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University of National and World Economy Recognizes Best Administrations from 2025
The University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia hosted its Awards for Best Administration 2025 on Tuesday. The initiative recognizes best practices in national, regional, and municipal administration.
Court Overturns Lom Mayor's Suspension over Vote-Buying Charges
The Montana District Court overturned a lower court ruling that had temporarily suspended Lom Mayor Tsvetan Petrov from office, rejecting prosecutors' request to bar him from carrying out his duties.
Election Rules for New Anti-Corruption Commission Member from Parliament Clear Committee Stage
The National Assembly Committee on Prevention and Counteraction of Corruption approved draft rules under which Parliament will elect a member of the new Anti-corruption Commission.
Hauliers Say Government Signals Support after PM Meeting
Transport sector representatives said Tuesday their meeting with Prime Minister Rumen Radev at the Council of Ministers had largely met their expectations.
Economy
Objections to Bulgarian Alphabet Euro Coin Design Raised at Government Level, Not by Eurosystem Institutions - Bulgarian Central Bank
The issue surrounding the design of Bulgaria’s first commemorative euro coin dedicated to the Bulgarian alphabet “does not fall within the competence of the Eurosystem and is not part of the coordination procedures between the national central banks
Dairy Processors Warn Food Safety Watchdog Order Delaying Raw Milk Checks May Push Prices Up
There is a risk of dairy product prices rising after more than 50 tankers of raw milk imported from EU Member States went sour in Bulgaria over the past week due to delays in sample results required under a new Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) order, the Bulgarian Association of Dairy Processors (BADP) said on Tuesday.
Fiscal Consolidation, Importance of Effective Public Finance Management Among Key Topics Discussed at Sofia Forum
Fiscal consolidation, Bulgaria’s economic outlook and the experience of Central and Eastern European countries, as well as the importance of effective and transparent public finance management, were among the topics discussed during the scientific and practical conference Fiscal Consolidation in Times of Uncertainty, held here on Tuesday. The event was organized by the Fiscal Council and opened by its Chair, Simeon Djankov.
Fiscal Council Chair: Government Must Take on Debt to Cover Deficit
The Government will have to take on debt this year anyway, because the deficit must somehow be covered, Fiscal Council Chair Simeon Djankov told journalists when asked about the government's decision to take on new debt of up to EUR 3.8 billion.
Culture
Haskovo Theatre Reopens After Major Renovation
The Ivan Dimov Drama and Puppet Theatre in Haskovo has reopened following a major energy-efficiency renovation funded through Bulgaria's National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Cultural Routes – Bulgaria 2026 in Plovdiv Highlights Living Heritage, Literary Traditions
A panel on literary heritage, spiritual traditions, and their development through the Council of Europe’s cultural routes was featured Friday at the National Information Event “Cultural Routes – Bulgaria 2026” in Plovdiv. Participants presented international and Bulgarian initiatives related to literature, pilgrimage routes, and historical memory.
Education Ministry Presents Draft 2026 Budget Providing for 5% Pay Indexation
The Education Ministry’s draft 2026 budget was presented at a meeting of the Sectoral Council for Tripartite Cooperation in Preschool and School Education on Thursday, the Education and Science Ministry said.
Spanish Singer Bebe Says Birthdays Celebrate Life Ahead of Bulgaria Tour
A birthday is a celebration of life itself, Spanish singer Bebe said in a BTA interview on Thursday. The interview came hours before her mini-tour with concerts in Sofia and Varna.
Balkans
MEP Stanislav Stoyanov Slams Skopje for Campaign of Hate Speech against Bulgaria after Arson Case
Bulgarian MEP Stanislav Stoyanov condemned on Tuesday the recent arson attack on Bulgarian diplomatic vehicles that took place in Skopje on Monday.
MEP Kyuchyuk Calls for Firm European Parliament Response to Skopje Arson Attack
Bulgarian MEP Ilhan Kyuchyuk called for a firm European Parliament response to the Skopje arson attack on Bulgarian diplomatic vehicles during a debate in Strasbourg on Tuesday.
Bulgarian Women Entrepreneurs Take Part in Business Forum in Antalya
Around 30 women entrepreneurs from Bulgaria took part in a forum in Antalya, which provided opportunities to meet business leaders from Turkiye and countries in the region, as well as to present new projects aimed at building on their achievements.
Serbia, Hungarian Oil and Gas Company MOL Sign Agreement on Managing US-Sanctioned NIS
Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic signed an agreement with Hungarian oil and gas company MOL on managing US-sanctioned Serbian oil company NIS, RTS said Tuesday.