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Protest against Arrests of Activists in Turkiye Held Outside Embassy in Sofia
Bulgaria
Central Election Commission Determines Locations and Number of Polling Stations Abroad for October 25 Presidential Election
The Central Election Commission (CEC) adopted a decision determining the locations and number of polling stations to be opened abroad for the presidential election on October 25.
Presidential Candidate Kostadinov Meets Protesters in Sofia's Lyulin Borough
Presidential candidate and Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov met protesters in Sofia's Lyulin borough on Friday over complaints about residents of a dormitory in the borough.
Presidential Candidate Iotova Says She Will Not Change Convictions for Political Gain
Presidential candidate Iliana Iotova said at a campaign meeting in Samokov on Friday that she would not change her convictions for political advantage.
Transport Operator Burgasbus to Expand English-Language Information for Eurovision 2027
Burgas municipal transport operator Burgasbus will expand English-language passenger information ahead of Eurovision, Deputy Mayor Stanimir Apostolov said on Friday in a written reply to a municipal councillor.
Economy
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Helps Bulgaria Meet Energy Targets, Expand Renewables and Storage
Bulgarian Stock Exchange Main Index Rises above 1,500-Point Mark for First Time since Mid-January 2008
The Bulgarian Stock Exchange’s (BSE) main index SOFIX rose above the 1,500-point mark on Friday for the first time since mid-January 2008. The blue-chip index gained 0.84% to 1,508.45 points.
Consumer Protection Commission to Complete Retail Price Checks within 10 Days
The analysis based on inspections of prices at major retail chains will be ready within 10 days, Commission for Consumer Protection (CCP) Chair Maya Manolova told reporters on Friday before one of the inspections. The CCP began inspections at retail
Wizz Air Launches Direct Flights from Sofia to Sharm El-Sheikh
Starting October 1, Wizz Air has launched direct flights from Sofia to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, the airline said Friday.
European Commission Approves EUR 170 Mln in Bulgarian State Aid for Farmers Hit by Higher Fuel and Fertiliser Prices
The European Commission (EC) has approved a EUR 170 million Bulgarian state aid scheme for farmers affected by higher fuel and fertilizer prices as a result of the crisis in the Middle East, the Commission said on Friday. The measure was developed
Culture
BTA, European Parliament Three-day Training for Young Journalists Concludes
A three-day training programme for young journalists, jointly organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the European Parliament Liaison Office in Bulgaria, has concluded. The training was held at BTA’s MaxiM Hall.
Neli Nedelcheva Dismissed as Acting Director of National Culture Fund
Minister of Culture Evtim Miloshev dismissed Neli Nedelcheva as acting director of the National Culture Fund, the Culture Ministry reported on Friday. Mariana Prodanova-Ilieva, an expert at the fund, will take over Nedelcheva's responsibilities, until a new director gets appointed.
MPs, Experts Discuss Need for Education Reform in Bulgaria
The need for accelerated reform of Bulgaria’s education system to provide students with more effective and practical knowledge was discussed by MPs, institutional representatives and experts on Friday at the National Assembly.
Doza Gallery to Host Exhibition Exploring Image in Age of Visual Abundance
The exhibition “Lies and Video. Though filled in, the field continues to saturate,” featuring works by Aaron Roth, Velizar Dimchev, Mia Novakova, Mitch Brezounek, Strahil Penev, will be on display at Doza Gallery in Sofia from October 6 to 23. The
Balkans
Athens Launches Mobile App for Accessing Municipality's Network of EV Charging Stations
The Municipality of Athens has launched a mobile app for accessing the municipality's network of electric vehicle charging stations, the local authorities said.
Turkish Military Personnel, Equipment to Transit Bulgaria en Route to Exercise in Romania
On October 3 and 4, Turkish armed forces personnel and military equipment will transit Bulgaria’s national road network en route to the Eastern Shield 2026 Exercise in Romania, the Defence Ministry's press office said. The military convoys will be
Five Miners Die in Collapse at Coal Mine in Western Turkiye
Five miners have died after a gallery collapsed at a coal mine near the town of Soma in Manisa Province, western Turkiye, Thursday afternoon, Turkish state broadcaster TRT Haber reported, citing a statement by the Manisa Governor’s Office on Friday.
North Macedonia Interior Ministry Dismantles Organized Crime Group Involved in Drug Trafficking, Economic Crimes
The Interior Ministry of the Republic of North Macedonia announced on Thursday that it had dismantled an organized crime group involved in drug trafficking and economic crimes.