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Protesters Opposing Parking Zone Changes Temporarily Block Traffic Outside Sofia City Hall
Protesters against the amendments related to Sofia’s parking zones temporarily blocked traffic on Moskovska Street in front of the Sofia Municipality building on Sunday. The protesters demand the withdrawal of amendments to Sofia Municipality’s Ordinance on
Interior Ministry Conducts Operation Against Migrant-Trafficking Crime Ring in Sofia
The Interior Ministry is carrying out a specialized operation to dismantle an organized criminal group involved in migrant trafficking in Sofia, Chief Commissioner Anton Zlatanov, Border Police Director, said in a bTV interview on Sunday. The operation involves teams from the General Directorate for Combatting Organized Crime, the National Police, the Sofia Directorate of the Interior Ministry, and Border Police.
Bulgarian Socialist Party Chair Meets Chinese National People’s Congress Standing Committee Vice Chair
Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) Chair and Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov and other BSP – United Left representatives met with a delegation led by Chinese National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee Vice Chair Xiao Jie in Sofia, BSP's press centre reported on Sunday.
Former Parliament Chair Kiselova Says She Would Not Change Decision on Euro Referendum Proposal
BSP – United Left MP and former National Assembly chair Nataliya Kiselova said on Saturday that if she had to decide again today whether to allow President Rumen Radev’s proposal for a referendum on Bulgaria's introduction of the euro in 2026, she would take the same decision as in May – she would not allow it. In an interview with Nova News, she commented on the Constitutional Court’s ruling, according to which the Chair of the National Assembly has no authority to assess whether the holding of a national referendum is admissible.
Economy
Bulgaria’s Social Policy Minister Calls 2026 Budget Balanced and Socially Focused
Bulgaria’s Minister of Labour and Social Policy Borislav Gutsanov described the 2026 budget as balanced and more socially oriented in a Sunday interview on bTV. He emphasized that there is no indiscriminate distribution of funds and that citizens should feel secure knowing a social state supports them.
BSE CEO: 95% of Listed Companies Are SMEs, Market Offers Growth Opportunities for Investors
Associate Professor Manyu Moravenov, CEO of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE), stated that 95% of the companies trading on the BSE are small and medium-sized enterprises. He spoke at the BenchMark financial forum, organized by investment intermediary BenchMark Finance and held Saturday at Sofia’s Inter Expo Center.
Bulgaria Produced Furniture Worth EUR 535 Mln in 2024 – Industry Chamber
Bulgaria produced furniture worth EUR 535 million in 2024, said Branch Chamber of Woodworking and Furniture Industry (BCWFI) President, Vasil Zhivkov, during the Chamber’s annual conference, held Friday in the Borovets resort. Earlier on Friday,
Wrap-up Sofia Forum Brings Attention to Bulgaria's Tourism Brand, Role of Young Professionals
The University of National and World Economy's (UNWE) Economics of Tourism Department hosted its first congress titled Brand Bulgaria: Hospitality in Four Seasons. Through the Vision of Young Talents here on Friday. The event featured discussions,
Culture
Stefan Komandarev’s Made in EU Wins Audience Grand Prize at Gijon International Film Festival
The film Made in EU by director Stefan Komandarev has won the Audience Grand Prize at the 63rd Gijon International Film Festival in Spain. The feature triumphed over 95 competing titles, the organizers said.
BTA to Provide Its LIK Typeface to St Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) will provide its LIK typeface to St Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia on November 25, following the academic ceremony marking the University’s patron saint’s day. BTA Director General Kiril Valchev and Sofia
National Library Joins European Cyril and Methodius Cultural Route
The Sts Cyril and Methodius National Library will become full member of the Association of the European Cultural Route of Saints Cyril and Methodius, the National Library reported on Thursday. The Association’s General Assembly unanimously approved
Bulgaria joins European wine route Great Recognition for Bulgaria, Wine Tourism Organization Chair Minkova Says on Country's Accession to Iter Vitis Route
Bulgaria is now part of the large family of European wine routes, which is a great recognition, Bulgarian Organization for Wine Tourism (BOWT) Chair Petya Minkova said at a BTA-hosted event in Sofia on Thursday.
Balkans
Turkiye Exporters Assembly, Bulgarian-Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sign Memorandum of Understanding in Istanbul
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed in Istanbul on Friday between the Turkiye Exporters Assembly (TIM) and the Bulgarian-Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTCCI). The ceremony took place during a business forum that also included B2B
Serbian PM Pushes for Opening of Cluster 3 at Western Balkans Leaders Summit in Tirana
Serbian Prime Minister Duro Macut Friday said that during a summit of Western Balkans leaders in Tirana, he had pushed for the opening of Cluster 3 and other chapters of Serbia’s EU accession process, which have been stalled for more than three
Turkiye Rejects New Greek Maritime Spatial Planning Map
Turkiye does not recognize the updated Maritime Spatial Planning Map published by Greece as part of the European Union's map of the same name as announced by Yoncu Keceli, spokesperson for the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and a published statement on the institution's website. According to the Ministry, the map published by Greece is unilateral and the indicates areas overlap with those of Turkiye.
Heavy Rainfall in North Macedonia Causes Increased River Levels, Disrupts Roads
Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has created difficult road conditions across the Republic of North Macedonia.