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Traffic on Danube Bridge near Ruse to Be Suspended on November 4 Due to Construction Works
The Danube Bridge near Ruse will be closed for traffic on Tuesday, November 4, due to major repairs, the press centre of the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) said on Monday.
Media Review: November 3
The topic of the 2026 State Budget Bill dominates Monday’s news media.
Vazrazhdane Supporters Stage Anti-Euro Protest in Front of Bulgarian National Bank Building
Supporters of the nationalist Vazrazhdane party gathered in front of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) to protest the upcoming adoption of the euro as the official currency by Bulgaria from the beginning of 2026. With cries of “No to the euro”, they
Student from Sliven's Faculty of Engineering, Pedagogy Receives Two Gold Medals at International Competition in Astana
A student from the Faculty of Engineering and Pedagogy in Sliven was awarded two gold medals from the Best Student 2025 International Competition in Astana, Kazakhstan, on August 25, the Sliven Municipality said on Monday.
Economy
National Statistical Institute Building Permits for New Residential Buildings in Bulgaria Up 8.5% Y/Y in Q3 2025
General Labour Inspectorate Reports 161,861 Labour Law Violations Since Year-Start
Bulgaria's General Labour Inspectorate has carried out 41,895 inspections since the start of the year, the executive agency said on Wednesday. The inspectors established 161,861 violations of labour legislation, of which 87,242 concerned health and
Eurostat Eurostat: Bulgaria Has Fourth Lowest Tax Revenue to GDP Ratio in EU
The ratio of taxes in the European Union (EU), including net social contributions, to gross domestic product (GDP) rose from 39.9% in 2023 to 40.4% last year. In the eurozone, the ratio rose from 40.5% to 40.9%, according to the latest Eurostat data published on Friday.
Number of Active Enterprises in Bulgaria Continues to Grow; Northwestern Region Still Has Fewest - Statistics
In 2023, the number of active enterprises in Bulgaria reached 404,257, with 43,353 newly established businesses, according to final data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI), published on the institute’s website on Friday.
Deputy Prime Minister Donchev: Formula for Success Lies in How to Produce Expensive and Unique Products
The formula for Bulgaria’s economic development lies in finding the answer to the question of how to produce expensive and unique products that others cannot produce. This, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Innovation and Growth
Culture
BTA Director General: Svetilnik Initiative Honors Individuals Who Continue Traditions of Bulgaria’s Awakeners
11th Plovdiv Jazz Fest to Be Held from November 7 to 9
The 11th Plovdiv Jazz Fest will be held from November 7 to 9 and will see the participation of Grammy Award winners, world and Bulgarian jazz musicians, the organizers from Blue M said on Monday.
National Gallery to Display Works by Bistra Vinarova-Radeva in "Beyond the Portrait" Exhibition
The National Gallery and the Pygmalion Foundation will present works by Bistra Vinarova–Radeva (1890–1977) in "Beyond the Portrait” exhibition from November 7 to 30, 2025, the gallery said. The curator of the exhibition is Plamena Dimitrova–Racheva.
Labyrinth of Sofia Wins Documentary Film Category at Zagreb TourFilm Festival 2025
The Labyrinth of Sofia won first place in the Documentary Film category at the 14th International Zagreb TourFilm Festival 2025. The Bulgarian film was selected from among more than 80 international titles, the 8pm PR Studio announced on Sunday.
National Real Estate Association Presents Annual Inspire to Higher 2025 Awards
The National Real Estate Association (NREA) presented on Friday its annual Inspire to Higher 2025 awards, dedicated to the socially responsible mission of the real estate sector toward society and the profession. The awards are given in four
Balkans
Madarski Konnik Cinema Club in Shumen Wins Two Awards at 33rd Camera 300 International Festival in Bitola
Serbia, Uzbekistan Sign Cooperation Agreements in Areas Including Economy and Energy
Serbia and Uzbekistan have signed cooperation agreements in the fields of economy and energy and nine other sectors during Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s official visit to Tashkent, which began on Tuesday and will continue until Friday.
Ukrainian Ambassador to Belgrade: Russia Is Blackmailing Serbia with Oil and Gas Supplies
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Serbia Volodymyr Tolkach said in an interview with Danas newspaper that Russia is blackmailing Serbia through its oil and gas supplies. Tolkach said that Russia does not want to sell its share in the Serbian oil company NIS
Mickoski Says North Macedonia’s Path Remains toward EU, but Fairness and Tangible Gains Must Be Ensured
The path toward the European Union remains the direction North Macedonia wants to follow, but the key questions are what the country gains in the process and whether the terms are fair, North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said in his address marking the Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle on Wednesday.
Council of Ministers decisions Government Approves Draft Agreement with Turkiye on Health and Medical Sciences
The Council of Ministers Tuesday adopted a decision approving a draft Agreement between the Governments of Bulgaria and Turkiye in the fields of health and medical sciences, as a basis for negotiations. The Agreement foresees cooperation and