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Wrap-up Democratic Bulgaria Seeks Clarification over Published OFAC Document; GERB-UDF Rejects Allegations
Bulgaria
UPDATED Police Defuse Tensions after Verbal Altercation between Bulgarians and Italians in Bansko, Interior Ministry Says
PM Radev: Fight Against Illicit Drugs Remains Government Priority
Prime Minister Rumen Radev wrote on Facebook on Tuesday that the fight against the production and trafficking of narcotics will remain one of the government's top priorities. The Prime Minister congratulated the Ministry of Interior on uncovering a
President Iotova Calls for Stronger Promotion of Rhodope Mountains
President Iliana Iotova said during a visit to Zlatograd on Tuesday that the Rhodope Mountains deserve a much stronger place in Bulgaria's tourism promotion.
Twenty Illegal Migrants Detained near Ropotamo River
Twenty illegal migrants and the driver of the minibus in which they were being transported were detained on Tuesday in the area of the Ropotamo River in a specialised operation carried out by officers from the Border Police Regional Directorate in Burgas.
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Plovdiv Regional Administration Join Efforts to Establish Space Centre for Disaster Prevention
Plovdiv Regional Governor Georgi Yanev and Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) President Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva have signed a memorandum of cooperation, initiating joint efforts to establish Bulgaria's first regional space centre for
Economy
First Half of 2026 Marks New Phase for Sofia's New Residential Construction Market: More Selective Buyers
Following an exceptionally active 2025, Sofia's new residential construction market has begun to normalize, according to an analysis conducted by New Estates, a company specializing in the sale of new construction residential properties.
Industrial, Logistics Space in Sofia Shows Stable Prices, Record-low Vacancy Rate in First Half of 2026
By mid-2026, the available Class A and B industrial and logistics space for speculative leasing in Sofia is 1,488,500 sq. m., which has increased by 39,900 sq. m, compared to the end of the previous year, according to Colliers real estate market overview, published on their website.
KRIB: After Record Loss of EUR 220 Million, Sofia Municipal Council Must Put Toplofikatsiya Sofia Up for Concession
The Confederation of Employers and Industrialists in Bulgaria (KRIB) called on the Sofia Municipal Council to initiate, as soon as possible, the concession procedure for Toplofikatsiya Sofia EAD, in light of the company's record loss in 2025.
Upcoming Energy Minister to Visit Kozloduy NPP Tuesday due to Low Danube Levels
Energy Minister Iva Petrova will visit the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant on Tuesday, the Energy Ministry announced on Monday. She will be accompanied by experts from the ministry, as well as representatives of the management of the Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) and the Electricity System Operator (ESO).
Culture
Burgas Museums Showcase Special Guest Exhibitions During Summer Season
Visitors of Burgas can discover not only the city’s permanent museum collections but also four special guest exhibitions during the summer, the Bulgarian Museums Association said on Tuesday.
Morgan James Reimagines Classic Rock Through a Female Voice at Bansko Jazz Festival
Singer, songwriter and actress Morgan James brought her blend of soul and rock to the Bansko Jazz Festival on Monday evening, the organizers said.
BTA, Primorsko Municipality Sign Cultural Partnership Agreement
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and Primorsko Municipality signed a partnership agreement on Tuesday to cooperate in promoting and supporting the municipality's calendar of cultural events. As part of the partnership, BTA will also become the
Hungarian Band Djabe, Marina Gospodinova Headline Fifth Night of Bansko Jazz Festival
Bansko Jazz Festival continues the fifth day of its programme with the Hungarian musicians from Djabe and Marina Gospodinova's Come Dance with Me project, who will perform on Tuesday evening.
Balkans
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.
Brussels Voices Concern Over Reciprocal Media Representatives Entry Bans by Serbia and Montenegro
The European Union has expressed concern over reciprocal entry bans imposed on journalists by Serbia and Montenegro, stating that measures restricting media work are not in line with the values expected of EU candidate countries. The European