov, ministers and diplomats.

Minister Alexiev added that the idea of this trip is to show to the diplomatic corps, on the eve of the national holiday, the Bulgarian tradition, history, spirituality, because it is important and should be promoted.