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National Day Observances Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair Mirchev: March 3 Is Opportunity to Take Stock, Ask Ourselves What We Want to Pass On to Our Children
Caretaker Defence Minister Reiterates Bulgaria Is Not Participating in Military Operations in Middle East
There is no change in the activities of the Bulgarian Air Force and in the presence of US forces in Bulgaria, as the country is not participating in operations related to the tension between Israel, the US, and Iran, said caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov during a briefing at the Council of Ministers on Tuesday.
Wrap-up UPDATED Bulgarian Politicians Pay Tribute to Heroes on National Day, Call to Preserve Freedom
Politicians in Bulgaria issued messages and statements on the occasion of this country's National Holiday, March 3, honoring those who fought for Bulgaria's freedom and urging that the hard-won liberty be preserved for future generations.
National Day Observances UPDATED Head of State Attends March 3 Ceremony at Shipka Peak
Shipka Peak is a fortress of Bulgarian memory, one that is immune to fleeting political tensions, divisions and hatred, President Iliana Iotova said in her ceremonial address on Tuesday on the occasion of the National Day. “On March 3, we open and read some of the most important pages of our centuries-old history,” she added.
National Day Observances UPDATED Progressive Bulgaria Leader Radev Says His Coalition Will Win Early Elections And Will Establish Governance with Clear Rules
Progressive Bulgaria leader Rumen Radev took part in the celebrations of the National Day in Stara Zagora, Central Bulgaria on Tuesday. He used the occasion to turn the attention the April 19 snap parliamentary vote: "We are embarking on a march for
Economy
Consumer Basket Holds Steady at EUR 57 Week-on-Week
The consumer basket has remained unchanged from last week at EUR 57. For the same period in 2025, it stood at EUR 53, which means an increase of EUR 4 year-on-year, said Vladimir Ivanov, Chair of the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and
National Statistical Institute Annual Inflation Rate in Bulgaria at 3.3% in February 2026 - Flash Estimate
The monthly inflation rate in February 2026, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), is expected to be 0.3% and the annual inflation rate is expected to be 3.3%, according to the flash estimates of the National Statistical Institute (NSI), announced on Monday.
With 87% of Leva Withdrawn, Euro Transition Is Almost Complete
The transition to the euro is nearly complete, as 87% of the lev supply have been withdrawn, and roughly BGN 3.9 billion remain in the hands of citizens, said Vladimir Ivanov, Chair of the Coordination Center under the Euro Mechanism and Chair of
Electric Mobility in Bulgaria: Policies, Challenges and Good Practices
Electric Mobility in the European Union: Statistics and Trends The transition to cleaner transport is among the EU's key policies aimed at reducing emissions and modernizing mobility. The promotion of clean and energy-efficient road vehicles is
Culture
BTA, Bulgarian National Committee of ICOM Sign Long-Term Partnership Agreement
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the Bulgarian National Committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) have signed a long-term partnership agreement, the two organizations said on Monday. The document was signed by BTA Director General
Parliament Unanimously Ratifies Agreement Granting UNESCO Status to Bulgaria’s Centre for Underwater Archaeology
On Friday, Parliament unanimously ratified, at first and second readings in a single sitting, the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization on designating
LIK Magazine Editor-in-Chief Lozanov: National Academy of Art Has Always Carried Spirit of Freedom
At the National Academy of Art (NAA) there has always been a spirit of freedom, LIK magazine Editor-in-Chief Assoc. Prof. Georgi Lozanov said on Thursday, at the presentation of the February issue, dedicated to the Academy’s 130th anniversary.
Rector of National Academy of Art: It Is a Pleasure Working with Professionals Like Bulgarian News Agency Team
"It is a pleasure to work with professionals such as those in the team of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA)," said Prof. Georgi Yankov, Rector of the National Academy of Art, at the presentation of the February issue of the LIK magazine, held at the
Balkans
US's Objective Is to Eliminate Any Possibility of Iran Developing Nuclear Weapons
Romania firmly supports the right of the Iranian people to decide their own future, the country’s Foreign Minister, Oana Toiu, said as quoted by Agerpres.
Bucharest Sets Up Task Force after Escalation in Middle East
Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up a crisis task force in response to escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to a statement sent by the Ministry sent to the media Saturday. The unit will coordinate consular assistance and
Vucic: Middle East Conflict Marks End of Respect for International Law, not WWIII
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said he does not believe that the strikes against Iran and the conflict in the Middle East mark the beginning of a Third World War, but rather that "we are witnessing something that is a new era in which no one
Customs Authorities in Istanbul Seize 127 kg of Cocaine in Two Containers Destined for Bulgaria
Customs authorities at the port of Ambarli in Istanbul seized 127 kg of cocaine in two containers destined for Bulgaria from Ecuador, according to the Haberler website. The drugs were hidden in sacks of flour loaded into the two containers.