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Heavy Storm Hits Bulgaria, Bringing Fallen Trees, Flooding and Power Outages
A heavy storm swept through Bulgaria on Monday evening, prompting numerous reports of fallen trees and property damage in Plovdiv, Yambol, Sandanski, Petrich, and Blagoevgrad, among others. In Plovdiv, the storm prompted reports of flooded streets
Bulgaria Will Continue to Be Active, Responsible Member of EU and NATO, Foreign Minister Says
Bulgaria will continue to be an active and responsible member of the European Union and NATO, striving not only to participate but also to contribute to the unity and stability of both alliances, as well as to the connectivity, development and security of the region, said Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova during a reception marking Bulgarian Diplomatic Service Day at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry said on Monday.
Cabinet Proposes that Parliament Authorizes Presence of US Armed Forces Aircraft in Bulgaria
The Council of Ministers is proposing that the National Assembly authorize the presence on Bulgarian territory of up to eight KC-135 aircraft, up to 250 members of the US Armed Forces with personal weapons and ammunition, as well as the necessary airport equipment, the Council of Ministers press service reported on Monday.
Annual Conference of Bulgarian Ambassadors Modernizing Armed Forces Remains Defence Ministry's Top Priority
Ensuring national security through the development of modern, effective and interoperable armed forces remains a leading priority for the Ministry of Defence, Deputy Defence Minister Lyubomir Monov said during his address to the annual conference of
Economy
Summer Tourism Season Matches 2025 Pace, Early Lag Overcome, Minister Dimitrov Says
Bulgaria’s 2026 summer tourism season is progressing at the same pace as in 2025, with the slowdown recorded at the beginning of the summer now fully overcome, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov told journalists in the Black Sea village of Lozenets, Tsarevo Municipality, on Saturday.
Deputy PM Poulev: Bulgaria, Japan Seek Closer Economic and Investment Ties
Bulgaria will deepen its economic and investment partnership with Japan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev said on Friday after meeting Japan’s Ambassador to Bulgaria Chikahisa Sumi.
Krasimir Shopov Appointed Director General of National Railway Infrastructure Company
Engineer Krasimir Shopov has been appointed Director General of the National Railway Infrastructure Company (NRIC) by order of Transport and Communications Minister Georgi Peev, the Ministry's press centre said on Friday. Shopov has more than 35
Bulgaria to Auction EUR 100 Mln in Five-Year Government Securities
Bulgaria will auction five-year government securities worth EUR 100 million on July 27, the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) said on Friday.
Culture
Burgas International Film Festival Hosts Local Premiere of Bulgarian Feature Women Out of Order
Bulgarian feature film Women Out of Order (2026), directed by Alexander Kosev, will have its Burgas premiere in the feature competition of the 11th Burgas International Film Festival, the organizers said on Tuesday.
Wrap-up Vidin Discussion Explores Pencho Slaveykov's Place in Bulgarian Modernism
Vidin is among the cities with the largest number of figures connected with the life, work and study of Pencho Slaveykov, providing an opportunity for a more in-depth discussion of his place in Bulgarian modernism, literary scholar Yordan Eftimov said at the opening of the 20th discussion under the Bulgarian News Agency's (BTA) "Pencho Slaveykov and Bulgarian Modernism" initiative, held at the BTA National Press Club in the city on Monday. It was part of a nationwide series of discussions held at all 33 of BTA's national press clubs, with the conclusions to be brought together in a special December issue of LIK magazine.
Wrap-up Burgas Develops Child Support System but Needs More Foster Families, Discussion Finds
A discussion on foster care in Burgas took place on Monday. It was organized as part of the "Foster Me" national initiative of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), the Social Assistance Agency and the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, and was held at the BTA National Press Club in the city.
Forgotten Deities Exhibition Explores Ancient Beliefs in Bulgarian Lands
The The Forgotten Deities exhibition, which features 213 rare artifacts and traces the development of religious beliefs in Bulgarian lands from the early Neolithic period to Late Antiquity, will open to the public from August 7 to January 17, 2027, at the National Archaeological Museum in Sofia, National Archaeological Institute with Museum - Bulgarian Academy of Sciences reported.
Balkans
Consul General Kafedzhiyska: Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Tournament Bridges Shared Past and Future
The Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Tournament carries Bulgaria and Turkiye from a shared past towards a shared future, Consul General of Bulgaria in Edirne Radoslava Kafedzhiyska said on Monday.
Greece Braces for Heatwave Peak, Temperatures of Up to 40 Degrees
A summer heatwave is expected to sweep across Greece in the coming days, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius in some areas and remaining high for at least around five days, Greek media reported, citing meteorological data. On Friday,
PM Radev on BOTAS Gas Supply Deal Suspension: We Have Offered Turkiye Mutually Beneficial Partnership
Turkiye has been offered a most mutually beneficial partnership, said Prime Minister Rumen Radev to journalists on Friday in connection with the freezing of the contract with BOTAS. "I cannot reveal specific parameters because it is a matter of
Turkish Intelligence Publishes Photo of Operative Who Worked in Bulgaria between 1931 and 1950
The Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MİT) has published for the first time in its photographic archive a picture of its intelligence operative Arif Necip Kaskatı, who worked in Bulgaria between 1931 and 1950, Anadolu Agency reported on