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There Are Attempts to Influence Election of New Judicial Council by Members of Judiciary, Minister Says
Deputy Foreign Minister Receives Credentials of New UNICEF Representative in Bulgaria
Deputy Foreign Minister Ivanka Tasheva received the credentials of the newly appointed UNICEF Representative in Bulgaria, Mio Nemoto, the Foreign Ministry said on its website on Thursday.
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
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
Photography Exhibition in Varna Marks 70 Years of Bulgaria-Indonesia Diplomatic Relations
Targovishte Puppet Theatre Actress Honoured at Podgorica Festival
The actress from the State Puppet Theatre in Targovishte was recognized for her role in Adventures with Karlsson, based on the work of Astrid Lindgren, the theatre said on Thursday.
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.
Balkans
Greek State Minister Skertsos Rejects Comparison between Salaries in Greece and Bulgaria
Greek Minister of State Responsible for the Coordination of Government Policies Akis Skertsos rejected comparisons between Greece and Bulgaria in terms of salaries, arguing that they are based on a misinterpretation of Eurostat statistics.
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