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Progressive Bulgaria Party Founded in Veliko Tarnovo
A new political formation, Progressive Bulgaria, was founded in Veliko Tarnovo on Friday, with former president (2017-2026) Rumen Radev unanimously elected as its leader. Radev said the party's creation responds to strong public expectations and
CC Only Party Offering Concrete Support for Families and Young People, CC Chair Vassilev Says
Continue the Change (CC) is the only party offering concrete measures to support families with children and young people in its election programme, Assen Vassilev, CC chair and top-of-the-list candidate of the Continue the Change – Democratic
Vazrazhdane Leader, Top-of-the-List Candidate in Sliven Call for Support
Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov and top-of-the-list candidate in Sliven Kliment Shopov called for support for Vazrazhdane during a meeting with citizens in Sliven, the party said in a press release on Friday. Speaking at the event, Shopov
Bulgarian Socialist Party Leader Says BSP Expects Strong Election Result in Silistra
Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader Krum Zarkov said in Silistra that his party expects an "unexpectedly good result" in the upcoming elections, during a meeting with voters alongside candidates from the BSP - United Left list. Zarkov said the
Economy
SPA Complex Alexander Expands Services with Signature Therapy and Summer Packages in Greece
SPA Complex Alexander in Zlatograd is expanding its spa and tourism services by combining balneotherapy, signature treatments, and cultural-historical tourism, the owner and manager Alexander Mitushev told BTA.
Belchinski Izvor SPA Complex with Nearly 40,000 Guests in 2025, Some 93% Bulgarians
Belchinski Izvor SPA Complex, located near the village of Belchin, hosted 39,486 guests in 2025. Some 93% were from Bulgaria, while the rest were foreigners, the complex told BTA.
Royal Grand Hotel and Spa Introduces Sea Mud Therapies with Calcium and Magnesium
Royal Grand Hotel and Spa in Kavarna has introduced therapies using sea mud enriched with calcium and magnesium, which have anti-stress and restorative effects, the hotel’s marketing manager Teodora Chaneva told BTA.
National Statistical Institute Bankruptcies of Legal Entities Decrease by 5.9% in Q1 of 2026 Y/Y
In the first quarter of 2026, the number of newly registered legal entities in the country was 12,435, and those declared bankrupt - 1,027. Compared to the same quarter of 2025, the total number of newly registered companies increased by 1.9%, while the number of bankruptcies decreased by 5.9%, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) reported on Friday.
Culture
President Iotova Awards Prominent Scientists and Educators with Sts Cyril and Methodius Order
Japanese Ambassador Attends Hanami Celebration at St. Kliment Ohridski Secondary School in Plovdiv
The Japanese Ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria, Chikahisa Sumi, attended the Hanami celebration - the arrival of spring, at St. Kliment Ohridski Secondary School in Plovdiv on Thursday.
Cultural Heritage Forum Opens in Sofia
Digitalization is important for cultural heritage, but it can be used in a double way, said architect Petar Petrov, Director of the National Institute for Immovable Cultural Heritage (NIICH), at the opening of the fourth edition of the international
Romanian-Bulgarian Production "Atlas of the Universe" to Participate in Cannes Film Festival
The children’s film “Atlas of the Universe,” a co-production between Romania and Bulgaria, will take part in the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in the Cannes Ecrans Juniors 2026 section, the National Film Center (NFC) said on Facebook.
Bulgarian Short Film Featured at Burgas International Film Festival to Receive Special Award
The crew of one of the Bulgarian short films featured at the 11th edition of the Burgas International Film Festival will be presented with the "Provision of Film Production Equipment" special award, the organizers said.
Balkans
Serbian Parliament Once Again Fails to Reach Quorum to Hold Debate on Motion of No Confidence in Duro Macut's Cabinet
The Serbian Parliament has once again failed to reach a quorum to hold a debate on the opposition’s motion of no confidence in the government of Duro Macut, according to the Serbian public broadcaster RTS. On Wednesday, the debate also failed to
Opposition Party SDSM Calls for Investigation into "Financial and Business Links" between Hungary's Orban and PM Mickoski
North Macedonia's opposition party SDSM will demand a detailed investigation into all financial and business interests and connections between former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, SDSM Executive Board member Andrej Zernovski has said at a press conference.
Turkish National Charged with Attempted Smuggling of Gold Casting through Kapitan Andreevo Crossing
A Turkish citizen has been charged with attempting to illegally transport a 1.7-kilogram gold casting worth EUR 128,515 through the Kapitan Andreevo border crossing from Bulgaria to Turkiye, said the Plovdiv Appellate Prosecution Office.
Romania Sends 15 Tonnes of Humanitarian Aid to Lebanon
Romania is sending 15 tonnes of humanitarian aid to support the civilian population of Lebanon affected by the security crisis in the Middle East, the government press service reported Wednesday. Food, tents, sleeping bags, blankets, and pillows