Yambol Province

The Mayor of the southeastern Bulgarian town of Elhovo, Petar Kirov, has urged locals to prepare for evacuation as the water level of the Tundzha River nears the critical level.

The water column exceeds 3.9 meters, the critical level being 4 meters, according to reports of the BGNES news agency.

Bulgaria's Specialized Prosecutor's Office has pressed charges against seven alleged participants in an organized crime group engaged in racketeering and an accomplice.

The six members of the crime group were arrested on Monday and one of them is currently serving a prison sentence.

Bulgaria's Chief Directorate Fire Safety and Civil Protection has recommended the implementation of additional preventive measures in areas with intense rainfalls, Friday.

The EU Commission will put aside a total of EUR 30 M for trans-border cooperation between Bulgaria and Turkey in 2014-2020, media sources say.

Bulgaria's Ministry of Environment and Waters has warned on Monday of possible sudden local floods in the next few days.

Based on the current meteorological situation, the levels of the rivers Arda, Maritsa and Tundzha are expected to go up on Monday and Tuesday.

Waters may rise due to the controlled drainage of micro-dams, the press center of the Environment Ministry informs.

The E.Miroglio company, leader on the international textile market, will invest BGN 55M in its textile factories in Bulgaria's cities of Sliven, Yambol and Svishtov in 2014.

Part of the money will come from European programs, the owner of the enterprise Edoardo Miroglio announced.