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Bulgaria
Experts Create Interactive Map of Antibiotic Consumption in Bulgaria
Experts created an interactive map of antibiotic consumption in Bulgaria and discussed the topic of antibiotic resistance during a news conference at BTA’s national press club in Sofia on Monday. The conference also addressed the rational and
Tripartite Cooperation Council Fails to Reach Agreement on Fixed-Term Maternity Protection Bill
The National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC) discussed on Monday a bill introducing amendments to the Labour Code, submitted by GERB-UDF MP Galya Vasileva and a group of MPs from GERB-UDF. No agreement was reached on the proposal. The bill
Ivan Hristanov Announces Demographic Scientist as Running Mate in Presidential Race
Musicians, public figures and academics are among the founders of the Nomination Committee supporting the candidacies of former caretaker agriculture minister Ivan Hristanov and Bulgarian Academy of Sciences scientist Assoc. Prof. Stoyanka Cherkezova for president and vice president.
Wrap-up Forensic Findings Presented during Briefing on Petrohan-Okolchitsa Murders Case
Forensic experts and a prosecutor gave a briefing here on Monday to reveal additional details concerning the Petrohan-Okolchitsa multiple murders case - a high-profile criminal case in which five men and a 15-year-old boy met a violent death between February 1 and 8, 2026. Their bodies were found at two remote mountain locations in Northwestern Bulgaria: a lodge near the Petrohan Pass and a camper van near Okolchitsa Peak. Forensic experts established in the past that all six died of gunshot wounds. Law enforcement officials said the principal leads they followed, based on ballistics findings, the causes of death have been identified as suicide at the lodge and homicide and suicide in the camper.
Economy
Bulgaria Seeks Stronger Cooperation with Germany in Air Traffic Services
Transport and Communications Minister Georgi Peev met with Arndt Schoenemann, CEO of German air navigation service provider DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH, the Transport Ministry’s press office said on Monday.
Smolyan Municipality Proposes Tourism Development Strategy for 2026-2030
Smolyan Municipality Monday proposed a new Tourism Development Strategy for 2026–2030, published on its website for public consultation.
Bulgaria Prepares Targeted Fuel Aid if Needed, Budget Chair Prodanov Says
Bulgaria is preparing targeted support for those most in need and businesses if fuel prices become unaffordable, Parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee Chair and Progressive Bulgaria MP Konstantin Prodanov said in a television interview on Saturday.
Seasonal and Short-Term Jobs Dominate Bulgaria’s Non-EU Labour Authorizations
More than half of Bulgaria’s labour-market authorizations for non-EU nationals in 2025 covered seasonal or short-term jobs, while the figures do not show how many people actually started work, according to a Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA)
Culture
President's Administration to Open Applications for Support a Dream Scholarships on September 15
Applications for education grants under the President's Support a Dream initiative will open on September 15, the President's press secretariat said on Sunday.
Online Sales, Vape Seizures and Laboratory Investigations Shape Bulgaria’s Anti-Drug Response
Online sellers, large vape consignments and suspected synthetic-drug laboratories have featured in Bulgaria’s summer anti-drug operations, alongside hundreds of criminal proceedings.
Book Alley to Close with Author Events
Writers Rene Karabash, Georgi Gospodinov and Petya Aleksandrova will meet readers on Sunday, the final day of Sofia's Book Alley.
Green Rock Fest to Open with Bulgarian and Italian Acts
Rock and metal acts from Bulgaria and Italy will open the 18th Green Rock Fest in Ruse on Saturday, festival organizer Maria Atanasova said.
Balkans
Vucic to Step Down as President After His Return from UN General Assembly
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced that he will resign on September 25 or 26, local media reported.
Turkish Police Detain 27 over Alleged Plans for Armed Attacks on Schools
Turkish police have launched an operation across 22 provinces of the country against members of a group found to have been preparing armed attacks on schools, Turkish media reported on Friday, quoting the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office
NATO's Joint Force Command Naples Commander Visits North Macedonia
A delegation from NATO’s Joint Force Command Naples, led by Commander Admiral George Wikoff, is on a two-day visit to North Macedonia and, together with Chief of the General Staff of the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia Major General Sashko Lafchiski, met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski, the government press service in Skopje said.
Greek State Minister Skertsos Rejects Comparison between Salaries in Greece and Bulgaria
Greek Minister of State Responsible for the Coordination of Government Policies Akis Skertsos rejected comparisons between Greece and Bulgaria in terms of salaries, arguing that they are based on a misinterpretation of Eurostat statistics.