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Bulgaria Has Significantly Benefited from Ammunition Exports over Past Couple of Years, Continue the Change MPs Say
Anniversary Summit of the South-East European Cooperation Process Most Effective Tool for Stability, Security, Prosperity Is Cooperation, Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Says
In an environment characterized by rapid change and the need for quick decision-making, cooperation remains the most effective tool for ensuring stability, security, and prosperity, Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said at the opening of the SEECP Ministers of Foreign Affairs Meeting in Sofia.
Democratic Bulgaria: Health System Must Not "Reinforce Status Quo", Says Bozhanov Amid NHIF Leadership Reshuffle
He argued that when there are suspicions of halted inspections, decisions benefiting specific companies, or medical supplies becoming significantly more expensive without clear economic justification, and when millions are being distributed, this is no longer merely an administrative issue.
Any Future Support for Ukraine Requires Government and Parliamentary Approval, Foreign Minister Says
Any future decision by Bulgaria regarding assistance to Ukraine, whether military-technical or humanitarian, will follow established procedures, requiring a resolution by the Council of Ministers and subsequent debate in the National Assembly.
Culturama Returns to Heraclea Sintica for Fifth Year, Museum Director Stoyanova Says
The Culturama Festival will return to Heraclea Sintica for a fifth consecutive year, Historical Museum in Petrich Director Katya Stoyanova told BTA on Wednesday.
Economy
National Statistical Institute Industrial Production in Bulgaria Declines by Over 4% on Monthly and Annual Basis in April
Government Seeks Higher Debt Ceiling to Fund Recovery and Resilience Plan Projects
Resources will be secured to allow the state budget to pre-finance the substantial payments expected in 2026 under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), with the aim of ensuring a steady flow of funding, Finance Minister Galab Donev told Parliament.
PM: All Essential State Systems Will Receive Funding, No Cuts to Social Spending
Speaking at the start of a Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that work on the 2026 budget was ongoing. "Despite inheriting an empty treasury, all essential state systems will receive the funding
Food Safety Watchdog Tightens Checks on Dairy Imports
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) will tighten checks on milk and dairy shipments entering Bulgaria from Wednesday, the agency said on Tuesday.
Financial Supervision Commission Revokes Insurance License of DallBogg: Life and Health Insurance Company
The Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) decided to revoke the insurance license of DallBogg: Life and Health Insurance Joint Stock Company AD, the regulator said, reporting a decision made on Tuesday.
Culture
Three Short Documentaries about Young Roma Leaders Produced as Part of EU-Funded Project
Mission Gallery Presents Exhibition Featuring Works by Brazilian Artists
The exhibition Beyond the Surface, part of the international programme of Sofia Paper Art Fest 2026, will open on June 15 at Mission Gallery in Sofia, the State Cultural Institute under the Minister of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday. The exhibition is part of the Bulgaria-Brazil Art Project and will be on display until August 31.
BNR Finds Its Natural Presence in Antarctica Through Journalist Marina Velikova, Says Director General
The Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) has found a natural way to be present in Antarctica through the work of journalist Marina Velikova, said BNR Director General Milen Mitev at the opening of the photo exhibition Antarctic Echo on Monday in front of
Photo Exhibition Antarctic Echo Highlights Media Cooperation, Says BTA Director General
The photo exhibition Antarctic Echo is a symbol of cooperation between media organizations and among Bulgarians themselves, who are often overly competitive with one another, said BTA Director General Kiril Valchev on Monday at the opening of
Over 1,400 International Students from 55 Countries Study at Sofia University
A total of 1,431 international students from 55 countries are enrolled at Sofia University St Kliment Ohridski in the 2025/2026 academic year, the university's press centre told BTA.
Balkans
North Macedonia’s President Says She Will Meet Bulgarian President during SEECP Summit in Sofia
North Macedonia’s President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova said in an interview with MRT 1 on Monday that she will meet Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova during the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) summit, to be held in Sofia on June 10.
Bulgarian Stand at Bucharest Book Fair Collects Romanian Books for University Library in Sofia
Romanian books are being collected at the Bulgarian stand at the International Book Fair Bookfest in Bucharest. They will be donated to the Sofia University Library. The initiative is led by the Association of Romanian Publishers and Headsome
Serbian President Vucic Says EU Accession Remains Serbia’s Strategic Goal
Serbia remains on the path to the EU and accession is its strategic goal, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said ahead of the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat, RTS said on Friday.
Turkiye’s Finance Minister Says Price Stability Policies to Continue as Inflation Stands at 32.61% Y/Y
Turkiye’s Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek wrote on X on Friday that the Ministry will continue implementing policies aimed at achieving lasting price stability. Simsek was commenting on Turkish Statistical Institute data, which showed that the country's annual inflation in May stood at 32.61%, and the monthly - at 1.71%.