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Protest against Animal Cruelty Held in Front of Sofia's Military Medical Academy
A protest against cruelty to animals mottoed "Justice for Maya" was held in front of the Military Medical Academy (MMA) in Sofia. Some of the protesters brought their pets along. The protest was prompted by a recent animal cruelty case in the
Sofia Mayor: What Municipality Has Accomplished in Two Years Is Fruit of Collective Work
Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said Thursday that what has been accomplished for Sofia during the first two years of his term in office is the fruit of the collective work of the Sofia Municipal Council (SMC), the district mayors, and the central administration.
Sofia Municipal Council Expands Paid Parking Zones, Increases Prices of Parking Tickets from 2026
The Sofia Municipal Council expanded the scope of paid parking zones on the territory of the capital from January 5, 2026, and increased the prices of parking tickets.
Cabinet Approves Government Debt Management Strategy for 2026-2028
The Council of Ministers approved a strategy for government debt management for the period 2026-2028, based on the Government Debt Act and Public Finance Act, the government information service said on Thursday.
Economy
Council of Women in Business in Bulgaria Presents Annual Awards at 5th Global Women Leaders Forum 2025
The Council of Women in Business in Bulgaria (CWBB) presented its annual awards at the 5th Global Women Leaders Forum 2025 held on Thursday in Sofia.
Agriculture Minister Holds Working Meeting with Bulgarian Representative to European Court of Auditors
The discussion focused on the main points of the European Court of Auditors' Annual Report for 2024. According to this report, Bulgaria has made no errors in the absorption of EU funds in the fields of agriculture and natural resources for the second consecutive year.
Bulgaria Records Largest Drop in Industrial Production in EU in September Y/Y - Eurostat
Bulgaria remains the European Union country with the most significant annual decline in industrial production for the fourth consecutive month in September. The output of Bulgarian industrial producers dropped by 5.6 % in September of 2025 compared with the same period a year earlier, according to the latest provisional data of Eurostat, published Thursday on its website.
National Statistical Institute Average Monthly Wage in Bulgaria Reaches BGN 2,549 in Q3, Up by 12% Y/Y
The average monthly wages and salaries of the employees under labour contract in the third quarter of 2025 amounted to BGN 2,549, increasing by 12% compared to the same period last year, but falling by 0.9% compared to April–June of this year, the
Culture
Bistra Roushkova, Veteran BTA Translator and Editor Dies at 66
BTA announces with deep sorrow the passing of its veteran translator and editor Bistra Roushkova — a distinguished translator, editor, and a person of exceptional dedication to language and culture. She passed away on November 5. Born on July 21,
Vratsa Symphony Orchestra to Perform “Energies” Concert Conducted by Sandra Ragusa
The Vratsa Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert titled “Energies” on November 14, guest conductor Sandra Ragusa told reporters.
Stefan Valdobrev, The Usual Suspects Record Song at Ancient City of Heraclea Sintica
Musician Stefan Valdobrev and and his band The Usual Suspects recorded a new performance amid the ruins of the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica as part of Valdobrev’s project The Acoustics of Bulgaria during which the band is collecting sounds and inspiration from various iconic places in the country to prepare its upcoming album.
Stefan Valdobrev, The Usual Suspects Record Song in Community Centre in Kovachevitsa Village
Stefan Valdobrev and the Usual Suspects recorded their new song at the community centre in the village of Kovachevitsa near Blagoevgrad on Tuesday. The recording was part of the Acoustics of Bulgaria project, during which the band is collecting sounds and inspiration from various iconic places in the country to prepare its upcoming album.
Balkans
Photo Exhibition "Bosilegrad: Then and Now" to Be Displayed in Bucharest
The photo exhibition “Bosilegrad: Then and Now” will be presented as part of the cultural program of the 17th edition of the “I Am a Bulgarian” festival, taking place this weekend in Bucharest, Romania. The visit of the Bosilegrad delegation, which
Bulgarian Embassy in Greece Presents Athos in Drawings and Photographs Exhibition
The exhibition, “Holy Mount Athos in Drawings and Photographs”, a collaborative project by artist Andrey Yanev and photographer Prof. Miroslav Dachev, Rector of the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts, will be displayed from November 20 to
Head of North Macedonia's Agency for Financial Support in Agriculture Arrested for Soliciting Bribe
The Ministry of Interior and the Prosecutor’s Office in North Macedonia announced an operation on Friday resulting in the arrest of Ilija Stoilev, director of the Agency for Financial Support in Agriculture and Rural Development, and the manager of a company ineligible for funding through the EU Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance in Rural Development (IPARD).
Serbian President Vucic Tells EU Ambassador His Term Will End Soon, Vows to Leave Good Impression
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic told the European Union’s Ambassador to Belgrade, Andreas von Beckerath, that his mandate would end soon and that, until then, he would try to leave a good impression on the European community, including through the language he uses, Serbian media reported.