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Bulgaria Lacks Up-to-Date Forest Strategy, Risks EU Commitments, Economic and Social Council Warns
Bulgaria’s forests face serious systemic risks due to outdated policy planning, weak data and declining forest health, according to a newly adopted opinion by the Economic and Social Council made public Friday. In its opinion titled "Forests as a
Simeonovgrad Municipal Council Adopts Declaration Against Construction of Refugee Centre
The Simeonovgrad Municipal Council Friday adopted a declaration against the construction of a closed-type refugee centre in the southern town.
Rising Water of Zhrebchevo Reservoir Reaches Base of Once-Submerged Church
The rising water of the Zhrebchevo Reservoir has reached the base of the St Ivan Rilski Church. The church had been submerged in the reservoir until 2020, but years of drought left it on dry ground again. Popularly known as "the Sunken Church," it
Murad Turk Appointed Deputy Transport and Communications Minister
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov has appointed Murad Turk Deputy Transport and Communications Minister, the press centre of the ministry announced on Friday.
Economy
Business Climate Improves in Industry and Retail in February
In February 2026, the total business climate indicator remained relatively unchanged compared to January, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said on Friday. An improvement was recorded in industry and retail trade, while the services sector
Energy and Water Regulatory Commission Sets Natural Gas Price at EUR 32.60/MWh for March 2026
The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) on Friday set the price of natural gas for March 2026 at EUR 32.60 per MWh, excluding access, transmission, excise and VAT charges. At this price, Bulgargaz will sell natural gas to final suppliers
Bulgaria's Public Debt Amounts to EUR 31.428 Bln, Caretaker Finance Minister Klisurski Informs Parliament
The nominal amount of Bulgaria's public debt as of December 31, 2025, amounts to EUR 31.428 billion, including domestic and foreign debt, said caretaker Minister of Finance Georgi Klisurski on Friday during the first regular parliamentary question time with the participation of the caretaker Government.
Small Consumer Basket Reaches EUR 59.48, CITUB Data Shows
The small consumer basket reached EUR 59.48 in February, which constitutes a 1.2% increase compared to January and 4.8% compared to June 2025, announced Violeta Ivanova, Deputy Director of the Institute for Social and Trade Union Research and
Culture
Parliament Unanimously Ratifies Agreement Granting UNESCO Status to Bulgaria’s Centre for Underwater Archaeology
On Friday, Parliament unanimously ratified, at first and second readings in a single sitting, the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization on designating
LIK Magazine Editor-in-Chief Lozanov: National Academy of Art Has Always Carried Spirit of Freedom
At the National Academy of Art (NAA) there has always been a spirit of freedom, LIK magazine Editor-in-Chief Assoc. Prof. Georgi Lozanov said on Thursday, at the presentation of the February issue, dedicated to the Academy’s 130th anniversary.
Rector of National Academy of Art: It Is a Pleasure Working with Professionals Like Bulgarian News Agency Team
"It is a pleasure to work with professionals such as those in the team of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA)," said Prof. Georgi Yankov, Rector of the National Academy of Art, at the presentation of the February issue of the LIK magazine, held at the
Burgas to Host 2nd Festival of Bulgarian Folklore Ensembles Abroad September 18-20
The 2nd Festival of Bulgarian Folklore Ensembles Abroad will take place in Burgas from September 18 to 20, the Association of Bulgarian Folklore Ensembles Abroad said.
Balkans
Customs Authorities at Ambarli Port in Istanbul Seize 127 kg of Cocaine in Two Containers Destined for Bulgaria
Turkish Authorities Detain 41 Turkish Criminal Fugitives, Five Returned by Bulgaria
A total of 41 Turkish citizens wanted for various crimes and found to have fled abroad have been detained by the authorities in cooperation with partner services, the Turkish Interior Ministry announced on Friday. Some of the individuals were wanted
Turkish Intelligence Detains Four Terrorists Preparing Attacks in Istanbul
The Turkish National Intelligence Organization and the General Directorate of Security have detained four terrorists belonging to the far-left Revolutionary People's Liberation Party/Front (DHKP/C) who were preparing an attack in Istanbul, Turkish state broadcaster TRT Haber reported on Thursday.
Pilot Dies in F-16 Military Jet Crash in Western Turkiye
A military F-16 aircraft crashed in the Western Turkish province of Balikesir, leaving the pilot dead, Turkish state broadcaster TRT Haber reported on Wednesday.
Turkish President Erdogan: Turkiye’s Defence Technology Exports Up 48% in 2025
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkiye continues to set new records in defence technology exports, noting that in 2025 exports increased by 48% compared with 2024, exceeding revenue of USD 10 billion. "In 2002, they amounted to