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Serbian President Discusses Possibility of Serbia Importing Petroleum Products from Bulgaria, Romania with EU Top Officials
Bulgaria
Political reactions to Cabinet resignation UPDATED Vazrazhdane Leader Urges for Swift Handing of Government-forming Mandates so Bulgaria Can Move to New Elections
Political reactions to Cabinet resignation TISP: Responsibility for Government Collapse Lies with Those Who Caused Chaos
One of the parties in Bulgaria's outgoing coalition government described Thursday's resignation of the cabinet as a matter of bearing consequences. "A society must make decisions and bear the consequences, just as the three parties in government
38.2% of Bulgaria's Electricity Generated from Renewable Energy Sources in Q3, 2025
In the third quarter of 2025, 49.3% of net electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources (RES), an increase of 3.8% compared with the 47.5% registered in the same quarter of 2024, Eurostat reported om Thursday.
Sofia Municipality Presents Plan for New City Routes to Vitosha Mountain
A new plan by Sofia Municipality provides for four urban routes that will link the capital’s green spaces with the trails on Vitosha Mountain, the Sofia Municipality press service said on Thursday.
Parliament Backs a Government That’s Already Gone
The Cabinet of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov survived a no-confidence vote over failures in the economic policy. It was the sixth no-confidence vote for this government but it was of no consequence as the Cabinet had resigned minutes earlier. The
Economy
Bulgaria Bans Sturgeon Fishing in Danube and Black Sea
An indefinite ban on fishing for sturgeon species in the Bulgarian section of the Danube River and the Black Sea has been introduced by the Ministry of Environment and Water and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, effective from January 1, 2026, as announced in a press release by the Ministry of Environment and Water on Wednesday. This order, issued by the Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov and Minister of Agriculture and Food, Georgi Takhov is to be published in the State Gazette.
Wrap-up Experts Call for Clear Fiscal Direction, Stronger Business Role at Sofia Forum
A roundtable on the fiscal policy and economic vision of Bulgaria as a future eurozone member brought together representatives of the business community, economists and financial expert.
Institute for Market Economics Calls for Shift in Fiscal Course Ahead of Eurozone Entry
Senior Research Fellow Petar Ganev of the Institute for Market Economics (IME) underlined the need to reverse the budget trajectory in order for Bulgaria to be successful as a model within the euro area.
Employers Association Calls for Stronger Role of Business Community in Budget and Policy Debate
At a roundtable on the fiscal policy and economic vision of Bulgaria as a future eurozone member, held in Sofia on Friday, Ilia Krastev, rotating Chair of the Bulgarian Employers Association Innovative Technologies (BRAIT), said that the business
Culture
BTA and Sofia Tech Park Sign Cooperation Agreement, Support Development of Artificial Intelligence Technologies for Media Initiative
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.
National Library Director Highlights Need of Storage Facility Modernization on Institution's 147th Anniversary
National Library Director Kalina Ivanova highlighted the modernization of the storage facilities as one of the most urgent tasks facing the institution. On Wednesday, the National Library celebrated its 147th anniversary.
Balkans
Council of Ministers decisions Cabinet Approves Draft Memorandum on Electronic Data Exchange between Bulgaria's, North Macedonia's Customs Authorities
The Government has approved a draft Memorandum of Understanding on electronic data exchange between the Customs Agency of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Customs Administration of the Republic of North Macedonia (RNM), the Bulgarian Cabinet's press service said here on Wednesday.
Serbia and Republic of Cyprus Sign Defence Cooperation Agreement
Serbia and the Republic of Cyprus have signed an agreement on Wednesday that will further contribute to the development of defence cooperation between the two countries, the Tanjug news agency reported. During an official visit to the Republic of
Serbia’s Fuel Supplies to Be Secured by Hungary, North Macedonia - Serbian Association of Employers Honorary President
Nebojsa Atanackovic, Honorary President of Serbian Association of Employers, has said that part of Serbia’s fuel supplies will soon be arriving from the south via North Macedonia, while the rest - likely the larger share - will come from the north, mainly from Hungary, Serbian national broadcaster RTS reported.
Protest Demanding Romanian Environment Minister Buzoianu's Resignation Held in Bucharest
A protest demanding the resignation of Romanian Environment Minister Diana Buzoianu was held in Bucharest on Tuesday, local media outlets reported. The demonstration, organized by the Social Liberal Humanist Party (PUSL), took place outside the