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Over 20 People Charged with Trafficking in Antiquities, Money Laundering in Joint Bulgarian, European Operation
Bulgaria
Protesters against Expansion of Blue, Green Parking Zones Block Intersection in Downtown Sofia; Deputy PM Karadjov among Those Held Up
Protesters opposing the expansion of Sofia’s blue and green parking zones briefly blocked the intersection near the Central Military Club in downtown Sofia on Thursday evening. Among the vehicles caught in the blockade was that of Deputy Prime
MPs Adopt 2026 National Health Insurance Fund Budget Bill at First Reading
A total of EUR 260 million are provided for the remuneration of healthcare workers, according to the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) 2026 draft budget adopted at first reading by Parliament on Thursday. Of this amount, EUR 230 million is for staffing healthcare facilities and EUR 30 million is for healthcare facilities funded by the Health Ministry's budget, explained NHIF Governor Petko Stefanovski.
Council of Ministers: Nearly EUR 120 Million Allocated in 2026 State Budget for Funding Non-governmental Sector
Nearly EUR 120 million has been allocated in the 2026 State Budget for funding the non-governmental sector.
Minister Georgiev Participates in EU Foreign Affairs Council Meeting
Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev has taken part in a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, his Ministry's press centre said on Thursday.
Economy
Electronic Governance Minister, BRAIT Discuss Development of Centralized Cybersecurity System
Minister of Electronic Governance Valentin Mundrov held a meeting on Thursday with Ilia Krastev, Chairman of the Bulgarian Employers' Association Innovative Technologies (BRAIT), and other representatives of the industry organization.
Wizz Air Launches New Direct Flights from Sofia to Rimini, Italy in March 2026
Starting March 31, 2026, Wizz Air launches new direct flights from Sofia to Rimini (Italy), the company's press centre announced on Thursday.
At Sofia Conference, Bulgaria Reports Final Steps Toward OECD Tax Compliance
Bulgaria is awaiting an opinion from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on legislative changes to transfer pricing and if the assessment is positive, the technical review will be completed, giving the country the
Sofia Metro Presents New Metro Trains from Czechia
The new Czech metro trains for the Sofia Metro were presented on Thursday at the Obelya depot in Sofia. The ceremony was attended by Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev, Sofia Metro Executive Director Nikolay Naydenov and the Czech Ambassador to Bulgaria Miroslav Toman.
Culture
Bulgaria joins European wine route Great Recognition for Bulgaria, Wine Tourism Organization Chair Minkova Says on Country's Accession to Iter Vitis Route
Bulgaria is now part of the large family of European wine routes, which is a great recognition, Bulgarian Organization for Wine Tourism (BOWT) Chair Petya Minkova said at a BTA-hosted event in Sofia on Thursday.
BTA Director General Valchev Thanks Bulgarian People for Funding Public Media, Reminds Parliament of Still-Low Journalist Salaries
We must thank the Bulgarian people for their investment in public media and remind Parliament that journalists’ salaries remain low, said BTA Director General Kiril Valchev during the discussion of the 2026 State Budget Bill in its section on culture at the National Assembly’s Committee on Culture and Media. The draft 2026 budget allocates EUR 10,160,700 to BTA.
Plovdiv Regional Archaeological Museum Presents Renewed Permanent Exhibition, Newly Introduced Audio Guide
The Plovdiv Regional Archaeological Museum presented the results of their project on the renewal of their permanent exhibition and the introduction of a modern audio guide.
Wrap-up Bulgaria Officially Joins Iter Vitis, Council of Europe Cultural Route Dedicated to Wine
Bulgaria officially joins the Iter Vitis Route, Tourism Minister Miroslav Borshosh said at a BTA-hosted event in Sofia on Thursday.
Balkans
Serbian Government Will Take Necessary Measures to Guarantee Country's Energy Security, Foreign Minister Says
Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric stated that the Serbian government would take all necessary measures to guarantee the country’s energy security and to resolve the issue with the national oil company NIS in accordance with the country’s laws and interests, Tanjug reported on Tuesday. He added that the country has the support of its European partners.
No Queues Yet as Serbia Nears Fuel-Supply Crisis
On the eve of a potential fuel-supply crisis, Serbia’s petrol stations remain calm, with no queues and only a slight uptick in prices — which nevertheless remain among the highest in the Balkans, a BTA check showed.
Foreigner with Two Pistols Detained at Kapitan Andreevo Border Checkpoint
A foreigner without identity documents and carrying two pistols was detained at the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint on November 15, the Border Police General Directorate said here on Monday. He was found in a specially adapted hiding place under the front seats of a bus entering Bulgaria, driven by a 49-year-old Turkish citizen.
Thousands of Expats in Turkiye Return to Bulgaria for Inauguration of Naim Suleymanoglu Memorial House
Thousands of Bulgarian expatriates in Turkiye have flocked to Momchilgrad for the opening of the restored childhood home of legendary weightlifter Naim Suleymanoglu, which has been converted into a museum.