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Parliamentary Committee Approves Air Services Agreement Between Bulgaria and Mongolia
The parliamentary transport and communications committee approved at first reading a bill ratifying the Air Services Agreement between the Bulgaria and Mongolia, signed on November 21, 2025, in Sofia. The bill was submitted by the Council of
Transport Ministry Questions Economic Balance Analysis of Sofia Airport, Highlights Priorities
During a hearing before Parliament's Transport and Communications Committee on Thursday, Transport Minister Georgi Peev said that the Ministry of Transport has not accepted the findings of an economic balance analysis for the concession of Vasil
Vaccination against Sheep, Goat Pox Not Needed for Now - Agriculture Minister
There is currently no need to decide on vaccination against sheep and goat pox, Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovsky said on Thursday. He noted that a decision would be made based on the epizootic situation, if and when circumstances
Continue the Change Seeks Parliamentary Hearing of BNT, CEM Heads over Georgi Angelov's Removal from Air
Continue the Change (CC) submitted a request for a parliamentary hearing of Bulgarian National Television (BNT) Director General Milena Milotinova and Council for Electronic Media (CEM) Chair Gabriela Naplatanova over the removal of long-serving journalist and TV anchor Georgi Angelov from its programme History.BG, CC leader Asen Vasilev told a briefing at the National Assembly on Thursday.
Economy
National Statistical Institute Bulgaria’s Industrial Production Falls 6.8% Y/Y in July
Bulgaria’s industrial production index fell by 6.8% year-on-year in July 2026, according to calendar-adjusted data released by the National Statistical Institute on Thursday.
National Statistical Institute Bulgaria’s Construction Output Rises 4.9% Year-on-Year in July
Bulgaria’s construction production index rose by 4.9% year-on-year in July 2026, according to calendar-adjusted data released by the National Statistical Institute on Thursday. On a monthly basis, construction output decreased by 0.6% compared with
Retail Parks to Surpass Shopping Malls in Bulgaria by End-Q3, Analysis Shows
Bulgaria’s retail property market had a strong first half of 2026, with newly completed space increasing by 47% year-on-year, according to an analysis by commercial property consultancy Cushman & Wakefield Forton released by the company on
Professional, Civil Society Organizations Warn Against Merger of Sustainable Energy Development Agency with Energy Ministry
Six professional and civil society organizations have spoken out against plans to incorporate the Sustainable Energy Development Agency (SEDA) into the structure of the Energy Ministry.
Culture
In the Mood Opens New Season with Beyond Borders Programme
In The Mood jazz club is opening its third season under the motto Beyond Borders, which its team believes describes most accurately describes the direction in which the club continues to develop. They said Wednesday that Beyond Borders brings
UPDATED Long-Serving TV Anchor Is Removed from Programme, Raising Questions about Motives, Broadcaster Cites Programming Changes
Bulgarian National Television (BNT) has removed long-serving journalist and TV anchor Georgi Angelov from its programme History.BG, raising questions about the broadcaster's motives online and in statements by politicians. The public broadcaster
Japanese Culture Day to Take Place in Vratsa on September 12
Vratsa will host Japanese Culture Day on September 12, the municipality said on Wednesday.
Yambol to Host Bulgarian-Chinese Dragon Boat Festival on September 12, 13
Yambol will host a Bulgarian-Chinese Dragon Boat Festival celebrating the cultures and traditions of both countries on September 12–13, the municipal press centre said on Wednesday.
Balkans
Tens of Thousands Protest in Zagreb against Illegal Waste Dump near Gospic
Tens of thousands of people gathered in central Zagreb on Saturday to protest the illegal dumping of thousands of tonnes of waste near the central Croatian town of Gospic.
Council of Ministers decisions Bulgarian Government Approves World Bank Advisory Services Addendum for SME Development
At its meeting on Wednesday, the Council of Ministers approved a draft addendum to the agreement for advisory services entitled “Sustainable Development of Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Bulgaria” between the Bulgarian Small and Medium
Council of Ministers decisions Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece Prepare Joint Projects Under Connecting Europe Facility
The transport ministries of Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece will apply jointly under the 2026 call for project proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), Transport sector, 2021–2027. The call is open until October 6, 2026, and covers two
New Traffic Management System Using Cameras and AI Goes into Operation in Athens
A new traffic management system came into operation on Tuesday in Greece’s Attica region, which includes the capital Athens, public broadcaster ERT reported.