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Justice Ministry Proposes New Rules on Magistrates' Selection and Secondment
The Justice Ministry published proposed Judicial System Act amendments for public consultation, introducing new rules on magistrates' secondment and competitive selection, the Ministry said on Friday.
Military Prosecution Opens Investigation into Attack on Chelsea 3 in Black Sea
The Sofia Military District Prosecution Office has opened a pre-trial proceedings following a report alleging a criminal offence involving the Malta-flagged vessel Chelsea 3 in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea, the prosecution service said on Friday.
Authorities Complete Technical Certification of Voting Machines
The Ministry of Innovation and Digital Transformation Friday announced the completion of certification of the type of voting machines to be used in the presidential elections on October 25, 2026. The Minister of Innovation and Digital
Presidential Candidate Iotova Urges Budget Support for Bulgaria's Poorest
Presidential candidate Iliana Iotova called on Friday for the next budget to support Bulgaria's poorest and most vulnerable people as part of efforts to overcome poverty.
Economy
Five Working Groups Have Two Weeks to Prepare for Private Operator's Entry into Bulgaria's Rail Passenger Market
Deputy PM Pekanov Urges Gradual Minimum Wage Increases
The minimum wage should rise gradually, as excessive reliance on automatic increases could undermine Bulgaria's economic competitiveness, Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov told bTV on Friday.
Employers' Leader Mitrev Urges Balanced Approach to Minimum Wage
Bulgarian Industrial Association President Dobri Mitrev called on Friday for a balanced approach to setting the minimum wage, saying inflation affected businesses as well as employees.
Bulgaria Open to US Investment, Seeks Long-Term Industrial Partnerships, Deputy PM Poulev Says
Bulgaria is open to US investment and long-term industrial partnerships, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev said in remarks cited by his ministry on Thursday.
Nearly 14,000 Unemployed Start Work through Labour Offices in September
Nearly 14,000 unemployed people started work in September with the assistance of labour offices, while vacancies reported by employers rose by 12% from the previous month, the National Employment Agency said on Friday.
Culture
Roadmap to Address Crisis at Theatre and Film Academy Reaches Education Ministry
В Министерството на образованието и науката (МОН) е получено писмо от 14 октомври, от ректора на Националната академия за театрално и филмово изкуство (НАТФИЗ) „Кръстьо Сарафов“ проф. Мирослав Дачев, което ще бъде препратено и към участниците в
Strazhitsa Bread Festival Opens
The 14th Wheat Bread Festival opened in Strazhitsa on Friday, celebrating Bulgarian bread-making, folklore and traditions through Sunday, the organizers said.
Award Ceremony for Bulgarian Woman of the Year 2025 to Take Place in Sofia
The Bulgarian Woman of the Year award will be presented at a ceremony on Thursday, the Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad (EABA) said.
Canadian Guitarist Don Ross to Give First Concert in Bulgaria
Canadian guitarist Don Ross will give his first concert in Bulgaria at Pave club on Thursday, the event's organizers said.
Balkans
Bulgarian, Romanian Presidents Agree to Push for Stronger Counter-Drone Measures in Black Sea
Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova and Romanian President Nicusor Dan discussed Black Sea security in a telephone conversation and agreed to work together to strengthen counter-drone measures within the EU and NATO, Dan said in a post on X on
Council of Ministers decisions Bulgarian Government Approves Draft Agreement on New Border Checkpoint with Turkiye
Bulgaria's government has approved a draft agreement with Turkiye on opening a new border checkpoint, Kapitan Andreevo-Kapikule North.
Yandex Go Taxi Service in Belgrade Disrupted after Drone Attack on Russian Data Centre
The Yandex Go taxi service in the Serbian capital Belgrade has been disrupted following a Ukrainian drone attack on a data centre in Russia on Monday, Serbian media reported on Wednesday.
Vazrazhdane Opposes Iva Mihaylova's Extradition to North Macedonia, Citing Need for Medical Treatment
“It is political hypocrisy on the part of the Republic of North Macedonia to turn a blind eye to Gruevski’s crimes involving millions, while accusing an innocent Bulgarian girl who was hit by a car that crossed into her lane from the oncoming traffic lane, and denying her treatment that she needs to avoid becoming disabled,” the Vazrazhdane MP said.