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Volkswagen has unveiled the California Beach concept, designed to let one vehicle serve as both a family minivan and a camper. Developed with Stuff Bubble, the concept uses inflatable modular camping units that can be inflated or folded in minutes. The kitchen module weighs under 10 kg and includes a functional tap and sink, while the inflatable bed (about 12 kg) can be configured as a single or double. The concept debuts at Caravan Salon 2026, where Volkswagen will also show the ID. California Cruise electric camper, with a production version planned within two years.

A camper towing a trailer overturned after being hit from the side by a truck in central Haskovo. The crash occurred around 2:15 p.m. at the intersection of Bulgaria and Osvobozhdenie boulevards. The Renault truck, with Ruse license plates, failed to stop at a stop sign and struck the camper, which had the right of way. No injuries were reported; both drivers tested negative for alcohol. Traffic was disrupted for about an hour until the camper was righted and loaded onto a flatbed.

Latvian design studio Zeltini has completed work on the Z-triton 2.0 amphibious camper, which can travel on land and water. The model features a 1000W electric motor for land and a 1150W motor for water, a lithium-ion battery, and solar panels. The body is made of organic fiberglass with polyester from recycled bottles, and some parts are 3D-printed from bioplastic. The first batch will be delivered to Europe by the end of 2022, priced at $16,295.

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The regional administration in Lovech has announced steps to remove all illegal structures near the Sopot Reservoir. An inspection found violations involving unauthorized construction and placement of caravans in the reservoir's basin. Administrative and practical procedures will follow the analysis of the results. The reservoir is located near the village of Golyama Zhelyazna, about 30 km northwest of Troyan.

An illegal campsite with caravans, a children's corner and a barbecue has been set up on the shore of the Yovkovtsi reservoir near the village of Shilkovtsi, Bulgaria. The site is located in the sanitary protection zone of the reservoir, posing a threat to the water quality used by nine municipalities. Following inspections by the Elena municipality and the Veliko Tarnovo regional governor, violations were found. Authorities are preparing an order for the removal of the illegal structures, with forced demolition if necessary.

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An illegal campsite with solid fences, surveillance cameras and caravans was discovered in the sanitary protection zone of the Yovkovtsi reservoir near the village of Shilkovtsi. The violation was found during a joint inspection by regional authorities and water utility officials. The reservoir's water is the main source of drinking water for a large part of Veliko Tarnovo Province.

French caravan manufacturer Beauer unveiled its new X8 model at the Düsseldorf caravan show. The trailer measures 6.8 meters in length and 204 cm in width when closed, and expands telescopically at the push of a button, increasing its interior space. Once expanded, the X8 provides sleeping for up to eight people and includes a lounge with two pull-out sofas, a kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The equipped weight is 5,732 kg. Prices start at 109,990 euros.

At the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, Beauer presented the X8 caravan, which widens from 2.05 m to 4.8 m at the touch of a button. Electric cylinders extend the side sections in 60 seconds, creating an interior space of about 30 square meters. The model sleeps eight, with two separate bedrooms each featuring a 140×200 cm double bed. The X8 has a curb weight of 2,600 kg and a maximum permissible mass of 2,700 kg, leaving only 100 kg of payload. It is priced at around 110,000 euros.

An illegal campsite was discovered in the sanitary zone of the Yovkovtsi reservoir, near the village of Shilkovtsi, Elena municipality. The inspection, led by Veliko Tarnovo regional governor Marin Bogomilov and the heads of the reservoir and water utility 'Yovkovtsi', engineers Angel Stoyanov and Rosen Naydenov, found a fenced area with caravans, tents, a barbecue, and surveillance cameras. Gravel was laid to allow vehicles access to the water.

An unannounced inspection revealed an illegal campsite in the sanitary protection zone of the Yovkovtsi reservoir near Shilkovtsi, Elena municipality. Caravans, tents, gazebos, hammocks, boats and a permanent barbecue were set up on the shore, with the area fenced and under video surveillance. Regional governor Marin Bogomilov ordered an interagency commission to conduct a full survey of the reservoir and identify other violations. The findings will be referred to the prosecutor's office.

A Fiat camper parked on the shore of the Kardzhali Reservoir caught fire yesterday around 4 p.m. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, which destroyed the vehicle and personal documents. Preliminary cause: an electrical appliance left on. Firefighters from Podkova also put out burning shrubs and waste near a holiday village by Druzhintsi village, and dry grass near a pumping station in Momchilgrad. In Momchilgrad, rescuers captured a snake in a garage and released it in a safe location.

A burglary was committed between August 29 and 31 in the Pchelina area near Razgrad. After breaking the entrance door of a caravan, thieves stole a foresail tent, 8 spinning rods, 10 reels, three telescopes, caps, suitcases with hooks, a solar panel, 7 alarms, a sonar, a traction battery and other items. The 50-year-old owner from Razgrad noticed the loss around 8:30 a.m. on August 31 and reported it to the police. The damage is being assessed. An investigation is underway under Article 195, para. 1, item 3 of the Criminal Code.

In July, RIEW-Varna inspectors found three chemical toilets in the protected area 'Stepite' near Bolata beach, Kavarna municipality, installed without the required approval under the Protected Areas Act. Administrative penalty proceedings will be initiated. Separately, in the protected area 'Liman', following reports of camping, parked caravans without registration plates were discovered; circumstances are being clarified.

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