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                                                                                        Varna Municipal Councilor Nikolay Stefanov's Defence to Request Termination of Pretrial Investigation against Him
UPDATED Yes, Bulgaria Party Describe 2026 Draft Budget as Worst Since Zhan Videnov Era
Yes, Bulgaria co-chair Ivaylo Mirchev described the draft budget as the worst since the Zhan Videnov era, calling it an economic tsunami and a direct threat to businesses.
Varna to Seek State Assistance for Major Repair of Asparuhov Bridge
The Varna municipal administration and MPs from the seaside city will seek state assistance for a major repair of the Asparuhov Bridge, the press centre of the Varna Municipal Council said on Tuesday.
Defence for Varna Municipal Councillor Kateliev Requests Termination of Pretrial Proceedings
Lawyer Ivaylo Kostov said Tuesday he will request the termination of the pretrial investigation of Varna Municipal Councilor Yordan Kateliev. Kostov took part in a preliminary hearing, where case materials related to the charges were presented. He added that the case does not make it clear what crime municipal councillor Kateliev allegedly committed, since he has been charged for supposedly colluding with Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev and municipal councilor Nikolay Stefanov to ask a witness for a bribe in order to exert influence over former Varna deputy mayor Deyan Ivanov in connection with a specific public procurement. "Which is nonsense," Kostov said.
Media Review: November 4
ECONONY – EURO INTRODUCTION – CONFERENCE The “Bulgaria on the Doorstep of the Eurozone” conference dominates the media headlines on Tuesday morning. The high-level forum was held in Sofia and attended by senior Bulgarian and European
Economy
PM to EU Economy Commissioner: All Systems in Bulgaria Ready to Operate with Euro from January 1
All systems in Bulgaria are ready to operate with the euro from January 1, 2026. “We continue to work intensively to ensure a smooth, transparent and successful transition to the single European currency,” said Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov during
Bulgaria on Doorstep of Eurozone Conference EU Commissioner Dombrovskis: Euro Is Much More than a Currency, It Is a Powerful Symbol of European Integration
“The euro is much more than just a currency, it is a powerful symbol of European integration,” European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis said during a joint press conference with Bulgarian Finance Minister Temenuzhka
Bulgaria on Doorstep of Eurozone Conference Eurogroup President: Support For Euro In Countries Using Euro Exceeds 80%
Support for the euro in the countries that use it exceeds 80%, Eurogroup President and Irish Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said during a high-level conference, titled“Bulgaria on the Doorstep of the Eurozone,” organized by the Finance
Bulgaria on Doorstep of Eurozone Conference Finance Minister Petkova: Bulgaria Is Fully Prepared to Join Eurozone Jan. 1, 2026
България е напълно готова да въведе еврото от 1 януари 2026 година както на национално, така и на местно равнище. Това послание отправи Теменужка Петкова, министър на финансите, в рамките на конференцията на високо равнище "България на прага на
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                                                                                        UPDATED BTA Director General: Svetilnik Initiative Honors Individuals Who Continue Traditions of Bulgaria’s Awakeners
Upcoming 11th Plovdiv Jazz Fest to Be Held from November 7 to 9
The 11th Plovdiv Jazz Fest will be held from November 7 to 9 and will see the participation of Grammy Award winners, world and Bulgarian jazz musicians, the organizers from Blue M said on Monday.
National Gallery to Display Works by Bistra Vinarova-Radeva in "Beyond the Portrait" Exhibition
The National Gallery and the Pygmalion Foundation will present works by Bistra Vinarova–Radeva (1890–1977) in "Beyond the Portrait” exhibition from November 7 to 30, 2025, the gallery said. The curator of the exhibition is Plamena Dimitrova–Racheva.
Labyrinth of Sofia Wins Documentary Film Category at Zagreb TourFilm Festival 2025
The Labyrinth of Sofia won first place in the Documentary Film category at the 14th International Zagreb TourFilm Festival 2025. The Bulgarian film was selected from among more than 80 international titles, the 8pm PR Studio announced on Sunday.
National Real Estate Association Presents Annual Inspire to Higher 2025 Awards
The National Real Estate Association (NREA) presented on Friday its annual Inspire to Higher 2025 awards, dedicated to the socially responsible mission of the real estate sector toward society and the profession. The awards are given in four
Balkans
                                                                                            
                                                                                        Burgas State University Takes Part in Project Strengthening Earthquake Emergency Response in Black Sea Basin
Madarski Konnik Cinema Club in Shumen Wins Two Awards at 33rd Camera 300 International Festival in Bitola
The film The Home by Myuzhgen Isuf, Apostol Fanev, Krasimir Georgiev and Nikolay Todorov from the Madarski Konnik Cinema Club in Shumen has won the award for directing at the 33rd Camera 300 International Festival of Amateur Documentary Film in Bitola, North Macedonia, on Friday.
Serbia, Uzbekistan Sign Cooperation Agreements in Areas Including Economy and Energy
Serbia and Uzbekistan have signed cooperation agreements in the fields of economy and energy and nine other sectors during Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s official visit to Tashkent, which began on Tuesday and will continue until Friday.
Ukrainian Ambassador to Belgrade: Russia Is Blackmailing Serbia with Oil and Gas Supplies
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Serbia Volodymyr Tolkach said in an interview with Danas newspaper that Russia is blackmailing Serbia through its oil and gas supplies. Tolkach said that Russia does not want to sell its share in the Serbian oil company NIS
Mickoski Says North Macedonia’s Path Remains toward EU, but Fairness and Tangible Gains Must Be Ensured
The path toward the European Union remains the direction North Macedonia wants to follow, but the key questions are what the country gains in the process and whether the terms are fair, North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said in his address marking the Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle on Wednesday.