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Protesters in Ruse Rally against Euro Adoption, Demand Cabinet Resignation
A protest demanding the resignation of the government and opposing the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria took place in Ruse on Monday evening.
GERB Chair Borissov, US Official Christopher Smith Discuss Bilateral Agenda in Sofia
GERB Chair Boyko Borissov and US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia Christopher Smith discussed key issues on the bilateral agenda at a meeting in Sofia, including energy, security, technology, economic cooperation and regional stability.
Cabinet Approves Draft Legislation on 2026 Budget of National Health Insurance Fund
The Council of Ministers adopted a decision approving the draft legislation on the budget of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) for 2026, the press service of the Council of Ministers reported on Monday.
2026 Budget Bill, Health and Social Insurance Draft Budgets Are Submitted to Parliament
The 2026 budget bill and the draft budgets of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and the Public Social Insurance for 2026 have been submitted to the National Assembly, according to a check by BTA on the Parliament’s website on Monday. Earlier
Economy
Bulgarian Fuel Industry Urges Tighter Controls as Illegal Fuel Sales Cost Budget Over BGN 550 Mln in 2024
Commenting on the analysis of the losses to the state budget from the consumption of unregistered fuel, released earlier on Monday, Bulgarian Petroleum and Gas Association (BPGA) Chair Svetoslav Benchev told BTA that there are several practical ways to tackle the grey fuel market.
OECD Completes Bulgaria’s Competition Review in Accession Process
The OECD has completed its competition policy review of Bulgaria as part of the country’s accession process, the Commission on Protection of Competition (CPC) announced Monday. The assessment was finalized during the OECD Competition Committee’s
Borovets to Open Ski Season Dec. 27 with Celebration Marking Its 130th Anniversary
Borovets will officially open the ski season on December 27 with a celebration marking the 130th anniversary of the founding of Bulgaria’s—and the Balkans’—first mountain resort, the Municipality of Samokov and Borosport announced. The event will
Social Partners Support 2026 Public Social Insurance Budget Bill
The social partners expressed their support for the 2026 Public Social Insurance Bill during Monday’s National Council for Tripartite Cooperation meeting. The decision was justified with arguments relating to the financial stability of the system and the need for measures that guarantee its long-term development.
Culture
Founder of Varna International Ballet Competition Foundation Calls on State to Protect Competition
Frenchman Gilles Fuchs, Founder of the Varna International Ballet Competition Foundation, has sent a letter requesting intervention to protect the competition.
BTA, National Representation of Student Councils Sign Partnership Agreement
A partnership agreement between the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the National Representation of Student Councils (NRSC) was signed on Friday at BTA’s National Press Club by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev and NRSC Chairman Angel
National Library to Celebrate 147th Anniversary on December 10
The National Library will mark the 147th anniversary of its establishment on December 10 in the Central Foyer of the cultural institution, the hosts said on Friday.
Antarctica – History, Nature, Bulgarian Polar Explorers Presented at Sofia University
A new concise encyclopaedic book titled Antarctica – History, Nature, Bulgarian Polar Explorers was presented by National Centre for Polar Studies Director Hristo Pimpirev at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski on Thursday.
Balkans
Long Lines of Cars Form at North Macedonia–Greece Border Due to Greek Farmers’ Protests
Columns of cars are waiting at the border crossings between North Macedonia and Greece near Dojran as they seek to enter Greece, North Macedonian media reported on Monday.
UPDATED Bulgaria Approaches Turkiye for Clarification on Oil Tanker's Entry in Bulgarian Waters
Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev and Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Grozdan Karadjov met with Turkish Ambassador here Mehmet Uyanik and requested clarification from Turkiye regarding the entry of the oil tanker Kairos into Bulgarian
National Liberal Party Candidate Ciprian Ciucu Elected Mayor of Bucharest
Ciprian Ciucu is the new Мayor of Bucharest, with over 90% of the ballots processed, according to results published by the Permanent Electoral Authority.
UPDATED Greek Farmers Lift Blockade at Promachonas Border Crossing
Protesting Greek farmers lifted their blockade at the Promachonas border crossing opposite Kulata on the Bulgarian-Greek border, Greek public television ERT said on Saturday.