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Parliament Approves Bill Ratifying Acquisition Order for New Three-Dimensional Radars
Parliament on Thursday passed at both first and second reading in a single sitting a bill ratifying an Acquisition Order under the Framework Agreement between Bulgaria's Ministry of Defence and France's Ministry of the Armed Forces, through the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), for the implementation of the project "Acquisition of New Three-Dimensional Radars". The bill was supported by 151 MPs from Progressive Bulgaria, GERB-UDF, the Movement for Rights and Freedoms, and Democratic Bulgaria, while six Vazrazhdane MPs voted against.
Protest against Deployment of US Aircraft in Bezmer Air Base Held in Yambol
Citizens staged a protest outside the Regional Administration building in Yambol on Thursday against the deployment of US military aircraft at Bezmer Air Base. They called for the reversal of the decision adopted by the Government and approved by Parliament. Participants included representatives of political parties and civic movements, as well as people from other towns.
Acting Prosecutor General Meets Regional Development, Justice Ministers Over Infrastructure Cases
Acting Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova held a working meeting at the Palace of Justice in Sofia with Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov and Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov, the prosecuting magistracy said on
Interior Minister Demerdzhiev Says Slow Prosecution Actions Amount to Denial of Justice
The slow actions of the Bulgarian prosecuting magistracy amount to a direct denial of justice, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said, commenting on the case from earlier this month, when the police arrested employees of the Burgas Water and
Economy
Economy Minister, Meiji Food Segment Operating Officer Discuss Completion of Joint Laboratory by Year-End
Deputy PM Donev Visits INSAIT at Sofia Tech Park
Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev has visited the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) at Sofia University at Sofia Tech Park, the Finance Ministry's press centre said. Donev
Analysis Finds Sofia Office Market Stable, Demand Shifts to Sustainable Workspaces
The office market in Sofia remained stable in the first half of 2026, with demand increasingly focused on high-quality, functional and sustainable workspaces, according to an analysis by consulting company Colliers.
NSI data Solid Fuels Record Largest Increase in Energy Product Production in May, M/M
In May compared with April, the largest increase in the production of energy products was recorded for solid fuels, up 33.7%, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said on Thursday. The largest decrease was recorded for electricity, down 18.7%.
Eurostat data Bulgaria’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.0% in June, Remains Lowest in EU with Cyprus' - Eurostat
Bulgaria’s unemployment rate rose to 3.0% in June from 2.9% in May, according to Eurostat data published today. Despite the slight increase, Bulgaria, together with Cyprus, recorded the lowest unemployment rate among European Union member states, show Eurostat data posted on Thursday.
Culture
International Initiative Balkan Open Door – Business, Fashion and Art Established in Sofia
Paleontologists Unearth Crocodile Tooth, Dinosaur Bone at Tran Fossil Site
A crocodile tooth and a dinosaur bone are among the latest fossils uncovered during the 9th paleontological expedition to Bulgaria’s Tran dinosaur fossil site, the National Museum of Natural History said on Thursday.
UPDATED Mammoth Remains Discovered near Ruse Village Due to Low Danube Water Level
Specialists from the Regional History Museum in Ruse began recovering and transporting here on Thursday the ancient mammoth remains discovered on the bank of the Danube River near the village of Ryahovo, Ruse Region. The discovery was made possible by the river's low water level. Once the fieldwork is completed, the remains will be conserved and examined at the museum.
Tigran Hamasyan Launches Plovdiv Jazz Fest Summer Edition
The summer edition of Plovdiv Jazz Fest opened with a concert by pianist Tigran Hamasyan and his band at Orpheus Summer Cinema on Tuesday. The Plovdiv performance was part of Hamasyan’s European tour.
RSV 421 Draws Strong Public Interest, Retired Flotilla Admiral Mednikarov Says
The Bulgarian research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421) continues to draw strong public interest, Retired Flotilla Admiral Boyan Mednikarov said in Nessebar on Tuesday.
Balkans
Traffic Builds Up on North Macedonia-Greece Border Routes as Summer Season Peaks
Local media in North Macedonia again reported increased traffic toward Greece on Wednesday. The summer holiday season, the traditional routes used by Serbian travellers heading to the Greek coast via North Macedonia, and the introduction of the
All 186 Passengers Evacuated from Cruise Ship Stranded on Danube near Vidin
Bulgarian border police completed the evacuation of all 186 passengers from the Swiss-flagged cruise ship Viking Ullur after it ran aground on the Danube near Vidin, Border Police told BTA on Tuesday.
Four Areas on Greek Island of Paros Evacuated as Wildfire Breaks Out
Four areas on the Greek island of Paros have been evacuated because of a wildfire, Greek news outlet Proto Thema reported on Tuesday.
Brussels Voices Concern Over Reciprocal Media Representatives Entry Bans by Serbia and Montenegro
The European Union has expressed concern over reciprocal entry bans imposed on journalists by Serbia and Montenegro, stating that measures restricting media work are not in line with the values expected of EU candidate countries. The European