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CC-DB Leader Vassilev: ARF Receiving Third Mandate Is Clear Sign Against Peevski
“This is a clear sign by President Rumen Radev against Peevski,” said Continue the Change leader Assen Vassilev on Thursday in the halls of Parliament, commenting on the third government forming mandate. Earlier on Thursday, the president’s press
Municipalities to Set Up Sites for Household Construction Waste under Amendments Passed at First Reading
On Thursday, Parliament approved at first reading amendments to the Waste Management Act tabled by the Council of Ministers. A total of 115 MPs voted in favour, 95 against, and nine abstained.
Vazrahdane Leader Kostadinov: President Exposed All Dependencies
Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov issued a statements after it transpired that President Rumen Radev will hand the third government-forming mandate to the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms. “Radev decided to give the third mandate to Ahmed
Burgas State University to Cooperate With University of Angers to Monitor Purity of Water Basins
Burgas State University (BSU) and the University of Angers in France will start cooperation in the fields of AI and ecology, BSU said on Thursday.
Economy
Eurostat: Euro Area and EU Industrial Output Up in November; Bulgaria Records Year-on-Year Decline
Industrial production in the euro area and the EU rose year-on-year in November 2025, Eurostat, the EU's statistical office, said here on Thursday.
Outgoing Agriculture Minister Tahov То Open Bulgaria Stand at Berlin International Green Week
Outgoing Agriculture Minister Georgi Tahov will open Bulgaria’s national stand at Berlin International Green Week on January 16, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food press service said on Thursday.
Outgoing Finance Minister Says Euro Adoption Process in Bulgaria Is Smooth and Lawful
The process of introducing the euro in Bulgaria is proceeding smoothly and in full compliance with the legal framework, said outgoing Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova in response to journalists’ questions during the validation ceremony of the
UniCredit, EIF Sign New EUR 445 Mln Guarantee Agreement Under InvestEU Programme
UniCredit and the European Investment Fund (EIF), part of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, have signed a new guarantee agreement under the InvestEU programme, which will significantly increase support for micro, small and medium-sized
Culture
Cross-border Project to Present Historical Craft of Transporting Goods on Maritsa River in Dimitrovgrad
Bulgarian News Agency Announces 2026 Internship Class from National Aprilov School
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) has selected 19 students from National Aprilov High School for its 2026 internship program. The names of the future interns were announced by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev during the school’s patron day
National Statistical Institute 84 Cinemas Operate in Various Locations Across Bulgaria in 2024
A total of 84 cinemas were operating in various locations across the country in 2024, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said on its website on Tuesday in honour of Film Makers’ Day. According to NSI, cinemas in Bulgaria continued to attract large audiences and fill theatres with interesting plots and emotional stories over the past year.
Bulgaria to Participate in Second Semi-Final of Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna
Bulgaria will participate in the second semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna on May 14. On Monday, a draw was held to determine the order in which the participants will take the stage in this year's 70th anniversary edition of the
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Trakia University Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) and Trakia University in Stara Zagora have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to strengthen research, education, and innovation in Bulgaria, BAS said in a press release Monday. The signing, by BAS
Balkans
Hardline Protesting Farmers Vote to Meet Prime Minister, Plans for Athens Tractor Rally on Hold
Hardline protesting farmers have voted to enter dialogue with the government and meet with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, putting plans for Athens tractor rallies on hold, the online edition of the Kathimerini newspaper said on Wednesday.
Eight-day Detention Measure for Man Suspected of Attacking Bulgarian Embassy in Skopje
The Basic Criminal Court in Skopje has ordered an eight-day detention measure for a 55-year-old man suspected of attacking the Bulgarian Embassy in Skopje.
Serbian President Vucic Refuses to Meet European Parliament Delegation
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday that he does not want to meet representatives of a European Parliament (EP) delegation because they are “arriving uninvited” in Belgrade on January 22, Serbian media reported.
North Macedonia’s Prosecuting Magistracy Open Case over Damage to Bulgarian Embassy Entrance in Skopje
The prosecuting magistracy in North Macedonia has opened proceedings against a 55-year-old man suspected of damaging the glass of the entrance door of the Embassy of Bulgaria in Skopje.