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Sofia Municipality to Test Regular Waste Collection Schedule in Lyulin and Krasno Selo Boroughs
Sofia Municipality will conduct a trial run of a scheduled service for waste collection in Sofia’s Lyulin and Krasno Selo boroughs on September 18 and 19, the Municipality said on Friday. Until now, waste removal in the affected boroughs has been
Vazrazhdane Leader: "Peevski Has Just Sent Borissov into Retirement"
The leader of the opposition Vazrazhdane party, Kostadin Kostadinov, commented Friday that MRF - New Beginning leader Delyan Peevski "has sent into retirement" GERB Chair Boyko Borissov. Kostadinov went on social media with his reaction to a
Continue the Change: "Borissov Caved In to Peevski"
The leader of the opposition Continue the Change party, Assen Vassilev, commented Friday that GERB Chair Boyko Borissov has completely surrendered to MRF - New Beginning leader Delyan Peevski.
Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair Mirchev: State Heading Towards MRF-New Beginning Finally Taking Full Control
The MP of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) was commenting on a statement by GERB leader Boyko Borissov earlier on Friday.
Economy


Bulgaria Has Largest Share of People Unconcerned about Food Waste - Bulgarian Food Bank Executive Director
Agriculture Minister, Chinese Customs Vice Minister Sign Protocol on Wild Aquatic Products Exports
The Minister of Agriculture and Food, Georgi Tahov, and Vice Minister of General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), Wu Haiping, signed a Protocol on Inspection and Sanitary Requirements for Wild Aquatic Products Exported from Bulgaria to
Bulgaria Runs EUR 447 Mln Trade Balance Deficit for August 2025 - Central Bank
Bulgaria's balance of payments on goods recorded a deficit of EUR 447 million in August 2025, compared with a negative balance of EUR 184.5 million in August 2024.
Foreign Direct Investment in Bulgaria Falls by 11% to BGN 1.5 Billion at End August, According to Bulgarian National Bank Data
Foreign direct investment in Bulgaria at the end of August 2025 recorded a positive value of EUR 1,537.1 million, according to preliminary data released by Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) on Friday.
Over 13,000 Young Bulgarians Drop Out of Education for Financial Reasons, NSI Survey Shows
A total of 42,800 young Bulgarians aged 15 to 34 have left or interrupted their education, according to data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI). The survey, part of the 2024 Labour Force Survey module Young People in the Labour Market, reveals that 3.5% of respondents in this age group had begun but not completed a degree or professional qualification.
Culture
BTA School Celebrates Fourth Anniversary at Imperial Eagle Festival
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) will mark the fourth anniversary of its BTA School with an unconventional celebration involving its mentors’ participation in the Imperial Eagle Festival in Topolovgrad, BTA said on Friday.
UPDATED BTA Signs Partnership Agreement with Balchik's Palace Cultural Centre
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) signed a partnership agreement with the Palace Cultural Centre in Balchik in BTA’s National Press Club in Sofia on Friday. The document was signed by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev and Galina Mitkova, director of
Bansko Film Fest to Present 83 Film Premieres from November 19 to 23
The Bansko Film Fest in 2025 will present 83 premieres from over 40 countries, the festival organizers said on Friday. The forum will be held from November 19 to 23 at ten locations in the mountain resort of Bansko.
University of Mining and Geology Marks Patron Saint's Day
The St Ivan Rilski University of Mining and Geology marked its patron saint's day on Thursday with solemn celebrations and a traditional welcoming of first-year students into the guild of miners and geologists.
Balkans
Turkish Customs at Kapikule Border Checkpoint Seize 36,18 kg of Cocaine in Vehicle Entering from Bulgarian Kapitan Andreevo
Turkish customs at the Kapikule border checkpoint near Edirne seized 36,18 kg of cocaine in a pickup truck entering Turkiye from the Bulgarian Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint.
Slovak President in Skopje: EU Enlargement to Western Balkans Boosts European Stability
The enlargement of the European Union to include the Western Balkans is a way to strengthen stability across Europe, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini said during his official visit to the Republic of North Macedonia.
Public Prosecutor’s Office Shuts Down Two Care Homes in Skopje, Two Arrested for Inhumane Treatment of Residents
Two individuals have been detained for "inhumane and degrading treatment of elderly people" in North Macedonia, after the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Skopje launched an investigation against the owners and managers of two private care homes, the
Deputy Foreign Minister Shekerletova Attends Launch of Western Balkan Cultural Project at Foreign Ministry
Speaking at the launch of a project titled "Rethinking Cultural Cooperation in the Western Balkans" at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, Deputy Foreign Minister Elena Shekerletova said that cultural diplomacy can strengthen trust, inspire partnerships, and build lasting friendships in times of rapid political change by promoting common values such as peace, freedom, democracy, and prosperity.