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Over 1,000 People Apply for Free Legal Aid in 2026
More than 1,000 people in Bulgaria have applied for free legal aid so far this year, the Justice Ministry said on Sunday.
Bulgarian Wanted under European Arrest Warrant Detained in Greece
A 45-year-old man wanted under a European Arrest Warrant issued by the Stara Zagora District Court in July this year in connection with the misappropriation of vehicles was detained during a police check on Sunday in the Greek city of Polygyros, the press service of the Plovdiv Appellate Prosecution Office said.
GERB Leader Borissov Visits Ruse Region as Part of Party's New Initiative
Bulgaria is entering a situation in which people will spend their entire lives paying only interest and loans, GERB leader Boyko Borissov told reporters in Ruse Region on Sunday, commenting on the current Government’s raising of new public debt. He met with party activists near the village of Mechka as part of the party’s “New Minds” initiative.
Blagoevgrad Marks 114th Liberation Anniversary with Historical Re-enactment
Blagoevgrad is a city of young people that connects the past with the present and future, President Iliana Iotova said at a historical re-enactment on Saturday.
Economy
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Helps Bulgaria Meet Energy Targets, Expand Renewables and Storage
Support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has helped Bulgaria meet key energy targets under its Recovery and Resilience Plan, the bank said on Friday in a statement emailed to BTA.
Bulgarian Stock Exchange Main Index Rises above 1,500-Point Mark for First Time since Mid-January 2008
The Bulgarian Stock Exchange’s (BSE) main index SOFIX rose above the 1,500-point mark on Friday for the first time since mid-January 2008. The blue-chip index gained 0.84% to 1,508.45 points.
Consumer Protection Commission to Complete Retail Price Checks within 10 Days
The analysis based on inspections of prices at major retail chains will be ready within 10 days, Commission for Consumer Protection (CCP) Chair Maya Manolova told reporters on Friday before one of the inspections. The CCP began inspections at retail
Wizz Air Launches Direct Flights from Sofia to Sharm El-Sheikh
Starting October 1, Wizz Air has launched direct flights from Sofia to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, the airline said Friday.
Culture
BTA, European Parliament Three-day Training for Young Journalists Concludes
A three-day training programme for young journalists, jointly organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the European Parliament Liaison Office in Bulgaria, has concluded. The training was held at BTA’s MaxiM Hall.
Neli Nedelcheva Dismissed as Acting Director of National Culture Fund
Minister of Culture Evtim Miloshev dismissed Neli Nedelcheva as acting director of the National Culture Fund, the Culture Ministry reported on Friday. Mariana Prodanova-Ilieva, an expert at the fund, will take over Nedelcheva's responsibilities, until a new director gets appointed.
MPs, Experts Discuss Need for Education Reform in Bulgaria
The need for accelerated reform of Bulgaria’s education system to provide students with more effective and practical knowledge was discussed by MPs, institutional representatives and experts on Friday at the National Assembly.
Doza Gallery to Host Exhibition Exploring Image in Age of Visual Abundance
The exhibition “Lies and Video. Though filled in, the field continues to saturate,” featuring works by Aaron Roth, Velizar Dimchev, Mia Novakova, Mitch Brezounek, Strahil Penev, will be on display at Doza Gallery in Sofia from October 6 to 23. The
Balkans
Turkiye Seizes Nearly a Tonne of Drugs in Nationwide Raids
Turkish security forces carried out large-scale anti-drug operations in 75 of Turkiye's 81 provinces, state broadcaster TRT Haber said on Saturday, citing an Interior Ministry statement.
Slovak Prime Minister to Address Serbian Progressive Party Rally in Belgrade in Serbian
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will address a rally of Serbia’s ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in Serbian in Belgrade on Saturday, October 3, former Serbian president and SNS electoral list leader Aleksandar Vucic announced on
Athens Launches Mobile App for Accessing Municipality's Network of EV Charging Stations
The Municipality of Athens has launched a mobile app for accessing the municipality's network of electric vehicle charging stations, the local authorities said.
Turkish Military Personnel, Equipment to Transit Bulgaria en Route to Exercise in Romania
On October 3 and 4, Turkish armed forces personnel and military equipment will transit Bulgaria’s national road network en route to the Eastern Shield 2026 Exercise in Romania, the Defence Ministry's press office said. The military convoys will be