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Bulgarian Constitution Day Ombudsman Delcheva: Any Constitutional Amendment Should Safeguard Institutional Balance and Public Trust
Not Voting Does Not Fix Democracy's Problems - Anti-Corruption Bloc Top-of-the-List Candidate in Vratsa
Democracy in Bulgaria is facing a crisis, driven by a disconnect between citizens and those in power. But choosing not to vote will not fix the problems of democracy, Filip Pavlov, top-of-the-list candidate of the Anti-Corruption Bloc Coalition in
Public Tension Index Remains High at 6.88 in First Quarter
Public tension in Bulgarian society remains high, with the index measured jointly by the Centre for Analysis and Crisis Communications and the Myara polling agency standing at 6.88 in the first quarter of the year.
Prosecution Service Says Charges for Election-Related Crimes Depend on Evidence, Promises to Report after Elections
In a statement Thursday, the prosecution service said a national interagency task force, involving prosecutors, the Interior Ministry and State Agency for National Security, remains actively engaged in monitoring and responding to alleged violations
Bulgarian Constitution Day Patriarch Daniil: Human Laws Must Be In Harmony With Natural, Divine Laws
“Attempts to write laws that run counter to God’s law continue to this day,” said Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil on Thursday in Veliko Tarnovo at the opening of observances of the Day of the Bulgarian Constitution. The event, held at the Revival and
Economy
Economy Minister: Bulgaria Wants to Be Reliable Investment Partner
“It is very important for us to address operational problems and challenges faced by companies in a timely manner, as well as to be a reliable partner for all investors in the country,” said caretaker Economy Minister Irina Shtonova on Thursday at a
Eurostat Bulgaria’s Inflation Accelerates to 2.8% in March, Eurostat Revises Eurozone Rate Up
Bulgaria’s annual inflation accelerated to 2.8% in March 2026, up by 0.7 percentage points compared with February, marking the first increase since September 2025, Eurostat reported on Thursday.
Food Safety Agency Returns 1.3 Mln Eggs To Turkiye Over Inconsistent Documents
Nearly 1.3 million eggs from Turkiye, intended for processing (Class B), were stopped at the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint and sent back due to inconsistencies in the documentation, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) said. The total
Labour Minister Ademov: Pensions Will Increase by 7.8% Starting July 1
Caretaker Labour and Social Policy Minister Hasan Ademov announced Thursday on Bulgaria on Air that pensions will be increased by 7.8% starting July 1, with the average reaching EUR 556, as quoted by the press centre of the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy. Ademov said that the so-called Swiss rule must be adhered to.
Culture
Romanian-Bulgarian Production "Atlas of the Universe" to Participate in Cannes Film Festival
The children’s film “Atlas of the Universe,” a co-production between Romania and Bulgaria, will take part in the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in the Cannes Ecrans Juniors 2026 section, the National Film Center (NFC) said on Facebook.
Bulgarian Short Film Featured at Burgas International Film Festival to Receive Special Award
The crew of one of the Bulgarian short films featured at the 11th edition of the Burgas International Film Festival will be presented with the "Provision of Film Production Equipment" special award, the organizers said.
International Exhibition on Utopia Opens at Sofia's One Gallery
Alternative… In The Line Of Utopia, an international exhibition featuring 11 artists from Austria, Italy, Poland, Georgia and Bulgaria, opens at Sofia's One Gallery on April 14 and runs until May 14, organizers said on Tuesday.
Bulgarian Navy Commander Mihaylov: Fourth RSV 421 Voyage Builds Tradition
After the fourth voyage of the Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421), Bulgaria can now proudly say it has built traditions, Bulgarian Navy Commander Kiril Mihaylov said on Thursday.
Balkans
Opposition Party SDSM Calls for Investigation into "Financial and Business Links" between Hungary's Orban and PM Mickoski
Turkish National Charged with Attempted Smuggling of Gold Casting through Kapitan Andreevo Crossing
A Turkish citizen has been charged with attempting to illegally transport a 1.7-kilogram gold casting worth EUR 128,515 through the Kapitan Andreevo border crossing from Bulgaria to Turkiye, said the Plovdiv Appellate Prosecution Office.
Romania Sends 15 Tonnes of Humanitarian Aid to Lebanon
Romania is sending 15 tonnes of humanitarian aid to support the civilian population of Lebanon affected by the security crisis in the Middle East, the government press service reported Wednesday. Food, tents, sleeping bags, blankets, and pillows
New Wave of Well-Known Public Figures Arrested in Turkiye in Large-Scale Drug Use Investigation
Turkiye woke up to a new wave of arrests of well-known public figures as part of a large-scale investigation into drug use, Turkish media reported on Thursday. Among those detained this morning, a total of 11 people, are some of the most prominent actors of the younger generation, who play leading roles in cult television series – Burak Deniz and Hafsanur Sancaktutan.
Serbia Searches for Migrant In Connection With Attempted Sabotage on Balkan Stream Pipeline
The director of Serbia’s Military Security Agency, Djuro Jovanic, commented on Sunday’s operation in the municipality of Kanjiza in the northern part of the country, where explosives were found near the Balkan Stream gas pipeline, local media reported.