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President Comments on Defence Ministry's Plan to Seek Rescheduling of Payments for Stage Two of F-16s Delivery
Asked about the Defence Ministry's intention to negotiate with the United States for the rescheduling of the obligations under the contract for the second stage of the delivery of the F-16 Block 70 aircraft, President Rumen Radev said the problem is that Bulgaria did not request sufficient ground equipment for the aircraft to be kept fully operational.
UPDATED President Raises Legal Concerns over Appointment of Special Administrator for Lukoil's Bulgarian Companies
Commenting on the appointment of the Executive Director of the National Revenue Agency, Rumen Spetsov, as special commercial administrator to oversee Russian oil company Lukoil's four operations in Bulgaria, President Rumen Radev told reporters on Saturday morning that he is concerned about the Bulgarian Constitution
UPDATED Prime Minister Is Confident in Spetsov as Administrator to Oversee Lukoil's Operations in Bulgaria
The Council of Ministers Facebook page published a video from Saturday morning of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov saying that the important task ahead is to ensure the timely and normal delivery of oil, as well as its unhindered processing and distribution.
Lukoil special administrator named Vazrazhdane Seeking Support to Refer Lukoil-related Amendments to Constitutional Court
The amendments, adopted in two readings during a single sitting on October 7, expand the powers of a future special commercial administrator (SCA) who will oversee the Bulgarian assets of Russian oil giant Lukoil.
Economy
2026 Education Budget Is Best Possible Compromise between Budget Situation and System's Needs - Minister Valchev
Bulgarian Economy's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Up by 4.6% in Q2 2025, Y/Y
The Bulgarian economy’s greenhouse gas emissions in the second quarter of 2025 increased by 4.6% compared to the like period of 2024, Eurostat said on its website on Friday.
Number of Business Registrations in EU, Bulgaria Grows in Q3 2025
The number of newly registered companies in the European Union increased by 4% in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the year's second quarter, according to Eurostat's website.
Experts Discuss Labour Market Changes, Demographic Crisis
Representatives of institutions and experts gathered at Vrana Palace, on the outskirts of Sofia, for a discussion on labor market changes and tackling the demographic crisis. The event was organized by the European Liberal Forum and focused on ways to encourage the return of Bulgarians living abroad, as well as on simplifying procedures for hiring workers from other countries.
National Statistical Institute Bulgaria's Unemployment Further Down on Q3 of 2025
At 3.4%, Bulgaria's unemployment rate in July-September 2025 was 0.2 percentage points lower than the 3.6% in the third quarter of 2024, the National Statistical Institute reported on Friday, citing the results of its latest Labour Force Survey. The
Culture
National Library in Sofia Opens Danish, Italian Corners
The National Library Sts Cyril and Methodius in Sofia has expanded its collection of international literary presence with the opening of Danish and Italian corners, the National Library and the Italian Embassy reported. With these, the total number
Ruse Is City of Music, Says Ruse Art Municipal Enterprise Director
Ruse is a city of music, Marian Savov, Director of the Ruse Art Municipal Enterprise, said here on Friday during the presentation of LIK magazine's new issue.
New LIK issue Ruse Jazz Festival Not Just Cultural Event, But Symbol of City's Creative Energy, Says Deputy Mayor
The Ruse Jazz Festival, which is the oldest in Bulgaria, is not just a cultural event, it is a symbol of the spirit, modernity and creative energy of Ruse, Deputy Mayor Zlatomira Stefanova said here on Friday. She participated in the presentation of the new issue of LIK magazine, dedicated to jazz music and jazz festivals organized in the country.
New LIK issue Every Person Knows There Has Always Been Jazz Festival in Ruse, Says Theodosii Spassov
When one says Ruse, everyone immediately knows that there has always been a jazz festival here, and with international participation at that, kaval player Theodosii Spassov said here on Friday. He participated in the presentation of the new issue of BTA's LIK magazine, dedicated to jazz music and jazz festivals organized in the country.
Balkans
Photo Exhibition "Bosilegrad: Then and Now" to Be Displayed in Bucharest
The photo exhibition “Bosilegrad: Then and Now” will be presented as part of the cultural program of the 17th edition of the “I Am a Bulgarian” festival, taking place this weekend in Bucharest, Romania. The visit of the Bosilegrad delegation, which
Bulgarian Embassy in Greece Presents Athos in Drawings and Photographs Exhibition
The exhibition, “Holy Mount Athos in Drawings and Photographs”, a collaborative project by artist Andrey Yanev and photographer Prof. Miroslav Dachev, Rector of the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts, will be displayed from November 20 to
Head of North Macedonia's Agency for Financial Support in Agriculture Arrested for Soliciting Bribe
The Ministry of Interior and the Prosecutor’s Office in North Macedonia announced an operation on Friday resulting in the arrest of Ilija Stoilev, director of the Agency for Financial Support in Agriculture and Rural Development, and the manager of a company ineligible for funding through the EU Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance in Rural Development (IPARD).
Serbian President Vucic Tells EU Ambassador His Term Will End Soon, Vows to Leave Good Impression
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic told the European Union’s Ambassador to Belgrade, Andreas von Beckerath, that his mandate would end soon and that, until then, he would try to leave a good impression on the European community, including through the language he uses, Serbian media reported.