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Presidency Says 2022 Pardon Granted by Then-Vice President Iotova Followed Medical Assessment, Pardon Commission Recommendation
The Presidency said on Friday that a pardon granted by Iliana Iotova in late 2022, when she was Vice President, followed a recommendation from the presidential Pardon Commission and an expert assessment of the prisoner's health. The presidential
Jewish Community in Bulgaria Welcomes Jewish New Year 5,787
The Jewish community in Bulgaria welcomed Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, with an official ceremony at the Sofia Synagogue on Friday evening. A Jewish religious service was held and the national anthems of Bulgaria and Israel were
Turkish Military Personnel, Equipment to Transit Bulgaria on Way to Romania
Personnel and military equipment from the Turkish Armed Forces will move along Bulgaria’s national road network on September 13 and 14, the Defence Ministry’s press office said. The personnel and military equipment will be transported to Romania to
MPs to Choose Supreme Judicial Council Members from 20 Parliamentary-Quota Candidates
All 20 nominations for members of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the parliamentary quota have been published on the website of the National Assembly. MPs will have to elect 11 members from among them — six to serve on the Judges Chamber and
Economy
Bulgaria Seeks to Strengthen Position on Polish Tourist Market during Industry Forum
Bulgaria will use an upcoming tourism business forum to strengthen its position on the Polish market and develop new partnerships with Polish tour operators and travel agencies. This transpired in remarks by Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov ahead of
Eurostat data Only 9.7% of Bulgaria’s Unemployed Find Jobs in Q2
Only 9.7% of people in Bulgaria who were unemployed in the first quarter of 2026 had found a job by the second quarter, the fourth-lowest share among the 26 EU countries for which data were available, according to seasonally adjusted labour market
National Statistical Institute Bulgaria's July Overnight Stays Fall 5.4%, Revenue Up 11.4%
The total number of overnight stays in accommodation establishments in Bulgaria fell by 5.4% year-on-year in July 2026, while revenue from overnight stays increased by 11.4% compared with the same month last year, according to National Statistical Institute (NSI) data published on Friday.
National Statistical Institute Bulgaria's Exports to EU in January-June Up by 10.3% Y/Y, Trade Deficit Remains
Between January and June, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the EU increased by 10.3% from the same period of 2025, amounting to EUR 15,006,000,000. Bulgaria’s main trade partners were Germany, Romania, Italy, Greece and France, which accounted
Culture
Haskovo Jazz Festival Marks 30th Anniversary from September 21 to 26
Over six evenings and across three venues, musicians from Bulgaria, Hungary, Austria, Turkiye and other countries will present contemporary jazz and improvisations on classical pieces.
Choirs from Hong Kong, Philippines, Romania, Bulgaria Compete in Varna
Choirs from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Romania and Bulgaria are competing on Friday in the 44th Prof. Georgi Dimitrov International Choir Competition in Varna. The event opened at the Festival and Congress Centre. The competition is held in four
Photography Exhibition in Varna Marks 70 Years of Bulgaria-Indonesia Diplomatic Relations
A photography exhibition at the City Art Gallery in Varna marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and Indonesia. Titled “Indonesia: Between Roots and Becoming,” the exhibition features 75 photographs
Targovishte Puppet Theatre Actress Honoured at Podgorica Festival
The actress from the State Puppet Theatre in Targovishte was recognized for her role in Adventures with Karlsson, based on the work of Astrid Lindgren, the theatre said on Thursday.
Balkans
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.
Tens of Thousands Protest in Zagreb against Illegal Waste Dump near Gospic
Tens of thousands of people gathered in central Zagreb on Saturday to protest the illegal dumping of thousands of tonnes of waste near the central Croatian town of Gospic.