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The Constitutional Court ruled that the Parliament Chair does not have the competence to determine the admissibility of a national referendum and to reject a proposal made by an entity empowered by the law, the Court’s press office announced.

The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) - United Left insists on the payment of Christmas supplements to Bulgarian pensioners, according to a statement sent to the media by the political party on Tuesday. On the eve of the most joyous holidays, the

Social Policy Minister Borislav Gutsanov has requested the National Social Security Institute (NSSI) to provide detailed calculations on how to secure funding for a potential Christmas supplement for pensioners. Speaking to journalists before a

All persons receiving a Bulgarian pension and living abroad are required to submit a so-called life declaration in order to continue receiving it, the National Social Security Institute (NSSI) said.

The Parliamentary Committee on Labour and Social Policy adopted at first reading the budget of the Public Social Insurance for 2026. Eleven MPs voted in favour, seven against, and there were no abstentions.

The National Assembly’s Budget and Finance Committee approved at first reading the 2026 draft budget of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). Thirteen MPs voted in favour, eight against, and none abstained.

The development of bilateral economic relations between Bulgaria and France was discussed by Economy and Industry Minister Petar Dilov and the Ambassador of France to Bulgaria, Marie Dumoulin, the Economy Ministry said in a press release on

Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova said that the draft 2026 State Budget represents “the most realistic budget possible”, as it has been prepared on the basis of current legislation and the policies pursued to date. She spoke to reporters in the National Assembly’s lobby before presenting the 2026 State Budget Bill to the Budget and Finance Committee on Tuesday.

After an all-night vigil and Sunday morning's Divine Liturgy, the Bulgarian Monastery of St George Zograf on Mount Athos marked the autumn feast of St George (November 16, Old Style) with a procession bearing the miracle-working icon of Saint George.

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov presented the St. Paisii Hilendarski State Award to Prof. Hristo Yotsov on Friday for his outstanding contribution to Bulgarian culture, the government said in a press release. The award is presented annually to artists whose work awakens the spirit, preserves traditions, and develops Bulgaria’s cultural identity.

The National Library Sts Cyril and Methodius in Sofia has expanded its collection of international literary presence with the opening of Danish and Italian corners, the National Library and the Italian Embassy reported. With these, the total number

Ruse is a city of music, Marian Savov, Director of the Ruse Art Municipal Enterprise, said here on Friday during the presentation of LIK magazine's new issue.

On the eve of a potential fuel-supply crisis, Serbia’s petrol stations remain calm, with no queues and only a slight uptick in prices — which nevertheless remain among the highest in the Balkans, a BTA check showed.

A foreigner without identity documents and carrying two pistols was detained at the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint on November 15, the Border Police General Directorate said here on Monday. He was found in a specially adapted hiding place under the front seats of a bus entering Bulgaria, driven by a 49-year-old Turkish citizen.

Thousands of Bulgarian expatriates in Turkiye have flocked to Momchilgrad for the opening of the restored childhood home of legendary weightlifter Naim Suleymanoglu, which has been converted into a museum.

Bulgaria is trying to convince its Romanian partners of the importance of new bridges across the Danube, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said on Saturday, as quoted by the government information service. The Prime Minister inspected the site for a