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Bulgaria Will Not Accept Further Cuts to Cohesion Policy Funding in EU’s Next Multiannual Budget, Deputy Prime Minister Pekanov Says
Q1 2026 Tourism Nights Spent in EU, Booked via Platforms from Bulgaria, Up 8.5%, from Across EU Up 9.7%
Bulgaria
Culture Minister Miloshev Removes National Palace of Culture Board
Minister of Culture Evtim Miloshev removed the National Palace of Culture’s Board of Directors, the Ministry of Culture said on Thursday.
Wrap-up New Health Insurance Deputy Head Elected, Previous Governor, Deputy Governor Dismissed
Bulgaria's Parliament on Thursday elected a new deputy governor of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and dismissed the sitting governor and deputy governor.
Municipalities Association Executive Director Georgieva: Organization Is Strong Expert Hub for Local Authorities
The National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB) is a strong expert hub and a bridge between local authorities, State institutions and international partners, NAMRB Executive Director Silvia Georgieva said at a diplomatic reception on Thursday.
State Intelligence Agency Chair Nominee Gechev: Agency Should Use Virtual Space More Actively to Identify Potential Agents
The State Intelligence Agency should use virtual space more actively to identify potential agents, said nominee for State Intelligence Agency Chair Antoan Gechev at a parliamentary hearing on Thursday.
Economy
Less than Half of Bulgaria's State Railway Company's Passenger Carriages Are Air-Conditioned, Transport Minister Says
Bulgaria Records EU's Lowest Unemployment Rate for Sixth Consecutive Month in May
Bulgaria remained the European Union's country with the lowest unemployment rate for a sixth consecutive month in May, despite a slight increase of 0.1 percentage points from April to 2.9%, Eurostat said on Thursday.
Bulgaria Ranks Third in EU in Annual House Price Growth
House prices in Bulgaria increased by 14.8% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, marking the third-highest growth rate among European Union countries, after Portugal and Slovakia. This is according to data published on Thursday by the European
Central Bank Governor: Draft 2026 Budget Deepens Negative Fiscal Trend
Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev said Thursday that the proposed 2026 state budget, which envisages a deficit of 5.7%, deepens rather than reverses the negative fiscal trend that has developed since 2020.
Financial Regulator Refers DallBogg Insurer to Prosecutors over Asset Sale
Bulgaria's Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) has referred to the prosecution service several asset sale agreements involving insurer DallBogg: Life and Health, whose operating licence has been revoked, saying the transactions could harm
Culture
Varna Summer Festival Hosts Symbolic European Union Council Presidency Handover from Cyprus to Ireland
Uncle Monya and Don't Forget to Smile Win Top Awards at 15th Harlequin International Youth Media Festival
Uncle Monya and Don't Forget to Smile won the top awards in the Documentary and Fiction categories, respectively, of the Fiction, Documentary and Animation competition at the 15th Harlequin International Youth Media Festival.
BTA Signs Partnership Agreement with A to JazZ Festival
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) has signed a partnership agreement with the A to Z Foundation to promote the international A to JazZ festival, which begins on Thursday. "Today we are announcing the partnership between Bulgaria's national news agency
Harlequin International Youth Media Festival Concludes with Awards Ceremony
The 15th Harlequin International Youth Media Festival concludes on Thursday, July 2, with a competition programme, a round-table discussion, the second part of the music competition "Cinema - My Love, My Song", and an awards ceremony for the winning
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Slovak Academy Discuss European Research Projects and Industry Cooperation
The participation of researchers from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) in major European projects and cooperation with industry were among the topics discussed during a meeting between BAS representatives and the President of the Slovak
Balkans
Belgrade Streets Largely Deserted as Dangerous Heat Grips Serbia
Belgrade's streets were largely deserted on Tuesday as dangerously high temperatures gripped the Serbian capital. A red weather alert remains in force across most of the country, with temperatures forecast to reach 40C. People ventured outdoors only
University Lecturer from Stip Arrested on Bribery Charges
Police in North Macedonia have arrested a university lecturer at the Goce Delcev University in Stip on suspicion of receiving a bribe. The 39-year-old lecturer, identified by the initials T.A. from Stip, allegedly demanded EUR 300 from a 26-year-old
North Macedonia Reaches Principle Agreement on Government Reshuffle
An agreement in principle has been reached on changes to North Macedonia's government between VMRO-DPMNE and its coalition partners, the Albanian coalition VLEN and the ZNAM Movement, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said on Monday.
Traffic Resumes on Renovated Section of Danube Bridge near Ruse on June 30
Traffic will resume on the renovated section of the Danube Bridge near Ruse at around 10:00 EEST on June 30, restoring two-way traffic for all types of vehicles, the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) said.