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President Radev to step down: reactions Velichie Leader Mihaylov Applauds President Radev's Political Move
President Radev to step down: reactions MECh Leader Describes President Radev's Potential New Party as Possible Ally
MECh leader Radostin Vasilev wished President Rumen Radev success on the political stage and described his potential new party as a possible ally in a Facebook post on Monday.
President Radev to step down: reactions Vazrazhdane Leader Kostadinov Expects "Former President Radev" at Pre-election Debates
“I am looking forward to having the former president at the pre-election debates, if he has the courage to show up,” Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov wrote on Facebook, following President Rumen Radev’s statement that he will submit his
President Radev to step down: reactions UPDATED CC-DB Co-Floor Leader Iordanova: Rumen Radev Is Yet to State His Positions
“Our positions are clear; Rumen Radev is yet to state his,” Nadejda Iordanova, Co-Floor Leader of Continue the Change–Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB), told the media in the Parliament on Monday, commenting on the resignation of the head of State and in response to a question about whether CC-DB sees common ground with him or rather red lines.
President Radev to step down: reactions TISP Leader Trifonov Welcomes Rumen Radev "to Bulgaria's Political Arena"
Slavi Trifonov, leader of the There Is Such a People (TISP) party, welcomed Rumen Radev "to the political arena of Bulgaria" on Monday minutes after Radev announced that he is resigning as the country's President. Writing on Facebook, Trifonov also
Economy
Second and Third Pension Pillar Assets Exceed BGN 31.2 Bln at end-2025
By the end of 2025, the total assets of pension funds in the second and third pillars exceeded BGN 31.2 billion (nearly EUR 16 billion), according to preliminary data from pension insurance companies, the Bulgarian Association of Supplementary
1.9% of Children in Bulgaria, 3.2% in EU Had Unmet Needs for Medical Care in 2024
About 1.9% of children in Bulgaria aged 16 or less were reported to have unmet needs for medical care (examination and treatment) in 2024. This compares with 3.2% of children in the EU, the statistical office of the EU (Eurostat) reported on
CITUB Backs Introduction of Multi-Funds in Pension Model, Podkrepa Says Time Is Not Right
The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) supports the introduction of multi-funds into the country’s pension model, while the Podkrepa Confederation of Labour believes that now is not the right time for such a move. These
Employer Organizations Support Introduction of Multi-fund Model in Supplementary Pension Insurance
Employer organizations supported the introduction of a multi-fund model in supplementary pension insurance at the meeting of the National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC), held on Monday at the Council of Ministers.
Culture
Culture Minister, UNESCO Chief Sign Agreement Officially Granting Centre for Underwater Archaeology in Sozopol Category 2 Status
Bulgaria’s outgoing Culture Minister Marian Bachev and UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany have signed an agreement at UNESCO headquarters in Paris under which the Centre for Underwater Archaeology (CUA) in Sozopol officially acquires the status of a Category 2 Institute under the auspices of UNESCO, the Culture Ministry said Monday.
Painting Exhibition by Artist Tatyana Tomachinska to Be Displayed in Sofia
A painting exhibition by late artist Tatyana Tomachinska will be displayed at the Sofia Press Gallery in the capital. The exhibition will be on view from January 20 to February 13, 2026, according to the Union of Bulgarian Artists (UBA). The
UPDATED National Roundtable in Panagyurishte Honours 170th Anniversary of Bulgarian Revolutionary Rayna Knyaginya
A national roundtable marking the 170th anniversary of the birth of Bulgarian revolutionary and teacher Rayna Popgeorgieva Futekova (1856-1917), known as Rayna Knyaginya, was held Saturday at the Historical Museum in Panagyurishte, where Rayna Knyaginya was born, under the theme “Rayna Knyaginya: 170 Years of Inspiration and Cultural Heritage for Panagyurishte.”
Bulgarian Antarctic Base Welcomes Scientists, Medical Team from Spanish Juan Carlos I Base
The St Kliment Ohridski Bulgarian Antarctic Base welcomed scientists, medical staff and logisticians from the neighbouring Spanish Juan Carlos I Antarctic Base on Livingston Island, the Bulgarian Antarctic Institute said.
Balkans
Fire Breaks Out on Roof of Higher Court Building in Belgrade
A fire broke out on Monday morning at the Higher Court building in the Srbian capital Belgrade, Serbian media reported. At around 08:20 local time, employees in the court noticed smoke on the roof. Fire crews responded quickly and extinguished the
Turkiye Pledges Enhanced Support for Syria, President Erdogan Says after Speaking to Syrian Counterpart
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a telephone conversation with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, said that Turkiye's support for Syria will increase in a number of areas. Among them, Erdogan highlighted the fight against terrorism.
Romania Receives Invitation from Donald Trump to Become Member of Board of Peace
Romanian President Nicusor Dan received a letter from his US counterpart Donald Trump inviting Romania to become a member of the Board of Peace for the Gaza Strip, the presidential administration in Bucharest said in a statement sent to BTA.
New Report Shows Greece Has Oldest Vehicle Fleet in EU
According to the online edition of the Kathimerini newspaper, Greece has the oldest car fleet in the European Union, citing data from a report by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association.