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Foreign Ministry Warns of Possible Transport Disruptions in Brussels Due to Union Strike
The Foreign Ministry advises Bulgarian nationals to closely monitor the latest updates on possible transport disruptions in Brussels due to an upcoming strike, the ministry announced on its website on Friday.
BSP-United Left Declares Support for 2026 State Budget, Protection of Social Rights
The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) – United Left will consistently advocate for the adoption of a socially oriented budget, whose guiding principle is the protection of the social rights of a wide range of citizens, BSP Chair and outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov said.
Kairos Refloating Stays on Track, Government Allocates BGN 1.2 Mln for Tow
The operation to refloat the tanker Kairos, which ran aground near Ahtopol, is proceeding on schedule and without delays, the Ministry of Transport and Communications said on Friday.
Parliament Holds Nearly Two-Hour Debate on Zhelyazkov Cabinet's Resignation
MPs spent nearly two hours debating the draft resolution to accept the resignation of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and his Cabinet on Friday.
Economy
Bulgarians Who Mistake AI-Generated Content for Real Four Times More Likely to Be Tricked by Scammers, Visa Finds
Svetoslav Benchev Re-elected as Bulgarian Oil and Gas Association Chair
The Management Board of the Bulgarian Oil and Gas Association (BPGA) elected Svetoslav Benchev as its chair for a new three-year term, the organization announced on Friday.
Environment Ministry Ready with Draft Amendments on Introduction of Deposit Refund System
The Ministry of Environment and Water (MEW) has a draft amendment to the Waste Management Act in connection with the introduction of a deposit refund system in Bulgaria, outgoing Environment and Water Minister Manol Genov said during Friday's
BTA interview Bansko Mayor Highlights World Competitions as Great Investment in Resort's Promotion, Development as Tourist Destination
Bansko will again be hosting world competitions, which is one of the strongest investments in the promotion and development of the resort as a tourist destination, Bansko Mayor Stoycho Banenski told the Bulgarian News Agency on the eve of the official start of the 2025/2026 winter season on Friday.
Number of Government Administration Employees Down in Q3 of 2025 Y/Y - Statistics
The number of people employed under labour or civil service contracts in Bulgaria’s executive branch administration reached 98,600 at the end of September 2025, shows data for the third quarter of 2025, published on the National Statistical
Culture
BTA and Sofia Tech Park Sign Cooperation Agreement, Support Development of Artificial Intelligence Technologies for Media Initiative
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and Sofia Tech Park have become official partners following the signing of a cooperation agreement between BTA Director General Kiril Valchev and Sofia Tech Park Executive Director Todor Mladenov.
BTA Director General Puts Young Staff Pay in Focus
The updated draft 2026 budget retained the signal to the public media through a pay rise, although their pay continued to lag behind, Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev said at a sitting of the National Assembly’s Committee on Culture and the Media on Thursday.
Sadeck Berrabah’s Murmuration Dance Show Comes to Bulgaria in 2026
Murmuration, the acclaimed production by French choreographer Sadeck Berrabah, is coming to Bulgaria in 2026. The dance show will be staged at the Ancient Roman Theatre in Plovdiv with two performances on June 27 and 28.
BTA Develops New System to Organize Information on Road Incidents, Traffic Conditions in Bulgaria
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) is developing a new system for organizing information on road incidents and traffic conditions in Bulgaria, BTA Director General Kiril Valchev told a meeting of the Board of the National Association of Chairpersons of Municipal Councils in Bulgaria.
Balkans
Cycling Route along the Sava River to Link Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia
A new cycling route will follow the course of the Sava River, linking Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia, as well as three European capitals - Ljubljana, Zagreb and Belgrade, the regional outlet N1 reports.
Greek Farmers Block Promachonas Border Crossing, Main Passenger Entrance to Thessaloniki Port
Protesting Greek farmers have once again blocked the Kulata-Promachonas border crossing on the Bulgarian-Greek border, Greek public broadcaster ERT reported on Friday. No trucks are allowed through in either direction.
Half of North Macedonia’s Citizens Believe Religion Influences Political Processes, Survey Shows
One of the most common forms of intertwining politics and religion observed during local elections in the Republic of North Macedonia is candidates seeking blessings from religious figures, according to a public opinion survey titled “Religion in Political Campaigns.” The study was conducted by the Institute for Political Research–Skopje, the religija.mk website, and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation.
North Macedonia Opposition Pushes Resolution over UK Migrant Deal Reports
Opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) leader Venko Filipče said on Wednesday that his party would submit a parliamentary resolution to protect state interests, following reports that the Republic of North Macedonia is negotiating to host migrants denied asylum by the United Kingdom.