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CITUB and Podkrepa Unions See Proposed New Draft State Budget as "Acceptable"
The influential Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) and the Podkrepa Confederation of Labour described the proposed new version of the state budget for 2026 as "acceptable", given the concessions made by the social
Finance Minister: Joint Work Leads to Budget Ensuring Smooth Eurozone Entry
As a result of the National Council for Tripartite Cooperation’s joint work, the government is able to propose a budget that will allow Bulgaria to enter the eurozone smoothly and with dignity, said Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova.
Bulgaria Must Show Commitment to Budget Consolidation, Says Deputy PM Donchev
Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav Donchev said Bulgaria must demonstrate a commitment to budget consolidation, gradually reducing its deficit in the coming years to return to the 25-year tradition of balanced budgets and zero deficit. Donchev talked to
Employers Support Changes to 2026 Budget
Employer organizations support the changes made to the 2026 state budget, stressing the need to eliminate automatic mechanisms for determining wages, strengthen financial discipline, streamline the administration, and support investments and
Economy
Bulgarian Fuel Industry Urges Tighter Controls as Illegal Fuel Sales Cost Budget Over BGN 550 Mln in 2024
OECD Completes Bulgaria’s Competition Review in Accession Process
The OECD has completed its competition policy review of Bulgaria as part of the country’s accession process, the Commission on Protection of Competition (CPC) announced Monday. The assessment was finalized during the OECD Competition Committee’s
Borovets to Open Ski Season Dec. 27 with Celebration Marking Its 130th Anniversary
Borovets will officially open the ski season on December 27 with a celebration marking the 130th anniversary of the founding of Bulgaria’s—and the Balkans’—first mountain resort, the Municipality of Samokov and Borosport announced. The event will
Regional Development Minister Sees Reform of EU Multiannual Financial Framework as Opportunity for Bulgaria to Step up Transformation
The Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Ivan Ivanov, sees the reform of the EU's multiannual financial framework as an opportunity for Bulgaria to accelerate its transformation. He made that comment at a public discussion on "Bulgaria
Social Partners Support 2026 Public Social Insurance Budget Bill
The social partners expressed their support for the 2026 Public Social Insurance Bill during Monday’s National Council for Tripartite Cooperation meeting. The decision was justified with arguments relating to the financial stability of the system and the need for measures that guarantee its long-term development.
Culture
Founder of Varna International Ballet Competition Foundation Calls on State to Protect Competition
Frenchman Gilles Fuchs, Founder of the Varna International Ballet Competition Foundation, has sent a letter requesting intervention to protect the competition.
BTA, National Representation of Student Councils Sign Partnership Agreement
A partnership agreement between the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the National Representation of Student Councils (NRSC) was signed on Friday at BTA’s National Press Club by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev and NRSC Chairman Angel
National Library to Celebrate 147th Anniversary on December 10
The National Library will mark the 147th anniversary of its establishment on December 10 in the Central Foyer of the cultural institution, the hosts said on Friday.
Antarctica – History, Nature, Bulgarian Polar Explorers Presented at Sofia University
A new concise encyclopaedic book titled Antarctica – History, Nature, Bulgarian Polar Explorers was presented by National Centre for Polar Studies Director Hristo Pimpirev at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski on Thursday.
Balkans
National Liberal Party Candidate Ciprian Ciucu Elected Mayor of Bucharest
Ciprian Ciucu is the new Мayor of Bucharest, with over 90% of the ballots processed, according to results published by the Permanent Electoral Authority.
UPDATED Greek Farmers Lift Blockade at Promachonas Border Crossing
Protesting Greek farmers lifted their blockade at the Promachonas border crossing opposite Kulata on the Bulgarian-Greek border, Greek public television ERT said on Saturday.
Sofia Scholars Join Zagreb Conference Marking 150 Years of Croatian Studies
A three-day international academic conference marking the 150th anniversary of Croatian Studies at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Zagreb concluded in Zagreb on Saturday. The conference addressed issues related to
Heavy Vehicle Crossings Halted at Bulgaria-Greece and Turkiye-Greece Borders Due to Greek Farmers’ Protests
The Bulgarian Border Police General Directorate Saturday announced on its website that the passage of heavy goods vehicles in both directions at the Kapitan Petko Voyvoda-Ormenion border crossing with Greece has been suspended, due to a Greek farmers’ protest.