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Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair Mirchev: Latest No-Confidence Motion Is on Issues Not Covered in Previous Motions
He was reacting to Saturday's comment by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov that the motion, submitted on September 12 over "failure of internal order and security, justice, and state capture", largely repeats previous motions.
Education Minister on Number of Pupils and Teachers, Curricula Changes, Subject of Religion
The enrolment of first-graders is currently ongoing because the so-called Mechanism for the Coverage of Children in the Education System is in place. There are children who have not yet been enrolled. Therefore, we expect around 57,000 first-graders
GERB-UDF Floor Leader Borissov Comments on No-Confidence Motion, Europe Motorway Inauguration
GERB-UDF Floor Leader Boyko Borissov attended the inauguration of the final section of the Europe Motorway near the village of Voluyak, West Bulgaria, on Sunday. He commented on the importance of the unveiling of the motorway and the latest no-confidence motion against the Rosen Zhelyazkov Cabinet.
Regional Development Minister Says Europe Motorway Opening Completes "Orient's Connection with Western Europe"
At an official opening ceremony on Saturday, the final section of the European Motorway was put into operation. With the completion of the construction works, the entire route from the Kalotina border checkpoint to Sofia will be accessible via the motorway.
Economy
Energy Minister Stankov Confers with Head of EC's Directorate General Energy Ditte Juul Jorgensen
Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov held a working meeting with the Director-General of the European Commission's Directorate-General "Energy", Ditte Juul Jorgensen, Stankov's Ministry reported on Friday.
Wrap-up Information Events on Euro's Introduction Held in Silistra, Sopot, Nikolaevo and Balchik
At a series of public information meetings held across Bulgaria, government officials assured citizens and businesses that the introduction of the euro on January 1, 2026, will be smooth, transparent, and free from financial disruption.
State Must Work Hand in Hand with Small Towns Mayors, Deputy PM Zafirov Says
The Bulgarian State is aware of the challengesthat mayors of small towns face and must work closely with them to find sustainable solutions, Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov during a national forum on the challenges and opportunities for the development of small settlements and their role in local government in Bulgaria, which took place in Obzor (on the Black Sea) on Friday. The event was organized by the National Association of Mayors in the Republic of Bulgaria.
Consumer Protection Commission, National Revenue Agency Inform Residents of Balchik About Euro Introduction
Experts from the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) and the National Revenue Agency (NRA) met with residents of the Black Sea town of Balchik, Northeastern Bulgaria, to inform them about the main stages and deadlines of the euro adoption in Bulgaria from January 1, 2026.
Culture
Ivan Vazov National Theatre to Stage 13 Premieres in Upcoming Season
The Ivan Vazov National Theatre will present thirteen premieres in the upcoming season, the theatre said on Thursday. The director of the troupe and National Theatre General Manager, Vasil Vasilev, said that when the team was trying to define the
European Identity Rooted in Roman Law, Says Sofia University Rector
Despite the different traditions within national legal systems, our shared foundation in Roman law reflects our common European identity, the Rector of the St Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia, Prof. Georgi Valchev, said.
BTA Triples Municipal Reporting, Eyes Full Council Coverage Nationwide
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) has significantly expanded its coverage of the activities of municipal councils in the country, Director General Kiril Valchev announced on Thursday.
BTA, Burgas State University Sign Cooperation Agreement
BTA Director General Kiril Valchev and Burgas State University Rector Sotir Sotirov signed a cooperation agreement on Thursday at the agency’s National Press Club in Burgas.
Balkans


EUR 19.6 Mln to Be Invested in Tourism, Economy, Environment under Bulgaria-Turkiye Cross-Border Cooperation Programme
Annual Inflation in Romania at Nearly 10% in August
Romania’s annual inflation rate increased to 9.9% in August, up from 7.84% in July, according to data released on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics. The rise occurred amid notable price increases in several sectors: non-food products
Turkiye Reports Record Exports to Germany
Turkiye reported record exports to Germany and announced that its economy is successfully undergoing a stabilization process and becoming increasingly stronger, according to the Anadolu Agency.
Turkish Customs Seize 114 Kilos of Drugs in Fuel Tanker at Kapikule Border Checkpoint
Turkish customs authorities at the Kapikule crossing on the Turkish-Bulgarian border near Edirne have seized 114 kilograms of narcotics from a fuel tanker truck, the Demiroren news agency reported.
Teachers in Romania Boycott Second Day of School
The second day of the school year in Romania began with a classroom boycott by teachers, local media reported on Tuesday. According to Digi24, many teachers entered classrooms only to write the lesson title on the blackboard, with their role limited to supervising students, taking attendance, and maintaining order, without engaging in any actual teaching.