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Vice-Presidential Candidate Kandev: Bulgaria Needs Unity, Not Division
Vice-presidential candidate Georgi Kandev opened an election campaign office of the Andrey Gurov-Georgi Kandev presidential ticket in Ruse on Wednesday. Kandev said: "Welcome to the opening of our campaign headquarters."
Innovation, Digital Transformation Committee Ratifies Amendment for Establishment of Fighter Aircraft Generator Repair Facility at Avionams
The parliamentary Committee on Innovation and Digital Transformation ratified Amendment No. 1 to the Framework Agreement between the Ministry of Economy and Lockheed Martin Global Inc. regarding the F-16 Block 70 Industrial Cooperation Programme, signed on June 1 and June 15, 2026, in Sofia and Washington, respectively.
Ombudsman Urges Government to Pay Heating Aid Upfront
Bulgaria’s Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva Wednesday called on the government to pay heating assistance to all eligible households in a single installment, allowing people to buy firewood and coal at the start of the heating season.
Presidential Candidate Iotova Calls for Unity and Dialogue
Presidential candidate Iliana Iotova said the belief that has always guided her work is "to seek what brings us together, rather than what divides us. I am a person of dialogue, reason, wisdom and consensus".
Economy
Government Working to Accelerate Joint Project with Rheinmetall, Economy Minister Says
During question time at a meeting of the parliamentary Committee on Economic Policy, Investment and Industry, Economy Minister Alexander Poulev said that he had a scheduled meeting with Rheinmetall later on Wednesday.
Bulgaria Raises EUR 2.25 Bln in International Bond Issue - Finance Ministry
Bulgaria successfully tapped international capital markets on Tuesday, raising a total of EUR 2.25 billion through a dual-tranche bond issue, the Finance Ministry said.
Profit of Bulgaria's Banking System Up by 11.3% to EUR 1.4 Bln at End-August - Central Bank
The profit of the Bulgarian banking system increased by 11.3% year-on-year to EUR 1.4 billion at the end of August, according to data from the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB). Banking system assets reached EUR 121 billion, up EUR 568 million (0.5%)
Eurostat 34 Million Enterprises in EU in 2024, Number in Bulgaria Grows to over 415,000
In 2024, there were around 34.0 million enterprises in the EU, employing 164.5 million people. Those enterprises generated a net turnover of over EUR 38.7 trillion, leading to EUR 10.9 trillion in value added, according to the final data on structural business statistics for 2024 published by Eurostat on Wednesday.
Culture
Wrap-up BTA Signs Partnership Agreement with Association of Interpreters and Translators in Bulgaria
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the Association of Interpreters and Translators in Bulgaria signed a partnership agreement at the BTA National Press Club in Sofia on Wednesday. The document was signed during a press conference marking the
Bulgaria Needs Law on Certified Translations, Association of Translators Chairwoman Says
Bulgaria needs a law regulating certified translations, Marianna Hill, chair of the Management Board of the Association of Interpreters and Translators in Bulgaria, said at a press conference on Wednesday.
BTA, Association of Interpreters and Translators Sign Partnership Agreement
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the Association of Interpreters and Translators in Bulgaria signed a partnership agreement at the BTA National Press Club in Sofia on Wednesday. The document was signed during a press conference marking the
European Researchers’ Night Celebrated for 19th Consecutive Year in Bulgaria
European Researchers' Night in Sofia takes place Friday and Saturday, marking the 19th consecutive year the event is held in Bulgaria, the organizers announced on Friday.
Balkans
Keynote Speech by Economist Ilian Mihov Launches Bucharest Impact SEE Forum
An international business and technology forum, Impact SEE, in Bucharest opened with a presentation by Bulgarian economist Ilian Mihov. The world-renowned economist and longtime dean of the prestigious INSEAD business school delivered a keynote
Iva Mihaylova case: comments MP Boyko Mladenov: Mihaylova Entitled to Appropriate Treatment Regardless of Case Outcome
Regardless of the outcome of the case, Iva Mihaylova has the right to receive appropriate medical treatment, Progressive Bulgaria MP Boyko Mladenov said on Monday. Together with other members of the Bulgarian National Assembly, he attended the latest hearing in the case against Iva Mihaylova in the town of Kocani, Republic of North Macedonia.
Romanian Pupils Wear Black to Protest Mandatory Uniform Bill
Thousands of pupils across Romania wore black to school on Monday to protest a bill that would make uniforms compulsory, Radio Romania said.
Kocani Court Proceeds with Iva Mihaylova Case
The latest hearing in the case against Iva Mihaylova, who has dual citizenship, as she is recognized as a citizen both of Bulgaria and of North Macedonia, began here on Monday with the examination of a forensic expert witness. Mihaylova is on trial for her involvement in a car accident that resulted in one fatality near Kocani on October 7, 2025.