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Lower Voter Turnout Calls Into Question President's Legitimacy, Presidential Candidate Hristanov Says
Low voter turnout calls the legitimacy of the president into question, presidential candidate Ivan Hristanov told journalists in Burgas. He was accompanied by vice-presidential candidate Stoyanka Cherkezova. Hristanov called on the media to provide
Bulgaria Must Defend Its National Interest, Presidential Candidate Kostadinov Says
Bulgaria must defend its national interests and pursue an independent foreign policy, said Kostadin Kostadinov, Vazrazhdane leader and presidential candidate, during an election campaign meeting with voters in Sliven. Kostadinov commented on the
MRF Delegation in Brussels Meets with Leadership of European Conservatives and Reformists Group
A delegation of the Movement of Rights and Freedoms (MRF) in Brussels met with Patryck Jaki, Co-Chair of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group in the European Parliament, the Bulgarian party's press office reported Tuesday.
Drone attacks in the Black Sea Transport Ministry Provides Details on Two Ships Attacked in Black Sea, Confirms Rescue of 15 Crew Members
The Malta-flagged vessel CHELSEA-3 was attacked 17 nautical miles east of Byala in the Black Sea, with all 15 crew members rescued, the Bulgarian Transport and Communications Ministry said on Tuesday. Another vessel, the Guinea-Bissau-flagged HS
Economy
EC Executive Vice-President Virkkunen Visits National STEM Centre
European Commission Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen visited the National STEM Centre in Sofia on Tuesday, the Education and Science Ministry said on its website.
Analysis: Housing Lending Continues to Grow In 2026 Q2
Housing lending continued to grow in the second quarter of the year, increasing by 26.4% year-on-year, despite activity in the real estate market remaining below last year's levels, according to an analysis by Credit Manager, part of Arco Real
Association for Modern Trade Disputes Consumer Watchdog’s Claims on Retail Food Markups
The most common mistake in public discussion is to confuse price indices with retail markups or profits, the Association for Modern Trade (AMT) said in a statement on Monday. The statement comes in response to Commission for Consumer Protection
Bulgaria to Establish Fast-Track Mechanism for Tourism Investment Projects
During the Europe-Asia Interregional High-Level Tourism Forum in Podgorica on Monday, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said that Bulgaria was working to establish a fast-track mechanism for implementing tourism investment projects.
Culture
Sliven Hosts 11th Friends Through Dance Folklore Festival on October 17
Sliven will host the 11th Friends Through Dance Folklore Festival on October 17 at Tuida Fortress, the organizers said on Tuesday.
Sofia Art Fair Closes with Nearly EUR 500,000 in Sales, Record Attendance
The third Sofia Art Fair generated nearly EUR 500,000 in art sales and drew a record number of visitors, its organizers said on Tuesday.
16th Wonders of Bulgaria Cultural Heritage Awards Take Place Under President's Auspices
The production, “The Bulgarian Code: The Embroidery”. is dedicated to deciphering the Bulgarian soul and spirit, President Iliana Iotova said in her remarks at the 16th annual Wonders of Bulgaria Cultural Heritage Awards, held at the Ivan Vazov
Burgas Proposes Port Site for Eurovision 2027 Eurovillage
Burgas has proposed part of the Burgas-East 1 port terminal as the location for Eurovillage, the public festival area planned alongside the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, Burgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov said after a working meeting with Transport Minister Georgi Peev here on Monday.
Balkans
Drone attacks in the Black Sea Bulgaria, Romania Discuss Closer Cooperation after Black Sea Ship Attacks
Prime Minister Rumen Radev discussed attacks on Black Sea merchant ships with Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan by telephone, the government press service said on Tuesday.
Romania PM-Designate Luca Niculescu to Present Cabinet, Government Programme on Thursday
Romanian Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu plans to present his proposed cabinet and government programme on Thursday, Digi24 reported on Tuesday.
Romania Takes Emergency Measures as Danube Nears Cooling-Water Limit at Cernavoda NPP
Romanian authorities took emergency measures after the Danube fell to a historic low near the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), leaving the water level required for reactor cooling just 3 cm above the plant’s operational limit, local media
Bulgarian President Says She Will Meet Iva Mihaylova at First Opportunity
Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova said on Monday that she would meet Iva Mihaylova at the first opportunity, after learning earlier in the day that Mihaylova was in Bulgaria for medical tests and treatment. Mihaylova holds dual citizenship of