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Protest Staged in Sofia over Disputed Land at Vrazhdebna Experimental Field
Citizens gathered to protest near the Vrazhdebna Training and Experimental Field Centre on Botevgradsko Shose Blvd in Sofia, claiming that properties in the area had been unlawfully expropriated. The demonstrators voiced frustration over what they
Innovation Minister to Review Awarding of Roadside Assistance Contracts after Protest
Caretaker Minister of Innovation and Growth Nikolay Naydenov committed to reviewing the awarding of roadside assistance contracts on the national road network, the Ministry reported on Tuesday. Earlier Tuesday,
Supreme Court Halts Definitively Higher Parking Fees and Paid Zone Expansion in Sofia
The Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) has upheld a ruling of the Sofia City Administrative Court that suspended provisions of an ordinance on the traffic organization within the territory of Sofia Municipality, the court announced. By doing this,
Sofia Tech Park Hosts Landmark Agreement on Security and Defence Innovation
Sofia Tech Park, Bulgarian Defence Institute, Big Data for Smart Society Institute (GATE), Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, and Research and Development and Innovation Consortium signed an agreement on scientific and technological cooperation and innovation in the field of security and defence.
Economy
Caretaker Agriculture Minister Appoints New Heads of Fisheries, Wine Agencies, Reshuffles Regional Agriculture Leadership
Commercial Banks Report Smooth Euro Transition After Major Investments
An average of BGN 700 million a day was deposited into accounts and exchanged in commercial banks in this country during the first month after the adoption of the euro on January 1, 2026, with the amount reaching nearly BGN 1 billion on certain
Export Ban on Insulins and Other Critical Medicines Extended
The period of the export ban on certain insulins and other medicines has been extended, while the ban on the export of antibiotics has been lifted. This is stated in an order by the caretaker Minister of Health, Michail Okoliyski, published on his
Consumer Protection Commission Temporarily Closes Three Tourist Sites Over Serious Violations
The Consumer Protection Commission has decided to impose compulsory administrative measures under the Tourism Act, temporarily suspending the operations of three tourist sites - two for accommodation and one for catering and entertainment. The sites
Bulgaria’s Credit Rating at Record High, Upgrade May Be Delayed, Expert Says
Senior researcher Petar Ganev from the Institute for Market Economics (IME) said that Bulgaria’s credit rating is currently at its highest level since records began, but its next upgrade may be delayed due to the absence of a regular government.
Culture
Bulgarian Astronomers Discover New Super-Earth
The Bulgarian exoplanet research team of the EXO-RESTART project at the Department of Astronomy at St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia's Faculty of Physics has a major contribution to a new scientific publication, reporting of a newly
Trio of Petar Slavov, Hristo Yotsov, Miroslav Turiyski to Perform at Plovdiv Jazz Fest
A concert by the trio of Petar Slavov, Hristo Yotsov and Miroslav Turiyski is part of the program of the spring edition of Plovdiv Jazz Fest. They will perform at Bee Bop Cafe on Tuesday, the organizers announced. The program of the music festival on Tuesday, March 24, also includes a workshop with Mike Stern and Lenny Stern (guitar and improvisational music).
National Board of Tourism to Mark 20th Anniversary with Series of Events
The National Board of Tourism (NBT) will mark its twentieth anniversary with a series of events. The anniversary initiative is titled “The 4 Keys to Sustainable Tourism – Culture, Nature, Food and Innovation” and will be carried out in partnership
Graduating Class of Cadets from National Military University to Be Named April in Honour of April Uprising
The graduating class of cadets of the National Military University in 2026 will bear the name "April" in honor of the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising, Brigadier General Stancho Kaykov, Commandant of the Vasil Levski National Military University, said during a conference dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the 1876 April Uprising at the BTA National Press Club here on Sunday.
Balkans
Corinth Canal in Southern Greece to Reopen to Light Shipping in July
The Corinth Canal in southern Greece is expected to reopen to light shipping in July, following more than seven months of shoreline reinforcement work and the removal of tonnes of soil and rocks, the online edition of the Kathimerini newspaper reported on March 20, citing information from officials.
Study Suggests Turkiye Could Split in Two over Millions of Years, No Immediate Risk of Major Earthquake
Turkiye could eventually be split into two due to seismic activity, according to findings from a three-year study led by Prof. Senol Hakan Kutoglu of Bulent Ecevit University in Zonguldak, as cited by the online outlet Haberler. Radar-based data
Fighter Jets, Helicopters from Hellenic Air Force Fly Over Athens as Part of Preparations for Independence Day Parade
Fighter jets, helicopters, and military transport aircraft from the Hellenic Air Force have flown over Athens as part of preparations for the country’s Independence Day parade on March 25. Local media reported that Rafale fighter jets, upgraded F-16
Road to Santorini Ferry Port Closes After Landslide
A landslide closed the road to Athinios, Santorini’s main ferry port, disrupting traffic and raising safety concerns ahead of Easter, ERT said on Friday.