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Middle East conflict Two Bulgaria Air Flights Bring 290 Bulgarians Back to Sofia from Oman and Dubai
Expert Sees the Right Conditions in Bulgaria to Build High-Speed Rail Services
Bulgaria
Wrap-up Following Security Council Meeting, Caretaker Cabinet Says Bulgaria Not Directly Threatened by Middle East Conflict, Evacuations Continue
The Security Council with the Council of Ministers held a meeting here on Thursday to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
Bulgarian Food Safety Agency, Bulgarian Veterinary Union Agree to Hold Regular Meetings for Coordination on Key Issues
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) and the Bulgarian Veterinary Union (BVU) have agreed to hold regular monthly coordination meetings on key issues in the sector as announced by the agency on Thursday. This was discussed at a working meeting between the Executive Director of the BFSA, Dr. Angel Mavrovski, and the management of the BVU.
National Health Insurance Fund Refers Hospitalization Cases to Prosecution Service over Possible Misuse of Patients’ Personal Data
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) has referred hospitalization cases to the prosecution service to determine whether patients’ personal data were misused, the NHIF Governor, Assoc. Prof. Petko Stefanovski, told reporters on Thursday.
BDZ, Deutsche Bahn to Sign Contract for Delivery of 91 Railcars Within Days
A contract between the Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) and Deutsche Bahn for the delivery of 91 passenger railcars will be signed within days. This transpired during a meeting between Caretaker Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov
Economy
EUR 68 Mln Paid Out to 89 Municipalities under Municipal Investment Program February 20 to March 2, Finance Ministry Says
Rose Producers, Rose Processors, Experts Discuss Sector Problems, Necessary Legislative Changes
Rose growers and processors discussed the problems and challenges facing the sector with experts from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food at the industry’s annual meeting, held on Thursday in Kazanlak.
Unpleasant Odours from Kronospan Plant in Veliko Tarnovo Are Prerequisite for Health Risks, Report Says
Even though no exceedances of the permissible emission standards have been established, the unpleasant odours from the operation of the Kronospan plant in Veliko Tarnovo are a prerequisite for health risks, a report of the Regional Health
Middle East conflict Bulgaria Air Cancels Tel Aviv Flights Until March 9
All flights of Bulgaria Air to and from Tel Aviv have been cancelled until March 9, 2026 inclusive due to the extraordinary situation in the Middle East and an official notice from airport authorities in Israel, the airline’s press centre said on Thursday.
Middle East conflict Competition Protection Commission Recommends Urgent Measures to Ensure Fuel Market's Competitiveness and Stability
The Commission on Protection of Competition recommended that the executive authorities take immediate coordinated actions to ensure a competitive environment and stability of the fuel market in Bulgaria amid the complicated situation in the Middle East.
Culture
BTA and BG Radio Sign Partnership Agreement
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and BG Radio signed a partnership agreement on Thursday on the occasion of the radio station’s 25th anniversary, with the aim of promoting Bulgarian music.
BTA Director General Presents New Issue of LIK Magazine on Bulgarian National Television
The appearance of LIK magazine is the work of the National Academy of Arts (NAA), said BTA Director General Kiril Valchev on the Kultura.BG programme of the Bulgarian National Television (BNT). He presented the February issue of the magazine,
Book Featuring Works from The Sofianer Art Project to Launch on March 13
The official launch of a book featuring works from the The Sofianer art project exhibitions will take place at Sofia's Central Market Hall on March 13, organizers announced. The bilingual book features 72 works and brings together 60 contemporary Bulgarian artists.
Thracian Awards for Classical Music to Debut at Plovdiv’s Ancient Theatre
A ceremony and winners’ concert for the first Thracian Awards for Classical Music will be held at the Ancient Theatre in Plovdiv on June 23, 2026, the team of soprano Sonya Yoncheva said on Monday.
Balkans
Bulgaria among Top Five Export Markets for Turkiye’s Eastern Black Sea Region
Exports from the provinces of Trabzon, Rize, Artvin and Gumushane, which make up Turkiye’s eastern Black Sea region, reached USD 231.183 million in the first two months of the year. According to a statement by the Eastern Black Sea Exporters
Foreign Ministers of Turkiye and Bulgaria Discuss Situation in Iran by Phone
Turkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke by phone with Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky, Turkish Foreign Ministry officials reported. The two ministers discussed the situation in Iran and the surrounding region. “During the phone
US's Objective Is to Eliminate Any Possibility of Iran Developing Nuclear Weapons
Romania firmly supports the right of the Iranian people to decide their own future, the country’s Foreign Minister, Oana Toiu, said as quoted by Agerpres.
Bucharest Sets Up Task Force after Escalation in Middle East
Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up a crisis task force in response to escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to a statement sent by the Ministry sent to the media Saturday. The unit will coordinate consular assistance and