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Turkiye's Main Opposition Party Leader Ousted by Court Calls for Urgent Party Congress
Plovdiv Welcomes Exhibitors from 28 Nations at International Defence Equipment and Services Exhibition HEMUS 2026
Bulgaria
Interior Minister Demerdzhiev: Investigating Chief and Prosecutor General Sarafov’s Exit Shows Backers Lost Influence
Interior Minister Demerdzhiev: Institutions Must Explain Inaction Over Varna Illegal Builds
Municipal and central authorities could not have missed the construction of more than 100 illegal buildings near Varna, Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev said on Sunday.
National Botev March Draws Over 1,400 Students, Minister Valchev Addresses Participants
More than 1,400 students and over 200 teachers took part in the 78th National Tourist March "In the Footsteps of Botev's rebel detachment" from Kozloduy to Okolchitsa Peak, which on Sunday passed through the historic site of Milin Kamak.
Culture Budget Not Being Cut by 10%, Says Minister Miloshev
Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev said on Bulgarian National Television Sunday that reports of a 10% cut to the culture budget were based on a misinterpretation of administrative instructions and did not reflect reality.
Bulgaria Need to Cut Spending amid Excessive Deficit Procedure Risk, Labour Minister Says
Bulgaria will need to tighten spending, Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova said on Nova TV on Sunday.
Economy
National Statistical Institute Total Business Climate Indicator in Bulgaria Improves in May
In May 2026, the total business climate indicator increases by 5.1 percentage points compared to the previous month (from 12.3% to 17.4%), as a growth of the indicator is registered in all observed sectors - industry, construction, retail trade and services.
Excessive Pesticide Levels Detected in 12th Argentine Sunflower Seed Shipment to Bulgaria
An analysis of samples collected from the twelfth vessel carrying bulk sunflower seeds from Argentina detected the presence of lead, cadmium, and nickel, with all measured levels remaining below the maximum permissible concentrations established under Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Bulgaria faces excessive deficite procedure Vazrazhdane Warned of Difficulties due to Eurozone Entry, MP Recalls
"We warned that joining the eurozone would be very difficult," MP Tsoncho Ganev of Vazrazhdane told journalists in the corridors of the National Assembly on Friday.
UPDATED Youth Labour Market Discussed at Trilateral Forum in Parliament
Representatives of the economic and social councils of Bulgaria, Spain and Portugal discussed the place of young people in the labour market during the first panel of a trilateral meeting held in the National Assembly on Friday.
Culture
Rozhen Observatory Director Petrov: Open Day Combines Spirituality with Science
Visitors from across Bulgaria toured the Rozhen National Astronomical Observatory on Sunday, when its open day coincided with Pentecost and the feast day of Sveta Troitsa Chapel.
Run2Gether Draws Over 5,000 Participants for Equal Opportunities
More than 5,000 people supported this year’s run Run2Gether 2026, held in Sofia on May 30, organizers said on Sunday.
Discussion in Vratsa Highlights Lasting Legacy of April Uprising and Botev's Detachment
The April Uprising paved the way for Bulgaria's liberation through "our own blood and our own efforts", Bulgarian National Television's current affairs programme Panorama host Boyko Vassilev said at a discussion held in Vratsa on Sunday.
AI System Developed by INSAIT Predicts Wildfire Risk in Europe
The first AI system for predicting wildfire risk in Europe at high-resolution and with human-friendly explanations, FireScope AI, developed by INSAIT at Sofia University, has been released.
Balkans
Turkiye Celebrates Holy Muslim Holiday of Eid al-Adha
On May 26, Turkiye, a country of 86 million people, begins celebrations for the sacred Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice), one of the two major holidays in Islam, marked by millions of Muslims around the world. At the same time, the Islamic hajj
Greek PM Mitsotakis Announces Extension of Diesel Fuel Subsidy, New One-Time Family Allowance
The Greek government will extend the diesel fuel subsidy introduced until the end of June to help consumers cope with rising energy prices linked to the conflict in Iran, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday, as quoted by the online edition of the Kathimerini newspaper.
Romania's Culture Minister Resigns Following Public Scandal
Romania's caretaker Culture Minister, Andras Demeter, handed in his resignation following a public scandal sparked by a recording in which the politician used language perceived as undermining Romania's national interests.
ERT Reports Alarming Rise in Youth Vaping in Greece
Greek national broadcaster ERT reported an alarming rise in the use of e-cigarettes among teenagers in the country, with more minors viewing vaping as a less harmful alternative to traditional smoking. ERT quoted two health experts, who warned that