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Protesters in Sofia Demand Resignation of Acting Prosecutor General Sarafov
Citizens gathered in front of the Palace of Justice in Sofia on Wednesday evening to demand the resignation of acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov. The protest, held under the slogan “SarafOFF! Freedom and Justice!”, was organized on Facebook by the Justice for All initiative.
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Bids Farewell to Polish Ambassador
Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev held a farewell meeting with Polish Ambassador to Bulgaria Maciej Szymanski, thanking him for his six years of work in strengthening Bulgarian-Polish relations.
Foreign Minister Georgiev: Bulgaria Opposes Proposal to Remove Unanimity Requirement for EU Foreign Policy Decisions
Bulgaria consistently opposes proposals to remove the requirement for unanimity in decision-making within the framework of the European Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy, Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev said in response to a question from
National Tripartite Cooperation Council Will Meet on Thursday
An extraordinary meeting of the National Council for Tripartite Cooperation has been scheduled at 10 am on Thursday, November 13, at the Council of Ministers, the government information service said. The agenda includes the draft budgets of the
Economy
Nine Bulgarian Defence Industry Companies Presented in European Parliament
Nine Bulgarian companies from the defence industry were presented at an event in the European Parliament in Brussels, organized on the initiative of MEP Andrey Novakov (EPP/GERB), GERB’s press office reported on Wednesday.
Automotive Cluster Warns 2026 Budget May Slow Investment
Automotive Cluster Bulgaria (ACB) said on Wednesday that key parameters in the 2026 draft budget could slow down investment in the country’s automotive sector.
Bulgaria and the euro Sanctions Begin for Unjustified Price Increases, Government Says
The Government’s press service reported here on Wednesday that sanctions are now being imposed for unjustified price increases. The adaptation period, during which institutions issued only warnings, has ended, and effective inspections are now underway, it transpired from a meeting of the Euro Mechanism convened by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov.
Bulgaria Ranks Fifth in COFACE's Top 500 Companies in CE Europe
Bulgaria has secured fifth place among Central and Eastern European countries by number of leading companies, with 27 firms included in the latest regional ranking of Coface for companies in Central and Eastern Europe. That is one more than the
Culture
Stefan Valdobrev, The Usual Suspects Record Song at Ancient City of Heraclea Sintica
Stefan Valdobrev, The Usual Suspects Record Song in Community Centre in Kovachevitsa Village
Stefan Valdobrev and the Usual Suspects recorded their new song at the community centre in the village of Kovachevitsa near Blagoevgrad on Tuesday. The recording was part of the Acoustics of Bulgaria project, during which the band is collecting sounds and inspiration from various iconic places in the country to prepare its upcoming album.
Continued UAE Presence in Antarctica as Part of Bulgaria’s 34th Antarctic Expedition
As the Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii set sail on its fourth expedition to Antarctica on November 7, on board the ship was also UAE research equipment. For the second consecutive year, a UAE scientific team is participating
First Group of 34th Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition Sets Sail on Chilean Ship Achilles 41
The first group of Bulgaria’s 34th Antarctic expedition has departed for Antarctica aboard the Chilean naval vessel Achilles 41, the Bulgarian Antarctic Institute announced on Tuesday.
Singer Yordanka Hristova and BTA Director General Kiril Valchev Receive Golden Age Awards
BTA Director General Kiril Valchev and singer Yordanka Hristova received their Golden Age awards on Tuesday at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Culture.
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.