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Probe Ordered into Possible Tipoffs Linked to NGO in Petrohan Triple Murder Case
Outgoing Interior Minister Daniel Mitov has ordered a probe into claims reported in the media and online regarding tipoffs about the activities of an NGO styling itself "National Agency for Control of Protected Territories" (NACPT).
National Statistical Institute Homes for Medico-Social Care Admit 97 Children in 2025, Down 18.5% Y/Y
https://www.nsi.bg/en/announcement/homes-for-medico-social-care-for-children-8927 Деветдесет и седем деца с увреждания са били настанени в домовете за медико-социални грижи в България към края на миналата година. В сравнение с предходната година
Smolyan, Kardzhali Regional Governors Report High River, Reservoir Levels Amid Heavy Rains
The rivers in Smolyan Region have swollen due to heavy rainfall and melting snow, Smolyan Regional Governor Zahari Sirakov told BTA on Thursday.
TISP Leader Says Petrohan Killings Are Mafia-Style Execution
Appearing on TikTok, There Is Such a People (TISP) leader Slavi Trifonov said that “the mafia kills like this” of a case where three men were found shot in a lodge near the Petrohan Pass. According to Trifonov, these are “mafia-style murders.” “This
Economy
ECB Holds Key Rates Steady; Bulgaria Attends Its First Policy Meeting Since Joining Eurozone
Investors on Bulgarian Stock Exchange Increase by 30% in January
New investors have increased by 30% in the first month after Bulgaria joined the eurozone, according to the Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE). In January, 90% of investors on the BSE were local individuals who accounted for around 80% of the exchange's turnover. Interest from foreign investors is also growing, with new foreign market participants increasing by 64% in January compared to the same period in 2025.
Macroeconomic, Financial, Tax Stability Main Priorities for Businesses in 2026, Industry Leaders Say
The Association of Bulgarian Employers' Organisations (ABEO) has identified macroeconomic, financial and tax stability as its main priority this year, said Dobri Mitrev, ABEO's rotating chair for 2026.
Over 14 Tonnes of Undeclared Vegetables Seized at Lesovo Border Checkpoint
Bulgarian customs officers found a total of 14,200 kg of undeclared vegetables in a lorry travelling from Turkiye to Ukraine during a customs inspection at the Lesovo checkpoint on the border with Turkiye on January 30, the Customs Agency said.
National Audit Office President Meets with World Bank Mission
Enhancing the administrative capacity of local government bodies is absolutely necessary, especially in small municipalities, so that municipal administrations can be useful to their citizens and so that errors and irregularities identified by the
Culture
Bulgarian Antarctic Base Researchers Conducted Seismology and Bathymetry Studies on Wednesday
Photographic Exhibition of Iconic Sofia Locations Opens at National Assembly Building
The exhibition "Timeline - A Photographic Journey” opened on Wednesday at the National Assembly building. The Sofia Municipality initiative draws inspiration from the archives of photographer Georg Woltz, who captured iconic locations in Sofia more than a century ago.
Kyustendil Expects Over 3,500 Participants for Dzhamala Festival 2026 on February 7-8
The Dzhamala Festival 2026 will be held in Kyustendil on February 7 and 8, the municipal administration said on Tuesday.
Plovdiv Fair Street Food Fest to Be Part of 11th Agra, Vinaria, Foodtech Exhibitions
Concerts, a street food zone with dishes from all over the world, culinary demonstrations, games and awards are planned for the guests. The programme includes performances from folklore singer Savina, the Bulgarian Rhythms ensemble, the Kristijan Azirovic Orchestra from Serbia, Dimitris Band from Greece and the Amor Mio Latino Band.
BTA interview Engineer Ivaylo Nachev: Antarctica Provides Clear Data on Solar Activity
Antarctica is a place where polar astronomical projects can be carried out with much greater precision, says the team led by engineer Ivaylo Nachev. He is currently at the Bulgarian Antarctic Base St. Kliment Ohridski on Livingston Island and has
Balkans
MEP Ilhan Kyuchyuk: The Future of Europe Lies in Balkans
Bulgarian MEP Ilhan Kyuchyuk from the Renew Europe Group said the EU integration of the Balkans is not just a political issue, but a long-term cause backed by vision, commitment and trust. He hosted the Western Balkans Forum 2026: A New Chapter for Europe.
Serbia Recorded 2.6% Budget Deficit in 2025
The Serbian Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday that last year the country recorded a budget deficit of RSD 271.4 billion, representing 2.6% of the projected gross domestic product (GDP), the Tanjug news agency reported. The achieved result is
Romania Has Most Brown Bears in Europe, or Three Times More Than It Should, Study Shows
Romania has the largest number of brown bears in Europe, or three times more than it should have, with the population continuing to grow, according to data collected under the project "Implementation of the National Action Plan for the Conservation
North Macedonia's First Deputy PM Confers with EU Commissioner for Enlargement
North Macedonia's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of European Affairs Bekim Sali, who is visiting Brussels, has held a working meeting with European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, the Ministry of European Affairs in Skopje said.