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GERB-UDF, Continue the Change Challenge 2026 State Budget in Constitutional Court
GERB-UDF and Continue the Change (CC) have both filed Constitutional Court challenges against the 2026 state budget, with CC also contesting the public social insurance budget. Speaking at a news briefing on Friday, Vladislav Goranov MP of GERB–UDF
Media Review: July 31
LABOUR MARKET SHIFT According to a signed commentary in Capital.bg (“The Labour Market Is Beginning to Turn”), after several years of exceptionally strong demand for workers, Bulgaria's labour market is beginning to show signs of cooling. So far,
UPDATED Parliament Adopts Rules for Selecting SJC Members from Its Quota
On Friday, Bulgarian lawmakers approved by 180 votes in favour, with no votes against and eight abstentions, the procedural rules governing the conditions and procedure for electing members of the Judges Chamber and Prosecutors Chamber of the
UPDATED President Urges Military Academy Graduates to Serve Bulgaria with Honour and Dignity
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Iliana Iotova urged officers graduating from the G. S. Rakovski Military Academy's Class of 2026 to serve Bulgaria with honour and dignity, reminding them that every decision they make will affect the future of a nation with nearly 14 centuries of history.
Economy
Economy Minister, Meiji Food Segment Operating Officer Discuss Completion of Joint Laboratory by Year-End
Deputy Prime Minister and Economy, Investment and Industry Minister Alexander Poulev met with Bunjiro Yao, Chief Operating Officer of the Food Segment at Japanese food manufacturer Meiji Corporation, the Economy Ministry said on Thursday.
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%.
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
Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova Launch Joint Wine Promotion Initiative
Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova are launching a large-scale joint presentation of their wines on the international stage under the common motto "Treasures of the East", the organizers from Vinul.ro, Romania’s longest-running specialist wine publication, told BTA on Wednesday.
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.