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Parliament Assigns State Agency for Road Safety Task of Creating Single National Register of Electric Scooters, Their Owners
Parliament voted on Wednesday to assign the State Agency for Road Safety (SARS) the task of creating and maintaining a single national register of electric scooters and their owners. MPs adopted at first and second reading in a single sitting amendments to the Road Traffic Act, submitted by BSP – United Left Deputy Floor Leader Kiril Dobrev and GERB-UDF MP Andrey Runchev.
Council of Ministers decisions EUR 2 Mln in Supreme Administrative Court Funding Gets Outgoing Cabinet's Approval
The outgoing government Wednesday approved close to EUR 2.1 million in funding for the Supreme Administrative Court in 2026 via the judicial system budget, said the government press office. The Supreme Judicial Council should ensure the proper
Additional Funding Approved for Financial Supervision Commission, Constitutional Court, Council of Ministers and Municipal Transfers in 2026
The Council of Ministers approved additional funding totaling EUR 25,187,076 for the Financial Supervision Commission, the Constitutional Court, the Council of Ministers, and transfers to municipalities for 2026. The decision is based on Article
Council of Ministers decisions Government Approves Up to EUR 260 Mln for Social Payments and Staff Costs
The government approved financing of staff costs and social payments under the state budget, as well as transfers from the state budget to the budgets of the Public Social Insurance, the National Health Insurance Fund, and the EU funds account of
Economy
Council of Ministers decisions Regional Development Program Budget Can Be Increased by Up to 20%
The Managing Authority of the Regional Development Program 2021–2027 will be allowed to sign grant agreements with beneficiaries up to 20% above the program’s total budget, in compliance with applicable European and national legislation. This decision was approved by the Council of Ministers during Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting, the Council of Ministers said.
Wrap-up Sofia Economic Forum VI Focuses on Dynamic Developments in Economy, Infrastructure, Energy in SE Europe
The Sofia Economic Forum VI, organized by the Delphi Economic Forum, was held here on Tuesday. The main topics of the forum were: the impact of geopolitical changes on the economy of Southeastern Europe; Bulgaria in the eurozone; Bulgaria's
Environment Minister Orders Bobov Dol TPP to Submit Investment Programme to Stop Air Pollution
The Minister of Environment and Water, Manol Genov, ordered the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water (RIEW) in Sofia to instruct the management of TPP Bobov Dol AD to present an investment programme containing short- and long-term measures to bring the plant's operations into compliance with the conditions of its complex permit, thereby stopping the emission of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere.
Economy Ministry: EU-India FTA Expected to Boost Competitiveness of Bulgarian Economy
The Economy and Industry Ministry expects the EU-India Free Trade Agreement, which was concluded earlier on Tuesday, to boost the competitiveness of the Bulgarian economy, facilitate the entry of Bulgarian goods into the Indian market, and lead to a
Culture
BTA, Philip Koutev Ensemble Sign Cooperation Agreement
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the Philip Koutev State Folklore Ensemble signed a partnership agreement here on Monday.
The World of Atanas Yanev Exhibition Opens in Blagoevgrad
An exhibition of woodcarver Atanas Yanev’s work opened at Eme gallery in Blagoevgrad, the artist's daughter Elena Aleksandrova said on Sunday.
Angel Views Photo Print Campaign Raises BGN 28,000 for School Defibrillators
The Angel Views charity campaign raised BGN 28,000 to buy defibrillators for schools across Bulgaria, actor Naum Shopov Jr said on Sunday.
Later today International Festival of Masquerade Games Surva to Conclude on Sunday Night
The International Festival of Masquerade Games Surva will conclude here on Sunday night at around 6 p.m. with performances by ensembles from Kyustendil, Kostenets, Petrich, Pernik, Yambol, Breznik, Sofia, and more. This year's edition of the festival saw participation from 30 international groups
Balkans
Naval Mine Spotted near Romania's Capu Midia Training Range
A naval mine was spotted on Tuesday on the beach in front of the Capu Midia Training Range on the Black Sea coast, Romania’s Ministry of National Defence reported on Wednesday.
Council of Ministers decisions Outgoing Government Approves Draft Agreement on Opening New Border Checkpoint with Turkiye at Kapitan Andreevo - Kapikule
The outgoing Council of Ministers approved a draft agreement between Bulgaria and Turkiye on resolving issues related to border crossings between the two countries and on opening a new border crossing, Kapitan Andreevo – Kapikule North, the Government’s press centre said on Wednesday.
Council of Ministers decisions Outgoing Cabinet Approves Draft Agreement on Opening New Border Checkpoint with Serbia at Kalotina - Gradinje
The Council of Ministers approved a draft agreement between Bulgaria and Serbia on the opening of a joint border checkpoint Kalotina 2 (Bulgaria) and Gradinje 2 (Serbia) as a basis for launching negotiations, the Government’s press centre said on Wednesday.
Turkiye Is Europe's Fourth-Largest Market for Electric Vehicles Sales in 2025
Turkiye is Europe’s fourth-largest market for electric vehicle (EV) sales in 2025, Anadolu Agency reported, citing a report by a London-based international energy analysis agency.