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Bulgaria's Chief of Defence Calls for Greater Readiness, Faster Capability Development Amid Rising Strategic Tensions
25th Etno Fest Taraclia Brings Together Folk Ensembles, Craftspeople, and Guests from Moldova, Bulgaria, Romania, and Ukraine
Bulgaria
GERB Should Return to Its Right-Wing, Conservative Roots, Leader Borisov Says
“I want GERB to return to where it was. The party should return to the conservative principles on which it was founded in 2009 — zero deficit, support for entrepreneurs, and rejection of populism,” GERB leader Boyko Borisov said in Burgas, adding
Kardzhali Deputy Mayor, Municipal Secretary Detained
The Deputy Mayor and Secretary of the Municipality of Kardzhali have been detained for up to 24 hours, Kardzhali Mayor Erol Myumyun told BTA, adding that the detentions took place on Friday and, according to information available to him, were still
President Iotova: Peace Is Possible in a World Full of Conflicts
"Peace is possible in a world full of military conflicts, and I will say so from the highest international tribune of the United Nations," President Iliana Iotova said in an interview with Bulgarian National Television ahead of her upcoming address
GERB Must Return to Being Strong Right-Wing, Conservative Party, Leader Borissov Says
Speaking during a meeting with GERB representatives from Plovdiv Region in Parvomay on Friday evening, party leader Boyko Borissov said that GERB must return to being a strong right-wing, conservative party again. “GERB must return to what we used
Economy
Commission for Consumer Protection Chair: We Reached European Average in Prices, but Lag Behind in Terms of Purchasing Power
Agriculture Minister: Bulgarian Farmers Should Be Able to Join Cooperatives
Bulgarian agricultural producers should have the opportunity to join cooperatives that can receive funding to develop and expand their activities, Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovski said in the village of Elenovo, near Nova Zagora, where
Tourism Minister Calls for Comprehensive Approach to Tourism Management
The Minister of Tourism Ilin Dimitrov stated during the Parliamentary Question Time that a management program for the development of the tourism sector not only exists but is already being implemented and is publicly available. He was responding to a question from GERB-UDF MP Krasimir Terziev.
Bulgaria Among EU Leaders in Air Travel Share in 2024
Bulgaria had one of the highest shares of air travel in passenger transport among EU Member States in 2024, measured in passenger-kilometres, Eurostat said.
Eurostat preliminary data Bulgaria Records Third-highest Annual Growth in EU in Production in Construction in July
In July 2026, compared with June 2026, seasonally adjusted production in the construction sector in Bulgaria recorded a decline of 0.5%, according to first estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, published on Friday.
Culture
LIK Magazine's September Issue In 1934-1944 Sofia Insisted on Having Finest, Most Luxurious Trams, Journalist Stanislav Kolev Says
During the tenure of sofia mayor Ivan Ivanov (1934-1944), Sofia insisted on having the finest and most luxurious trams, journalist Stanislav Kolev said at the presentation of the September issue of LIK magazine on Thursday.
LIK Magazine's September Issue LIK Managing Editor Yanitsa Hristova Talks About Sofia’s Iconic Landmarks
Yanitsa Hristova, Managing Editor of LIK magazine, spoke about Sofia’s iconic landmarks at the presentation of the magazine’s new issue. The September issue of LIK, titled "Sofia from its First Tram to Nowadays", was presented at the Bulgarian News Agency's (BTA) MaxiM Hall.
LIK Magazine's September Issue Assoc. Prof. Georgi Lozanov Presents Three Faces of Sofia at Launch of LIK Issue Dedicated to City's History
In his article, Lozanov has outlined “Sofia of three cities”, the first being bourgeois Sofia, which developed during the Third Bulgarian Kingdom. The second city is the socialist one, while the third is post-communist Sofia, which continues to develop to this day.
Plovdiv Marks Start of October with Traditional Autumn Crafts Fair
The city of Plovdiv marks the start of autumn by gathering traditional craftsmen, artists, and visitors at the Autumn Crafts Fair, which will take place from October 1 to 4, 2026, the organizers from the Plovdiv Regional Chamber of Crafts said. The
Balkans
Bulgaria, Montenegro to Work for Better Connectivity and More Business Contacts, Foreign Minister Says
Bulgaria will continue to support Montenegro in its European Union accession process, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said during a meeting with Montenegro’s Deputy Prime Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Filip Ivanovic, the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry said.
Nearly Half of Turkish Police Province Directorates Heads Replaced by Presidential Decree
Nearly half of the heads of police province directorates in Turkiye have been replaced by a decree issued by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and published in the Official Gazette, according to Turkish media reports on Friday.
Croatia Launches Project to Cut Food Waste in Schools
Croatia will launch a project in October to reduce food waste in schools, initially involving three primary schools in Zagreb, Daruvar and Opatija, the country's national broadcaster HRT reported on Monday. Croatia's Deputy Prime Minister and
Danube Water Levels Continue to Fall, Draught Restrictions Remain
Danube water levels continued to fall slightly over the past 24 hours, the Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River said on Saturday.