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Sofia Municipality Did Not Authorize Lukov March
The Sofia Municipality did not authorize Lukov March, a traditional torchlit procession, on February 14. It marks the anniversary of General Hristo Lukov's assassination by two Communist militants in his home on February 14, 1943. Lukov was known
Prosecution Service Submits Petrohan-Okolchitsa Deaths Case Files to Parliament Amid Heightened Political Tensions
The prosecution service has sent to the National Assembly materials from the pre-trial proceedings into the six violent deaths linked to the Petrohan–Okolchitsa case, marking a significant step amid mounting political pressure and intense public scrutiny.
Parliament Approves Introduction of Multi-fund Model in Supplementary Pension Insurance at First Reading
The National Assembly on Friday approved at first reading amendments to the Social Insurance Code tabled by the Council of Ministers introducing a multi-fund model in supplementary pension insurance.
Foreign Ministry Issues Statement Against Holding of Lukov March in Sofia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically opposes the planned holding of the so-called Lukov March in Sofia and calls on the responsible institutions to take all legal actions to prevent it as announced by the ministry on Friday.
Economy
Investment Project in Stara Zagora Municipality Places Second in fDi Intelligence Ranking
An investment project of Smart Solar Technologies AD in Stara Zagora Municipality was ranked second in the Investment Impact Awards 2026 ranking of fDi Intelligence, the Municipality said on Friday.
Bulgarian Posts Announces Possible Delays in Processing and Delivering Shipments to Italy
Bulgarian Posts announced on Friday that delays in the processing and delivery of parcels to Italy are expected during the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, citing a statement from the national postal service of Italy, Poste Italiane.
Eurostat Bulgaria Ranks Third in Euro Area by Annual Economic Growth in Q4 of 2025
The gross domestic product (GDP) of the euro area and the European Union increased by 0.3% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the previous quarter, according to preliminary seasonally adjusted data published by Eurostat on Friday. In the
National Statistical Institute Average Salary in Bulgaria Increases by 11% Y/Y in Q4 of 2025
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the average monthly wages and salaries in Bulgaria reached BGN 2,678 (EUR 1,369.24), an increase of 5.1% compared to the third quarter of 2025, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) announced on Friday.
Culture
RSV 421 Crew to Visit Bulgaria’s Antarctic Base, Scientific Projects Continue on Livingston Island
Final Group of 34th Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition Arrives on Livingston Island
The final group of the 34th Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition is expected to arrive on February 13, on Livingston Island. The group includes dermatologist Prof. Razvigor Darlenski, Deputy Director of the National Centre for Polar Studies at Sofia
RSV 421 Welcomes Final Group of Participants in 34th Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition
The Bulgarian research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421) on Thursday welcomed the final group of participants in the 34th Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition. The group includes dermatologist Prof. Razvigor Darlenski, Deputy Director of the
Sofia to Host 2026 European Design Awards, June 11-14
Bulgaria will host the 20th edition of the European Design Awards and Festival from June 11 to 14. Following Luxembourg (2023), Naples (2024) and Ljubljana (2025), Sofia will welcome the event for the first time in its history, the organizers
Greek Oceanologists Conduct First Scientific Dive from Bulgaria’s St Kliment Ohridski Antarctic Base
Greek oceanologists Dionysia Rigatou and Eleni Kytinou on Wednesday conducted the first scientific dive from Bulgaria’s St Kliment Ohridski Antarctic Base on Livingston Island.
Balkans
BTA opens national press club in Athens Jazz Singer Vicky Almazidou Performs Song at Opening of BTA Press Club in Athens
BTA opens national press club in Athens Greek Students of Bulgarian Studies at University of Athens Congratulate BTA on Opening of New Press Club
Greek students of the Bulgarian studies specialty of the University of Athens read a eulogy by St. Clement of Ohrid to his teacher St. Cyril the Philosopher during the opening of BTA's National Press Club in Athens on Saturday.
BTA opens national press club in Athens ANA-MPA Board of Directors Chair: Opening of BTA Press Club in Athens Important Moment for Bulgaria, Greece, Journalism
This is a very important moment for Bulgaria, for Greece, and for journalism, said ANA-MPA Board of Directors Chair Aria Agatsa at the opening of the BTA National Press Club in Athens on Saturday.
BTA opens national press club in Athens Alexander the Great Centre of Greek Language and Culture Congratulate BTA on New Press Club in Athens
The congratulatory address to BTA Director General Kiril Valchev wishes BTA that its new press club becomes a bridge for the exchange of information.
BTA opens national press club in Athens Bulgarian Ambassador to Greece: State of Bulgarian-Greek Relations at Peak for Last 1,000 Years
"Today is a very good day for Bulgarian-Greek relations, whose state is currently perhaps at its peak in the last 1,000 years," said the Bulgarian Ambassador to Greece Valentin Poryazov at the opening of the National Press Club of BTA in Athens on Saturday.