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Media Review: September 11
The predominant topic in Bulgarian media on Friday is the upcoming presidential election.
Sofia’s Winter Heating Supply Is Secured, Energy Minister Says
Sofia’s district heating supply for the upcoming winter season is secured, insofar as it depends on the Energy Ministry, Energy Minister Iva Petrova said during Q&A in Parliament Friday.
Continue the Change Demands Answers from President Iotova over Pardon of Convicted Drug Dealer
Continue the Change (CC) demands an explanation from President Iliana Iotova about a padron she granted to a convicted drug dealer in 2022, ten years before he was to serve out his sentence. This transpired at a news briefing where CC leader Assen
Defence Ministry Takes Balanced Approach to NATO, EU Projects, Minister Says
The Ministry of Defence is taking a balanced approach by participating in a number of projects under NATO and European Union (EU) initiative instruments, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said during Q&A in Parliament Friday. He was asked by
Economy
National Statistical Institute Bulgaria's Exports to EU in January-June Up by 10.3% Y/Y, Trade Deficit Remains
National Statistical Institute Bulgaria's Trade with Third Countries in January-July 2026: Exports Up 3.3%, Imports Up 24%, Y/Y
Bulgaria's exports of goods to third countries increased by 3.3% year-on-year in January-July 2026 to EUR 9.45 billion, according to preliminary data released on Friday by the National Statistical Institute (NSI).
Bulgarian Innovation Hub Joins European Consortium Launching Cyber Resilience Platform for Small, Medium Enterprises
A European consortium launched a free, open-source platform on Friday to help European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) comply with the EU Cyber Resilience Act, the consortium told BTA.
Eurostat Second-Quarter Agricultural Output Prices Down by 2.64% in Bulgaria Y/Y, 5.8% across EU
In the second quarter of 2026, the average price of agricultural output in Bulgaria fell by 2.64% compared with the second quarter of 2025. This placed Bulgaria among the three EU countries with the smallest declines among the 20 member states where
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.
Culture
Photography Exhibition in Varna Marks 70 Years of Bulgaria-Indonesia Diplomatic Relations
A photography exhibition at the City Art Gallery in Varna marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and Indonesia. Titled “Indonesia: Between Roots and Becoming,” the exhibition features 75 photographs
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
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