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Wrap-up North Macedonia Court Acquits Two Men of Pendikov Beating; Bulgaria Says Another Serious Hate Crime Went Unpunished
Prime Minister Radev Sends Open Letter to European Parliament Political Groups over Black Sea Resolution
Association of Bulgarian Schools Abroad Praises BTA’s Role in Connecting Bulgarian Media and Communities Worldwide
Bulgaria
Presidential Candidate Kostadinov Says President Should Be Able to Talk to Everyone
Addressing potential voters on Thursday, presidential candidate Kostadin Kostadinov said that a head of State should be able to talk to everyone, listen to everyone, and respect everyone, even those who do not like them.
UPDATED PM Radev Accuses Bulgarian MEPs of Using European Parliament for Domestic Campaigning
Bulgarian MEPs with limited political legitimacy at home are using the European Parliament to wage a national election campaign doomed to fail, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Thursday.
MRF to Refer Alleged Police Pressure on Its Mayors to European Institutions
The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) said on Thursday it will alert EU institutions and law enforcement authorities over what it described as "police repression and pressure, and the use of the security services as a political bludgeon"
UPDATED Court Orders Conditional Early Release of Man Sentenced over Death of Prominent Journalist in Car Crash
The Sofia City Court on Thursday ordered the conditional early release of Kristian Nikolov, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for causing the death of prominent journalist Milen Tsvetkov in a car crash on April 19, 2020. The ruling is
Economy
Digital Transformation Ministry Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Palo Alto Networks
The Innovation and Digital Transformation Ministry and cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday, the ministry said.
Automotive Industry among Most Important Sectors in Bulgaria, Deputy Economy Minister Says at Opening of Asia Motor Show 2026
The automotive industry is one of the most important sectors in Bulgaria, Deputy Minister of Economy, Investment, and Industry Levent Memish said at the opening of the Asia Motor Show 2026 in Sofia on Thursday. The event runs through October 26 at Inter Expo Centre.
US Investment Is Priority for Bulgaria’s Strategic Economic Cooperation, PM Radev Says
A strong economy is the foundation of strategic cooperation between Bulgaria and the United States, while US investment is a priority because it brings advanced technologies and successful models for developing a modern economy, Bulgarian Prime
Road Infrastructure Agency Reform to Proceed in Two Stages, 420 Employees to Be Laid Off
The reform of the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) will be carried out in two stages, Podkrepa Confederation of Labour Vice President Ioannis Parteniotis told journalists, following a meeting with the RIA leadership, which was also attended by National Toll Administration (NTA) Director Oleg Asenov.
Culture
World Meeting of Bulgarian Media Faith, Journalism in Focus at World Meeting of Bulgarian Media
A discussion entitled Media and Spiritual Leaders was held at the building of the Bulgarian Republican Self-Government in Budapest on Tuesday. The event was part of the second day of the 21st World Meeting of Bulgarian Media, held on October 19 and 20 in Budapest and Esztergom, Hungary, and organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA).
Exhibition Tracing Life and Work of Sculptor Vaska Emanuilova to Open in Sofia
An exhibition dedicated to the life and work of one of the significant figures in 20th-century Bulgarian sculpture, Vaska Emanuilova, will open at Sofia’s St Luke Gallery at 2 pm on Wednesday and run until November 5, the organizers said.
Japanese Artist Mitsuru Nagata Leads Calligraphy Workshops in Varna
Japanese calligrapher and ink painter Mitsuru Nagata held demonstrations and workshops on Tuesday as part of the 37th Days of Japanese Culture in Bulgaria.
International Conference on Epigenetics and Rare Diseases Opens
An international conference on epigenetics, molecular medicine and rare diseases opened at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) on Tuesday, the Academy's press centre said.
Balkans
More Polling Stations in Istanbul and Bursa for Bulgaria’s October 25 Presidential Elections
Polling stations in the area covered by Bulgaria’s Consulate General in Istanbul will be more numerous for the presidential election on 25 October than they were for the parliamentary election on 19 April this year, following the removal of a provision in the Electoral Code limiting the number of polling stations in countries outside the European Union. Bulgaria’s Consul General in Istanbul, Vasil Valchev, told the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) on Thursday that a total of 39 polling stations would be set up in Istanbul and Bursa for Sunday’s vote.
Bulgarian MPs Voice Support for Bulgarian Club Secretary Pendikov after Acquittals
Bulgarian MPs voiced support for Hristijan Pendikov on Thursday after an Ohrid court acquitted two men charged over his assault, with several criticizing the ruling.
Ohrid Court Clears Two Men in Hristijan Pendikov Beating Case
The Basic Court in Ohrid dismissed on Thursday Borce Angelov and Ilija Spaseski's charges related to the beating of Hristijan Pendikov, secretary of the now-deregistered Tsar Boris III Bulgarian Cultural Association in Ohrid.
Two Vessels Christened in Ruse to Support Danube Navigation
Two vessels that will install and maintain navigation signs along the banks of the Bulgarian-Romanian stretch of the Danube were officially named in Ruse on Thursday.