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Court of Appeal Upholds Bail Amount for Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev
The Varna Court of Appeal has upheld the ruling of the Varna District Court that changed Mayor Blagomir Kotsev’s detention measure from “remand in custody” to bail of BGN 200,000. His defence had asked the court to replace the bail with recognizance
Constitutional Court Dismisses Terminated Prosecutor General's Election Procedure Case
On December 11, 2025, the Constitutional Court terminated the proceedings in a constitutional case instituted by the Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) to find unconstitutional provisions amending the Judicial System Act.
Political reactions to Cabinet resignation MECh Leader: Civil Society Toppled the Government
Civil society toppled the government, MECh party leader Radostin Vasilev said on Thursday, commenting on the government’s resignation announced earlier in the day. “All leaders of parties claiming to be in opposition must tell the people that the
Political reactions to Cabinet resignation UPDATED Borissov Calls Zhelyazkov’s Resignation Statement “Brilliant”, Says Government Has Nothing to Be Ashamed Of
Commenting on Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov’s statement, who earlier on Thursday announced that the government was resigning, GERB-UDF Floor Leader and GERB Chair Boyko Borissov said that Zhelyazkov’s remarks were “brilliant”. “We have nothing to be ashamed of over these past 11 months,” Borissov added, speaking at a briefing at GERB headquarters in Sofia, attended by Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav Donchev, Parliament Chair Raya Nazaryan, as well as ministers and GERB-UDF MPs.
Economy
Varna, Burgas Airports See Increased Passenger Flow in November
A 38% increase in passengers at the seaside airports in Varna and Burgas in November compared to the same month in 2024 was reported by the German operator of the two facilities, Fraport, on Thursday. At Fraport’s largest airport, Frankfurt in
Minister Tahov to Take Part in EU's Agriculture and Fisheries Council Meeting in Brussels
Bulgaria's Agriculture and Food Minister Georgi Tahov will take part in a meeting of the EU's Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels on December 11 and 12.
Bulgaria Bans Sturgeon Fishing in Danube and Black Sea
An indefinite ban on fishing for sturgeon species in the Bulgarian section of the Danube River and the Black Sea has been introduced by the Ministry of Environment and Water and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, effective from January 1, 2026, as announced in a press release by the Ministry of Environment and Water on Wednesday. This order, issued by the Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov and Minister of Agriculture and Food, Georgi Takhov is to be published in the State Gazette.
Wrap-up Experts Call for Clear Fiscal Direction, Stronger Business Role at Sofia Forum
A roundtable on the fiscal policy and economic vision of Bulgaria as a future eurozone member brought together representatives of the business community, economists and financial expert.
Culture
BTA and Sofia Tech Park Sign Cooperation Agreement, Support Development of Artificial Intelligence Technologies for Media Initiative
BTA Director General Puts Young Staff Pay in Focus
The updated draft 2026 budget retained the signal to the public media through a pay rise, although their pay continued to lag behind, Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev said at a sitting of the National Assembly’s Committee on Culture and the Media on Thursday.
Sadeck Berrabah’s Murmuration Dance Show Comes to Bulgaria in 2026
Murmuration, the acclaimed production by French choreographer Sadeck Berrabah, is coming to Bulgaria in 2026. The dance show will be staged at the Ancient Roman Theatre in Plovdiv with two performances on June 27 and 28.
BTA Develops New System to Organize Information on Road Incidents, Traffic Conditions in Bulgaria
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) is developing a new system for organizing information on road incidents and traffic conditions in Bulgaria, BTA Director General Kiril Valchev told a meeting of the Board of the National Association of Chairpersons of Municipal Councils in Bulgaria.
National Library Director Highlights Need of Storage Facility Modernization on Institution's 147th Anniversary
National Library Director Kalina Ivanova highlighted the modernization of the storage facilities as one of the most urgent tasks facing the institution. On Wednesday, the National Library celebrated its 147th anniversary.
Balkans
Council of Ministers decisions Cabinet Approves Draft Memorandum on Electronic Data Exchange between Bulgaria's, North Macedonia's Customs Authorities
The Government has approved a draft Memorandum of Understanding on electronic data exchange between the Customs Agency of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Customs Administration of the Republic of North Macedonia (RNM), the Bulgarian Cabinet's press service said here on Wednesday.
Serbia and Republic of Cyprus Sign Defence Cooperation Agreement
Serbia and the Republic of Cyprus have signed an agreement on Wednesday that will further contribute to the development of defence cooperation between the two countries, the Tanjug news agency reported. During an official visit to the Republic of
Serbia’s Fuel Supplies to Be Secured by Hungary, North Macedonia - Serbian Association of Employers Honorary President
Nebojsa Atanackovic, Honorary President of Serbian Association of Employers, has said that part of Serbia’s fuel supplies will soon be arriving from the south via North Macedonia, while the rest - likely the larger share - will come from the north, mainly from Hungary, Serbian national broadcaster RTS reported.
Protest Demanding Romanian Environment Minister Buzoianu's Resignation Held in Bucharest
A protest demanding the resignation of Romanian Environment Minister Diana Buzoianu was held in Bucharest on Tuesday, local media outlets reported. The demonstration, organized by the Social Liberal Humanist Party (PUSL), took place outside the