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Parliament Approves Investment Project for Procurement of Seven New 3D Radars
The Parliament approved on Wednesday a proposal submitted by the Council of Ministers for an investment expenditure to acquire seven new 3D radars and auxiliary equipment. 186 voted in favour, three against, and no abstentions.
NHIF Governor's Resignation Should Be Voted after Deputy Governor's Removal, Democratic Bulgaria Deputy Floor Leader Bozhanov Says
Democratic Bulgaria Deputy Floor Leader Bozhidar Bozhanov said the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) governor's resignation should be voted in plenary only after Deputy Governor Momchil Mavrov is removed from office.
GERB-UDF's Angelov: We Are Not Concerned about Requested SANS Report on NHIF Deputy Governor
Emerging from a meeting of the parliamentary Committee on Health on Wednesday, Committee Chair and GERB-UDF Deputy Floor Leader Kostadin Angelov said that "we are not concerned about the request for a report from the State Agency for National
Healthcare Committee Sets Seven-Day Consultation Period on NHIF Leadership Dismissal Drafts
The parliamentary Committee on Healthcare decided to give institutions seven days to submit opinions on draft resolutions seeking the early dismissal of the National Health Insurance Fund's governor and deputy governor.
Economy
Energy Minister: Maritsa Iztok Mines and TPP Maritsa Iztok 2 Separate from Bulgarian Energy Holding
Kozloduy Production Costs to Remain Stable in the Next Two to Three Years, Nuclear Power Plant Director Says
The production cost of electricity at Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant is expected to remain unchanged over the next two to three years because the plant has sufficient nuclear fuel supplies, Executive Director Ivan Andreev told reporters on the sidelines of the Bulgarian Atomic Forum (BULATOM) international nuclear conference near Varna on Wednesday.
Bulgaria Ranks 35th among 40 Countries in 2026 Wealth of Nations Index
Bulgaria ranks 35th out of 40 countries in the 2026 Wealth of Nations Index (WNI) and remains the lowest-ranked EU Member State, the Institute for Market Economics (IME) said on Wednesday.
Competition Watchdog Probes Retail-Chain Pressure Over Care Basket Initiative
The Commission on Protection of Competition sought a complaint by farmers alleging retail-chain pressure to cut supply prices under the Care Basket initiative, the regulator said on Wednesday.
Bulgaria Should Have Four Operating Nuclear Reactors by 2052, Says BULATOM Chair
By 2052, Bulgaria should have four operating nuclear reactors, said Bulgarian Atomic Forum chair Bogomil Manchev at the organization’s international conference near Varna on Wednesday.
Culture
Second Colors of Kyustendil International Graffiti Festival to Take Place from June 12 to 14
The second Colors of Kyustendil International Graffiti Festival will take place from June 12–14, along the retaining wall of the Banshtitsa River near the town centre, the municipal Department of Culture said on Wednesday.
President Iotova Honours Prof. Ivan Dujcev Centre for Slavo-Byzantine Studies on Its 40th Anniversary
Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova on Tuesday honoured the Prof. Ivan Dujcev Centre for Slavo-Byzantine Studies on the occasion of its 40th anniversary, praising its contribution to preserving Bulgaria’s historical and cultural heritage.
Three Short Documentaries about Young Roma Leaders Produced as Part of EU-Funded Project
The Roma World – 21st Century Foundation Tuesday presented three short documentary films telling the stories of young Roma community leaders.
Mission Gallery Presents Exhibition Featuring Works by Brazilian Artists
The exhibition Beyond the Surface, part of the international programme of Sofia Paper Art Fest 2026, will open on June 15 at Mission Gallery in Sofia, the State Cultural Institute under the Minister of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday. The exhibition is part of the Bulgaria-Brazil Art Project and will be on display until August 31.
Balkans
North Macedonia's Foreign Minister Comments Case Involving Confiscated Documents of Bulgarian Citizen from North Macedonia
North Macedonia’s President Says She Will Meet Bulgarian President during SEECP Summit in Sofia
North Macedonia’s President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova said in an interview with MRT 1 on Monday that she will meet Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova during the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) summit, to be held in Sofia on June 10.
Bulgarian Stand at Bucharest Book Fair Collects Romanian Books for University Library in Sofia
Romanian books are being collected at the Bulgarian stand at the International Book Fair Bookfest in Bucharest. They will be donated to the Sofia University Library. The initiative is led by the Association of Romanian Publishers and Headsome
Serbian President Vucic Says EU Accession Remains Serbia’s Strategic Goal
Serbia remains on the path to the EU and accession is its strategic goal, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said ahead of the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat, RTS said on Friday.
Turkiye’s Finance Minister Says Price Stability Policies to Continue as Inflation Stands at 32.61% Y/Y
Turkiye’s Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek wrote on X on Friday that the Ministry will continue implementing policies aimed at achieving lasting price stability. Simsek was commenting on Turkish Statistical Institute data, which showed that the country's annual inflation in May stood at 32.61%, and the monthly - at 1.71%.