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Burgas Court Leaves in Remand Two Water Company Officials in Mismanagement Case
The Burgas District Court announced Tuesday that it has ordered the extended detention of two officials from the Burgas water company after they were charged with intentional mismanagement. The extended detention warrant is for the company's
Deputy Foreign Minister, Administration of Athonite Zographou Monastery Discuss Strengthening Cooperation
The activities, future development, and closer cooperation between the administration of the Zographou Monastery on Mt. Athos (Zographou Eforia), Bulgaria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other relevant institutions were discussed during a meeting
Democratic Bulgaria Moves for Hearing on Suspended Pharmaceutical Warehouse Investigation
Democratic Bulgaria entered a motion on Tuesday for a hearing of State Agency for National Security (SANS) acting Chair Stancho Stanev, as well as SANS senior officials Plamen Stoyanov and Petko Gospodinov, over a suspended inspection of pharmaceutical warehouses.
BOTAS deal review Vazrazhdane Leader Claims BOTAS Deal Freeze Came at Price, Calls for Full Disclosure
Vazrazhdane party leader Kostadin Kostadinov claimed on Tuesday that the 15-month suspension of the gas supply agreement between Bulgaria's state-owned gas supplier Bulgargaz and Turkiye's state-owned energy company BOTAS had not been secured "free
Economy
Eurostat At 43.4%, July and August Take EU's Second Largest Share of Bulgaria's 2025 Total - Eurostat
National Statistical Institute Bulgaria Reports 7.9% Retail Trade Decline in May 2026, Y/Y
In May 2026, the turnover in retail trade, except trade in motor vehicles and motorcycles, at constant prices increased by 0.8% compared to April 2026, according to preliminary and seasonally adjusted data released by the National Statistical Institute on Tuesday.
New Chief Veterinary Inspector Appointed
Dr. Koicho Koev has been appointed Bulgaria's Chief Veterinary Sanitary Inspector by order of Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovski, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) announced on Monday. The announcement says that the appointment "is
Eurostat Bulgaria among EU Member States with Highest Annual Retail Sales Growth in May
Bulgaria was among the European Union Member States with the highest annual retail sales growth in May 2026, recording an increase of 7.9%, according to Eurostat data released on Monday. In May 2026, compared with May 2025, the calendar adjusted
Nearly Three Tonnes of Undocumented Animal Products Seized at Bulgarian-Turkish Border
During an inspection of a bus with Turkish registration entering Bulgaria, inspectors found 1,582 kg of sheep fat and 605 kg of meat products without documents certifying their origin. In separate inspections of another bus and a van with Turkish registration, inspectors discovered an additional 300 kg and 330 kg of sheep fat without the required accompanying documentation. The goods were seized and are to be destroyed.
Culture
Nearly 200 International Students Enrolled in Sofia Forestry University in 2026
The University of Forestry in Sofia has 198 foreign students in 2026, the university’s press office told BTA. The students come from 28 countries across Europe, Asia, North America, and Africa, including Turkiye, Germany, Spain, France, Greece and
University of Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geodesy Enrols 120 International Students from 15 Countries in 2026
The University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy in Sofia has 120 international students in 2026, Vice Rector Dr. Petar Nikolov told BTA.
Sofia Has Capacity, Infrastructure and Momentum Needed to Host Eurovision Song Contest, Deputy Mayor Says
Sofia has the capacity, infrastructure and momentum needed to host the Eurovision Song Contest and is the natural choice to stage the event, Deputy Mayor for Culture and Tourism Irina Dakova said.
Sofia for the Young Festival Brings Culture, Causes to Shishman Street
The Sofia for the Young Festival is bringing music, culture, civic causes, sport and creativity to Tsar Ivan Shishman Street, organizers from Save Sofia said on Saturday. Admission is free.
Balkans
Turkiye Energy Minister Says BOTAS, Bulgargaz to Review Gas Contract
Turkiye's BOTAS and Bulgaria's Bulgargaz will expand cooperation and review their current gas contract, Turkiye's Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Monday after meeting Minister of Energy Iva Petrova in Ankara.
Kocani Court Opens Trial against Bulgarian over Road Traffic Safety Case
The trial against Iva Mihaylova, who is charged with a crime related to road traffic safety in North Macedonia, has begun at the Kocani Basic Court.
Greek Authorities Detain Man Suspected of Arson near Thessaloniki
Greek authorities have arrested a 76-year-old man suspected of causing a large fire in the area of the suburb of Oraiokastro near Thessaloniki, the regional news website Voria reported on Monday.
Serbian Patriarch Porfirije Visits Serbian Monasteries in Kosovo with US President's Spiritual Advisor
Serbian Patriarch Porfirije is visiting Serbian monasteries in the former Serbian province of Kosovo together with US President Donald Trump's spiritual advisor Dr. Mark Burns, the Serbian Orthodox Church announced on its website on Monday.