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UPDATED International Observers: April 19 Elections Conducted Transparently but Marked by High Levels of Polarisation, Negative Rhetoric
Bulgaria
Volunteers Count Sparrows across Bulgaria amid Long-Term Decline in Numbers
Volunteers across Bulgaria have counted nearly 3,600 sparrows at 278 locations as part of the annual We Count Sparrows campaign which highlighting both public engagement and ongoing concerns about urban biodiversity. Information about the campaign
Exhibition Dedicated to 150th Anniversary of April Uprising Opens at National Library
An exhibition “For the Freedom of a People”, dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising, opened at the National Library on Monday. President Iliana Iotova attended the event.
E-Governance Ministry: Live Feed Covers 98.56% of Polling Stations on Election Night
Live streaming of ballot counting was available in 98.56% of polling stations on election night and faults affected 1.18% of voting machines, the Ministry of Electronic Governance said on Monday.
Prosecution Service Charges 34 People for Crimes against Citizens' Political Rights
A total of 3,021 case files have been reported to and opened by the prosecution service since the start of the election campaign until this morning, with 599 pre-trial proceedings initiated, including 252 fast-track proceedings for crimes against citizens’ political rights, the prosecution service said on Monday.
Economy
Laguna Medical SPA in St. Vlas Revives Traditions of Climatotherapy
The unique maritime climate of the St. Vlas resort can help treat chronic pulmonary diseases. This was established in the 1960s, when St. Vlas was recognized as one of Bulgaria's most favourable locations for climatotherapy and rehabilitation, Daniela Dineva of hotel owner Dinevi Group told BTA.
February 2026 Construction Production in Bulgaria Increases by 3.1%, Showing Highest Monthly Growth in More than Four and a Half Years
Seasonally adjusted production in Bulgaria's construction sector increased by 3.1% in February 2026 compared with January 2026, which was the highest monthly growth in more than four and a half years, according to Eurostat numbers published on
Impulse Hotel in Vidin Reports Increase in Romanian Tourists
Impulse Hotel, located in the centre of Vidin, reports over 90% year-round occupancy. Its spa area offers modern amenities combined with wellness relaxation, designed to provide a high level of comfort, owner Krasimir Bogdanov told BTA.
SPA Hotel Medicus in Varshets Upgrades Facilities with Focus on Energy Efficiency
SPA Hotel Medicus in Varshets has completed renovations to improve energy efficiency, owner Dimitar Nikolov told BTA. Since this spring, the hotel has been welcoming guests with new exterior thermal insulation and replaced window frames, which are expected to increase comfort and reduce energy costs.
Culture
Renovated Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi Officially Unveiled in Sofia
The renovated monument to Italian revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi was unveiled at an official ceremony in Sofia after being restored and cleaned through the joint efforts of Sofia Municipality and the Italian Embassy, Sofia Municipality’s press
Bulgarians in Bessarabia Supported April Uprising by Raising Funds, Says Historian in Taraclia
Bulgarians in Bessarabia supported the April Uprising by raising funds and forming women’s groups in Bolgrad and Comrat, historian Ivo Hristov said at the presentation of the April issue of BTA's LIK magazine at the National Press Club in Taraclia on Monday.
BTA, Academy of Sciences Representatives Pay Floral Tribute at Site of April 1876 Uprising First Gunshot
Representatives of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) Monday paid floral tribute at the site where the first shot during the April 1876 Uprising was fired.
April Uprising Never Truly Ends, It Continues Symbolically, Says LIK Magazine Editor-In-Chief
The April Uprising is one of the few events that never truly ends, said Editor-in-Chief of LIK Magazine Georgi Lozanov at the presentation of the magazine’s issue marking its 150th anniversary in Koprivshtitsa on Monday.
Balkans
Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria Tops Vote in Romania
The Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition received the most votes in Romania, based on 100% of tally sheets, according to data published on the website of the Central Election Commission on Monday.
MRF Leads Voting in Ankara, Followed by Progressive Bulgaria
The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) received the most votes, 213, in the three polling stations located at the Bulgarian Embassy in Ankara, according to processed tally sheets. Progressive Bulgaria ranked second with 93 votes, followed by the
Romanian Health Ministry Seeks Drug Deal With Pfizer Over Vaccine Bill
Romania proposed to Pfizer in Washington that EUR 1.9 billion owed over undelivered COVID-19 vaccines be converted into innovative medicines, Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete said on Friday.
Serbian Parliament Once Again Fails to Reach Quorum to Hold Debate on Motion of No Confidence in Duro Macut's Cabinet
The Serbian Parliament has once again failed to reach a quorum to hold a debate on the opposition’s motion of no confidence in the government of Duro Macut, according to the Serbian public broadcaster RTS. On Wednesday, the debate also failed to