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UPDATED Bulgarian PM Declines to Speculate on Next Caretaker Prime Minister
Bulgaria’s outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov Tuesday declined to speculate on who could be appointed as caretaker prime minister and stressing that the decision rests solely with the president. Speaking to journalists in Veliko Tarnovo,
Deputy PM Says Fuel Market Situation in Bulgaria Back to Normal
Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister and Innovation and Growth Minister Tomislav Donchev said the current situation on Bulgaria's fuel market has normalized and he sees neither short-term nor medium-term risks ahead.
Outgoing PM: Parliament Is Now Biggest Pre-election Platform
He was commenting on statements made in the plenary hall earlier in the day that "instead of attending Question Time, the Prime Minister is pretending to be the National Construction Control Directorate in Veliko Tarnovo."
Council of Ministers to Oversee Storage of Ballot Scanners, Legal Affairs Committee Decides at Second Reading
The Council of Ministers will oversee the storage of ballot scanners, the Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs decided on Thursday at second reading as it began debating a consolidated bill amending the Election Code. Under
Economy
BAS to Analyze Samples From 10 Boreholes to Determine Concentration of Raw Materials
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) will analyze between 40 and 60 samples from each of the ten deep boreholes already drilled in the three Mini Maritsa Iztok company mines, in order to determine the concentrations of rare earth elements and critical raw materials according to a statement from the press office of the Council of Ministers.
Outgoing Prime Minister: Maritsa Basin Could Be Key to Development of Bulgaria’s Competitiveness
The Maritsa Basin offers opportunities and potential, and the region could be extremely important for the development of Bulgaria’s competitiveness, Outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said Thursday during the signing of an agreement between
Eurostat Carbon Taxes Revenue in Bulgaria Increases More than Twelvefold between 2017 and 2023
Between 2017 and 2023, revenue from carbon dioxide-related taxes in Bulgaria increased more than twelvefold – from EUR 85.3 million in 2017 to EUR 1.098 billion in 2023, show Eurostat data published on Thursday.
Eurostat: Euro Area and EU Industrial Output Up in November; Bulgaria Records Year-on-Year Decline
Industrial production in the euro area and the EU rose year-on-year in November 2025, Eurostat, the EU's statistical office, said here on Thursday.
Culture
Cross-border Project to Present Historical Craft of Transporting Goods on Maritsa River in Dimitrovgrad
Bulgarian News Agency Announces 2026 Internship Class from National Aprilov School
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) has selected 19 students from National Aprilov High School for its 2026 internship program. The names of the future interns were announced by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev during the school’s patron day
National Statistical Institute 84 Cinemas Operate in Various Locations Across Bulgaria in 2024
A total of 84 cinemas were operating in various locations across the country in 2024, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said on its website on Tuesday in honour of Film Makers’ Day. According to NSI, cinemas in Bulgaria continued to attract large audiences and fill theatres with interesting plots and emotional stories over the past year.
Bulgaria to Participate in Second Semi-Final of Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna
Bulgaria will participate in the second semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna on May 14. On Monday, a draw was held to determine the order in which the participants will take the stage in this year's 70th anniversary edition of the
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Trakia University Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) and Trakia University in Stara Zagora have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to strengthen research, education, and innovation in Bulgaria, BAS said in a press release Monday. The signing, by BAS
Balkans
Serbia’s High Judicial Council Urges Withdrawal of Bills on New Courts and Judges’ Mandates
Serbia’s High Judicial Council (HJC) called for the withdrawal of bills on the judiciary proposing the establishment of new courts and changes to judges’ term rules, Serbian national television RTS reported on Thursday.
Romanian Researchers Warn of Serious Microplastic Pollution in Black Sea
A study by a group of researchers from the National Institute for Marine Research and Development Grigore Antipa in Constanta shows serious microplastic pollution along the Romanian Black Sea coast, Digi24 reported. Specialists warn that harmful
Hardline Protesting Farmers Vote to Meet Prime Minister, Plans for Athens Tractor Rally on Hold
Hardline protesting farmers have voted to enter dialogue with the government and meet with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, putting plans for Athens tractor rallies on hold, the online edition of the Kathimerini newspaper said on Wednesday.
Eight-day Detention Measure for Man Suspected of Attacking Bulgarian Embassy in Skopje
The Basic Criminal Court in Skopje has ordered an eight-day detention measure for a 55-year-old man suspected of attacking the Bulgarian Embassy in Skopje.